FRIENDS OF GLADSTONE NATURE PARK
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WELCOME!

The Friends of Gladstone Nature Park (FOGNAP) was organized in 2016 to maintain and rehabilitate the 11.5 acres of Gladstone Nature Park. We sponsor activities and projects that restore the park and attract visitors to enjoy its beauty.
We welcome visitors from near and far to our park.

ABOUT THE PARK
Gladstone's Nature Park is located at 18111 Webster Road in Gladstone, Oregon.
It's part of the City of Gladstone's system of 14 parks. It is predominantly a White Oak Savannah and woodland that features basalt outcroppings and boulders, mature trees, and abundant wildlife. There are picnic tables, dog waste stations,
a little free library, and nearly a mile of soft trails to enjoy.

The park features many Oregon native plants, including Oregon grape, ocean spray, Pacific ninebark, thimbleberry, native blackberries, Garry Oak, and Pacific madrone. In winter, licorice fern dominates shady areas.

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NATURE PARK UPDATE
June 2022

Summer is here and nature is all around us! Visit the Gladstone Nature Park—download a Scavenger Hunt and walk the trails to see how many plants and birds you can identify or how many bunnies you can count. See how the Nature Park has transformed now that trees are sprouting leaves, and flowers are coming up and out. Check out the signs at the Butterfly/Pollinator Hill to learn more about butterflies and pollinators, and the Mason Bee houses. The Mason Bees should be done for the year–after gathering pollen and nectar, they've laid their eggs. We'll harvest the nesting blocks in September or October, let them hibernate for the fall and winter months, and bring the new cocoons out in the spring to start the entire cycle over again.

Another StoryWalk® has been installed, "My Heart Fills With Happiness" by Monique Gray Smith—take a stroll with children and enjoy the story and activities, and take a picture, post it on Social and tag it with #GLStoryWalk.

We're in constant motion at the Nature Park, yet it's a relaxing place to just sit back and enjoy the quiet. Visiting our parks is a great way to get outdoors, hike, and viewing the trees and birds are all great activities and can help us feel healthy. Remember, even though it seems like it's rained a lot, it's still dry out there —the Nature Park is fragile, so please make sure to obey Park Rules, which includes no smoking, open flames or fireworks.

Be well,
Friends of Gladstone Nature Park
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Species in the Park

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Gladstone Nature Park is a
class C mixed-oak habitat.
Class C indicates that the habitat
was once disturbed unnaturally.
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History of the Park

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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.
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3 Parks in 1 Day

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Tour 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.
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LET US KNOW!

Want to Get Involved?

FOGNAP Business Meetings

Park Clean-Up Days

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)



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WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE SAYING

"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

"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

CONTACT US

Friends of Gladstone Nature Park
PO Box 711
Gladstone, OR 97027

Email us...
friendsofgladstonenature@gmail.com

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  • Home
  • About
    • In The News
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Species in the Park
    • History of the Park
    • 3 Parks in 1 Day
  • Get Involved
  • Projects
    • Butterfly/Pollinator Hill
    • Hiroshima Ginkgo Peace Tree
    • StoryWalk®
    • Eagle & Girl Scouts
    • New Trees in the NP
    • Fairy Houses
  • Gallery
  • Donate