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Part 1: Morning rally at Portland City Hall
- When: 8:15–9:15 AM
- Where: 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
- Who/what/how: Join 1000 Friends of Oregon, 350PDX, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Forest Park Conservancy, Forest Park Neighborhood Association, and the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club for a rally outside Portland City Hall.
- Why: These organizations and other forest advocates are demanding that Portland City leadership prevent Portland General Electric (PGE) from logging in Forest Park. PGE is currently in the process of seeking permits to log 4.7 acres of Forest Park for both the Harborton Reliability Project and also energy infrastructure expansion that would connect substations from Linnton to Hillsboro (primarily for data centers).
Part 2: Afternoon testimony, watch party & debrief at Rebuilding Center
- When: 1:30–4:30 PM
- Where: 3625 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
- Who/what/why/how: Join 1000 Friends of Oregon, 350PDX, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Forest Park Conservancy, Forest Park Neighborhood Association, and the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club for a watch party of the October 14 Portland City Council meeting, with opportunities to testify and then debrief with fellow forest defenders.