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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
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T203000
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T200000
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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
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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
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CREATED:20240731T222052Z
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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
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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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