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 […]
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesExplore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, in celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to community. Join us for the full series: […]
Forest Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
What the Log Saw: Honoring the legacy of Catherine “The Log Lady” Coulson: Pop-Up Exhibit
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesON DISPLAY: May 1 - June 8, 2025 Learn more here. This pop-up exhibit honors the legacy of Catherine Coulson, who brought the iconic character of Margaret “The Log Lady” Lanterman to life, and explores how she took that role beyond the screen to make a real-world impact in her communities. Step into the world […]
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 […]
Log Lady Day
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States🌲 Log Lady Day at the Museum 🌲Join us on Saturday, May 17 for a celebration of the iconic Log Lady! Come dressed in your best Log Lady-inspired look and explore our pop-up exhibit honoring Catherine E. Coulson, beloved as the Log Lady from Twin Peaks. The highlight of the day is our Log Lady […]
Forest Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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, […]
Forest Storytime
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesOn the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum's reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and […]
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 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 […]
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 Crafts
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]