World Forestry Center

Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space
2026-05-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 10 more dates | 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
2026-06-03 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-05 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-02 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-07 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-04 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-02 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.

Forest Pub: Emerald Ash Borers
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
An invasive beetle is threatening Oregon’s ash trees—and the ecosystems that depend on them. Join us for a Forest Pub conversation exploring the spread of the emerald ash borer and the solutions scientists and land managers are working on to protect our forests.
More information to come!

Forest Pub | A Topic is Brewing...
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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ForestFest | Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | World Forestry Center
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.
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, and experience forest-inspired art and storytelling from local makers.
ForestFest is free and open to all—right in the heart of Washington Park!
This day is part of ourFree Day Series at the Discovery Museumcelebrating 60 years of World Forestry Center, presented by Hampton Lumber.

Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-10-25 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.

Doug Fir Day! | Free Day at the Discovery Museum
2026-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Celebrate Oregon’s state tree with a day of forest fun! Join us for Doug Fir Day, a family-friendly day of forest-inspired fun—make, learn, and play as we celebrate the Douglas-fir and the forests that connect us all.

Make your own wreath or swag with Oregon Women in Timber
DIY ornaments and crafts inspired by the mighty Douglas-fir
Doug-fir themed activities for all ages

Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate the forests that make Oregon home.
This day is part of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum celebrating 60 years of World Forestry Center, presented by Hampton Lumber.
