World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum

Free admission on Saturday and Sunday includes an exhibit of Ann Ruttan's paintings, tabling and exhibits on fire, and one-hour programs at 11:30 and 1:30, followed by Burn Table demos at 12:30 and 2:30. 

Ann Ruttan and our writer-in-residence Apricot Irving will begin with stories, followed by a scientific explanation of why the fire problem is changing before our eyes by experts from the OSU Extension Fire Program, as well as what can be done for community prevention and engagement by Jen Warren from the State Fire Marshal's Office and Kim Kosmaa from Portland Fire & Rescue. 

There will also be an opportunity to tell individual stories of encounters with fire and have them included in an ongoing oral history record.

For full details, please visit: www.worldforestry.org/wildfire-preparedness-weekend-at-world-forestry-center/

Corbett Firewise will recognize this day by hosting an informational table at the Grange from 10-1pm and by conducting a Wildfire Home Ignition Zone assessment of a home located within walking distance of the Grange. The assessment is open to the public. People can park at the Grange and walk in an organized group to the home. Hot dogs will be served at the home assessment. A shuttle will be offered for those who are unable to walk. 

We live among forests that are shaped by fire. There are so many actions we can take to protect our homes and communities as fire season approaches. And sometimes it’s important to remember what it felt like to see these beloved forests in flames—and to reflect on everything that we’ve learned, so that we’re grounded and ready for whatever we might be asked to face next. Setting aside time for grief can help build our resilience. And grief (strangely enough) can be an invitation to joy. Beautiful Bridal Veil Lodge, in conjunction with Firewise, is hosting a community writing event on Friday, April 28 from 7-9 pm, with an opportunity to walk along quiet forest paths before sitting down by the fire to write. No writing experience necessary. All ages welcome. This free workshop is for anyone who wants to spend an evening writing under the trees, reflecting on what it means to live in a fire-prone landscape and still keep our hearts open.

Limited to 15 participants, please RSVP to apricot@apricotirving.com

We’ll be looking back at the year passed and forward to what’s ahead for 2023.

Come join us in the Wright Hall at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center • 38711 Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR 97019