Leadership Retreat: Squaw Mountain Ranch in Estacada, OR
JANUARY 8th - 10th, 2009

You are invited to join the Board of Directors of NFC for 3 days and 2 nights in the forest outside of Estacada to learn about what NFC has done, and is planning on doing, to help our northwest forests. $35 per person (total) covers 3 days grounds fees and 2 nights. NFC will be providing food, but feel free to bring anything you want. (It may end up being a potluck!)

Plan on learning about NFC's Programs and Projects, NFC's Success stories, and how you can be a part of NFC's future! In between meetings, you will have time to use the wood-fired sauna, swim in the pond, relax in the group hot tub, or enjoy the quite solitude of the forest. $35 is a hard price to beat for 3 days/2 nights at a retreat in the forest! Dont miss out!

Bagby Hot Springs Event - CANCELED
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 15th, 2009

Meet at 9:00am at Bagby Hot Springs both days.

Austin Hot Springs to Bagby Hot Springs Cleanup
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 1st, 2009

Meet at 9:30am at the Ripplebrook Ranger Station.  (27 miles SE of Estacada) 61431 E Hwy 224

Join Northwest Forest Conservancy as we partner with SOLV and the US Forest Service for our bi-annual cleanup of Austin & Bagby Hot Springs and the 15 miles of road and river in between. Volunteers are needed to help pick up trash, install interpretive signs, remove invasive species, and plant trees. After the work is done, volunteers are invited to enjoy a BBQ and soak at the hot springs of their choice. This is the only legal access to Austin Hot Springs!

Northwest Forest Conservancy adopted a 15 mile stretch of the Clackamas River, Collawash River, and Hot Springs Fork of the Collawash from SOLV and the Oregon State Marine Board. Working in cooperation with the Clackamas River Ranger District of the US Forest Service, NFC cares for this stretch of river. As partners in the Respect the River program NFC is installing Interpretive signage, helping restore riparian habitat, and educating the public. Funding provided by your membership and your donations!

Bagby Hot Springs Event
POSTED: MAY 11th, 2009

Meet at 9:00am at Bagby Hot Springs both days.

Bagby Hot Springs Event
POSTED: MAY 11th, 2009

Meet at 9:00am at Bagby Hot Springs both days.

National Trails Day @ Bagby Hot Springs
POSTED: MAY 11th, 2009

Help with trail maintenance on American Hiking Society's National Trails Day.

Contact: Jack@NWForests.org

Portland Rose Festival - Waterfront Village
POSTED: MAY 21st, 2009

Support NFC by stopping by our booth at the Portland Rose Festival Waterfront Village. We will be selling fruit smoothies as a fundraiser and dispensing information. The NFC booth is just south of the Morrison Bridge.

Austin Hot Springs to Bagby Hot Springs Cleanup
POSTED: MARCH 25th, 2009

Meet at 9:30am at the Ripplebrook Ranger Station.  (27 miles SE of Estacada) 61431 E Hwy 224

Sign in at 9:30am, donuts and coffee provided by Krispy Kreme. We will be on the road by 10am. Projects will include, tree planting, road and river cleanup, installation of Interpretive signs, and cleanup of Austin Hot Springs. Public access to Austin Hot Springs is only permitted during our Spring and Fall Cleanups! After the cleanup there will be a free BBQ for volunteers at Bagby Hot Springs.

Northwest Forest Conservancy adopted a 15 mile stretch of the Clackamas River, Collawash River, and Hot Springs Fork of the Collawash from SOLV and the Oregon State Marine Board. Working in cooperation with the Clackamas River Ranger District of the US Forest Service, NFC cares for this stretch of river. As partners in the Respect the River program NFC is installing Interpretive signage, helping restore riparian habitat, and educating the public. Funding provided by your membership and your donations!

Forest Service Chainsaw Certification
POSTED: FEBRUARY 12th, 2009

RSVP: by April 17th, 2009

Bring your saw, chaps, hard hats, gloves, lunch and whatever clothing you will be comfortable in for the classroom portion and field verification. NFC will have gear available, if you RSVP.

Please respond back to Mike or Jack by April 17th.  Remember, this is for certification purposes only, we are not training people on the use of chainsaws.

Earth Day at Bagby Hot Springs Event
POSTED: MARCH 25th, 2009

Meet at 9:00am at Bagby Hot Springs both days.

Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) Trail Fest
POSTED: MARCH 25th, 2009

Please join us at the Pacific Crest Trail Association at the Lloyd Center Double Tree in Portland, Oregon for Trail Fest 2009.  Trail Fest is an opportunity to learn more about the trail and how to get the most out of your recreational and volunteer experiences through trail classes, guest speakers and an exciting vendor fair.

View the Trail Fest Program for an outline of the day's events.

Fireworks Fund Raiser Committee Meeting
POSTED: MARCH 25th, 2009

Meeting will be held at La Carreta in Gresham, OR.

If you are interested in helping out with this years Fireworks Fund Raiser, please contact: jack@nwforests.org

NFC's New Office - Open House!
POSTED: FEBRUARY 19th, 2009

Join the Board and Staff of NFC to see our new office in Sandy! The new office has room for several people to work together, store all of NFC's files, and have meetings. If you are interested in volunteering, come down to the office open house and see how you can help. After the Open House, we will get together for a social across the street at the Tollgate Saloon.

NFC's Office is in the Shuler Building
17150 University Ave
Sandy, Oregon 97055
View Map

If you have any questions contact Mike: 503-860-4705 or mike@nwforests.org

Upper Sandy Guard Station – SHPO Meeting
POSTED: FEBRUARY 19th, 2009

The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will be meeting in Salem to review proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. NFC has nominated the Upper Sandy Guard Station, built in 1935.  It will be considered at this public meeting.

In 2008, NFC received a $20,000 grant from the Kinsman Foundation to support NFC's attempts to preserve the Upper Sandy Guard Station. In late 2008, NFC hired a consultant, Jan Tomlinson, to draft the nomination paperwork. With barely enough time, Jan did all the research, talked to the right people, and even hiked to the cabin. She put together an amazing nomination that shows the Upper Sandy GS plays a big part in the history of the region. The Nomination is available here.  The 2/27/09 meeting agenda, with time and place, is available here.

Leadership Retreat: Squaw Mountain Ranch in Estacada, OR
JANUARY 16th - 18th, 2009

RSVP: by January 9, 2009

You are invited to join the Board of Directors of NFC for 3 days and 2 nights in the forest outside of Estacada to learn about what NFC has done, and is planning on doing, to help our northwest forests. $35 per person (total) covers 3 days grounds fees and 2 nights. NFC will be providing food, but feel free to bring anything you want. (It may end up being a potluck!)

Plan on learning about NFC's Programs and Projects, NFC's Success stories, and how you can be a part of NFC's future! In between meetings, you will have time to use the wood-fired sauna, swim in the pond, relax in the group hot tub, or enjoy the quite solitude of the forest. $35 is a hard price to beat for 3 days/2 nights at a retreat in the forest! Dont miss out!

Due to the unpredictable fall/winter weather of the great Northwest...
NOVEMBER 15, 2008

NFC does not have any further Events scheduled at this time. We will be updating this page with upcoming events and activities soon... However, there may be some short notice work parties that may come together.

If you are Interested in Volunteering please call or email Mike: 503-860-4705 or mike@nwforests.org

NFC EVENTS: All winter NFC events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen events, please watch for updates.

If you are interested in volunteering for short term notice Events at an on-call basis, send us an email: Mike@NWForests.org