Advocacy

Welcome Our New Executive Director, Ashton Simpson Oregon Walks is excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Ashton Simpson. Ashton is a community organizer, former U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Technician, and a graduate of PSU’s Community Development undergraduate program. In his most recent role at The Rosewood Initiative, he served as Community Asset Director, providing […]

Dear friends, If 2020 made one thing clear, it is that walking is a solution for climate, health, social, and transportation justice. The pandemic, protests, and politics overwhelmed us this year. Walking and rolling outside kept us connected to our bodies and communities. Oregon Walks has been working for decades to promote walking and make

Dear walking and rolling advocates, Serving as the Executive Director at Oregon Walks is both an honor and incredible joy. I recently reread the inaugural letter I sent to Oregon Walks membership. In it I wrote: “I am humbled by the commitment of our staff, volunteers, board, donors, and supporters; and I am so excited

Join us for our final AARP NeighborWalks at Sunday Parkways walk! September is the final month for Sunday Parkways, it’s also STEPtember, so what better way to celebrate this month of walking joy than by highlighting an AARP NeighborWalk, and not just any NeighborWalk but the kick off walk from the 2019 season. Stroll through

2020 OregonWalkstar Award Winner: Oregon Justice Resource Center It is Oregon Walks’ honor to award Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC) as a 2020 Oregon WalkStar Awardee. OJRC has been at the forefront for the fight for justice in the state of Oregon. Most recently, state violence was directed at peaceful protesters marching in the street

2020 OregonWalkstar Award Winner: Youth Environmental Justice Alliance    Oregon Walks is excited to announce Youth Environmental Justice Alliance (YEJA) as recipients of a 2020 Oregon Walkstar. Their dedication and effort in elevating and empowering BIPOC youth voices on environmental issues have contributed to a healthier, more walkable future. Their work and continued effort on

2020 OregonWalkstar Award Winner: Don’t Shoot Portland We are honored to announce  Don’t Shoot Portland is a 2020 Oregon Walkstar Award winner. Thank you, Don’t Shoot PDX, for inspiring us all to take to the streets and walk for justice.  Don’t Shoot Portland has been leading the march for police accountability and Black Lives Matter

Join us for our third AARP NeighborWalks at Sunday Parkways walk! This month’s Sunday Parkways route would have been the Downtown Portland Green Loop,  in the spirit of Sunday Parkways, we are proud to share with you the Downtown Portland NeighborWalks from 2018. Explore numerous parks, learn about brewery blocks, and check out the multimodal

Join us on our second AARP NeighborWalks with Sunday Parkways. This month’s Sunday Parkways would have been NE Portland, you might be familiar with the route as it normally host WALK with Refugees & Immigrants. This walk visits 4 parks, each with their own unique features and spaces. With the help of some amazing AARP

We’re changing it up this year. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are going online for this year’s Walkstar Awards (formerly the Weston Awards). Join us at the Oregon Walkstar Awards, on Friday, Sept 18th, online!   Nominate your Walkstar Today Nominate someone/group you consider a walkstar! Walkstar winners are community organizers, rabblerousing groups, business leaders,