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Events & Exhibits

family hiking in woods Free Guided Tours of Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Magness Memorial Tree Farm
Every Sunday at 2:00. Free
Located near Wilsonville, Oregon. Open to the public.
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Wolf to Woof

Sunday, Sept. 28 - Jan. 4, 2009

Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs

Discovery Museum
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Senior DayTuesday, October 7, 2008

Senior Day

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
$3.50 for seniors

Join us for our first annual Senior Day! Explore the
Wolf to Woof
exhibit as well as learn from local organizations how you can become invovled in the community.
Group resevations welcome by calling 503-488-2147.

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Spider ornamentSaturday, October 11

TREE-Mendous Become HORRENDOUS Second Saturday

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum


The World Forestry Center’s monthly Tree-Mendous Second Saturday visits the darker side of forests on October 11th.  Join our Education Forester for a day of hands-on learning and fun for the whole family.  Free with museum admission.

Horrendous Second Saturday Schedule:
10:30-11:00 Story Time   “The Spooky Old Tree”
11:00-11:30 Craft Time    “Spider Ornaments”
1:00-1:30     Tree ID         “Invasive Species”
1:30-2:00     Tree Lab       “The Darker Side of Trees”
2:00-3:00     Guided Hike “Diseases Common to Parks”

Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, October 11

Spot Magazine
Oregon Dachshund Rescue
Coloring Page, Handouts, Informational
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, October 12

Guide Dogs for the Blind Day
Family Reunion & Job Fair
10am - 5pm
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OHS Dr. Kris OttemanTuesday,October 14, 2008

Oregon Humane Society Speaker Series
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Dr. Kris Otteman- Oregon Humane Director of Shelter Medicine
6:00 - 7:00pm
Mt. Hood Room

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Doggie Palooza

Sunday, October 19

Doggie Palooza!

World Forestry Center Campus
A Fun, Furry Celebration of All Things Dog!

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Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, October 25

Pacific Pug Rescue

Adoption Day
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, October 26

Oregon Humane Society
Adoption Outreach
11am - 4pm
Elan & Kenji
Greatest American Dog Contestants
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DoveLewis Month of November

Dog Toy Drive for DoveLewis Blood Bank
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Please help support the DoveLewis Blood Bank

During the month of November, bring in a new toy (large toys please for large dogs over 55 lbs!!) and be registered for a weekly raffle drawing. Toys will be accepted at the Discovery Museum.

Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, November 1

Other Mothers Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Informational
11am - 4pm

Mocha LayingGreyhound Pets of America
Adoption Day
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, November 2

All is Pawsible Service Dog School
Coloring Page, Handouts
11am - 4pm

Mary Lou Cook- All is Pawsible Service Dog School

Demonstration
11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm
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TreeMendous Second SaturdaysSaturday, November 8

TREE-Mendous Second Saturday

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum


Join our Education Forester for talks, walks, and crafts.
Story Time 10:30 - 11:00 am
Crafts 11:00 - 11:30 am
Tree Identification 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Tree Lab 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Guided hike in Hoyt Arboretum 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Saturday, November 8

Spot Magazine

Canine Cadets 4H
11am - 4pm

The Art of Racing in the RainGarth Stein- Author of The Art of Racing in the Rain

Presentation and Book Signing
1 - 3pm

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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, November 9

Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals
Adoption Day
11am - 4pmWolf in Sheep's Clothing
Zelda
Meet and Greet
1 - 3pm
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OHS Roberta CobbTuesday, November 11, 2008

Oregon Humane Society Speaker Series

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Roberta Cobb- Animal Communication
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cheatham Hall

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Saturday, November 15DoveLewis

DoveLewis Day
Community Workshops
10am - 5pm

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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, November 16

Judith Kent - Author of Sliverton's Bobbie

Presentation and Book Signing
1 - 3pm

Rivermark Community Credit Union

Informational
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, November 23

Dr. Heidi Houchen - Northwest Vet Specialist

Presentation- Canine Blood Banks: The Need For Blood
11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, November 29

Oregon Humane Society

Adoption Outreach
11am - 4pm

STAM Weekend

Free STAM grain-free dog treats sample bags for first 300 families

Deborah WoodDeb Wood- Freelance Writer and Pet Columnist in The Oregonian
Presentation- Finding Dog
1 - 3pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, November 30

STAM Weekend

Free STAM grain-free dog treats sample bags
For first 300 Families
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Saturday, December 6
Scout
Oregon Brittany Rescue
Adoption Day
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, December 7

Spot Magazine
11am - 4pm

Gabriella Flacke- Murray Hill Vet Hospital

Presentation- Wild Dogs
11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm
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OHS Tanya Roberts Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Oregon Humane Society Speaker Series

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Tanya Roberts- Oregon Humane Animal Behavior Specialist
6:00 - 7:00pm
Mt. Hood Room

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TreeMendous Second SaturdaysSaturday, December 13

TREE-Mendous Second Saturday

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum


Join our Education Forester for talks, walks, and crafts.
Story Time 10:30 - 11:00 am
Crafts 11:00 - 11:30 am
Tree Identification 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Tree Lab 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Guided hike in Hoyt Arboretum 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, December 13

Oregon Humane Society

Adoption Outreach
11am - 4pm
Zuke's WeekendZuke's
Free Zuke's Sample Bags
For first 250 Families
Steve Varga - Prograss
Presentation- Pet Friendly Landscapes
11am - 12pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Sunday, December 14

Zuke's Weekend

Free Zuke's Sample Bags
For first 250 Families
Rivermark Community Credit UnionZuke's
Informational
11am - 4pm
Dr. Heidi Houchen- Northwest Vet Specialist
Presentation- Household Dangers: Poisons and Your Pets
11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm
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Saturday, December 20Tails to Tales WeekendsCastor & Pollux

Castor & Pollux Weekend

Samples and Coupons
10am - 5pm
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Sunday, December 21Tails to Tales WeekendsCastor & Pollux

Castor & Pollux Weekend

Samples and Coupons
10am - 5pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, January 3, 2009

Paws to Freedom
Informational/Coloring Pages/Demonstrations
Indigo Rescue
Adoption Day
11am - 4pm
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Tails to Tales Weekends Saturday, January 4, 2009

Paws to Freedom
Informational/Coloring Pages/Demonstrations
Indigo Rescue
Adoption Day
11am - 4pm
Click here for a complete list of activities

TreeMendous Second SaturdaysSaturday, January 10, 2009

TREE-Mendous Second Saturday

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum


Join our Education Forester for talks, walks, and crafts.
Story Time 10:30 - 11:00 am
Crafts 11:00 - 11:30 am
Tree Identification 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Tree Lab 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Guided hike in Hoyt Arboretum 2:00 - 3:00 pm

ChocolateFest 2009January 31 & February 1, 2009

ChocolateFest

World Forestry Center Campus

Bigger and better than ever! Watch website for more details.

 

February 14, 2009

Girl Scout Day

World Forestry Center Discovery Museum

Girl ScoutsReservations will be taken starting Nov. 3.
Please call 503-488-2147.
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