World Forestry Center

10/23/2026

Something spooky is happening... 👻🌲

Join us and Third Angle New Music on November 1 for a FREE All Saints’ Day meet-up along our Forest Sound Walks trail to Witch’s Castle, featuring an original, site-specific soundscape by Portland composer Bora Yoon!

📅 Sunday, November 1 | 4 - 5:30 pm
📍 Lower Macleay Park
🥾 1.5-mile round-trip hike

Learn more & register here: https://buff.ly/ODFaCu0

10/23/2026

Happy Birthday to Catherine Coulson, the woman behind Twin Peaks’ beloved Log Lady! 🪵🌲

Catherine's deep connection to the natural world extended far beyond the screen. Inspired by her iconic character, she became a passionate advocate for wildfire prevention and used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of caring for forests.

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a woman who cared deeply for our natural world. ❤️

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for the "Lookout Landscape" opening reception! We were glad to celebrate the exhibit with artist David Buckley Borden and our community. 🌲

Haven't visited yet? Join us this Sunday, October 25, for free admission to the Discovery Museum and guided tours of "Lookout Landscape" at 1 pm and 2:30 pm!

The exhibit is on view through February 28, 2027.
https://buff.ly/ewSFJqK

10/19/2026

There's more to mushrooms than meets the eye! 🍄

Join us for our next Forest Pub in partnership with the Oregon Mycological Society as we explore the fascinating world of fungi and their hidden ecological roles. Local mycology expert Tim Glassman will share how mushrooms shape forest ecology, support climate health, and contribute to forest resilience.

Forest Pub: The Architect of the Forest - Fungi and their Hidden Ecological Roles
🗓️ Nov. 9 | 7 - 8:30 PM
📍 McMenamins Mission Theater
🎟️ https://buff.ly/xX1rLvl

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

In August, the Oregon Cultural Trust announced a record funding of $4.5 million to more than 450 organizations across the state, thanks to the donations from passionate Oregonians. One of those organizations was the World Forestry Center in Portland, which received over $13k, to support a groundbrea...

10/16/2026

In honor of Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead), we are proud to host this community altar in the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum lobby through November 1.

Created in collaboration with Xochitl Cano, a local ceremonial practitioner who carries forward Mexica and Mayan traditions, this shared space invites our community to honor loved ones, celebrate cherished memories, and reflect on the connections that continue beyond their lives.

Visitors are invited to participate in our Wings of Remembrance display by writing a loved one’s name on a butterfly, whispering a loving message into its wings, and adding it to the display.

We welcome you to visit, remember, and contribute to this collective space of remembrance. 💀

10/15/2026

We LOVE hosting holiday parties on our campus. Reach out to make your vision come true.

Holiday celebrations are just around the corner, and we're ready to bring some magic your way! 🌲✨

From beautifully prepared, delicious food to warm, attentive service, we’re here to make your holiday gathering feel effortless, festive, and truly special.

Our holiday calendar is filling up! If you have a date in mind, we’d love to help bring your vision to life. Reach out soon to reserve your date and get ready to celebrate the season! 🥂

Photos: Evrim Icoz Photography
Venue: World Forestry Center
Rentals: Arden Event Collective and Sperry Tents Oregon
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Drape:
Catering, Design & Decor: Vibrant Table
Desserts: Lux Sucre Bakery & Cafe
DJ:
Entertainment:

10/15/2026

Architect, designer, and artist Genevieve Fu shares the inspiration behind "A Story of Growth," a limited-edition Pendleton blanket celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s forests and the stories they hold.

Bring the story home. Discover the inspiration behind the blanket and shop "A Story of Growth" at https://buff.ly/bMupKnE.

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In this video, architect, designer, and artist Genevieve Fu shares ...

10/15/2026

Join us on October 25 for our next free day at the Discovery Museum. Spend the day exploring interactive exhibits, learning about forests and how society depends on them.

Included in the day are two artist-led tours of our current art exhibition, "Lookout Landscape," with artist David Buckley Borden. Spots are limited, learn more and rsvp here: https://buff.ly/wTzALn1

The Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber.