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Next Work Parties
Other Ways to Help
Every action makes a difference. Whether you can give time, lend expertise, or contribute financially, your support helps protect Banner Forest Heritage Park and keep it thriving for generations to come.
Explore the options below to see how you can get involved: make a donation, sign the petition, or join our volunteer team.
We are currently recruiting specialists in environmental law, environmental science, marketing, and forestry to consult with our team. If you have relevant expertise that could support our efforts, please contact us at savebannerforest@gmail.com
Care for the trails. Connect with the community.
Make a difference.
What to Bring
Come prepared for a few hours outdoors with plenty of drinking water, sturdy shoes, work gloves, and clothing appropriate for the weather. If you have trail tools such as clippers, loppers, a small hand saw, or a rake, feel free to bring them along. Most importantly, bring your willingness to lend a hand and enjoy some time in the forest with your community!
Sign the Petition
Visit the over 3390 community members who have signed the petition. Donations made through change.org do not go to our cause, They help fund future petitions. Please donate through the GoFundMe
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Get in Touch
send us an email at savebannerforest@gmail.com
Make a Donation
Your donation supports:
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Community outreach and education
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Informational signage and materials
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Scientific research and expert consultation
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Advocacy and administrative costs related to protecting Banner Forest
Our goal is to ensure decisions about Banner Forest are guided by science, transparency, and long-term ecological health.
Donate Securely via Zeffy
We use Zeffy, a 100% free donation platform for nonprofits, no transaction fees, so your full donation goes directly to supporting the Save Banner Forest effort.
Every contribution, large or small, helps strengthen our collective voice.
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Banner Forest belongs to all of us, and caring for it takes a community.
Join fellow volunteers for hands-on work parties focused on maintaining trails, improving access, and caring for the forest we all enjoy.
Sign the Petition
Add your voice to the growing movement to protect Banner Forest Heritage Park. Signing the petition is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to show support and help demonstrate how much this forest means to the community. As of November 2025, we’ve gathered over 3,500 signatures, and the number keeps growing!
Please note: Donations made through Change.org support their platform and do not go directly to Save Banner Forest. To donate directly, please use the Donate option above.
Stay Informed & Get Involved
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter:
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to learn more about the county's plans to remove half of the trees from the park,
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what can be done to help preserve it the way it is now by using passive management techniques,
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for updates on meetings, science explainers, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help.
What to Expect
Our work parties are friendly, hands-on gatherings where volunteers come together to care for Banner Forest and its trails.
Projects vary depending on current needs and may include clearing vegetation, removing fallen branches, improving trail conditions, or other light maintenance. No previous experience is necessary, there are ways to help for different abilities and comfort levels.
Come ready to spend some time outdoors, meet fellow forest stewards, and make a visible difference in a place we all care about.
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