World Forestry Center

Join us on November 25 for our next History + Forest Pub Night with @OregonHistoricalSociety, exploring The Past, Present, and Future of Indigenous Fire Knowledge with speakers Elizabeth Azzuz (Yurok tribe in Northern California) and Joe Scott (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians). Tickets are available at https://buff.ly/3A9PFww.

Please note that this winter, Magness Memorial Tree Farm will be open on the first and third Mondays of each month, November through January. https://buff.ly/3UrWwrY

We aren't your typical rental venue... our centralized natural setting creates a retreat-like experience for guests. Mingle among the trees, listen to captivating presentations in stunning wooden interiors, and enjoy meals in one of our two sunny courtyards. All while being accessible via public transit and close to downtown Portland in the heart of Washington Park. What are you waiting for? Plan your 2025 event today! https://buff.ly/4chXb67

Some of our staff having a great time at the staff Halloween party!

Please note the winter days for Magness Memorial Tree Farm. Visitors can visit on the first and third Monday through the winter.

Our next art exhibit, Following Fire, opens on November 1. Join us on November 8 for an opening reception. Please RSVP at https://buff.ly/4fgr3ky

Are you looking for the perfect place to host your next event? Why not host it in an iconic Portland location in the heart of forested Washington Park. With direct access off the MAX line and flexible venue spaces, World Forestry Center offers options for any event! Contact us today to schedule a tour! https://buff.ly/4chXb67

We want YOUR help shaping the future of our exhibits! Visit the Discovery Museum and enter our Prototype Lab to preview content for upcoming exhibits, programs, and other offerings. Spend time reading, listening, viewing, and interacting, then share your thoughts and help us reimagine the future. Our Discovery Museum is open Wed-Sun, 11am -4pm. The Prototype Lab is included with museum admission.

"We must start with the forests, for they hold the key to our survival." - Richard St. Barbe Baker When forests thrive, society thrives, and when forests suffer, society suffers. Our fate is tied to the fate of our forests.

"The burning of this town is a heartfelt reminder that human landscapes are irrevocably intertwined with forests." Our upcoming featured exhibit follows the aftermath of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire through the lens of ecological and communal growth along the McKenzie River. Following Fire opens November 1. https://buff.ly/4f7Fuaz Join us on November 8 for an opening reception; rsvp is required, link below.