Welcome to Hopkins Demonstration Forest

We are a 140-Acre Privately owned forest open to the public for self guided exploration, tours, workshops, and education programs.

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Forestry Education

We are a 140-Acre Privately owned forest open to the public for self guided exploration, tours, workshops, and education programs
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Explore the Forest

Over five miles of trails and roads crisscross the woodland, connecting visitors with a variety of habitats and forest demonstrations.
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Get Involved with Community Forest Days

Volunteers help with tree planting and pruning; reducing fire hazards and reducing invasive weeds; repairing trails and maintaining facilities - projects vary with the season.
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Forestry Education

We are a 140-Acre Privately owned forest open to the public for self guided exploration, tours, workshops, and education programs.
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Explore the Forest

Over five miles of trails and roads crisscross the woodland, connecting visitors with a variety of habitats and forest demonstrations.
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Get Involved with Community Forest Days

Volunteers help with tree planting and pruning; reducing fire hazards and reducing invasive weeds; repairing trails and maintaining facilities – projects vary with the season.
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140-Acres of Forest

We welcome guests during daylight hours, seven days a week throughout the year. trail maps are available at the information kiosk near our main parking area.

Five miles of trails crisscross our woodland, connecting you with a variety of habitats and forestry demonstrations. Enjoy a peaceful walk on our Watershed Trail to see how we manage the riparian area to protect water quality in Little Buckner Creek. Families and groups enjoy the Cedar Grove Picnic Shelter, while Scouts and schools like to meet in our amphitheater. There’s something for everyone and something different in every season at Hopkins Demonstration Forest where learning and growing go hand in hand.

What To Do At Hopkins

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Education

Arrange your next school visit or field trip for your group and learn more about Oregon’s forests, water and wildlife!

Contact our forest educator, Peter Matzka at (503) 632-2150 to schedule a school tour or field trip at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest.

  • School tours
  • Field Trips
  • Workshops
  • Science Based Videos
  • Photo Gallery
  • Sustainable Forestry Tours

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Venue

Book your next event at beautiful Everett Hall located at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest

Completed in 2012, Everett Hall is a state-of-the-art classroom and meeting facility designed to complement the educational programs offered at Hopkins.

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  • Photo Gallery

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Molalla Log House roof partway complete for the restoration project at Hopkins Demonstration Forest

Molalla Log House

Even in a tumultuous year when Covid-19 has restricted working together and wildfires have threatened to destroy much of our forests, work on the Molalla Log House has continued with the completion of the second story loft and the addition of a shingle roof.

Final restoration work on the log house is hoped to be completed in the late spring, early summer of 2021. Look for more information in the future as work on the log house is completed and the log house is opened to the public.

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What’s New at Hopkins?

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We’re Hiring – Forest Educator

We\'re Hiring! Forest Educator at Hopkins Demonstration Forest We’re excited to announce an opportunity to join our team at Hopkins Demonstration Forest! We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Forest Educator to help expand our science in the forest education program through hands-on education and outreach programs. If you or…

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Truffle Hunting Foray at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Dr. Charles Lefevre, showing a truffle to three experienced truffle hunters and their dogs.

Truffle Hunting – Big Success

Truffle Foray and Fundraiser The recent truffle hunting foray and fundraiser for Forests Forever was this past March 29.  Nineteen people attended and enjoyed a beautiful morning in the forest at FFI’s Pedee Woodlands in the central Oregon Coast Range.  The event raised more than $1,500 for the non-profit. According…

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Truffle Hunting Adventure at Hopkins Demonstration Forest

NEWS RELEASE—for immediate distribution Date: February 13, 2025 Contact: Mike Bondi, Forests Forever, Inc. Board Member 503-705-2434 (mobile) or michael.bondi@oregonstate.edu &nbsp Truffle Hunting Adventure Coming! Forests Forever, Inc. (FFI)—the non-profit organization who owns and operates the Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Beavercreek—is now opening registration for a special truffle hunting foray…

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Forest Trails App will Open a New World at Hopkins

Forest Trails App will Open a New World at Hopkins A grant from Clackamas County Tourism and the Mt. Hood Territory - plus additional funding from the Walker Family Foundation - will power the development of a new trails app to be available for the Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Hopkins is…

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2024 FFI Annual Report Published

Forests Forever Annual Report - Now Available The 2024 Annual Report for Forests Forever, Inc. (FFI) is here! This 16-page report highlights key achievements, new initiatives, and the impact of our work over the past year. Click here to view it online or contact our office at 503-655-5524 for a…

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students and adults learning tree and platn identification on a picnic table at Hopkins Demonstration Forest - part of our youth education initiatives

Walker Family Foundation Makes Huge Commitment to Education

Walker Family Foundation Makes Huge Commitment to Education as 2024 Closes The Walker Family Foundation, based in Milwaukie, made a huge financial commitment to Forests Forever and our education programs and facilities in December 2024. The Walker Family Foundation has been an Education Consortium member at FFI for the past…

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New Interpretive Signs Improve Visitor Experience

New Signs, Better Education Over the past two years, Forests Forever has been busy adding new interpretive signs around the Hopkins Demonstration Forest. The goal has been to create a better learning experience for our casual visitors and those participating in formal education programs. “We’ve seen significant growth in the…

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Forests Forever to Add an Educator in 2025!

Forests Forever to Add an Educator in 2025 – Sponsored by Hampton Lumber! New Educator to Reach More Youth As education and outreach have grown over the years at Forests Forever, thanks largely to our partnership with the OSU Extension Service in Clackamas County, so has demand for our youth…

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Friends of Hopkins Campaign – 2025

Friends of Hopkins Campaign for 2025—Please join us! Our annual Friends of Hopkins Campaign provides an opportunity for everyone to help support Forests Forever, Inc. through your financial contributions.  Memberships in the Friends begins at $25 per year.  All gifts are welcome.  All funds support the general operation at Forests…

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Hopkins Charters Scout Troop

Forests Forever, Inc. continues to charter a Scouting America Troop (Troop 452) which has grown significantly since their beginning less than two years ago as a boys only troop. Now more than 20 strong the troop has been selected from over 1,000 applicants nationwide to pilot a Combined Troop experience…

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Vision Statement

We operate multiple demonstration forests as accessible examples of sustainable forestry.

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Mission Statement

We promote science-based experiential education, to enhance understanding of, and appreciation for the processes, complexities, cultural heritage and benefits of sustainable woodland management.

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Become a “Friend of Hopkins” Supporter

We couldn’t do what we do with out the generous support of our donors. Please consider donating today!

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Thanking Our Education Consortium Members!

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Our Forests Forever Education Consortium members make annual contributions to help fund our professional educator at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest, the salary, benefits, educational materials, and transportation costs. Our educator is an Oregon State University employee. Forests Forever pays about 1/3 of the cost of this position. Thank you to our Consortium members who share our vision to maintain this outstanding program for the community!

If you would like to join the Consortium, contact Forests Forever at 503-655-5524.

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