A Star is Born – Peter Matzka
Peter Matzka shares the new Forest Trails App developed for Hopkins Demonstration Forest with Portland television audiences.
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Protecting Forests. Sharing Knowledge.
Forests Forever cares for four Oregon forest properties — nearly 500 acres of living classroom. Choose your path to get outside, learn, or help pass stewardship forward.
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Summer Updates & Events
What's happening across our properties this season.
Notice • Current Season
Trails Are Open
Hopkins trails are open dawn to dusk. Stop by the kiosk for a printed guide or scan the code at the gate.
Download MapVolunteer • Saturday, June 14
Trail Maintenance Day
Join us for morning trail brushing and invasive species removal. Tools and lunch provided. Please RSVP.
Sign Up HereEducation • Tuesday, July 9
Youth Field Day
Hands-on forest science for ages 8-12. Learn tree identification and wildlife tracking.
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Destination:
Hopkins
Our flagship demonstration forest. A 140-acre living example of sustainable forestry, open to the public for hiking, learning, and gathering.
Trail Map
Download our PDF map of the 5+ miles of walking trails.
Self-Guided Tour
Scan signs on the trail for audio insights about forest ecology.
Welcome Kiosk
Find physical maps, current notices, and a restroom at the entrance.
Venue Rentals
Rent the Clackamas Hall or Everett Hall for meetings and events.
The Extended Network
Learn About Our Forests
Beyond Hopkins, we manage diverse landscapes for research, conservation, and specialized learning.
Demonstration Forest
Access by Appointment
Schink
An outdoor learning center on the Molalla River, where riparian, oak, and upland habitats support guided education and research.
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Working Forest Land
Pedee
A working forest demonstrating sustainable timber management, harvest planning, and reforestation — and their role in the local economy.
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Working Forest Land
Low
A developing demonstration forest, growing toward field-based learning and demonstration forestry as infrastructure is built.
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Stories, Updates, and News
It’s Tree Planting Time!
Youth from local homeschool networks head into Hopkins for hands-on tree planting and science-based forest learning.
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Youth Forestry Summer Camp Opens Registration
Future Foresters Summer Camp invites ages 11–13 to spend a week learning how foresters care for Oregon’s woodlands.
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Grouse Hollow Notes
Stories, updates, and discoveries from across our four forest properties — published for friends, volunteers, and supporters of Forests Forever.
Latest Issue: Fall 2025
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