Sustainable Northwest Wood and the Build Local Alliance will host the annual Good Wood Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30—7:30 pm at Sustainable Northwest Wood, located at 2701 SE 14th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.

The event will recognize people and projects advancing the use of locally grown, responsibly sourced wood in the Pacific Northwest. Presentations will focus on regional forestry, sustainable building practices, and architectural projects incorporating wood grown, milled, and manufactured in the Northwest.

Speakers include Ben Hayes of Springboard Forestry; Samantha Tokos of Opsis Architecture, presenting the Oregon Zoo project; Thomas Robinson of LEVER, discussing Portland Libraries and the Oregon Acoustic Research Lab; and Paul Coppock of Opus Vitae Construction, presenting a custom home using Tribally sourced wood. For more information or to register, visit Sustainable Northwest Wood.