Dedicated to the restoration of Fairview Woods for the benefit of all

A community-led restoration initiative advancing environmental stewardship, youth mentorship, and safe public access

Fairview Woods Park is a beloved natural space nestled in the city of Fairview, OR—and it's getting a new lease on life. Through a collaborative restoration effort, we’re working to bring back native habitats, improve trails and access, support local wildlife, and ensure this beautiful forested wetlands remains a safe, healthy, and welcoming place for everyone.

This project benefits us all: neighbors looking for a peaceful walk, students exploring nature, families gathering under the trees, and the plants and animals who call this woodland home. By restoring Fairview Woods, we're not just protecting the environment—we're investing in the health, connection, and future of our whole community.

Clear the Clutter, Restore the Wonder

Mobilize local volunteers to remove debris, litter, and dumped materials from the site, returning the forest to its natural beauty. Host monthly clean-up and transformation events to turn a neglected space into a thriving natural habitat.

Roots in the Community

Build a strong, local volunteer network to champion ongoing clean-up, restoration, and care efforts. Transform the area into a welcoming public space where people can walk, relax, and learn about local ecology. Encourage residents, schools, and organizations to adopt sections of the forest for stewardship and ongoing care.

Revitalize Habitat

Reintroduce native plants and remove invasive species through collaborative planting days and educational workshops. Engage the community in creating safe habitats for birds, pollinators, and small mammals through building and installing nesting boxes, pollinator gardens, and brush shelters.

Celebrate Conservation

Contribute infrastructure to ensure the area will thrive. Foster long-term sustainability through partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and agencies to ensure the forest's ongoing care and protection. Document and celebrate the transformation journey through storytelling, signage, and community events.

Why This Place Matters

Vital urban wetland and green corridor

Fairview Woods is a critical urban wetland that supports habitat, stormwater management, and biodiversity within a dense residential area.

Safety issues

Unclear entrances, aging infrastructure, unsanctioned encampments causing fires, unmanaged activity, and limited visibility create safety concerns for residents and families using the site.

In need of stewardship

Community interest has remained strong, but consistent funding and coordination were historically limited. but previously lacked the resources needed for consistent care, restoration, and maintenance.

Proximity to housing and Head Start program

Located adjacent to affordable housing and a Head Start program, Fairview Woods offers a unique opportunity for outdoor education close to home.

Current Challenges

Without strategic design and partnership, these challenges will continue to limit safe access, visibility, and long-term stewardship.

Unclear entrances
- Park access points are difficult to identify, limiting safe and welcoming entry.
Limited safe trail access
- Existing trails are uneven, overgrown, or poorly defined, restricting accessibility.
Underutilized and under-resourced space
- The site has significant potential that remains unrealized due to limited funding.
Lack of long-term maintenance capacity
- Without sustained investment, improvements are difficult to maintain over time.

Vision for Fairview Woods

Youth-supported conservation and documentation

Hands-on stewardship paired with photography, storytelling, and field documentation.

Long-term stewardship
rooted in equity

A long-term stewardship model that integrates environmental restoration, equitable access, and shared community responsibility.

Restored trails and clear trailheads

Well-defined, accessible trails that encourage safe and regular use.

Gathering spaces for education and community

Designated areas for outdoor learning, meetings, and neighborhood connection.

Benefits

Safety and third spaces
- More visibility and more regular community presence in the woods helps support a safer, more welcoming environment for residents and families.

Direct trail traffic and increase green space use
- Formalizing these trails will help guide foot traffic onto safe, intentional routes, reduce the creation of side paths and hidden areas, and ultimately encourage more positive use of the space.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse

Friends of Fairview Woods