« All News & Events

Wildfire Preparedness Weekend

Mar 8, 2024 | Discovery Museum, Events, Wildfire

April 27 & 28 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

As wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. To help residents prepare, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend with World Forestry Center at the Discovery Museum on April 27 and 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This free event offers residents a unique opportunity to learn how to reduce the risk of wildfires around their homes and communities and get involved in protecting our state from the threat of wildfires.

Attendees can access expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations.

“This partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue provides an important educational opportunity to help residents better prepare for wildfire season.”
Jen Warren, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist

“We know that wildfires can devastate our communities,” said Jen Warren, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist. “This partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue provides an important educational opportunity to help residents better prepare for wildfire season.”
“We’ve got an incredible group of organizations and volunteer groups coming together,” said Portland Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal Kari Schimel. We hope that our visitors will leave Wildfire Preparedness Weekend feeling empowered and inspired to take action to protect their homes and neighborhoods.”

“We hope that our visitors will leave Wildfire Preparedness Weekend feeling empowered and inspired to take action to protect their homes and neighborhoods.”
Fire Marshal Kari Schimel, Portland Fire and Rescue

In addition to the special programming, attendees will enjoy free admission to the museum all weekend. World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum, located in Portland’s Washington Park immediately off the MAX Red/Blue line, is a family-friendly venue that offers interactive exhibits and engaging programs focused on the most pressing issues facing forests and communities.

“Large and severe wildfires are one of the existential threats of our time,” said Tim Hecox, Experience Director at World Forestry Center. That’s why we’re thrilled to host this important event. At World Forestry Center, we see ourselves at the intersection of people and forests. Our work is focused on making forests a social priority and empowering more people to be part of the conversation.”

“Large and severe wildfires are one of the existential threats of our time. That’s why we’re thrilled to host this important event.
Tim Hecox, Experience Director, World Forestry Center

Reserve your spot!
Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for wildfire season. Join us for Wildfire Preparedness Weekend at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum (4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221) on April 27-28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This event is sponsored by Portland General Electric.

Visiting the Discovery Museum

World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives.
Learn More
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum

Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum

Mar 17, 2025 | ,

« All News & EventsWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum, brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. In celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and its enduring commitment to the community, admission will be...

Walk & Talk About Trees

Walk & Talk About Trees

Oct 2, 2024 | ,

We have partnered with Talk About Trees to present a monthly educational, family-friendly program at the Discovery Museum that explores forest and other tree-rific topics and ventures into nearby trails. This program, led by Talk About Trees volunteer Liz Smyth, is...