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Summer at the Discovery Museum

Summer at the Discovery Museum

Spend this summer at the Discovery Museum! World Forestry Center has curated events for all ages throughout the summer to further connect you and your family to forests. All events are included with the cost of museum admission.See the schedule of events...

Tree People

Tree People

June 1 – September 29, 2024 | Wed-Sun 11am-4pm | Included with Museum AdmissionWorld Forestry Center presents Tree People, an exhibition by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. This exhibition braids forest mythology with an almost forgotten...

Entering Year Two of Our Fellowship Program 

Entering Year Two of Our Fellowship Program 

Entering the second year of the program, Fellows are now working to develop a customized engagement plan for their sector or community based on what they learned about the impacts of wildfire during year one of the program. Their experience and feedback on the program...

Evergreen Spring ’24

Evergreen Spring ’24

Read the latest issue of our Evergreen magazine.Inside this issue: New Staff Members State of the Forest Art Exhibit Year 2 of Our Fellowship Program CANOPY: Forests + Markets + Society Wildfire Preparedness Weekend Read the Spring 2024 IssueRelated Posts

Two Complimentary Venue Grants Awarded to Local Non-Profits

Two Complimentary Venue Grants Awarded to Local Non-Profits

We are pleased to announce the two non-profit organizations selected for our 2024 Complimentary Venue Grant Program: Northwest Native American Chamber and Business Diversity Institute.Northwest Native American Chamber’s mission is to serve all members of the community...

Wildfire Preparedness Weekend

Wildfire Preparedness Weekend

April 27 & 28 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pmAs wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. To help residents prepare, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire...

World Forestry Center welcomes new staff members

World Forestry Center welcomes new staff members

World Forestry Center welcomed two new staff members to the growing team: Sue Hildick, Managing Director, and Alli Gannett, Communications Director. Learn about Sue and Alli below. Sue HildickI am passionate and optimistic about helping create a stronger, more...