Youth
Events
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History Pub: Trees, Landscapes, Climate, and What Comes Next
McMenamins' Kennedy School Theater 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreAs 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. Tickets are available here for purchase ($5) or at the door ($6). Oregon’s landscapes have been shaped by forces including […]
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Forest Storytime, Oregon Science Festival
Discovery MuseumRead moreJoin us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for a special Forest Storytime during Oregon Science Festival’s Science Week. This is a storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. There will also be a forest crafting session after the reading. This offering is included with museum admission. […]
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Walk & Talk About Trees: Deciduous Divas
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreWhat makes deciduous trees unique? What happens to trees this time of year? Join us for a family-friendly walk and talk to explore the world of deciduous trees, why they turn colors, and how to recognize them. We will meet indoors at 11 a.m. and head out by 11:15 a.m. for a walk on nearby trails. […]
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Halloween at the Discovery Museum – Kids free w/ costume!
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreIt is getting a little spooky around the Discovery Museum, so it is time for a little treat. Kids in Halloween costumes get in free with an accompanying paid adult ($8).
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Halloween at the Discovery Museum – Kids free w/ costume!
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreIt is getting a little spooky around the Discovery Museum, so it is time for a little treat. Kids in Halloween costumes get in free with an accompanying paid adult ($8).
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Walk & Talk About Trees: Let’s Talk Conifers!
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreSo 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 […]
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Walk & Talk About Trees: Douglas Firs…fir sure
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreAre 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 the mouse and the Douglas Fir? Join us for a 90-minute Walk & Talk all about what makes the Douglas fir tree so special. Why […]
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Talk About Trees
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreJoin 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 dive into a new topic and share her knowledge in an approachable way.
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Doug Fir Day!
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreCelebrate Oregon’s state tree with a day of forest fun! Join us for Doug Fir Day, a family-friendly day of forest-inspired fun—make, learn, and play as we celebrate the Douglas-fir and the forests that connect us all. Make your own wreath or swag with Oregon Women in Timber Wreath Making reservations are sold out! There […]
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Forest Stories
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreOn the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Stories. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.
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Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreJoin 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 kids who […]
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Forest Stories
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreOn the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Stories. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.