Join us for a pint & learn about our forests
Step into the world of our forests at Forest Pub, a monthly program brought to you in partnership with McMenamins History at the Mission Theater in NW Portland. Every second Monday, we bring in dynamic guest speakers to explore how forests touch every part of our lives — from the natural wonders we depend on to the creativity, culture, and cutting-edge solutions they inspire.
Whether it’s science, stories, or the latest breakthroughs in innovations, Forest Pub connects the dots between our forests and our world. 🌲🍻
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 pm
🎤 Program starts at 7:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets are on a sliding scale – $10-20
📍 Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
Recent Forest Pub with Port of Portland
Upcoming Forest Pubs
November 9, 2026 AT 7 PM
Join us an evening of all about mushrooms with the Oregon Mycological Society. This special edition of Forest Pub dives into the fascinating world of fungi and their essential role in forest ecosystems—from decomposition and soil health to the hidden underground networks that connect trees and support forest resilience.
January 8, 2027 AT 7 PM
Join World Forestry Center and the Oregon Zoo for January’s Forest Pub to learn about Borneo’s forests, the challenges facing its wildlife, and the Oregon Zoo’s decades-long work with local partners to protect habitat, support human-wildlife coexistence, and care for orphaned elephants.
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