In the Community
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Forest Pub: Stories of the PNW Told by Tree Rings
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead morePurchase 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 us something about the past climate, local cultures, ecosystems, and even help reconstruct the history of wildfire. Develop a shared understanding of the ecological and […]
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Science for All Showcase
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesFamily-FriendlyRead moreWe 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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Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreBecome 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 Generously Sponsored by: PGE OPB In light of increasing wildfire risks, it's more important than […]
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Forest Pub: Stewarding Forest Park
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreStewarding 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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Forest Pub: How Lumberjacks Shaped the Identity of Portland Soccer
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreTickets 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 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 […]
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ForestFest 2025
World Forestry CenterDiscovery MuseumRead moreCelebrate 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 crafts, hands-on activities, interactive kid zones, games, and a working traveling mill. Learn about forest stewardship, explore the role of trees in our daily lives, […]
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Forest Pub: Wildfire & Wine – From Vineyard to Palate
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead morePurchase 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 hillsides to the delicate nuances it can leave behind, we’ll explore how Oregon’s wine industry is responding to the growing impact of wildfires on grapes, […]
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Forest Pub: Spooky Forest Tree Lore
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreTickets are SOLD OUT! 👻 Join us this October for a hauntingly fun edition of Forest Pub! Cozy up with a drink and dive into the eerie side of forest folk stories. This special night blends seasonal vibes with woodland wonder—perfect for autumn. Local folklore educator and author Corinne Boyer will share the darker side […]
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Evergreen
Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreWorld Forestry Center is proud to partner with Third Angle New Music to celebrate the place 3A has called home for 40 years. This special performance features a string quartet and clarinet playing 3A-commissioned works inspired by the Pacific Northwest, paired with poetry recited by former Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford. The program includes The […]
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Evergreen
Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreWorld Forestry Center is proud to partner with Third Angle New Music to celebrate the place 3A has called home for 40 years. This special performance features a string quartet and clarinet playing 3A-commissioned works inspired by the Pacific Northwest, paired with poetry recited by former Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford. The program includes The […]
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Say Hey! With Partners in Diversity
AdultRead moreWe are collaborating with Partners in Diversity for their next Say Hey! event. Say Hey! is the largest multi-cultural networking event in Oregon and southwest Washington. Each quarter, Partners in Diversity connects local businesses and community members with professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington. Recently relocated professionals of color (aka […]
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Forest Pub – Sasquatch: Indigenous Perspectives
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreTickets available here! Join World Forestry Center and OPB for a special film screening and conversation exploring Indigenous perspectives on Sasquatch. In “Guardian of the Land,” a new film for […]
$10 – $20