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Walk & Talk About Trees: Let’s Talk Conifers!
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesSo what makes conifers or evergreen trees so unique? We will examine what their cones look like depending on the variety and where they store their seeds. What do they need to grow, and who relies on them to survive? We will meet indoors at 11 a.m. and head out by 11:15 a.m. to walk […]
Forest Festive: Free Admission & Holiday Cheer
World Forestry CenterCome join us for a fun-filled day of holiday wreath-making, tree shopping, and forestry education! Get into the festive spirit by creating your very own unique wreath using materials sourced from Oregon's beautiful forests. Don't miss out on this family-friendly, hands-on experience that will bring local forests straight to your doorstep this holiday season. ADMISSION […]
Walk & Talk About Trees: Douglas Firs…fir sure
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesAre you curious to know more about our state's tree? Do you have an odd fascination with this towering powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest? What is with the story of […]
Forest Crafts: Paper Snails
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesThis January, come make paper snails with us! These curious, compact, and clever crafts are sure to keep you and your houseplants company on these dreary winter days! Join us […]
Talk About Trees
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin our friend Liz from Talk About Trees to learn about the fascinating world of trees and our forests through interactive learning for the whole family. Each month, Liz will […]
Portland Timbers Victory Log Blessing
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesKick off the 15th MLS season and 50th club anniversary of the Portland Timbers with the annual Victory Log blessing ceremony taking place at the World Forestry Center on Sunday, […]
Forest Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
FREE DAY at the Discovery Musuem
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us at the World Forestry Center for a special FREE Admission Day to our Discovery Museum on Sunday, March 16, 2025! From interactive exhibits to cool forestry facts, there's something for every curious mind. Whether you're visiting solo, with friends, or bringing the whole family, it's a day you won’t want to miss. See […]
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us as we kick off our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum, proudly sponsored by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. It’s not just the start of a new series—we’re also celebrating the 120th birthday of Ben B. Cheney! Come for the cake, stay for the forest! Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s […]
Forest Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesExplore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, in celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to community. Join us for the full series: […]
Forest Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]