Events
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Forest Pub: Stories of the PNW Told by Tree Rings
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead morePurchase 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 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 […]
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Log Lady Day
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead more🌲 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 […]
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Forest Crafts
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 […]
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Science for All Showcase
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesFamily-FriendlyRead moreWe 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, 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 […]
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Forest Storytime
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesFamily-FriendlyRead moreOn 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 children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.
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Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscovery MuseumRead moreBecome 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 […]
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Forest Pub: Stewarding Forest Park
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreStewarding 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 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 […]
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Forest Crafts
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 […]
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Forest Storytime
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesFamily-FriendlyRead moreOn 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 children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.
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Forest Pub: How Lumberjacks Shaped the Identity of Portland Soccer
McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesAdultRead moreTickets available here Join 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 […]
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ForestFest 2025
World Forestry CenterDiscovery MuseumRead moreCelebrate 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. Enjoy 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, […]
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Forest Crafts
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 […]
Free – $8