NATURE PARK UPDATE
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A NEW LOOK IN THE PARK
Gladstone Nature Park is getting a new makeover. With approval from the City, the Friends of Gladstone Nature Park (FOGNAP) has contracted a licensed restoration service to help restore three acres of the park to its natural habitat. The project began in January of 2023 to clear some of the most heavily infested areas of Himalayan blackberry and will continue working periodically throughout the year to keep them from returning.
Since 2015, FOGNAP members and community volunteers have been working diligently to clear Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, Scotch broom and other invasive species from the park. We have also been reseeding and planting in these areas with native species. FOGNAP would like to see entire park cleared of invasive blackberry, but is currently unable to contract having the entire park done due to budgetary reasons. FOGNAP is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer group, highly committed to restoring the park to its natural state. All funds go toward restoration of the park. If you’d like to help by volunteering, becoming a member, or making a donation please contact us at friendsofgladstonenature@gmail.com. Check out the photos below to see the changes...and read below the photos to find out why it's so important to remove invasive blackberry and ivy. Why Remove Invasive Blackberry And Ivy?
Foundation, USDA Department of Agriculture. |
Species in the Park
Gladstone Nature Park is a
class C mixed-oak habitat. Class C indicates that the habitat was once disturbed unnaturally. Learn more... |
History of the Park
Pre-1800, this promontory of 40 feet of basalt was a forested area with wetlands. Less than a mile away, the Clackamas Indians
lived in lodges along the Clackamas River. Learn more... |
3 Parks in 1 DayTour nearby sister parks in an afternoon. Visit Gladstone Nature Park, Camassia Nature Preserve,
and Canemah Bluff Nature Park—all within 11 minutes of each other. Learn more... |
"My nieces and I come to this park every other Saturday rain or shine and we love it so much. I cannot express how much I appreciate all the love and attention you all pour into the park in its general maintenance and appearance. As an aunt I also appreciate how diligently you track the poison oak. The signs are so helpful. We also love love love the nature items scavenger hunt activities posted by the message board at the main entrance. Thanks again."
– Pam White |
"I moved into the area in 2015 and remember thinking “it’s one paved path, it’s not a park, it’s a shortcut” Fast forward a few short years and WOW, it’s an excellent local park. We walk our dog through there multiple times per week and enjoy seeing all the changes and growth each year. Thank you to those who had this vision and the volunteers that keep making it better all the time. We’ll done!!"
– D. Fredericks |
"Great park tons of trails to walk on with your dog. Mine loves it here its always shaded on the trails which is nice and always mowed and kept clean. Right now there are tons of bunnies on the trails and wildlife. They label the plants so you see what they are too."
- Mandy Magnuson "Nice little park. It had a lot more going for it than I expected. We'll be back." – Dana Little |
"So pretty awesome how different this park is. Little trails everywhere. What's great is that they have little stakes next to trees and bushes so u can know what they are."
– Natasia Jones "Love our park a little more everyday. Thank you!" – Eric Dobson "We appreciate all you are doing. We love the trail and walk our dogs there all the time." – Ellen and John Skofstad |
FOGNAP Business Meetings |
Park Clean-Up Days
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2nd Thursday of every month
7:00pm Contact Us for Location // Gladstone |
Last Saturday of every month, unless noted
9:00am to 12:00pm, rain or shine Meet @ Webster Road entrance (unless noted) |
LOCATION
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©2023 Friends of Gladstone Nature Park (FOGNAP)
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