Join us for a pint & learn about our forests
Step into the world of our forests at Forest Pub, a monthly program brought to you in partnership with McMenamins History at the Mission Theater in NW Portland. Every second Monday, we bring in dynamic guest speakers to explore how forests touch every part of our lives — from the natural wonders we depend on to the creativity, culture, and cutting-edge solutions they inspire. Whether it’s science, stories, or the latest breakthroughs in innovations, Forest Pub connects the dots between our forests and our world. 🌲🍻
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 pm
🎤 Program starts at 7:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets are on a sliding scale – $10-20
📍 Location: Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
Upcoming Forest Pubs

MARCH 30, 2026 AT 7 PM
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.

APRIL 13, 2026 AT 7 PM
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
Past Forest Pubs
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