All of Bark’s programming is free and open to the public.
Forest Watch
Groundtruthing: Volunteer-powered timber sale monitoring and response to reduce negative impacts of logging on the ecosystem.
Forest Policy Advocacy: Use data collected in the field to put pressure on forest managers to reduce logging.
Road Recovery: Help us push the Forest Service to prioritize decommissioning unused roads in Mt. Hood National Forest.
Restoration
Beaver Surveys: Get trained in beaver habitat surveys to help the population of this important keystone species bounce back in Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding areas.
Wetland Mapping: Volunteer-powered fieldwork to survey and classify wetlands and mitigate local impacts of climate change.
Parrott Creek Project: Partnership with Parrott Creek Child and Family Services to restore an 80-acre site for use by Indigenous and POC communities
Education
Bark Outs: Guided, volunteer-led educational day hikes in Mt. Hood National Forest or surrounding public lands. These day hikes provide more accessible opportunities to learn about forest ecology and policy than our typical field days. Want to lead a hike? Fill out our interest form or email us at info@bark-out.org!
Inner Bark: Public, volunteer-led trainings and workshops highlighting compelling topics related to Bark’s work. Past Inner Barks have included covered topics such as mushroom ID and foraging, how to use invasive plants, forest law and policy, and more. We welcome your ideas! If you’d like to lead an Inner Bark, reach out to us at info@bark-out.org.
