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SUMMARY:Forest Pub | Mass Timber\, Made in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nJoin our partners at the Port of Portland for a conversation about the Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2. Alongside campus partners\, they’ll explore how Oregon-grown materials\, innovation\, and collaboration are advancing next-generation construction\, supporting local jobs\, and helping address the region’s housing shortage—turning research and manufacturing into real-world solutions. \nPhoto credit: Marcus Kauffman\, Oregon Dept. of Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Dawson is the founder of Single Widget\, a practice dedicated to advancing a circular\, waste free construction economy inspired by natural systems. A licensed architect\, Emily designed the first cross laminated timber building constructed in Oregon in 2013 and has since helped lead innovation in mass timber design and construction. She researches\, lectures\, and writes about mass timber internationally while bringing collaborative thinking and careful technical detail to every project. \n\n\n\n\nKimberly Branam is Chief Trade and Economic Development Officer at the Port of Portland\, where she oversees marine\, navigation\, commercial development\, Portland Harbor\, and economic development initiatives. Since joining the Port in 2024\, she has focused on strengthening Oregon’s trade infrastructure and advancing projects such as the Mass Timber Housing and Innovation Campus at Terminal 2. Previously she served as Executive Director of Prosper Portland and led the City of Portland’s economic development strategy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas Robinson is the founder of LEVER Architecture\, a research driven design practice with offices in Portland and Los Angeles. The firm is widely recognized for material innovation and pioneering work with cross laminated timber. LEVER’s projects span affordable housing\, academic\, corporate\, and arts spaces. Alongside its built work\, the firm develops and tests next generation building systems and sustainable tools through an active research program supported by more than $3 million in grants. \n\n\n\n\nMike Raley is Director of the Oregon Acoustic Research Laboratory and an acoustician with more than 17 years of experience in architectural acoustics. His work focuses on laboratory testing of building assemblies and improving sound isolation in floors\, walls\, and ceilings. Mike helps translate research data into practical guidance for architects\, engineers\, and manufacturers. He also contributes to national testing standards and coordinates interlaboratory studies for ASTM E90 and ASTM E492 across accredited labs in the United States and Canada.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-march-2026/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub Concert | Elderflora: Lifecycle of a Tree
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ON SALE HERE\nPlease note: the February Forest Pub ticket prices have been adjusted to help cover concert production and associated costs. \nMajel Connery performs Elderflora\, a song cycle tracing the life and death of a tree. Told from the tree’s perspective\, Elderflora melds old sounds with modern technology\, weaving hymns and madrigals into rich electronic soundscapes. Structured as a series of 10 musical portraits\, each movement of Elderflora represents a significant moment in the life of the tree from birth by fire to death by lightning. \nElderflora premiered as a duo with cellist Felix Fan (Sigur Ros\, David Lang\, FLUX Quartet)\, appearing at the Seattle Symphony/Octave 9 and The Exploratorium (San Francisco). In 2025\, Connery performed Elderflora in a special arrangement with violist Jon Vinocour (Chapel of the Chimes\, Oakland). Upcoming performances of Elderflora include Chatter (ABQ/Santa Fe)\, Chatter (Portland)\, Berkeley\, Half Moon Bay\, the University of Oregon\, and Duquesne University. Learn more about Majel Connery and Elderflora here https://www.majelconnery.com/elderflora \nThis program is presented in partnership with ChatterPDX\, a local organization that gives audiences the weekly opportunity to hear a wide variety of classical chamber music and spoken word performed by local artists. Learn more at chatterpdx.org.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-february-2026/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Bringing Fire Back to the Land
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE\nThis month\, we're teaming up with Columbia Land Trust and Lomakatsi Restoration Project for a powerful conversation about why fire belongs on our landscapes. From controlled and prescribed burns to traditional cultural burning\, communities and land stewards are using fire to restore balance and build healthier\, more resilient forests. \nJoin us as we explore the science\, history\, and human stories behind this essential work\, and why it matters now more than ever. \nSpeakers: \n\nMarko Bey is the Founder and Executive Director of Lomakatsi Restoration Project\, a tribally affiliated\, multicultural organization established in 1995 to restore ecosystems and support the sustainability of communities\, cultures\, and economies. He brings more than 38 years of experience in ecosystem restoration and workforce development across seven western states. Under his leadership\, Lomakatsi has partnered with tribal and rural communities to implement restoration across thousands of acres of forest and miles of streams. Marko’s work integrates cultural knowledge\, job creation\, and long-term stewardship to advance resilient landscapes and communities.\nBelinda Brown leads Lomakatsi’s Tribal Partnerships Program and serves as Chair of the Inter-Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Partnership. Her background includes business ownership\, federal contracting\, elected tribal leadership\, nonprofit executive management\, and intergovernmental affairs with tribal and rural communities. She works closely with Lomakatsi leadership to support forest and watershed restoration on tribal trust and ancestral lands. Belinda has played a key role in advancing youth and workforce development\, including securing Indian Youth Service Corps designation and Registered Apprenticeship approval from the U.S. Department of Labor in 2025. She currently serves on the Lomakatsi Board of Directors and the Oregon Youth Works Governors Committee.\nLindsay Cornelius has spent more than 20 years managing and restoring forested habitats in the Columbia River Gorge and East Cascades. She has served as a Natural Area Manager for Columbia Land Trust and most recently as Manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership. Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University and brings deep applied experience in oak and pine ecosystem restoration. Her work emphasizes collaborative conservation\, long-term stewardship\, and learning directly from the land.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-january_2026/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub - The Oregon Christmas Tree Story
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nOregon grows more Christmas trees than any other state—but what does it take to cultivate the forests behind this festive tradition? Join OSU Extension’s Christmas Tree Specialist\, Priya Rajarapu\, and Trout Creek Farm Owner\, Tom Norby\, for an evening exploring the science\, stories\, and seasonal spirit of Oregon’s most iconic holiday export. From soil to celebration\, we’ll trace how evergreens shape both our landscape and our sense of home. \n\nPriya Rajarapu has joined Oregon State University as the state Christmas tree extension specialist in the College of Forestry. With expertise in insect pest adaptation on crops\, she previously worked in the North Carolina State University Christmas tree genetics program. Rajarapu’s extension program provides educational information to Oregon Christmas tree growers and conducts research to address emerging industry issues.\n\n\nTom Norby has been growing Christmas trees in Corbett\, Oregon\, along with his wife Terri Barnes since 1998. He has taught classes on growing Christmas trees on numerous occasions. He is known for his green approaches to growing trees. He has been the long time president of the Oregon Christmas Tree Growers Association and immediate past president of the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-december2025/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T203000
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub - Sasquatch: Indigenous Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available here!\nJoin World Forestry Center and OPB for a special film screening and conversation exploring Indigenous perspectives on Sasquatch. \nIn “Guardian of the Land\,” a new film for OPB’s documentary series “Oregon Experience\,” director LaRonn Katchia and community voices from the Nch'i-Wána (Columbia River) region share how Pacific Northwest tribes know Sasquatch not as a monster\, but as a protector\, a spiritual being that walks between the seen and unseen. The film challenges mainstream portrayals and uplifts a deeper Indigenous understanding of the world’s most famous cryptid. \nWhile OPB's film was being created\, a simultaneous Indigenous-led Sasquatch art exhibition was curated first at the High Desert Museum (Sensing Sasquatch\, 2024) and then reimagined for World Forestry Center (Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians\, 2025-26). \nAfter the 30-minute film screening\, stay for a rich conversation with film producer LaRonn Katchia (Warm Springs/Wasco/Paiute) and Phillip Cash Cash (Nez Perce/Cayuse)\, lead advisor to both art exhibitions and featured voice in the film. Moderated by Stephanie Stewart Bailey\, exhibition curator for Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians\, the discussion will connect themes from the film with World Forestry Center's current exhibition\, offering audiences a chance to explore how cultural stories shape our relationships with the land and its guardians.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/november_2025_forest-pub/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T210000
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SUMMARY:Say Hey! With Partners in Diversity
DESCRIPTION:We are collaborating with Partners in Diversity for their next Say Hey! event. \nSay 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 Honorees) are introduced during a special portion of the program. We help build community\, deepen connections and create an environment where everyone is welcomed. Employers can leverage this program as an extension to your onboarding experiences for new staff of color. A study on workforce retention commissioned by Partners in Diversity and released in 2020 showed that having a strong\, supportive community is an important element in retaining professionals of color in Oregon and southwest Washington. Say Hey! is free and open to professionals of color and allies. \nPlease note this is a 21+ event.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/say-hey-with-partners-in-diversity/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Adult,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T213000
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SUMMARY:Evergreen
DESCRIPTION:World 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. \nThe program includes The Evergreen by Caroline Shaw—a tribute to an elder tree on Swiikw (Galiano Island)\, British Columbia; Perpetual Spring by Dai Fujikura\, capturing nature’s quiet\, resilient force; Evening Prayer by Quinn Mason\, a tranquil wish for better times; and a world première composition by 3A violist Wendy Richman. \nPurchase your ticket here!\nPROGRAM \n\nCaroline Shaw / The Evergreen\nDai Fujikura / Perpetual Spring\nWendy Richman / New Work (Title TBD)\nQuinn Mason / Evening Prayer\nPoetry by Kim Stafford\n\n\nROSTER\n \n\nLing-Ling Huang\, violin\nGreg Ewer\, violin\nWendy Richman\, viola\nValdine Ritchie Mishkin\, cello\nJames Shields\, clarinet\nKim Stafford\, poet
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/evergreen/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T213000
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SUMMARY:Evergreen
DESCRIPTION:World 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. \nThe program includes The Evergreen by Caroline Shaw—a tribute to an elder tree on Swiikw (Galiano Island)\, British Columbia; Perpetual Spring by Dai Fujikura\, capturing nature’s quiet\, resilient force; Evening Prayer by Quinn Mason\, a tranquil wish for better times; and a world première composition by 3A violist Wendy Richman. \nPurchase your ticket here!\nPROGRAM \n\nCaroline Shaw / The Evergreen\nDai Fujikura / Perpetual Spring\nWendy Richman / New Work (Title TBD)\nQuinn Mason / Evening Prayer\nPoetry by Kim Stafford\n\n\nROSTER\n \n\nLing-Ling Huang\, violin\nGreg Ewer\, violin\nWendy Richman\, viola\nValdine Ritchie Mishkin\, cello\nJames Shields\, clarinet\nKim Stafford\, poet
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/evergreen/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,In the Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T203000
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Spooky Forest Tree Lore
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are SOLD OUT!\n👻 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. \nLocal folklore educator and author Corinne Boyer will share the darker side of European tree lore. People of the past held a healthy fear of the forest landscape\, in part because of the presence of tree spirits. Corinne will examine human interactions with these spirits\, focusing on three main categories believed to inhabit ancient trees and forests: Demons\, Witches\, and Spirits of the Dead. She will distinguish between these categories and share specific examples of trees with ill-omened reputations. In a journey through ancient woods\, Corinne will also illuminate how folklore wisdom continues to be relevant today. \nJoin us as we explore this dark\, strange\, and evocative lore\, where the enchanted and inspirited forest world was part of daily life. \nSpeaker: \nCorinne Boyer is a folk herbalist\, teacher\, and author with a passion for traditions surrounding plants and folk magic. She has been teaching and writing full-time about the history and folklore of plants\, folk medicine\, and the plant traditions of northern and western Europe and North America since 2010. She has written over ten books and has published articles in multiple occult journals since 2015. www.maplemistwood.com
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/october2025-forest-pub/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Wildfire & Wine - From Vineyard to Palate
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin 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\, vineyards\, and vintages. Learn about the science behind smoke impacts\, what it means for winemakers and consumers\, and how the industry is adapting through research\, innovation\, and resilience. \nPre-Event Wine Tasting:\nKick off the evening with a curated wine tasting that celebrates Oregon winemaking and sets the stage for a deeper understanding of wildfire’s impact on the region. This pre-program experience includes three 2-oz pours of select wines by Willamette Valley Vineyards\, Abacela Winery\, and McMenamins Edgefield Winery. Light refreshments will be provided. Tasting tickets are limited and available as a $19.25 add-on during checkout. \nProgram Schedule:\n\n5:30 pm Pre-Event Tasting\, additional fee\n6:30 pm Doors Open to the Public\n7:15 pm Forest Pub Program Begins\n\nFeatured speakers:\n\nGreg Jones is a world-renowned atmospheric scientist and wine climatologist who currently serves as Chair of the Oregon Wine Board and CEO of Abacela Winery in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley.\nCole Cerrato is an Assistant Professor with a senior research role at Oregon State University\, where he leads the Smoke\, Wine\, and Grapes Analytical Chemistry Lab (The SWAG Lab)\, analyzing the impact of smoke events on Oregon wines.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/august-forest-pub/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T140000
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SUMMARY:ForestFest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 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. \nEnjoy 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\, and experience forest-inspired art and storytelling from local makers. \n🎟 Make it a full day! Step inside our Discovery Museum to see Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians\, our newest exhibition featuring Indigenous artists and cultural perspectives on the legendary being. Museum admission is just $8 for adults\, $5 for kids\, and free for children under 3. On July 19 only\, museum visitors will receive a free limited-edition ForestFest poster with their admission! \nForestFest is free and open to all—right in the heart of Washington Park!
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forestfest/
LOCATION:World Forestry Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T203000
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: How Lumberjacks Shaped the Identity of Portland Soccer
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available here\nJoin 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 a message of community\, love\, and connection. Featuring personal stories and historic photos\, this fireside chat is a celebration of our forests\, the legacy of love\, and the rooted spirit that unites the Timbers. \nTimber Jim (Jim Serrill) was the Portland Timbers' mascot beginning in the 1970s. He thrillingly entertained fans with his chainsaw stunts and daring performances. A beloved symbol of Timbers tradition\, he retired in 2008 after decades of spirited support. \nTimber Joey (Joey Webber) carried on the legacy as the Portland Timbers' mascot in 2008\, carrying on the iconic log-sawing tradition after every goal. A real-life lumberjack\, he represents the grit and passion of Portland’s soccer culture to this day. \nForest Pubs are presented by World Forestry Center and McMenamins.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/july_forest_pub/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T190000
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Stewarding Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Stewarding Forest Park: How the Largest Urban Park Came to Be \nPurchase Tickets Here\nForest 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 to preserve public access\, and how that legacy continues to shape stewardship today. \nFrom its early history to today’s efforts\, this event highlights the community’s essential role in shaping and sustaining one of the nation’s largest urban forests. Through stories of resilience\, advocacy\, and community involvement\, we’ll explore how Forest Park came to be—and what it takes to keep it thriving. \nWhether you’re a longtime supporter or just beginning to explore the park\, this is a chance to learn\, connect\, and be inspired to help steward its future. \nMeet the speakers:\n\nMarcy Cottrell Houle\, MS\, is a professional wildlife biologist and the author of seven award-winning books. Two of her books – Wings for My Flight\, and The Gift of Caring -- received the national Christopher Award “For books that affirm the highest values of the human spirit.” Her book The Prairie Keepers: Secrets of the Zumwalt was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book and Best Book for Earth Day. She is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and LA Times and written for the Nature Conservancy Magazine\, Cricket Magazine for Children\, Readers Digest\, the New York Times\, and Smithsonian Magazine. Marcy lives with her family on a small farm on Sauvies Island\, Oregon.\nDavid Barrios is a Park Ranger for Forest Park. He is also an Indigenous elder in the urban Native community of Portland\, Oregon. He is featured in Marcy Houle’s book\, “The Gift of Aging: Growing Older with Purpose\, Planning\, and Positivity.”\nChris Prescott is a watershed ecologist with the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Regulatory Division. He is involved in study design\, data collection\, data management\, data analysis and reporting for Endangered Species Act\, Clean Water Act\, and watershed restoration efforts\, as well as providing technical support for policy development. Prior to working for the City of Portland\, Chris was the Chief Scientist for the Puget Sound Ambient Monitoring Program. He received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from New College in Sarasota\, Florida\, and his master’s degree in Ecology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.\nHannah Prather is an NSF postdoctoral research fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Reed College in Portland\, Oregon. Her PhD and teaching career has focused on the intricate relationship among lichens\, bryophytes\, host trees\, and the surrounding ecosystem\, all set against the dynamic backdrop of climate change and urbanization. Her work has taken place around the globe\, most notably in tall trees species\, urban environments\, and polar ecosystems. At Reed\, she teaches courses on the Lichens of the Pacific Northwest and Forest Canopy Ecophysiology. She regularly leads local lichen hikes and classes and in her spare time enjoys trail running\, mountain biking\, skiing\, and climbing trees
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-june2025/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community,Talk
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SUMMARY:Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event
DESCRIPTION:Become fire-adapted and keep you and your community safe from wildfire. \nDates: June 7 & 8\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (both days) \nAdmission: Free \nCo-hosted by: \n\nWorld Forestry Center\nOregon State Fire Marshal\nPortland Fire & Rescue\n\nGenerously Sponsored by: \n\nPGE\nOPB\n\n\nIn light of increasing wildfire risks\, it's more important than ever to understand how we can prepare and protect our communities\, homes\, and loved ones. Be Wildfire Aware is a free\, two-day event designed to help families and individuals of all backgrounds learn practical strategies for wildfire preparedness. Whether you live in an urban\, suburban\, or rural area\, this event is for YOU! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nVendors from the Community: Connect with local organizations offering products and services related to wildfire prevention and safety.\nInteractive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions covering topics like home fireproofing\, personal safety measures\, and how to create a family emergency plan.\nWildfire Discussions: Join expert-led discussions about wildfire trends\, climate impacts\, and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.\nBurn-Table: Experience a live burn-table demonstration to better understand how wildfires spread and how to manage risk effectively.\nResources & Expert Advice: Access various educational materials and expert advice on staying safe before\, during\, and after a wildfire.\n\nThis event is an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain the knowledge and tools to face wildfire season confidently. Whether you're a homeowner\, renter\, or community leader\, Be Wildfire Aware will leave you better equipped to safeguard your property and your family. \nJoin us in making our community safer—together!
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/be-wildfire-aware-community-preparedness-event/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,In the Community,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20250423T210059Z
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SUMMARY:Science for All Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with the Citizen Science Association for their upcoming Science for All Showcase: Explore\, Educate\, Inspire. \nJoin 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 for evaluators\, researchers and project scientists\, this event will provide strategies\, resources\, and connections to bring participatory science to more people. This event is made possible by SciStarter. \nWhat to Expect as a Facilitator/Educator: \n\nLearn the Basics: Guided by SciStarter\, an online citizen science hub\, discover turnkey and customizable resources to help you introduce and integrate participatory science in your classroom\, organization or community.\nGain Expert Insights: Hear from project scientists\, facilitators\, and educators through dynamic lightning talks that spark curiosity and critical thinking.\nConnect Locally: Network with fellow educators and participatory science project leaders to strengthen community ties and collaboration in Oregon.\nAccess Free Resources: Explore free\, customizable trainings with supplemental resources\, lesson plans\, activity guides\, and digital tools designed to make science engaging and accessible for all.\n\nThis showcase is part of the larger Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences\, the annual gathering of scholars\, practitioners\, and facilitators in the field of participatory sciences hosted by the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences* (AAPS). \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM\nLocation: World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR 97221\nSuggested ticket price: $10\n\nOnce registered\, you’ll receive a ticket confirmation\, and follow-up details via email. \nQuestions? For more information\, please contact us at events@citizenscience.org. \nLet’s learn from\, and inspire\, each other at the Science for All Showcase!
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/science-for-all-showcase/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,In the Community,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T083214Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Stories of the PNW Told by Tree Rings
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here\nWhat 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 social history of forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest with Dr. Andrew Merschel\, Co-director of the Tree Ring Lab at Oregon State University. \nForest Pubs are presented by World Forestry Center and McMenamins.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest_pub_may_2025/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20250109T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T083214Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Walking Trees
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\nOur forests are walking\, but should they be running? \nFossil evidence shows that trees naturally migrate\, but with the current pace of climate change\, they are struggling to keep up. As a result\, scientists are exploring what might happen if we step in to assist them. \nOPB’s All Science No Fiction host Jes Burns will moderate a thought-provoking panel discussion with leading experts about the potential impacts of climate change on forest migration within the Pacific Northwest\, the groundbreaking solutions being considered to help forests adapt\, and the ethical implications of human intervention in natural processes. \nThe program begins at 7 pm; doors open at 6 pm. \nSpeakers will share shallow and deep time perspectives: \n\nGlen Howe\, Director of the Pacific Northwest Tree Improvement Research Cooperative\, forest geneticist and Associate Professor at Oregon State University College of Forestry\, will discuss his research on local and contemporary assisted forest migration plans.\nPaige Wilson Deibel\, Ph.D\, a paleobotanist at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington\, will share about how she studies fossils to understand the impact of mass extinction of plant species\, and the decimation of forests millions of years ago due to climate change and various disturbances.\n\nJoin us for an in-depth exploration of one of the most pressing issues facing our environment today – can we help our forests move fast enough to survive the challenges ahead? And should we? \nForest Pubs are presented by World Forestry Center and McMenamins.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-pub-walking-trees/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20241217T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T083214Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Building the New PDX Airport with Local Mass Timber
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE\nJoin 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 project. Through their community-centered approach to the $2B project\, the Port of Portland has redefined how the public experiences airports...and their connection to the wood that built it \nSpend an evening learning about how combining innovative Mass Timber and a commitment to locally sourced lumber can create something that has soared to new heights. Grab a drink\, sit back\, relax\, and enjoy the program. 🌲✈️ \nForest Pubs are presented by World Forestry Center and McMenamins.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forestpub-mar2024/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T130000
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CREATED:20250206T233713Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Timbers Victory Log Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Kick 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 by Hampton Lumber. The Timbers Street Team will be on hand with giveaways and prizes. Plus\, rumor has it that Timbers Head Coach Phil Neville will be there\, too! \nMake it a full day of fun with free admission to the Discovery Museum\, courtesy of Hampton Lumber.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/timbers-log-blessing/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20241217T230124Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Pub: Indigenous Land Management in the Willamette Valley
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here.\nJoin 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. \nReconstructing traditional environments and lifeways in the Pacific Northwest\, David G. Lewis\, PhD\, will share his research about tribal ways of knowing and managing the valleys and forests of the Willamette. His newest book will be available to purchase\, Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley. \nDavid is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde\, a descendant of the Takelma\, Chinook\, Molalla\, and Santiam Kalapuya peoples of western Oregon. Dr. Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at OSU and has written over 500 research essays about the histories of the Western Oregon tribes and Northwest Coastal peoples. Read about this work on his blog\, the Quartux Journal. \nForest Pubs are presented by World Forestry Center and McMenamins.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forestpub-feb2024/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Forest Pub,In the Community,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T160000
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CREATED:20240916T181611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T045950Z
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SUMMARY:Venue Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in hosting an event at World Forestry Center? \nTour 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! \nCome see why our venue is known as the hidden gem in Portland's Washington Park. \nRSVP here for your free admission.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/venue-open-house/
LOCATION:Miller and Cheatham Halls at the World Forestry Center
CATEGORIES:In the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20240731T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T073146Z
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SUMMARY:History Pub: The Past\, Present and Future of Indigenous Fire Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Since time immemorial\, Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest have been tending to the land with fire. Indigenous ways of knowing and understanding a place come from generations of careful exploration\, experimentation\, and observation. In recent centuries\, non-Native ideas about fire and its relationships to land and people have dominated management policies and practices. As the reality of climate change becomes more evident\, including through devastating fires that catalyze global warming\, centering Indigenous approaches to land management is increasingly important. \nPresenters Joe Scott\, Siletz Tribal Member and Director of the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program\, and Elizabeth Azzuz\, from the Yurok Tribe and Cultural Fire Management Council\, will share stories of Indigenous histories and approaches to fire management\, knowledge production\, and ecological stewardship. \n"All living things are fire dependent\, and that is the beginning of any tending process: the reintroduction of healthy fire." Joe Scott. \nPresented by Oregon Historical Society and World Forestry Center\, this program is the second in a two-part series about forests\, climate\, and history. It is hosted at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. \n    \n   \n$5 Tickets available here\nAbout the Speakers\nJoe Scott is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians\, a descendent of the Rogue River Tribes of what is now Southwestern Oregon. He currently lives and works on Kalapuya Illahee as Director of the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program\, collaborating with regional land stewards to support Tribal environmental engagement\, promote food sovereignty\, and explore traditional ways of knowing\, focused on Indigenous ecological science and traditional fire. He is a fire practitioner\, cultural ecologist\, traditional artist\, and a lifelong Tribal teacher and learner. \nLearn more at www.longtom.org/community/teip/ \nElizabeth Azzuz is a member of the Yurok tribe in Northern California\, Director of Traditional Burning and Treasurer for the Cultural Fire Management Council (CFMC) Board of Directors. The mission of CFMC is to facilitate the practice of cultural burning on the Yurok Reservation and Ancestral lands\, which will lead to a healthier ecosystem for all plants and animals\, long term fire protection for residents\, and provide a platform that will in turn support the traditional hunting and gathering activities of Yurok. \nLearn more at www.culturalfire.org/
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/history-pub-the-past-present-and-future-of-indigenous-fire-knowledge/
LOCATION:McMenamins’ Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,In the Community,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142446
CREATED:20240730T195322Z
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SUMMARY:History Pub: Trees\, Landscapes\, Climate\, and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:As we endure another season of heat waves and catastrophic wildfires\, Vivek Shandas and Joshua Howe will discuss the historic and contemporary relationships among Oregon’s trees\, rural and urban forests\, and climate change. \nTickets are available here for purchase ($5) or at the door ($6).\nOregon’s landscapes have been shaped by forces including evolution\, climate\, human behavior\, and intersections among all three. The evolution of trees shaped ancient landscapes\, which then were shaped anew through millennia relationships with Indigenous people. During the past two centuries\, many of our relationships with trees and forests have been shaped by the social\, economic\, and environmental structures that drastically remade landscapes across the state. Today\, those regional histories are intersecting with the global phenomenon of climate change\, forcing all of us to contend not only with what has led to the current reality but also how our actions will shape the future. \nPresented by Oregon Historical Society and World Forestry Center\, this program is hosted at McMenamin's Kennedy School. It is the first in a two-part series about forests\, climate\, and history; the second program will feature Indigenous knowledge holders and their relationship to cultural burning on Monday\, November 25. \nAbout the speakers: \n \nVivek Shandas is Professor of Geography at Portland State University. As an interdisciplinary scholar\, Vivek studies the past and emergent characteristics that generate vulnerability and produce resilience in communities and landscapes. He has contributed to over 100 publications\, five books\, and his research has been featured in the NYTimes\, The New Yorker\, National Geographic\, Scientific American\, The Atlantic\, Times of India\, Le Monde\, and many other media outlets. In 2023\, he was appointed by the US Secretary of Agriculture to serve on the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council\, and otherwise serves as a consultant to several public\, private\, and non-profit organizations. Vivek received his PhD in urban ecology from the University of Washington\, and holds degrees in biology\, economics\, and environmental policy. During his spare time\, he revels in the Earth's deep history\, cosmology\, and pines for wood-fired pizza and picnic tables. \n \nJoshua Howe is Associate Professor of History and Environmental Studies and Chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Reed College. His recent books\, Behind the Curve: Science and the Politics of Global Warming (University of Washington Press\, 2014) and Making Climate Change History: Documents from Global Warming’s Past (University of Washington Press\, 2017)\, explore the political history of climate change since the 1950s\, and his work on climate change and the Anthropocene has also appeared in Environmental History\, Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences\, Climatic Change\, Diplomatic History\, and a number of edited volumes. In his current work\, Josh investigates the environmental legacies of American foreign policy decisions from the early 1950s through the second American war in Iraq\, and his forthcoming co-authored book with Alexander Lemons\, Warbody: A Marine Sniper and the Hidden Violence of Modern Warfare (W.W. Norton\, 2025)\, is set to appear in February. Josh holds a B.A. in history and creative writing from Middlebury College and a Ph.D. in history from Stanford University. From 2010-2012\, he served as a postdoctoral fellow with the National Science Foundation’s John Tyndall Correspondence Project at Montana State University in Bozeman\, Montana\, and began his position at Reed in 2012. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE or at the door at McMenamin's Kennedy School.\n6:00PM Doors\, 7:00PM Program \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/history-pub-trees-landscapes-climate-and-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:McMenamins’ Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,In the Community,Talk,Youth
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