First stop is a special tour of the Oregon State Forester’s building, an underappreciated historical architectural gem in Salem that is not open to the public. Designed by Linn A. Forrest and built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration and The Civilian Conservation Corps, the building is a tour de force of local Oregon wood, featuring 18 different native wood species in a myriad of carvings and millwork applications on the floors, walls and ceilings. Mr. Forrest is also known for his work as the US Forest Service Architect who designed the beloved Timberline Lodge.

Second stop is at Zena Forest, a short drive away in Rickreall. Enjoy lunch before you experience regenerative forestry in action at Zena Forest Products—the only company in Oregon that integrates every aspect of the timber process, from sustainable forest management to crafting heirloom flooring in the mill and EdgeGrain facility. Nestled in the Eola Hills, this Forest Stewardship Council® certified property is protected by a conservation easement and spans 1,300 acres, making it the largest contiguous block of forest in the Willamette Valley. On the tour, you’ll walk through the forest and witness how the Deumling family balances natural growth with responsible harvesting to maintain the forest’s health amid the realities of climate change. Next, you’ll get to tour the mill, learning how each tree journeys from log, to lumber, to Zena flooring, which made a splash on the floors of the PDX renovation.

The afternoon will end with wine and cheese.

A Woodsy Outing!

Saturday, June 13
10:30am-2:30pm
1st Stop: State Forester’s Office, 2660 State Street B, Salem
2nd Stop: Zena Forest, 4550 Oak Grove Road, Rickreall

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AFO Members – $60
Non-AFO Members – $75

Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.