Portland non-profit with 50 years at the intersection of people and forests. Our Discovery Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

Joined February 2009
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Happy New Year!!! The Discovery Museum is closed and will reopen on January 2! #HappyNewYear #WorldForestryCenter
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This month, we’re teaming up with Columbia Land Trust and Lomakatsi Restoration Project for a powerful conversation about why fire belongs on our landscapes. Tickets now available -> buff.ly/qaNekbB
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🔆 Catering Spotlight: We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: Reedville Catering! Here’s what makes them stand out: 🍴 Innovative styling and the freshest ingredients 👩‍🍳 Over 30 years of crafting Portland's finest events 🌿 Fresh. Local. Artful.
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Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Our campus and the Discovery Museum will be closed Thursday & Friday this week for the holiday. We will see you all on Saturday, November 29. A reminder that Sunday, November 30 is our next Free Day! #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving
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Oregon grows more Christmas trees than any other state—but what does it take to cultivate the forests behind this festive tradition? Join OSU Christmas Tree Specialist, Priya Rajarapu, and Trout Creek Farm Owner, Tom Norby, for our next Forest Pub: buff.ly/42qTyGw
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We’re expanding our upcoming Free Day to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month with a special lineup on November 30! Featuring: live mural painting, story circles, and more! Free admission sponsored by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. #IndigenousHeritageMonth #WorldForestryCenter
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🔆Catering Spotlight: We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: @elephantsdeli Here’s what makes them stand out: 🍴 Great local food from scratch 👩‍🍳 For any event, from casual family gathering to black-tie gala 🌿 Serving the Portland community since 1979
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Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served! We thank you for your service, sacrifice, and bravery. Veterans and active military always enjoy free admission to the Discovery Museum. The Discovery Museum is open 10am-4pm. #VeteransDay #WorldForestryCenter
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The Discovery Museum will be closing early at 2:30 PM on Thursday, November 6, for a staff event. We apologize for any inconvenience. The museum will be back open for regular hours on Friday! #DiscoveryMuseum #EarlyClosure #FamilyFun #worldforesrtycenter #pdxparent
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Join us for our next Free Day at the Discovery Museum on November 30! To celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month, we’re expanding our Free Day to offer even more fun and learning for the whole family! This Free Day is made possible by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. Don’t miss it!
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Join World Forestry Center & OPB for a special film screening and conversation exploring Indigenous perspectives on Sasquatch. After the screening of OPB's "Guardians of the Land," stay for a conversation with LaRonn Katchia and Phillip Cash Cash. buff.ly/jJgWznJ
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🔆 Catering Spotlight: We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: @PDXCateringCo! Here’s what makes them stand out: 🍴 From corporate to social: elevated eats for every occasion 👩‍🍳 Women and BIPOC owned 🌿 Sophisticated and Stylish
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The Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation. Please join us for the next free day on October 26th! The museum will be open 10-4. #DiscoveryMuseum #WorldForestryCenter
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🔆 Catering Spotlight: Artemis Foods Catering and Events! We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: Here’s what makes them stand out: 🍴 Local, sustainable, organic, and farm fresh 👩‍🍳 Focuses on Pacific NW cuisine 🌿 Women Owned #WorldForestryCenter
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Today and every day, we celebrate and appreciate all workers, including those in forestry and wildland firefighting who dedicate themselves to stewarding the nation's forests and grasslands. Happy Labor Day! #LaborDay #ForestryWorkers #WorldForestryCenter
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Next year, we are turning 60 — and we’re teaming up with Pendleton Woolen Mills for a commemorative blanket. The winner receives $500, national recognition, and their blanket is unveiled in 2026. Contest deadline is September 30 Details & how to enter: buff.ly/lTX2Vux
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We’re proud to share that the Discovery Museum is now part of the Museums for All program! 🌿 Families receiving SNAP benefits can enjoy discounted admission, making it easier for everyone to explore, learn, and connect with the wonders of our forests. 🌲 #museumsforall
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🔆 Catering Spotlight: We're excited to feature one of our approved caterers: Kitchen Killa! Here’s what makes them stand out: 🍴 Unique custom menus for passionate for foodies 👩‍🍳 Personal and private chef services 🌿 BIPOC and woman owned
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We're pleased to announce that @World_Forestry is now participating in Museums for All. Congratulations! #MuseumsForAll
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. On our campus, a small persimmon tree grown from survivor seeds stands as a living symbol of peace, resilience, and remembrance. 🌿 Read its story: buff.ly/qQuLEFv
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