Forest Discovery Center

Regular FDC hours resume May 26th!:

The Forest Discovery Center will be resuming exhibit hours beginning May 26th, 2026: Tues-Thursday from 10am-2pm. We will also be open for Anacortes’ downtown events such as Halloween and Elves Night Out, educational programs and workshops, partner events, and community activities.

Check our events page for upcoming FDC programs and hours.

We look forward to seeing you soon at the Forest Discovery Center at 404 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes. 

At the Forest Discovery Center, you will find:

• A classroom to host existing programs such as our Naturalist Club and Trail Ambassadors, as well as become a home for community workshops, lectures, and additional youth art and science programs

• Exhibits on the history of the ACFL, forest ecology, and rotating interactive youth and community partnership displays

• A “home base” for forest users to find maps, hike recommendations, and other guided activities in the ACFL

• Updates on Friends’ upcoming community & youth events and programming in the forest