Second Sunday Bark-Abouts

The best way to learn about threats to Mt. Hood National Forest is to join us on a Bark-About. Bark-Abouts are led on the second Sunday of every month and are free to the public. Not your average trail hike through the forest, Bark-Abouts provide hikers with a first-hand view of proposed logging and development. If you are just finding out about Bark, this is a great way to get involved. More...

NEPA 101

Ever wonder how Bark actually stops a timber sale? Simply pointing out public opposition to the proposed logging is not enough. When the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management propose projects that are threatening our wildlands we use the bigges More...

House Party

One of the best ways to help Bark is to throw a house party! We will give you all the support you need to host a successful event that will be both educational and will raise vital funds for Bark. Many of Bark’s most loyal volunteers and generous donors h More...

Groundtruthing

Groundtruthing and monitoring Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management proposals is at the core of Bark’s efforts. Bark volunteers regularly groundtruth new proposals and witness the forests as they stand today in order to better understand the effect More...

Bark Out

Bark relies on people power to protect and restore Mt. Hood National Forest. The Bark Canvass organizes and educates 50,000 Portland-metro residents every year. In addition, we host educational tables at events in communities around the mountain and trai More...