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World Forestry Center Portland non-profit with 60 years at the intersection of people and forests. Our Discovery Museum in Washington Park is open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm.

Join us on October 25 for our next free day at the Discovery Museum. Spend the day exploring interactive exhibits, learn...
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.

“Amidst our great forests, community begins here — between root, fungus, water, and light.” - Phil Cash Cash, PhD. This ...
10/12/2026

“Amidst our great forests, community begins here — between root, fungus, water, and light.” - Phil Cash Cash, PhD.

This quote greets you when you enter our Discovery Museum.

Introducing Forest Stories: A new podcast by World Forestry Center. This summer, World Forestry Center partnered with th...
10/08/2026

Introducing Forest Stories: A new podcast by World Forestry Center.

This summer, World Forestry Center partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to ask the question "What do forests mean to you?" at ForestFest as part of the Forests250 initiative. With help from our partners at Storybooth Experience, we captured stories from visitors about the forests that have shaped their lives.

Now, those stories are becoming Forest Stories, a multi-episode podcast celebrating 250 years of America’s forests and 60 years of World Forestry Center.

These are personal stories about connection, memory, place, and the forests we care about. Together, they create a living archive of the many ways forests are part of our lives.

🎧 Follow along as we share new episodes over the next several weeks. Because every forest story is worth hearing.

Please join us for a reception celebrating our featured exhibition "Lookout Landscape," featuring the work of David Buc...
10/06/2026

Please join us for a reception celebrating our featured exhibition "Lookout Landscape," featuring the work of David Buckley Borden.

"Lookout Landscape" explores the iconic lookout tower, trail culture, and backcountry gear as a means to explore the rich (and sometimes conflicting) relationships between the “working forests” and the people that call them home. The wildfire-inspired work explores diverse cultural narratives of Pacific Northwest forests through installation art, architectural design, material culture, and interdisciplinary science- communication at the intersection of culture and forest ecology.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Reception: 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Location: World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
RSVP Required: https://buff.ly/VBH9Zu8

"Lookout Landscape" features the work of David Buckley Borden and his interdisciplinary collaborative team of scientists, artists, and designers, and is hosted in partnership with the Center for the Future of Forests and Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry.

This month, not only can you explore our Discovery Museum for free (all year round) but your membership also gets you in...
10/01/2026

This month, not only can you explore our Discovery Museum for free (all year round) but your membership also gets you into the North American Aerospace Museum. Don't miss the chance to explore Oregon's treasures!

Our membership levels begin at only $30 for an individual, $55 for two people, and our anniversary discounted price of $60 for a family! Learn more & explore at https://buff.ly/Y77rXh2.

Take home a little piece of the Lookout Landscape exhibition from the Forest Store!Featuring artwork from David Buckley ...
10/01/2026

Take home a little piece of the Lookout Landscape exhibition from the Forest Store!

Featuring artwork from David Buckley Borden and his talented team, you’ll find prints, patches, stickers, flags, and more inspired by the exhibition and the landscapes it explores.

Checkout the exhibit this weekend: 10am-4pm.

🔆 Catering Spotlight 🔆We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: Grand Cru Hospitality! Here’s what makes th...
09/25/2026

🔆 Catering Spotlight 🔆

We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: Grand Cru Hospitality!

Here’s what makes them stand out:
🍴 Seasonal and fresh ingredients
👩‍🍳 Owned by chefs
🌿 Luxury full-service events

🔗 Explore more: hhttps://buff.ly/haQCeHD

🗓️ Ready to host your next unforgettable event? Book with World Forestry Center and choose from our incredible lineup of approved caterers—including Grand Cru Hospitality! Let’s make your event memorable!

Introducing our latest pop-up exhibit: A Story of GrowthTo mark our 60th anniversary, we’re unveiling a special pop-up e...
09/24/2026

Introducing our latest pop-up exhibit: A Story of Growth

To mark our 60th anniversary, we’re unveiling a special pop-up exhibit that traces the journey from forest to fiber through a limited-edition blanket created with Pendleton Woolen Mills and Portland-based artist and architect Genevieve Fu.

Inspired by tree rings, the design reflects how forests—and communities—grow over time. Each ring tells a story of resilience, change, and connection.

Visitors are invited to take part by contributing to collaborative “tree ring” quilts made from upcycled Pendleton wool. Add your own layer and become part of a shared story that continues to grow.

Plus, we’ve stocked the Forest Store with Pendleton gifts and gear—and you can shop the limited-edition blanket featured in the exhibit.

We’re throwing Woodsy a (belated) birthday party, and you’re invited! 🦉🎉 Join us on Saturday to celebrate 55 years of W...
09/18/2026

We’re throwing Woodsy a (belated) birthday party, and you’re invited! 🦉🎉

Join us on Saturday to celebrate 55 years of Woodsy Owl and his message of forest stewardship. Enjoy cupcakes, pick up some Woodsy swag, and take one last look at the Woodsy Owl pop-up exhibit before it closes on September 30.

🧁Cupcakes + Woodsy swag beginning at 10 AM, while supplies last
🎟️ Included with museum admission

Come celebrate 55 years of giving a hoot!

09/17/2026

What you’re looking at isn’t just a table. It’s a story of stress, resilience, and transformation.

Burls form when a tree is under pressure from injury, disease, or environmental change. In response, the tree grows in unexpected ways, creating dense, swirling grain patterns that are as strong as they are beautiful.

This Bigleaf maple burl was carefully cleaned, kiln-dried for four weeks, and finished with varnish before being donated to us by Trevor Thayer (🌳Americas Premier Hardwood Burl Supplier 🌳). A reminder that even under stress, something remarkable can take shape.

See it on display in our Forest Store.

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4033 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR
97221

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(503) 228-1367

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