World Forestry Center

Forest Pub: Bringing Fire Back to the Land
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
This month, we're teaming up with Columbia Land Trust and Lomakatsi Restoration Project for a powerful conversation about why fire belongs on our landscapes. From controlled and prescribed burns to traditional cultural burning, communities and land stewards are using fire to restore balance and build healthier, more resilient forests.
Join us as we explore the science, history, and human stories behind this essential work, and why it matters now more than ever.
Speakers:

Marko Bey is the Founder and Executive Director of Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a tribally affiliated, multicultural organization established in 1995 to restore ecosystems and support the sustainability of communities, cultures, and economies. He brings more than 38 years of experience in ecosystem restoration and workforce development across seven western states. Under his leadership, Lomakatsi has partnered with tribal and rural communities to implement restoration across thousands of acres of forest and miles of streams. Marko’s work integrates cultural knowledge, job creation, and long-term stewardship to advance resilient landscapes and communities.
Belinda Brown leads Lomakatsi’s Tribal Partnerships Program and serves as Chair of the Inter-Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Partnership. Her background includes business ownership, federal contracting, elected tribal leadership, nonprofit executive management, and intergovernmental affairs with tribal and rural communities. She works closely with Lomakatsi leadership to support forest and watershed restoration on tribal trust and ancestral lands. Belinda has played a key role in advancing youth and workforce development, including securing Indian Youth Service Corps designation and Registered Apprenticeship approval from the U.S. Department of Labor in 2025. She currently serves on the Lomakatsi Board of Directors and the Oregon Youth Works Governors Committee.
Lindsay Cornelius has spent more than 20 years managing and restoring forested habitats in the Columbia River Gorge and East Cascades. She has served as a Natural Area Manager for Columbia Land Trust and most recently as Manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership. Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University and brings deep applied experience in oak and pine ecosystem restoration. Her work emphasizes collaborative conservation, long-term stewardship, and learning directly from the land.

Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space
2026-01-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join 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 can independently use scissors, glue sticks, and basic school supplies or with parental assistance. All crafts vary in presentation. Adult supervision at all times is required. Craft supplies, tools, and guidance are included with museum admission and do not require pre-registration.

Forest Stories
2026-02-04 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-01 11:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
On 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.

Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.
The Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber.

Forest Pub Concert | Elderflora: Lifecycle of a Tree
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
TICKETS ON SALE HERE
Please note: the February Forest Pub ticket prices have been adjusted to help cover concert production and associated costs.
Majel Connery performs Elderflora, a song cycle tracing the life and death of a tree. Told from the tree’s perspective, Elderflora melds old sounds with modern technology, weaving hymns and madrigals into rich electronic soundscapes. Structured as a series of 10 musical portraits, each movement of Elderflora represents a significant moment in the life of the tree from birth by fire to death by lightning.
Elderflora premiered as a duo with cellist Felix Fan (Sigur Ros, David Lang, FLUX Quartet), appearing at the Seattle Symphony/Octave 9 and The Exploratorium (San Francisco). In 2025, Connery performed Elderflora in a special arrangement with violist Jon Vinocour (Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland). Upcoming performances of Elderflora include Chatter (ABQ/Santa Fe), Chatter (Portland), Berkeley, Half Moon Bay, the University of Oregon, and Duquesne University. Learn more about Majel Connery and Elderflora here https://www.majelconnery.com/elderflora
This program is presented in partnership with ChatterPDX, a local organization that gives audiences the weekly opportunity to hear a wide variety of classical chamber music and spoken word performed by local artists. Learn more at chatterpdx.org.

Special Forest Stories with Author Audrey Sauble
2026-03-25 11:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us for a delightful Forest Stories event featuring Audrey Sauble, local Oregon author of the nature-inspired children’s book Acorn Party! This author storytime is included with museum admission — bring the whole family for an afternoon of storytelling, imagination, and forest fun.
📖 About the Storytime:
Audrey Sauble will read from her heartwarming picture book Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story, a charming tale that follows a slightly distracted squirrel and friends as they gather forest treasures, count along to ten, and learn about friendship and community in the woods. The book also includes bonus nature activities, fire safety tips, and a guide to the furry forest characters that populate Sauble’s beautifully illustrated story.
✍️ About the Author:
Audrey Sauble is a children’s author and science illustrator based in Oregon with a passion for exploring nature through picture books. In Acorn Party and her other works, she blends engaging storytelling with a love of the natural world to inspire young readers and families to explore, learn, and connect with the environment around them.
🌿 Perfect For:
Families, young readers, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys stories about forests, friendship, and curious critters!

Forest Pub | Mass Timber, Made in Oregon
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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Join our partners at the Port of Portland for a conversation about the Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2. Alongside campus partners, they’ll explore how Oregon-grown materials, innovation, and collaboration are advancing next-generation construction, supporting local jobs, and helping address the region’s housing shortage—turning research and manufacturing into real-world solutions.
Photo credit: Marcus Kauffman, Oregon Dept. of Forestry

Speakers:

Emily Dawson is the founder of Single Widget, a practice dedicated to advancing a circular, waste free construction economy inspired by natural systems. A licensed architect, Emily designed the first cross laminated timber building constructed in Oregon in 2013 and has since helped lead innovation in mass timber design and construction. She researches, lectures, and writes about mass timber internationally while bringing collaborative thinking and careful technical detail to every project.

Kimberly Branam is Chief Trade and Economic Development Officer at the Port of Portland, where she oversees marine, navigation, commercial development, Portland Harbor, and economic development initiatives. Since joining the Port in 2024, she has focused on strengthening Oregon’s trade infrastructure and advancing projects such as the Mass Timber Housing and Innovation Campus at Terminal 2. Previously she served as Executive Director of Prosper Portland and led the City of Portland’s economic development strategy.

Thomas Robinson is the founder of LEVER Architecture, a research driven design practice with offices in Portland and Los Angeles. The firm is widely recognized for material innovation and pioneering work with cross laminated timber. LEVER’s projects span affordable housing, academic, corporate, and arts spaces. Alongside its built work, the firm develops and tests next generation building systems and sustainable tools through an active research program supported by more than $3 million in grants.

Mike Raley is Director of the Oregon Acoustic Research Laboratory and an acoustician with more than 17 years of experience in architectural acoustics. His work focuses on laboratory testing of building assemblies and improving sound isolation in floors, walls, and ceilings. Mike helps translate research data into practical guidance for architects, engineers, and manufacturers. He also contributes to national testing standards and coordinates interlaboratory studies for ASTM E90 and ASTM E492 across accredited labs in the United States and Canada.

60th Anniversary Forest Pub | Facing the Future of Forests Together
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
SPECIAL $6 TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
For sixty years, World Forestry Center has stood at the intersection of forests and society—exploring how the health of one shapes the future of the other.
Join World Forestry Center for a special 60th Anniversary Forest Pub as we bring together a dynamic panel spanning forest management and science, conservation ethics, Indigenous stewardship, and the arts. Together, we’ll reflect on how society’s relationship with forests has evolved over the past six decades and how it can evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Speakers:

Emily Brew, Founder, Perennial Strategy
HollyAnna CougarTracks DeCoteau Littlebull, Artist, Yakama Tribal Leader, Activist
Joe Furia, Executive Director, World Forestry Center
Sara Ghafouri, General Counsel, American Forest Resources Council
Michael Paul Nelson, Director, Center for the Future of Forests and Society, Oregon State University
Susan Prichard, Research Scientist, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington
Kristin Rasmussen, Director of Public Affairs & Communications, Hampton Lumber

At World Forestry Center, we believe forest stewardship is essential to thriving communities, resilient economies, and a livable climate. We create space to expand forest-focused dialogue, partnership, and action that honors tradition while embracing innovation and possibility.
Moderated by Joe Furia, Executive Director of World Forestry Center, this discussion will invite you to imagine what’s possible for forests and communities over the next sixty years.
This signature Forest Pub is part of our 60th Anniversary celebration: Rooted in our past. Resilient in the present. Rising to shape the future.
Join us to raise a glass to the next 60 years of forest stewardship! Learn more about our 60th Anniversary here.

Celebrate Earth Week in Washington Park
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-26 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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!
From 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.

Earth Week at World Forestry Center!

April 19 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Start the week early with our Free Day sponsored by Hampton Lumber.
April 19 at 11:30 am: Also happening that day is an author read with Silpa Kona reading her book "A Monster on My Trail."
April 22 at 11:30 am: Join us for a special Earth Week Forest Stories
April 26 at 11:00 am: This month's Forest Crafts with Rad Creative Space will be paper-making

Participate in a Park-Wide Scavenger Hunt!
Turn your visit into an adventure with the Earth Week Passport scavenger hunt!
Print 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.

Discover More Across Washington Park
Please see individual attractions for hours, admission prices, and more details.

Join a free, educational activity at the Oregon Zoo entry plaza (no admission required).
Volunteer for the trees and trails, take a tour, or explore spring blooms at Hoyt Arboretum.
Explore the wonders of bonsais and attend family programming at Portland Japanese Garden.
Wander through the iconic International Rose Test Garden.

Make Your Visit Green
Earth 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.

Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Celebrate the kick off of Earth Week with World Forestry Center!!
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.
The Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber.

Special Forest Stories with Author Silpa Kona
2026-04-19 11:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.
📖 About the Storytime:
Silpa 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.
✍️ About the Author:
Silpa 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.

Special Earth Day Forest Stories
2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with a special Forest Stories at the World Forestry Center. Join us at 11:30 AM for a storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available.
This program is included with museum admission.

Coffee, Conchas, & Venue Tour
2026-05-05 09:00 - 10:00 | World Forestry Center / Cheatham Hall
Join World Forestry Center for a morning made for event planners that includes coffee, pastries, and a tour of our venue spaces.
Register here!

We will start in Cheatham Hall, featuring pastries, coffee, and a time for networking. After a short introduction to events at World Forestry Center, you will be invited to tour some of our premium venue spaces.
This gathering is perfect for event planners, conference organizers, administrative assistants, and anyone looking to plan a corporate or business event in Portland.

Forest Pub: Painted Forests, Hidden Data
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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Can art history support forest-science research? If yes, what can 19th-century landscape paintings reveal about forests of the past? In this Forest Pub, Oregon State University forest-scientists Dana Warren and Harper Loeb explore how historic artworks serve as unexpected sources of ecological data. By examining the balance between observation and artistic license, their work uncovers new ways to understand long-term forest change.
Join us for an evening where art meets science, revealing how early landscape paintings can deepen our understanding of past ecosystems and inspire new approaches to forest stewardship today. Part of a program series for World Forestry Center’s newest temporary art exhibition, Forest Hope Through Innovation, this event brings together science, creative practice, and community knowledge.
Forest Pubs invites the public to gather and ask questions, share perspectives, and consider what it means to care for forests in a time of rapid change. Bring your curiosity and your care for the landscapes we call home.
About our speakers:

Dana Warren is an Associate Professor within the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, College of Forestry at Oregon State University. He studies aquatic ecosystems and has broad research interests that encompass fish, ecosystems, forests, invertebrates, biogeochemistry, historical ecology, and restoration.

Harper Loeb is the Hands on the Land Project Coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program. She holds a Master of Science in Forest Ecosystems and Society from Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on historical ecology, fire history, and collaborative approaches to forest management.

Eras
2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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World Forestry Center is honored to partner with Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir and Third Angle New Music to present Eras—a world premiere wildfire oratorio exploring the intersection of past, present, and future for both people and planet.
The creative journey of Eras began in April 2025, when students from the ORS Youth Choir and Third Angle Ensemble visited our exhibit Following Fire, a powerful collaboration between photographer David Paul Bayles and ecologist Frederick J. Swanson. Guided by Bayles and Swanson, the students reflected on images of charred landscapes and the resilient signs of regrowth. Inspired by their experience, the students wrote original poetry while seated on the exhibit floor—poetry that later became the source text for composers Iman Habibi, Michael-Thomas Foumai, and Kirsten Volness. Their resulting oratorio for youth choir and small ensemble now stands as the heart of this moving program.
Purchase Tickets here
ROSTER:

Sarah Tiedemann, flute
Ricky Smith, clarinet
Ling-Ling Huang, violin
Valdine Ritchie Mishkin, cello
Chris Whyte, perc
Susan DeWitt Smith, piano

PROGRAM:

Iman Habibi, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Kirsten Volness, New Work, title TBD
Sarah Kirkland Snider, You Are Free
Kenji Bunch, Ralph's Old Records
David Lang, Sweet Air
Youth Choir pieces, hopefully including Jerod Tate, We Are the Storm

Be Wildfire Aware | Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.
Whether 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.
What to Expect (program details coming soon):

Community Organizations & Exhibitors: Learn from local and regional partners sharing resources related to wildfire preparedness and safety.
Interactive Activities & Demonstrations: Explore hands-on experiences that illustrate how wildfire spreads and how risk can be reduced.
Expert Conversations: Hear from fire and forestry professionals about wildfire trends, prevention strategies, and community readiness.
Preparedness Resources: Take home guides and materials to help you plan for wildfire season before it begins.

Be 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.
Join us on May 17 to learn, connect, and take steps toward a safer, more fire-adapted community.
This day is part of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum celebrating 60 years of World Forestry Center, presented by Hampton Lumber.

Eras - Corvallis
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis, OR, 97331, United States

Forest Pub: Emerald Ash Borers
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

An invasive shiny beetle is threatening Oregon’s ash trees—and the ecosystems that depend on them.
Emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive shiny-green jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia, has arrived in Oregon. With EAB comes an urgent challenge for our forests, city canopies, and the communities that rely on them. This month's Forest Pub invites you to a timely conversation about the tiny insect causing major devastation to ash trees across North America, what its presence means for the future of our regional landscapes and forests, and what Oregonians are doing to save our ash.
Speakers:

Glenn Howe is a forest geneticist and former Director of the Pacific Northwest Tree Improvement Research Cooperative at Oregon State University. His research focuses on ecological genetics and breeding of forest trees, forest tree genomics, and the effects of climate change on Pacific Northwest trees. Recently, he's begun working with others to develop genetic resistance to emerald ash borer in Oregon ash trees.
Max Ragozzino is the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Biological Control Entomologist working on invasive insect pests. His work involves raising and releasing beneficial insects to combat invasive species, including brown marmorated stink bug, spotted wing drosophila, and emerald ash borer. Before coming to Oregon, Max’s doctoral research focused on emerald ash borer biological control in Virginia and North Carolina. Bringing that expertise to Oregon, he has worked with federal, state, regional and local partners on the emerald ash borer response task force to deploy biological control in every county EAB has been detected in.
Glenn Ahrens is an Extension Forester at the Oregon State University Extension Service, serving Clackamas, Marion, and Hood River Counties, and Director of OSU Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative. Glenn’s areas of specialty include forest ecology, silviculture, vegetation management, and hardwood management. His general mission for OSU Extension is to improve our knowledge of forest resources and to help people in sustaining and expanding benefits from trees and forests.

Forest Pub | Drag as a Doorway to the Forest
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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Kick off Pride Week with a Forest Pub that invites fresh voices and new ways of connecting to our forests, featuring Efemmera Gendera and Thespis D. Light of Drag Me Outside.
Drag Me Outside, a Portland-based group founded by drag queen Efemmera Gendera and drag king Thespis D. Light, reimagines how we engage with the natural world. By blending drag performance with their nature-focused backgrounds, they open unexpected and inclusive pathways into environmental learning, creating space for curiosity, connection, and belonging.
This month’s Forest Pub celebrates Pride month and is all about expanding who feels welcome in conversations about forests, and how those conversations begin. Through performance, storytelling, and lived experience, Efemmera and Thespis invite us to see forests differently: as places of expression, community, and possibility.
Join us for an evening of drag, dialogue, and connection, and explore how new perspectives can deepen our relationship with the natural world.

ForestFest | Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-07-18 10:00 - 18:00 | World Forestry Center
Celebrate the wonders of forests at ForestFest, a free, family-friendly day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun in the heart of Washington Park. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and their Forests250 Initiative, highlighting 250 years of public lands stewardship and the vital role forests play in our lives.
Explore interactive kid zones, forest-themed crafts, live music, workshops, lawn games, a traveling sawmill, food and drink vendors, and community partners working to support healthy forests and resilient communities.
A highlight of the day is a special Moon Tree dedication and chances to meet Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl, and be among the first to experience our new Woodsy Owl pop-up exhibit. Also, stop by our StoryBooth to capture your own forest story to possibly be featured in a podcast episode!
This day is part of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum celebrating 60 years of World Forestry Center, presented by Hampton Lumber.

Event Schedule:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (ALL DAY) | Community Vendors & ActivitiesVisit community vendor booths and enjoy some family-friendly activities and crafts. Thorughout the day, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will make appearances for photos and handing out resources!

10:30 AM | Drag Morning HikeJoin Efmmera & Thespis from Drag Me Outside for a morning hike, this hike is geared towards families. Registration required.

11:00 AM | Author Storytime: Silpa Kona - Mt. Hood Room Children's author Silpa Kona will read some of her recent books, including "A Monster on My Trail." This reading will be held inside the Discovery Museum in our Mt. Hood Room.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Record your forest storyStop by the Forest Storybooth to share what forests mean to you, a powerful memory, or your hopes for the future. These stories will be used to create a podcast with US Forest Service & Forests205. The Storybooth Experience will be collecting stories from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Live Music: TBDStay tuned! No pun intended.

12:30 PM | Drag Afternoon HikeJoin Efmmera & Thespis from Drag Me Outside for a morning hike, this hike may not be appropriate for younger children. Registration required.

1:30 - 2:00 PM | Moon Tree DedicationJoin us as we dedicate a Moon Tree, a Douglas-fir sapling grown from seeds that traveled around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. This living tree bridges space exploration and Earth’s forests, reminding us that the future we imagine in the stars begins here, in the soil.

2:00 - 3:30 PM | Live Music: Lynyrd NimoyEnjoy some rock music from local band Lynyrd Nimoy.

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Record your forest storyStop by the Forest Storybooth to share what forests mean to you, a powerful memory, or your hopes for the future. These stories will be used to create a podcast with US Forest Service & Forests205. The Storybooth Experience will be collecting stories from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm.

2:00 - 3:00 PM | Workshop: Mount an Epiphytic PlantDiscover the art of mounting epiphytic plants, unique species that grow on trees and thrive without soil. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of plant selection, proper mounting techniques, and ongoing care, then create your own living piece to take home.

$50 registration includes your plant and all materials needed.
Registration link here.

2:00 PM | Author Storytime: Audrey Saubel - Mt. Hood Room Children's author Audrey Saubel will read some of her recent books, including "Acorn Party." This reading will be held inside the Discovery Museum in our Mt. Hood Room.

3:30 - 4:30 PM | Workshop: Mount an Epiphytic PlantDiscover the art of mounting epiphytic plants, unique species that grow on trees and thrive without soil. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of plant selection, proper mounting techniques, and ongoing care, then create your own living piece to take home.

$50 registration includes your plant and all materials needed.
Registration link here.

4:00 - 5:30 PM | Live Music: JermaineEnjoy some live music from Portland-based, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jermaine.
