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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
5th Annual Arbor Day Celebration Cancelled Until 2021

News from the Gladstone Nature Park – June 13, 2020

Because of COVID-19 virus, the Gladstone Arbor Day Celebration has now been cancelled for 2020. We hope that you will continue to stay well in these unusual times.

The Friends of Gladstone Nature Park are planning a special dedication for a Hiroshima Ginkgo tree to be planted in the Nature Park at a later date. This rare tree was donated to the city to commemorate 75 years of peace between the US and Japan. It was propagated from seeds originating from trees destroyed in the Hiroshima bombing. This event will be held at a later date to be announced—check back for updates.

While gatherings of multiple people are still not advised at this time, visiting our parks is a safe way to cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Getting outdoors, hiking, viewing the trees and birds, are all recommended activities during this trying time and can help us feel healthy. Visit the Gladstone Nature Park, download a Scavenger Hunt and walk the trails. See how many plants and birds you can identify. Visit the seven Fairy Houses that line the paved path. Check out the Butterfly/Pollinator Hill. Summer is here and nature is exploding all around us.

Be well,
Friends of Gladstone Nature Park
   
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Goodbye to the Fairy Houses in the Nature Park

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The Gladstone Nature Park was inhabited by fairies this past Spring and Summer! AmeriCorps worker and Gladstone resident, Molly Agrimson, constructed seven houses for fairies to live in. Fairies are also environmentally friendly creatures, so at each house there was a small fact or tip to look for about environmental conservation or energy efficiency. The seven fairly houses were found on the main paved path and enjoyed by so many that walked through the Nature Park. Thank you, Molly, for having the fairies visit...

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Pixie
Tower
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Solar
Shed
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Greenhouse
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Pebble Cottage
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Woodland Shelter
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Captivating Cabana
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Enchanted Hut

New Trees in the Nature Park

The Friends of Gladstone Nature Park have added new trees in the Nature Park.
Why did the Gladstone Nature Park need new trees?
Newly planted trees will provide a privacy buffer between the meadow and the new construction next door.

The Clackamas Review recently did a feature story on the new trees and the Gladstone Nature Park.
Click here to read it!

Check out the newly planted native trees in the Nature Park.
These trees were generously sponsored by those listed below,
and are dedicated to the enjoyment of the Gladstone community.


Gary & Deborah Bokowski
– In Honor of Emanual Bornstein –

Suzanne Colocado
– In Memory of Mike E. Colocado –

Allyn Donaugh
– In Honor of Harry Jack Donaugh –

John & Nancy Eichsteadt

The Garlington Grandchildren
– In Honor of Papa & Grandma Grace –

Bruce & Teri Hildreth
– In Memory of Donna Bertell –
– In Memory of Sherie Hildreth –


Evelyn Johannesen,
Silvia Kelner
& Roxanne McMullin



Randy & Susan Keller
– In Memory of Wilber & Eldora Mars –

Mary & Jim Lane
– In Memory of Mary Woodmark –

Susan Liston

Jim & Diane Miller

– In Honor of the Miller Family –

John Robinson
– In Memory of Janet Moad –

Tammy Stempel
– In Honor of Kathleen Nelson –

Terry & Nancy Turner

Dave & Randi Thomas
 
Angela Willis
– In Honor of Steve & Mindy Garlington –

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.
Learn more...

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.
Learn more...

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.
Learn more...

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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


2021 Dates
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9

  Last Saturday of every month, unless noted
9:00am to 12:00pm, rain or shine
Meet @ Webster Road entrance (unless noted)


2021 Dates
January 30
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 29
June 26
July 31
August 28
September 25
October 30
No work parties in November or December

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WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE SAYING

"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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  • About
    • About Us
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Species in the Park
    • History of the Park
    • 3 Parks in 1 Day
  • Get Involved
  • Projects
    • Butterfly/Pollinator Hill
    • Eagle & Girl Scouts
    • Hiroshima Ginkgo Peace Tree
  • Gallery
  • Donate