Celebrating 60!
For 60 years, World Forestry Center has grown with purpose—rooted in our legacy, shaped by changing forests and culture, and rising to meet the moment our society needs.
Join the Celebration
We look forward to celebrating our 60th Anniversary with a special Gala on November 14, honoring the people, friends, supporters, and leaders who have helped shape our history and believe in our future.
Our Theme
Our 60th anniversary theme reflects both where we’ve been and where we’re going:
- Rooted in a legacy that began in 1966, grounded in a belief that healthy forests are essential to healthy communities.
- Resilient through decades of change, adapting as forests, science, culture, and policies evolve.
- Rising to meet this moment—when forests are central to climate solutions, community well-being, and our shared future.
Rooted.
Resilient.
Rising.
The Next Growth Ring
As we step into our seventh decade, we are investing in programs and experiences that deepen connection and invite action. In 2026, World Forestry Center will continue to expand our arts initiatives with forest sound walks and musical performances, host thought-provoking exhibitions and Forest Pubs, and advance meaningful updates to our Discovery Museum and campus.
These efforts connect people to the living story of forests—past, present, and future—and reflect our belief that forests are not only landscapes, but relationships we steward together.
Rooted. Resilient. Rising.
For 60 years, World Forestry Center has grown with purpose—rooted in our legacy, shaped by changing forests and culture, and rising to meet the moment our society needs. As we mark our 60th anniversary, we honor the growth rings that tell our story and commit to the next era of impact for forests and people alike.
Creating Champions for the Future
At the heart of World Forestry Center is a simple but powerful mission: to create and inspire champions of sustainable forestry. Our 60th anniversary is an opportunity to strengthen that mission—by engaging new audiences, amplifying diverse voices, and inviting more people into meaningful relationship with forests.
The work we do this year lays the foundation for greater impact in the decades ahead.
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