News & Events
Impact Spotlight: Ben B. Cheney Foundation
« All News & EventsWorld Forestry Center thrives thanks to a dedicated community of friends and partners who contribute their time, energy, and resources to advance our mission. Among them is the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, which is supporting this...
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
« All News & EventsWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum, brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. In celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to the...
Evergreen Winter ’24
Read the latest issue of our Evergreen magazine. Inside this issue: 2024: A Year in Review, Following Fire Art Exhibit, CANOPY: Forests + Markets + Society Recap, Welcoming New Board & Staff Members.
2024: A Year of Strengthening Programs and Embracing New Opportunities
This year has been a year dedicated to fostering partnerships and developing programmatic offerings that reached a broader audience, reenergized our campus, and expanded the forestry conversation. We hosted three featured art exhibitions that...
2024: A Year in Review
As this year ends, we reflect on some key highlights from 2024 and look forward to what 2025 has to offer. 1. State of the Forest explored the artistic details of burned tree snags through art and storytelling by artist Suze Woolf and author Lorena...
New Faces at World Forestry Center
New Board MembersCurtis Robinhold Executive Director, Port of Portland“As the Executive Director of the Port of Portland, I have long recognized the critical intersection between sustainable trade, environmental stewardship, and community impact....
Magness Memorial Tree Farm Open Two Days a Month for Winter
[Sherwood, OR] World Forestry Center is announcing specific dates for public access to Magness Memorial Tree Farm as the first and third Mondays of each month this winter, November through January. World Forestry Center has owned and operated the...
Walk & Talk About Trees
We have partnered with Talk About Trees to present a monthly educational, family-friendly program at the Discovery Museum that explores forest and other tree-rific topics and ventures into nearby trails. This program, led by Talk About Trees...
Prototype Lab at the Discovery Museum
We want your help shaping the future of our museum.Our new Prototype Lab is located on the first floor of the Discovery Museum. This space is dedicated to testing new content, storytelling, and visitor engagement techniques that will influence...
World Forestry Center Included in Slate For Funding for Arts and Culture Across Oregon
The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) endorsed the World Forestry Center on the slate of 14 capital construction projects. The project, which amounts to $1 million, is part of the total $9.325 million in Cultural Resources Economic Funds...