What the Log Saw: Honoring the legacy of Catherine “The Log Lady” Coulson: Pop-Up Exhibit

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

ON DISPLAY: May 1 - June 8, 2025 Learn more here. This pop-up exhibit honors the legacy of Catherine Coulson, who brought the iconic character of Margaret “The Log Lady” Lanterman to life, and explores how she took that role beyond the screen to make a real-world impact in her communities. Step into the world […]

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Included with Admission
Event Series Forest Crafts

Forest Crafts

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses - tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward […]

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Free – $8

Science for All Showcase

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

We are excited to partner with the Citizen Science Association for their upcoming Science for All Showcase: Explore, Educate, Inspire. Join us on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the World Forestry Center, for an interactive evening of workshops, resource tables, and lightning talks. Designed for community connectors including educators, librarians, museum professionals, and others with networking opportunities […]

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Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Discovery Museum Gallery 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.”  – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

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Event Series Forest Storytime

Forest Storytime

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum's reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.

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Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Become fire-adapted and keep you and your community safe from wildfire.  Dates: June 7 & 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (both days) Admission: Free Co-hosted by: World Forestry Center Oregon State Fire Marshal Portland Fire & Rescue In light of increasing wildfire risks, it's more important than ever to understand how we […]

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FREE
Event Series Forest Pub

Forest Pub: Stewarding Forest Park

McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States

Stewarding Forest Park: How the Largest Urban Park Came to Be Purchase Tickets Here Forest Park is more than just trees and trails—it’s a living, breathing biodiversity sanctuary that has relied on community care for generations to come. Join the Forest Park Conservancy and local experts for a conversation about the park’s origins, the efforts […]

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$10 – $20
Event Series Forest Crafts

Forest Crafts

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses - tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward […]

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Free – $8

Event Series Forest Storytime

Forest Storytime

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum's reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.

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Event Series Forest Pub

Forest Pub: How Lumberjacks Shaped the Identity of Portland Soccer

McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States

Join Timber Jim and Timber Joey, the two legendary figures of the Portland Timbers Football Club, for a heartfelt conversation about how they helped shape the identity and spirit of soccer in Portland. From chainsaw stunts to the birth of the Victory Log tradition, Timber Jim and Timber Joey have used their role to spread […]

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$10 – $20
Event Series Forest Crafts

Forest Crafts

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses - tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward […]

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Free – $8

Event Series Forest Storytime

Forest Storytime

Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum's reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.

Read more