The Tillamook Forest Center will close for the winter season December 1. It’s not expected to reopen until March of 2026.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 4 p.m., the center, located midway between Tillamook and Gales Creek, hosts a variety of historic artifacts, nature exhibits, and educational programs in the Tillamook State Forest.
Those looking to get one more visit to the center can participate in two upcoming events at the center.
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The Rain Festival will be held Nov. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
"Join us at the Tillamook Forest Center as we plunge into the world of surging rivers, spawning salmon, and the inner workings of watersheds to celebrate the ways in which rain transforms our forests," the Tillamook Forest Center said.
Schedule and activities:
Rainforest Salmon Hike at 11:30 am each day
Fungi Friends Walk at 1:30 pm each day
Rain-related crafts, displays, and a special typewriter with a forest view.
An outdoor salmon migration game. Can your fish make it safely to their spawning grounds?
A rainy fashion photo booth to show off your rain gear and share on social media.
The center said a passport could be picked up with a $1 suggested donation to be stamped at each activity to earn a prize.
On November 28, 29, and 30, sign up to take part in a wreath making class, with younger children invited to make a cone bird feeder. The class has a cost of $40 for those making a wreath and $10 for a bird feeder.
"Participants will use a variety of natural materials that were harvested from our very own state forests," the center said in a listing for the event.
Registration and payment is required by Nov. 26 by calling 503-815-6807 during the center's open hours.
The center features a replica fire lookout tower, an interpretive center, a bridge that spans the Wilson River and links to the Wilson River Trail, a theater that shows programs related to the historic Tillamook Burn, and presentations surrounding the history, wildlife, and vegetation of the Tillamook State Forest.
More information can be found by visiting the Tillamook Forest Center website at tillamookforestcenter.org. A $5 suggested donation is accepted at the door to help fund the operations of the center by way of the State Forests Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit formerly known as the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust.
