News and Events

The Forest of Nisene Marks Celebration - 50 Years
Advocates Celebration a Success. Park's first ADA Trail Launched.
Sunday's Advocates Event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Forest of Nisene Marks was a success, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the park's first ADA trail and dedication of picnic tables. The event continued with a barbecue along with fun events for the family: a magician show, children's face-painting, bubble machine, and a lumberjack demonstration.

See Advocates' Facebook Page for Pictures of the Event.

See YouTube Channel for Videos of Nisene Marks.
Douglas Iris
Featured Flower of the Week
What's Blooming? This week's flower is the Douglas Iris. This beautiful native iris grows on the Oak Connector between Old growth loop and Terrace as well as other locations. Check it out!

Trillium
NEW Video Series: What's Blooming in the Forest
So, What's Blooming in the Forest? Join Advocates Board Member Allison Livingston as she tours some of the best hiking and running trails in the park, pointing out what plants are blooming along these beautiful trails.

Look for Allison's future video installments of What's Blooming in the Forest, appearing on the Advocates very own YouTube Channel. (Music accompanies the video tour).View New YouTube Video Series: What's Blooming in the Forest.


Trail Work Schedule

Trail Work
To Be Announced.

See Archived Pages: Past Trail Workdays


Who We Are/What We Do

Sand Point. Image by Jeff Barnes

The Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the maintenance and improvement of the park. Read More.

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