Program Guide
The World Forestry Center offers both indoor and outdoor educational experiences for groups of all sizes and ages. The Discovery Museum is a landmark in the Pacific Northwest and Magness Memorial Tree Farm located near Wilsonville, Oregon offers a unique, hands-on outdoor classroom approach.
Please sumbit your reservation request at least two weeks in advance. Book A Field Trip or Tour to sumbit your request online or contact us directly at 503-488-2147.
Program Guide (PDF)
Location: Discovery Museum
Offered: Daily
Available for groups of 10 or more children under age 18
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $4.00 per child. Chaperones are free 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No.
Balance due at door. Please do not pay individually.
Self-guided tours are fun and easy! We'll meet your group at the door and give you an introduction to our museum. Your group is then free to explore the museum at your own pace - groups usually stay for around 90 minutes. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times. Students are welcome to visit the Forest Store with adults.
Location: Discovery Museum
Offered: Daily
Available for groups of 10 or more children under age 18
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No.
Balance due at door. Please do not pay individually.
There is always something new at the Discovery Museum! The World Forestry Center hosts many wonderful temporary exhibits of art, history, and culture from around the world. Sign up for this special tour and we will take your group through and show them all the fascinating details of the exhibit. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times. Students are welcome to visit the Forest Store with adults.
Location: Discovery Museum
Offered: February 6th 2010
Ages 3-18
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $4.00 per child. Chaperones are free
Deposit Required: No
Join us for a special one day only event for Girl Scouts of all ages with activities created just for you. You"ll discover the amazing life of the forest "from top to bottom" and learn how you and your friends and family can help protect and preserve this valuable global resource.
Girl Scout badge connections are available!
Location: Discovery Museum
Offered: Daily
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors (62+). Groups of 10 or more required.
Deposit Required: No deposit required.
Please pay at the door. Please pay as a group.
This tour is perfect for senior groups, social clubs, and out-of-town groups who want to see why we are such a great place to learn about forests and trees. We'll greet you at the door and give you a brief history and introduction to our museum. You then can take as much time as you wish to explore all our wonderful exhibits and gift shop.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: Tuesday - Saturday
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Balance due prior to field trip.
Enjoy a guided hike through the 80 acre internationally recognized Magness Memorial Tree Farm. Multiple trails and lengths are available depending on your objective. Perfect for school or youth groups of all ages. Get an overview about forests, ecosystems, wildlife, tree farms, and learn about the Oregon Forest Plan.
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: On a per group basis
Available for groups of 10-40 students 6th-12th grade.
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
Enjoy a hands-on outdoor learning experience that can show your students the tools that built the foundation for modern forest technology. Let us teach your class how to use some traditional forestry equipment such as the Clinometer, D-Tape, Increment Borer, Compass, Biltmore Stick, and more!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: Tuesday - Saturday
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
Balance due prior to field trip.
Perfect for school or youth groups of all ages, we'll focus on native animals and habitats to meet your education objective. Magness Memorial tree farm is home to hundreds of different critters that walk, climb, or slither about.
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: Tuesday - Saturday
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
Balance due prior to field trip.
Perfect for school or youth groups of all ages, we'll teach you how to identify native trees, shrubs, and plants while hiking through our 80 acre tree farm. If your group wishes, we can even introduce scientific names!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: Tuesday - Saturday
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
Balance due prior to field trip.
Perfect for school or youth groups of all ages, we'll focus on Native American forest uses that include edible plants and medicinal purposes. Find out why licking a slug may be much more useful than you imagined!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: Daily
Reservation Required: Yes - for groups of 10 or more.
Fee: No charge
Deposit Required: No.
Bring your group, class, or club out to the tree farm for a fun day in the woods. Interpretive signs will help you learn about the forest and how it constantly changes. Shelters can be rented if you want to bring a picnic lunch.
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Dates: 2009 = June 6, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: Balance due prior to field trip.
This program is designed specifically for youth groups ages 8-10 and satisfies many of the requirements for beginning level forestry, conservation, or natural resource badges. Approximately two hours of the course is indoor, hands-on activities and one hour is outdoors. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: tree identification, tree growth, wildfires, and how to plant a tree. Non Scouts welcome!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
Location: Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Dates: Every Sunday
Time: 2:00pm
Reservation Required: No
Fee: No Charge
Sunday tours are great for families or small groups. Join our staff and volunteers for a fun and informative tour of the Magness property. You'll learn the history of Magness, some tree identification, as well as why sustainable forestry is so important. No reservations are necessary. We go rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in the parking lot. Allow 90 minutes.
Location: Discovery Museum or Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: On a per group basis
Available for groups of 10-30 students 3rd-6th grade.
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
We"ll take your students out of the traditional classroom setting and provide them with hands- on, relevant, practical, and memorable connections to modern forest management skills used by working forestry professionals. Learn how GPS works and how to collect your own GPS data. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options.
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Location: Discovery Museum
Offered: On a per group basis
Available for groups of 10-15 students 6th-12th grade.
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $5.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
We"ll take your students out of the traditional classroom setting and provide them with hands- on, relevant, practical, and memorable connections to modern forest management skills used by working forestry professionals. Learn what GIS is, how it works, how foresters use it, and learn to create unique maps. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times
Location: Discovery Museum and Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Offered: On a per group basis
Available for groups of 10-15 students 6th-12th grade.
Reservation Required: Yes
Fee: $10.00 per child. Chaperones 1:10 no charge
Deposit Required: No
Combine the GPS and GIS classes for a 2 day trip to both Magness Memorial Tree Farm and the Discovery Museum. Or, do it all in one longer day!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
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