Taking A Walk On The Lichen Side In Portland, OR
On Saturday, March 28th, come explore the fuzzy and funky world of lichens in Portland, OR.
When: March 28th, 2020 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
Where: World Forestry Center – Miller Hall, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
Tickets: $15. This is a family-friendly event.
This event has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Portland, we’ve really taken a lichen to you. That’s why we’re coming to the World Forestry Center for a day full of those fuzzy growths on trees, roofs and gravestones: lichens! Join Science Friday and the World Forestry Center as we highlight these special symbiotic organisms. Meet experts in the forests, see select specimens from near and far, and maybe even discover your favorite lichen that you didn’t know existed.
This event will feature an on-stage presentation and interactive stations. Come early to stop by all the tables!
Included with your event ticket is free admission to the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. the day of the event.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for a post-event nature walk through the Hoyt Arboretum with one of their knowledgeable volunteers. Tours run about 90 minutes and explore a variety of themes.
This event is a co-production with the World Forestry Center.
This event is also presented in partnership with OPB and Science Talk. We are a part of Science Week 2020!
World Forestry Center’s Miller Hall is ADA accessible. Please inquire for any special assistance needs.
Diana Plasker is the Experiences Manager at Science Friday, where she creates live events and partnerships to delight and engage audiences in the world of science.