Oregon Beverage Makers Collaborate to Restore Oregon’s Parks
Oregon breweries, a cidery and a winery have come together with Oregon Parks Forever to raise funds to restore and beautify Oregon’s parks. This program, We Care for Parks, includes Fort George Brewery, Sunriver Brewing, Portland Cider Company, and Stoller Wine Group.
These four beverage makers are teaming up with SOLVE Oregon for volunteer-driven restoration projects at parks impacted by wildfire throughout the state.
Through August 31, at all Oregon retailers, $1 from every 6-pack of cans of Fort George Brewery, Sunriver Brewing, and Portland Cider Company cider, and select products within the Stoller Wine Group portfolio will be donated towards Oregon Parks Forever to support the We Care for Parks program. Funds raised this year will go towards the tools and equipment needed for restoration projects for the program’s lifespan, to be used for years to come in beautifying parks all throughout Oregon.
“This November, we are hosting our first park restoration and clean-up day at Minto Park in Marion County, where several parks along the corridor have been decimated by wildfire,” said Seth Miller, Oregon Parks Forever executive director. “We are thrilled to have the support of these fine craft beverage producers toward this important program that we’re excited to kickstart here in Oregon.”
Oregon Parks Forever is partnering with SOLVE Oregon to coordinate the largely volunteer-driven program, with a goal to establish regular projects. From general park clean-up to construction projects such as building footpath bridges and retaining walls, parks will be selected based on those with the highest need, due to fire damage and deferred maintenance due to wildfires.
You can support these efforts by donating directly, signing up to volunteer, or buying the participating products from these craft beverage producers at your local retailer this summer through August 31, 2023.
To make a donation visit https://www.orparksforever.org/we-care-for-parks/.
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.