In the Community
Venue Open House
Miller and Cheatham Halls at the World Forestry CenterInterested in hosting an event at World Forestry Center? Tour our venue, meet local caterers, and learn how you can turn your next event into one people remember. Whether you are planning a wedding, Bar/Bat mitzvah, corporate retreat, or an organization fundraiser -- we have the space for you! Come see why our venue is […]
Forest Pub: Indigenous Land Management in the Willamette Valley
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPurchase tickets here. Join us on February 10 at 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) for our upcoming Forest Pub: Indigenous Land Management in the Willamette Valley with speaker David Lewis. Reconstructing traditional environments and lifeways in the Pacific Northwest, David G. Lewis, PhD, will share his research about tribal ways of knowing and managing […]
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, February 16, at 12:00 PM. Join Timber Jim, Timber Joey, and members of the Timbers Army as they bless this season’s Victory Log, generously provided […]
Forest Pub: Building the New PDX Airport with Local Mass Timber
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Join our friends from the Port of Portland and project partners to hear stories behind the design, construction, and sourcing of the new main terminal at Portland International Airport. Utilizing Mass Timber and locally sourced timber, PDX has gained international recognition for its innovation and first-of-its-kind approach to a large-scale civic […]
Forest Pub: Walking Trees
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPurchase tickets here! Our forests are walking, but should they be running? Fossil evidence shows that trees naturally migrate, but with the current pace of climate change, they are […]
Forest Pub: Stories of the PNW Told by Tree Rings
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPurchase tickets here What can the rings of trees tell us? Cutting-edge research is revealing that tree rings hold more information than simply a tree’s age. Each ring can teach […]
Science for All Showcase
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesWe 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, […]
Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesBecome 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 […]
Forest Pub: Stewarding Forest Park
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesStewarding 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 […]
Forest Pub: How Lumberjacks Shaped the Identity of Portland Soccer
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesTickets available here 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 […]
ForestFest 2025
World Forestry CenterCelebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest! Enjoy hands-on activities, wood-themed crafts, kid zones, and live demonstrations from forestry professionals and community partners. Enjoy wood-themed […]
Forest Pub: Wildfire & Wine – From Vineyard to Palate
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPurchase Tickets Here! Join us for an evening of insight and conversation as we dive into the complex and sensitive relationship between wildfire and wine. From drifting smoke across vineyard […]