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
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
May 11, 2026 AT 7 PM
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.
Past Forest Pubs
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