Wildwood Follow The Crows
Launching August 7, 2026, Wildwood: Follow the Crows is a new public art trail presented by LAIKA, in partnership with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Wild in Art, the Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, and supported by the Visit Downtown Campaign.
The trail will feature one-of-a-kind sculptures, hand-painted by local artists, and is sponsored by generous donors from the Portland-metro community. All the sculptures will be auctioned off once the art trail closes in fall of 2026, and the proceeds will support OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Welcome to Wildwood — where magic takes flight.
Wildwood Follow the Crows
Events & Activations
Launch EVEnt & unveiling
Friday, August 7th | 11 AM - Noon
St. John’s Library | 7510 N Charleston Ave, PDX, 97203
Join artists, partners and community members as Portland officially unveils the Wildwood: Follow the Crows Art Trail. Unveiling of the Crow sculpture featuring Carson Ellis.
Run Club Community Crow Runs
1.) August 14th: Early Crow Run Club | 7 AM | Start Point: Water Ave. Coffee (SE Location)
A community run connecting crow sculptures located throughout Portland’s Waterfront
2.) August 16th: Dirt Dorks Run Club | 9 AM | Start Point: Washington Park (W. Burnside & 24th Place)
A guided run connecting the three crow sculptures located along the Wildwood Trail.
3.) August 16th: FoPo Run Club City Crow Trail | 9 AM
Start Point: Director Park
A community run connecting crow sculptures located throughout Portland’s city parks and neighborhoods.
Free Event Alert! Planned running events include a guided Wildwood Sequence trail run connecting the three sculptures along the Wildwood Trail and a city parks run connecting sculptures throughout Portland’s parks and neighborhoods.
Food Court 5000 Mall Walk: Field Trip Edition
August 23rd | 11 AM
Begins at Darcelle XV Plaza
Free Event!
Take the Mall Walk beyond the mall during a special crow-themed field trip through Portland. Led by Food Court 5000 founder Krista Catwood with a specially curated retro soundtrack inspired by the magic and mystery of Wildwood.
Crow Painting with Mike Bennett and Doernbecher Fundraiser
September 19th | 11 AM – 3 PM
FUNDRAISER
707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
Join Mike Bennett and Friends in a fun Crow Painting Session and help raise funds for Doernbecher.
Crow Lecture at OMSI with Dr. Kaeli Swift
October 1st
FUNDRAISER
Ticketed Event: Explore the remarkable intelligence, behavior and complex social lives of crows during a special evening at OMSI.
Farewell WEEKEND
October 31st & November 1st
Darcelle XV Plaza
FREE EVENT, Donation Options Available at Event
See the entire flock gathered together for the first and final time before the sculptures head to auction. Artists will be available for autographs. Crow Costumes Encouraged
Wildwood: Follow the Crows grand Auction
November 15th
Lewis & Clark College
Ticketed Event
Bid on an original crow sculpture and help support OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Registration coming soon.
The WILDWOOD SEQUENCE
August 7th - October 30th | FREE
Just beyond the ordinary lies Wildwood.
For those looking for extra adventure, follow the Wildwood Sequence: three sculptures lined by the mysterious Wildwood Trail (International Test Rose Garden, Pittock Mansion, and the Bird Alliance). Brave all three on an approximate six-mile hiking loop (as the crow flies), or take the shorter three-mile loop between the Bird Alliance of Oregon and Pittock Mansion.
BONUS: On Fridays & Saturdays August 7-22nd the Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle will swoop in to help visitors reach the statues on the Wildwood Sequence for Free! Check the schedule for times.
