History of Botanical Gardens – Chet Orloff

With beautiful photos and entertaining stories, Chet Orloff will take us from the gardens of antiquity forward to the great documentary gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries and finally to the gardens of our own Pacific Northwest.  He will discuss the work of some of the great names in garden design, including Brown, Jefferson, and the Olmsteds and what they contributed to our current garden tradition. Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society from 1991 – 2001, Chet teaches urban studies, history, and planning at Portland State University and the University of Oregon School of Architecture. He is founding president and director of the international Museum of the City. Chet has served on the Portland Planning, Landmarks, and Arts & Culture commissions, as well as the Portland Parks Board and numerous other city, state, and national boards and committees.

All lectures will take place in the Manor House at Leach Botanical Garden

6704 SE 122nd Avenue,  Portland, OR  97236. Use Creekside Parking lot

Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and strolling in the Garden. Lectures begin at 7:00 pm

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Please contact the Education Coordinator for more information: 503-823-1671 or jvrilakas@leachgarden.org

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