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SUMMARY:Be Wildfire Aware | Free Day at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:As wildfire risk continues to increase across our region\, understanding how to prepare has never been more important. Be Wildfire Aware is a free\, community-focused event designed to help individuals and families learn practical ways to reduce wildfire risk and build resilience. \nWhether you live in an urban neighborhood\, a suburban community\, or a rural area\, this event will offer useful tools and information to help you protect your home and loved ones. \nWhat to Expect (program details coming soon): \n\nCommunity Organizations & Exhibitors: Learn from local and regional partners sharing resources related to wildfire preparedness and safety.\nInteractive Activities & Demonstrations: Explore hands-on experiences that illustrate how wildfire spreads and how risk can be reduced.\nExpert Conversations: Hear from fire and forestry professionals about wildfire trends\, prevention strategies\, and community readiness.\nPreparedness Resources: Take home guides and materials to help you plan for wildfire season before it begins.\n\nBe Wildfire Aware is an important event for anyone who wants to be informed\, prepared\, and proactive during wildfire season. Homeowners\, renters\, families\, and community leaders alike will find valuable guidance. Be Wildfire Aware is sponsored by Portland General Electric.  \nJoin us on May 17 to learn\, connect\, and take steps toward a safer\, more fire-adapted community. \nThis day is part of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum celebrating 60 years of World Forestry Center\, presented by Hampton Lumber.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/be-wildfire-aware-2026/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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SUMMARY:Special Forest Stories with Author Silpa Kona
DESCRIPTION:Join World Forestry Center for an engaging Forest Stories event featuring Silpa Kona\, author of the award-winning children’s book “A Monster on My Trail.” This author reading is included with our Free Day at the Discovery Museum\, presented by Hampton Lumber. \n📖 About the Storytime:\nSilpa Kona will read from “A Monster on My Trail\,” a delightful picture book adventure that follows Meru\, a young explorer who’s nervous about hiking because he’s convinced a monster is lurking on the trail. With humor\, imagination\, and a gentle nod to children’s real-world fears\, the story turns what seems scary into something fun and empowering for curious minds. \n✍️ About the Author:\nSilpa Kona writes children’s books that celebrate curiosity\, courage\, and nature — crafted especially for kids learning to find confidence and joy in the world around them. Her stories invite young readers to laugh\, explore\, and see themselves reflected in the adventure.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/special-forest-stories-april-19/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Youth
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SUMMARY:Free Day at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the kick off of Earth Week with World Forestry Center!! \nEnjoy the Discovery Museum for free today as part of World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series celebrating our 60th anniversary. Explore interactive exhibits\, take part in family-friendly activities\, and connect with community partners through special programming that highlights forests\, wildfire preparedness\, and sustainability. \nThe Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/free-day-april19/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Week in Washington Park
DESCRIPTION:Join World Forestry Center and Washington Park for Earth Week\, a week-long and park-wide celebration inviting visitors to discover the joy of nature here in Portland! \nFrom wildlife encounters and world-class gardens to museums\, forest trails\, and playgrounds\, Earth Week is your opportunity to experience Portland’s premier park as one interconnected destination. Throughout Washington Park\, look for special Earth Week signage designed by beloved local cartoonist and public joy creator Mike Bennett\, guiding you to hands-on activities\, conservation moments\, and pop-up experiences that highlight the culture\, diversity\, and wonder of the natural world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarth Week at World Forestry Center!\n\n\nApril 19 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Start the week early with our Free Day sponsored by Hampton Lumber. \nApril 19 at 11:30 am: Also happening that day is an author read with Silpa Kona reading her book "A Monster on My Trail." \nApril 22 at 11:30 am: Join us for a special Earth Week Forest Stories \nApril 26 at 11:00 am: This month's Forest Crafts with Rad Creative Space will be paper-making \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in a Park-Wide Scavenger Hunt!\nTurn your visit into an adventure with the Earth Week Passport scavenger hunt! \nPrint your passport here or ask for an Earth Week Passport at our admissions desk\, which will also be stamping and accepting completed passports. Collect stamps from all participating venues (Oregon Zoo Entry Plaza\, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum\, Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center\, Portland Japanese Garden Welcome Center\, and Rose Garden Store) to be entered into a special prize pack for your family. Please see Washington Park’s Earth Week page for contest details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover More Across Washington Park\nPlease see individual attractions for hours\, admission prices\, and more details. \n\nJoin a free\, educational activity at the Oregon Zoo entry plaza (no admission required).\nVolunteer for the trees and trails\, take a tour\, or explore spring blooms at Hoyt Arboretum.\nExplore the wonders of bonsais and attend family programming at Portland Japanese Garden.\nWander through the iconic International Rose Test Garden.\n\nMake Your Visit Green\nEarth Week is also about how you get here. Ride TriMet and enjoy a car-free trip to Washington Park. It’s one of the simplest\, most impactful ways to reduce your footprint while spending time outdoors.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/earth-week-2026/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Day at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the Discovery Museum for free today as part of World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series celebrating our 60th anniversary. Explore interactive exhibits\, take part in family-friendly activities\, and connect with community partners through special programming that highlights forests\, wildfire preparedness\, and sustainability. \nThe Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freeday-feb22/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20251117T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T041018Z
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SUMMARY:Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nWe’re expanding our upcoming Free Day to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month with a special lineup on November 30! \nFeaturing: \n\nSeveral "Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians" artists\nLive mural painting\nHoliday craft vendors featuring Sasquatch-themed items\nStory Circles in the gallery exploring Sasquatch traditions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman\, entrepreneur\, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly\, devoting himself to his work\, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. \nAbout the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park\, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest\, explore society’s connection to the woods\, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits\, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freedayseries-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nJoin us for the full series: March 24\, April 27\, August 24\, October 26\, and November 30. \nAbout the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman\, entrepreneur\, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly\, devoting himself to his work\, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. \nAbout the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park\, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest\, explore society’s connection to the woods\, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits\, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freedayseries/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nJoin us for the full series: March 24\, April 27\, August 24\, October 26\, and November 30. \nAbout the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman\, entrepreneur\, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly\, devoting himself to his work\, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. \nAbout the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park\, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest\, explore society’s connection to the woods\, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits\, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freedayseries/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20250611T224539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T042124Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
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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:20260605T214421
CREATED:20250423T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044121Z
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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:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000
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CREATED:20250317T131137Z
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SUMMARY:Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nJoin us for the full series: March 24\, April 27\, August 24\, October 26\, and November 30. \nAbout the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman\, entrepreneur\, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly\, devoting himself to his work\, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. \nAbout the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park\, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest\, explore society’s connection to the woods\, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits\, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freedayseries/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T160000
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CREATED:20250317T164059Z
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SUMMARY:Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum\, proudly sponsored by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. It’s not just the start of a new series—we’re also celebrating the 120th birthday of Ben B. Cheney! Come for the cake\, stay for the forest! Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today\, from 10 am – 4 pm. \nFree 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. \nJoin us for the full series: March 24\, April 27\, August 24\, October 26\, and November 30. \nAbout the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman\, entrepreneur\, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly\, devoting himself to his work\, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated. \nAbout the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park\, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest\, explore society’s connection to the woods\, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits\, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/freedayseries-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
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SUMMARY:FREE DAY at the Discovery Musuem
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the World Forestry Center for a special FREE Admission Day to our Discovery Museum on Sunday\, March 16\, 2025! From interactive exhibits to cool forestry facts\, there's something for every curious mind. Whether you're visiting solo\, with friends\, or bringing the whole family\, it's a day you won’t want to miss. See you there! 🌳🌟 \nThe Discovery Museum is open from 10 am - 4 pm. \nLearn more about the Discovery Museum here.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/free-day-at-the-discovery-musuem/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20250206T233713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T045603Z
UID:10000147-1739707200-1739710800@worldforestry.org
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:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20241230T193034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T050300Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Following Fire and Fire Maps
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP for Free Ticket\nDoors and Gallery Tour: 6:00PM \nArtist Talk: 6:30PM \nCost: Free\, RSVP required \nJoin us in the Discovery Museum’s art gallery for a behind the scenes conversation with the creators of World Forestry Center’s featured temporary exhibitions. \nFollowing Fire\, A Resilient Forest / An Uncertain Future by photographer David Paul Bayles and disturbance ecologist Frederick Swanson\, studies the recovery of 173\,000 acres of forests and towns that burned along the McKenzie River during the Holiday Farm Fire in Oregon in 2020. Photographs weave a complex story of forest and community resilience in the face of growing challenges and uncertainties. \nFire Maps is an installation created by artist Kate Simmons and is inspired by her personal experience with wildfire evacuation during the Riverside Fire of Oregon that affected 138\,054 acres of land along the Clackamas River and Mt. Hood National Forest in 2020. The forms are molded from clay with immediacy to reflect the sudden and abrupt demand for people to evacuate their homes in response to the wildfire threat. The surface decoration of the figures is informed by satellite maps that tracked the progression of the fire and roadside evacuation markings left by authorities. \nLearn more about these exhibitions on our website. \nFire Maps\, by Kate Simmons
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/artist-talk-following-fire-and-fire-maps/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum Gallery\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20241106T172311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T072407Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Festive: Free Admission & Holiday Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun-filled day of holiday wreath-making\, tree shopping\, and forestry education! Get into the festive spirit by creating your very own unique wreath using materials sourced from Oregon's beautiful forests. Don't miss out on this family-friendly\, hands-on experience that will bring local forests straight to your doorstep this holiday season. \nADMISSION TO THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM IS FREE! \nWarm up with hot cocoa while browsing our selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees! Every tree purchase benefits Oregon's Talk about Trees forestry education program and comes with complimentary admission to the World Forestry Center. Guests can also explore a free virtual reality experience that transports you through working forests\, sawmills\, and wildfire response activities\, providing an up-close look at sustainable forestry practices across the state. \nGrab a friend or family member and let's get crafty together! Wreath-making and other activities are outside\, so please dress warmly! Registration for this FREE event is appreciated\, but not required!
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/forest-festive-free-admission-holiday-cheer/
LOCATION:World Forestry Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Family-Friendly,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20240812T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T073749Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Following Fire Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for your free ticket.\nOur next featured exhibition will be on view November 1\, 2024 – March 30\, 2025. \nJoin World Forestry Center for the opening reception of Following Fire: A Resilient Forest / An Uncertain Future. This exhibition by photographer David Paul Bayles and disturbance ecologist Frederick J. Swanson follows the recovery of 173\,000 acres of forests and towns that burned along the McKenzie River during the Holiday Farm Fire in Oregon in 2020. Photographs weave a complex story of forest and community resilience in the face of growing challenges and uncertainties. \nLite refreshments will be provided. \nRead more about the exhibition and artists here.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/opening-reception-following-fire-exhibition/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum Gallery\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Museum,Featured Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20240731T220849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T020549Z
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SUMMARY:Land of The Lichen: Presented by Science Friday and World Forestry Center
DESCRIPTION:Portland\, Science Friday has really taken a lichen to you. That’s why Ira Flatow is coming to the World Forestry Center for a day full of the fuzzy growths on trees\, roofs and gravestones. Join Science Friday and the World Forestry Center as we highlight these special symbiotic organisms! Meet experts in the forests\, hear about their role in a warming world\, and maybe even discover your favorite lichen that you didn’t know existed. \nMeet The Experts \n\nHannah Prather is an NSF postdoctoral researcher and visiting assistant professor of biology at Reed College\, where she teaches about the intricate relationship among lichens\, bryophytes\, host trees\, and the surrounding ecosystem\, particularly in urban and polar environments. She loves to share her diverse field-based experiences with her students\, and hopes to foster a sense of excitement and awe for the often overlooked\, yet fascinating world of lichens and bryophytes.\nJesse Miller is the lead botanist for the Washington Natural Heritage Program\, where he provides scientific guidance for rare plant conservation efforts statewide. Since his time as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California-Davis\, he has studied effects of fire severity and altered fire regimes on plant and lichen communities.\nJes Burns is a science reporter in OPB's Science & Environment unit. She is the lead brain behind the show “All Science\, No Fiction”\, which uses whimsy\, curiosity and fun to place a spotlight on scientists in the Pacific Northwest.\n\nArrive before the event and show your ticket to get free access to World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum (5:00PM-7:00PM). \nThis event is presented by Science Friday and World Forestry Center\, in partnership with OPB and Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/land-of-the-lichen/
LOCATION:Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center
CATEGORIES:Adult,Discovery Museum,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20240812T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T075009Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Tree People
DESCRIPTION:Tree People: Artist Talk with Finnish Photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo.\nCost: Free\, in support of First Friday! \nSeating is limited\, RSVP for a free ticket here.\nDoors: 6:00PM \nOptional Gallery Tour: 6:30PM \nArtist talk: 7:00PM \nCalling in from Finland\, Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo\, the artists behind World Forestry Center’s featured art exhibition Tree People\, will share about the ten years of research that lead up to the creation of their book and exhibition. \nThe Finnish photographers will speak about how their work braids Nordic forest mythology with an almost forgotten treasure trove of customs and beliefs\, portraying the sacred connection between people and trees in Finnish folk culture. There will be an optional gallery tour with World Forestry Center’s Experience Developer prior to the artist’s talk. \nTree People will be on view through September 29\, 2024. Learn more about the exhibition here.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/tree-people-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Mt. Hood Room\, Discovery Museum at the World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Discovery Museum,Featured Exhibit,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20190604T165039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T081525Z
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SUMMARY:2019 WFI International Fellowship Program – Forestry Lightning Talks
DESCRIPTION:Meet eight Fellows from around the world who came to Oregon to see how we meet global forestry challenges. They hope to take what they’ve learned here to improve their communities back home. Fellows will be sharing their project findings and how they are planning to implement change using their new knowledge. What we do in Oregon is inspiring people to impact their own corner of the planet. \nJoin us for the International Fellows‘ final ten-minute presentations! \n\nRomain Matile (France): Wildfire prevention and prescribed fire\nAna Kanoppa (Brazil): Lessons from the Pacific Northwest on mobilizing funds for conservation\nWilliam Maiden (UK): Pests\, diseases and climate change in the urban forest\nRichard Banda (Malawi): Establishment of a multi benefit plantation in Malawi\nZhongyuan Ding (China): Forestry workforce development\nTemitope Dauda (Nigeria): Planning landscape conservation in Nigeria\nRodolfo Vieto (Costa Rica): The journey of a forest consultant from Costa Rica\nFen-Hui Chen (Taiwan): Non-timber forest products as an alternative revenue to timber in Taiwanese forests\n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 12\, 2019Where: World Forestry Center / Cheatham HallTime: 5:30 to 7:30 pmRefreshments on the house! \nFREE EVENTDoors open 5:30 pmTalks begin 6:00 pm \n \nThe World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program is sponsored by the Harry A. Merlo Foundation. \nQuestions? Email Vivian Bui at vbui@worldforestry.org. \nWorld Forestry Center \n4033 SW Canyon Rd. \nPortland\, OR 97221 \nHelp us out by sharing this event
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/2019-wfi-international-fellowship-program-forestry-lightning-talks/
LOCATION:Cheatham Hall\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20180313T160249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T083627Z
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SUMMARY:The Hagenstein Lectures: Emerging Voices in Forestry
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nSunday\, October 14\, 2018 \nCheatham Hall \nDoors open 12 pm \nProgram runs 1 - 5 pm \nFree. Advance tickets required. \nAGENDA: \n1:00 PM - Welcome \n1:15 PM - ACT 1: Visioning Forests- New Tools\, New Vision \nZack Parisa and Edie Sonne Hall \n2:00 PM - Break \n2:30 PM - ACT 2: Forest Carbon \nMike Warjone and Angie DiSalvo \n3:15 PM - Break \n3:30 PM - ACT 3: Communication \nThomas Easley and Nicole Strong \n4:15 PM - Wrap-up \n4:30PM - Adjourn \nVisit The Hagenstein Lectures website to learn more about the event. \nEvent is FREE with registration. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Email Rick Zenn\, Senior Fellow at rzenn@worldforesty.org \nWorld Forestry Center \nCheatham Hall \n4033 SW Canyon Rd. \nPortland\, OR 97221 \nThank you to our sponsor \n \nFeel free to share this event
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/the-hagenstein-lectures/
LOCATION:Cheatham Hall\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hagenstein
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20180228T231816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T084104Z
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SUMMARY:2018 WFI International Fellowship Program – Forestry Lightning Talks
DESCRIPTION:Meet five Fellows from around the world who came to Oregon to see how we meet global forestry challenges. They hope to take what they’ve learned here to improve their communities back home. Fellows will be sharing their project findings and how they are planning to implement their new knowledge back home. What we do in Oregon is inspiring people to impact their own corner of the planet. \nJoin us for the International Fellows' final ten-minute presentations! \nJeen Bunnik (Netherlands): Forest Management Lessons Learned From the Pacific Northwest \nXuejiao Li (China): International Collaboration in Forest Science\, the US Approach \nMeei-ru Jeng (Taiwan): How to Establish a Bio-char Supply Chain \nThammarat Mettanurak (Thailand): Applications of Structural Softwood Lumber in the Thai Market \nTuan Phan (Vietnam): Carbon Tax or Carbon Trade\, what approach to use in Vietnam \nWhen: Thursday\, September 13Where: World Forestry Center / Cheatham HallTime: 5:30 to 7:30 pmRefreshments on the house! \nFREE EVENTDoors open 5:30 pmTalks begin 6:00 pm \n \nDownload the event flyer here\nThe World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program is sponsored by the Harry A. Merlo Foundation. \nRefreshments sponsored by The Collins Foundation. \nQuestions? Email Vivian Bui at vbui@worldforestry.org. \nWorld Forestry Center \n4033 SW Canyon Rd. \nPortland\, OR 97221
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/2018-wfi-international-fellowship-program-forestry-lightning-talks/
LOCATION:World Forestry Center / Cheatham Hall
CATEGORIES:WFI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20180206T171402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T085821Z
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SUMMARY:"Era of Megafires" on Wednesday\, April 11th from 6:00-9:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nLast summer\, fires in Canada\, Washington\, and Oregon blanketed the Willamette Valley and much of our region in smoke. For many residents\, it wasn't safe to breathe the air outside. Is this the new normal? How can we manage forests to reduce the number of megafires each summer? And what can cities do to protect residents when major fires burn just beyond our borders? \nDr. Paul Hessburg\, a research landscape ecologist with Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station will explain why the number of megafires\, fires that burn more than 100\,000 acres\, has increased over the past decade and what we need to know to make smart decisions about fire and land management in the future. \nDr. Hessburg will be joined by a panel of Oregon-based experts who will discuss what is being done on the local level to manage fire impacts. \nThe reception and presentation will be held at Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available at 6 p.m. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. \nThis event is brought to you by The Nature Conservancy\, The World Forestry Center\, Oregon Forest Resources Institute\, and City Club of Portland. The presentation was created by Paul Hessburg in collaboration with the United States Forest Service Northwest Research Station and North 40 Productions. \nPresenter \nPaul Hessburg is a research landscape ecologist based at the Pacific Northwest Research Station’s Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Wenatchee\, Washington. He studies spatial patterns and processes in landscapes\, including those related to human activities and natural disturbances. He began working for the research station in 1985 as a plant pathologist\, and holds a Ph.D. in forest pathology from Oregon State University. \nAmong his accomplishments\, Hessburg has played a leading role in two major landscape assessment and science synthesis efforts that are exceptional in their scope and complexity: the Eastside Forest Ecosystem Health Assessment and subsequent Interior Columbia River Basin Assessment. These projects developed new\, statistically valid measures of the natural range of variability in forest and rangeland spatial patterns that serve as a basis for detecting change resulting from human settlement and management. The work has helped improve the ways that forests and grasslands are managed in the western United States\, in part by shifting thinking beyond the stand level to large landscapes. \nHessburg also has a long record of working with forest managers to address on-the-ground issues. In collaboration with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest\, he pioneered a restoration strategy and a suite of landscape evaluation and planning tools that were implemented forest wide in 2012 and are being used today by several other national forests. \nPanelists \nKirsten Aird is the Cross Agency Systems Manager for the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section in the Oregon Public Health Division. During her 18 years in public health she has fostered public-private partnerships to promote and support policy\, system\, and environmental strategies that address chronic disease prevention\, early detection\, and self-management. \nKirsten grew up in Oregon in a timber family. She spent her summers camping and her “take your daughter” to work day was always in the trees. Today her family owns a 90 acre tree farm outside of Eugene where she was married and where her children spend weekends and summer vacations exploring the woods. \nKirsten graduated from Emory University’s-Rollin’s School of Public Health with a Masters Degree in Public Health Policy and Management. \nJohn Stromberg is a third-term mayor of Ashland\, Oregon. He and his wife are from Northern California\, but have been living in Oregon for the last 31 years. Now “retired\," John’s previous profession was as an organization and management consultant\, working primarily in banking\, public power\, and telecommunications on issues related to deregulation. \nHis academic background includes a bachelor of science in physics from CalTech\, a master of science in statistics from UC Berkeley\, and a PhD in business administration from UC Berkeley. His dissertation was a RAND Corporation report\, “The Internal Mechanisms of the Defense Budget Process.” \nMayor Stromberg has been a leader of the Ashland Forest Resiliency Project where the City and partners developed a community-based alternative for restoration and fire risk reduction in the Ashland Municipal Watershed that the Forest Service and partners are now implementing. In 2016\, the Mayor participated in a White House Roundtable on communities\, fire risk\, and fire-adapted communities. \nRyan Haugo joined the Nature Conservancy in 2011 and served as the senior forest ecologist for the Washington and Idaho chapters before joining the Oregon chapter in 2017. Ryan is also an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington’s School of Environmental and Forest Science. In his current role\, Ryan leads the Conservancy’s efforts across Oregon to develop and communicate a rigorous and responsive evidence base to drive conservation actions. After starting his career in environmental education\, Ryan earned an MS and PhD from the University of Washington and served as a plant ecologist with the Washington Natural Heritage Program. When not at work\, he spends much of my free time traveling across the great Pacific Northwest hiking\, biking\, and camping with his wife and two young daughters. \nModerator \nLisa Gaines is the director of the Institute for Natural Resources (INR)\, headquartered at Oregon State University. She has worked for more than 25 years with universities\, government agencies\, and NGOs to develop and manage multi-institutional natural resource and international development projects and programs. At heart\, she is a facilitator and a networker. Lisa’s areas of interest and experience include the human dimensions of environmental risk\, environmental policy and decision-making\, citizen participation\, evaluation\, and international trans-boundary waters. She currently serves on the Oregon Geospatial Information Council\, the Oregon Sustainability Board\, the American Institute for Biological Sciences. She is a Senior Fellow with the American Leadership Forum of Oregon and President of the Corvallis Rowing Club. Lisa has a PhD in environmental sciences from Oregon State University. \nReception at 6:00 pm. Presentation and panel discussion 7:00-9:00 pm. \nFor more information\, please contact our Senior Fellow\, Rick Zenn\, at rzenn@worldforestry.org \nRegistration is required. Register now \nThank you to our event sponsors: \n\nWorld Forestry Center\nCity Club of Portland\nThe Nature Conservancy\nOregon Forest Resources Institute\nUS Forest Service\nNorth 40 Productions
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/save-date-era-megafires-wednesday-april-11th-700-900-pm/
LOCATION:Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171015T170000
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SUMMARY:The Hagenstein Lectures
DESCRIPTION:The World Forestry Center and Society of American Foresters invite you to join us for The Hagenstein Lectures. We are honored to introduce Emerging Voices in Forestry\, all under the age of 45. \nJoin us and meet them in person and enjoy craft beer\, wine\, food\, new friends\, provocative ideas\, and great conversation. \nVisit The Hagenstein Lectures website to learn more about the event and to register today! \nSunday\, October 15\, 2017 \nDoors open @ noon\, Program runs 1-5 pm \nEvent is FREE with registration. Go to our website: https://www.hagensteinlectures.org/ \nDownload the flyer for this event. \nDownload the Press Release and Speaker Biographies.
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/hagenstein-lectures/
LOCATION:Cheatham Hall\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T214421
CREATED:20160609T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T092549Z
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SUMMARY:DJ Spooky Performs ‘Heart of a Forest’
DESCRIPTION:Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) will perform Heart of a Forest at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday\, November 9\, in Cheatham Hall at the World Forestry Center. \nMiller will mix live\, recorded and electronic music with aerial video of Oregon forests\, along with an on-stage conversation with a forest ecologist. The multimedia show is inspired by symphonic music Miller composed during four seasonal artist residencies at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Oregon Cascades. The score metaphorically explores spring\, summer\, fall and winter through sound and imagery. \nFor the Heart of a Forest project\, Miller wanted to understand “how to remix some of the ways we think about traditional forms of music versus digital interpretation of nature. Is the landscape a portrait? Is a composition a portrait? I think we need music to catalyze how we can rethink our relationship to nature.” Miller says that the piece is inspired by Thoreau and the collision of data\, sound and new ways to think about the absence of origins. \nMiller first rose to fame as hip-hop turntablist "DJ Spooky\," and has since performed throughout the world. In addition to his work as a composer\, Miller is also a multimedia artist and author whose work has appeared at the Venice Biennial for Architecture\, the Andy Warhol Museum\, the Whitney Biennial and others. Miller spent 2012-2013 as the first artist-in-residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and has collaborated with a diverse array of popular musicians\, including Yoko Ono\, Chuck D and Thurston Moore. He is also a National Geographic Emerging Explorer. His recent appearance have included the score to Re-Birth of a Nation\, and performances at Carnegie Hall. His website is: http://djspooky.com/ \nThe Heart of a Forest project is a collaboration between the Spring Creek Project for Ideas\, Nature and the Written Word at Oregon State University and the four regional host organizations. Funding is provided by the Oregon Community Foundation’s Creative Heights program and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. \nTickets are $10 for adults\, $5 for college students with ID and free for youth in grades K-12. Advance tickets are available online. \nGet Tickets Today
URL:https://worldforestry.org/event/dj-spooky-performs-heart-forest/
LOCATION:Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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