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2020 Annual Conference

REGISTRATION IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Crafting Gardens for a Changing World | June 22- 26, 2020 | Portland, Oregon

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When

6/22/2020 - 6/26/2020 12:00 PM
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Program

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Monday, 22 June 2020

Description
Scenic Loop of Mt. Hood DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 8:00 AM
Urban Farm and Garden Tour DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM 8:15 AM
The Oregon Garden and Willamette Valley Nurseries DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM
Rogerson Clematis Collection and Oregon City Gardens DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM 8:45 AM
Specialty Nursery Tour DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 10:00 AM
City Beautiful and the Olmsted Legacy DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM 10:15 AM
Portland's Unexpected Urban Gem Food and refreshments provided. DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Tour Time 11:30 AM - 4:15 PM 11:30 AM
GIS for Public Gardens: Enterprise Configurations Category Workshop Time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 1:00 PM
Leadership Forum 2020: Our Changing World Category Special Session Track Leadership Innovation and Advocacy Time 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 5:00 PM
International Dinner at Lan Su Chinese Garden Please note: To attend this dinner, registration (with fee) is required. No bus transportation will be provided to or from this event as the venue is accessible via walking or public transportation. Category Meals & Events Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7:00 PM

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Description
Council of Communities Breakfast This breakfast meeting is reserved for Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Association Professional Communities. Category Special Session Time 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 7:30 AM
Society of Fellows Breakfast Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Category Meals & Events Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
Tried and True: Understanding the Planning, Design, and Cons Tried and True: Understanding the Planning, Design, and Construction Processes for Public Gardens Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Category Workshop Track The Living Landscape Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
Entry to Exit: The Importance of Choreographing the Visitor Entry to Exit: The Importance of Choreographing the Visitor Experience Please Note: There is no cost to attend this workshop, however pre-registration is required for space purposes. Category Corporate Partner Workshop Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 9:15 AM
Plenary Lunch with Jennifer Jewell Please note: There is no cost or pre-registration required for attendees for this event. However, registration (with fee) is required for guests. Category Meals & Events Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
Opening Reception and Poster Session Please Note: There is no cost or pre-registration required for attendees for this event. However, registration (with fee) is required for guests. Category Meals & Events Time 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 4:30 PM

Wednesday, 24 June 2020

Description
Morning Tour & Tea Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a walking tour. Category Tour Time 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 7:00 AM
The Wildwood Trail Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is extremely limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a walking tour, that takes place over two miles of the trail. Category Tour Time 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 7:00 AM
Portland's Heritage Trees Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This 1.5 mile walk through the center of the city will show how a place nicknamed Stumptown replanted its urban forest. Category Tour Time 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 7:30 AM
Becoming Sentinels against Invasive Plants Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Category Workshop Track Collecting and Conserving Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM
The Benefits of Partnering with a Professional Arborist Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Category Corporate Partner Workshop Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 9:15 AM
Plenary Lunch with Stephen Bloom Please note: There is no cost or pre-registration required for attendees for this event. However, registration (with fee) is required for guests. Category Meals & Events Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
Inspiring Resiliency in a Changing World Please note: There is no cost to attend this workshop, however pre-registration is required for space purposes. Category Corporate Partner Workshop Time 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM 1:45 PM
Keeping Track of Your Plant Collection With Ease Please note: There is no cost to attend this workshop, however pre-registration is required for space purposes. Category Corporate Partner Workshop Time 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM 1:45 PM
Strategic Planning Demystified: Tools for Prioritizing Your Please note: There is no cost to attend this workshop, however pre-registration is required for space purposes. Category Workshop Track Leadership Innovation and Advocacy Time 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM 1:45 PM
Evergreen Dinner DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Meals & Events Time 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM 5:00 PM
Food Science Education at OMSI: After Dark IMPORTANT: Attendees must provide their own transportation to this event and must be onsite at OMSI Planetarium by 6:20 PM. Parking is $5.00. Click on the Event link for more information. OMSI is accessible through MAX, bus, and streetcar lines. 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Category Meals & Events Time 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 6:30 PM

Thursday, 25 June 2020

Description
Morning Tour & Tea Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a walking tour. Category Tour Time 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 7:00 AM
Sustainable Waterfront Landscapes Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a walking tour. Category Tour Time 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 7:00 AM
Portland's Heritage Trees Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a 1.5 mile walk. Category Tour Time 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 7:30 AM
Decolonizing College and University Botanic Gardens IMPORTANT: There will be two to four hours of reading for participants to complete before the workshop. Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Category Workshop Track Leadership Innovation and Advocacy Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM
Plenary Lunch With Tom Kaye Please note: There is no cost or pre-registration required for attendees for this event. However, registration (with fee) is required for guests. Category Meals & Events Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
Redesigning Your Website: Learn How to Make it Bloom Please note: There is no cost to attend this workshop, however pre-registration is required for space purposes. Category Corporate Partner Workshop Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2:30 PM
An Excursion in Washington Park Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. IMPORTANT: Bus transportation will not be provided for this event. Attendees will utilize public transportation by walking from the hotel to Pioneer Square MAX transit platform (Westbound). Attendees will have the option to traverse Washington Park on foot upon arrival, but mini-shuttles will be provided between the key sites. Category Meals & Events Time 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM 4:00 PM

Friday, 26 June 2020

Description
Parks and Gardens of the Pearl District Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is about a 2.5 mile walk. Category Tour Time 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM 7:00 AM
Portland's Heritage Trees Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a 1.5 mile walk. Category Tour Time 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 7:30 AM
Reinventing the Urban Garden Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a walking tour. Category Tour Time 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM 7:30 AM
Executive Leaders Community Breakfast Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. This is a closed event for Executive Leaders Community Members only. Enjoy a nice breakfast and lively conversation. Category Meals & Events Time 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 8:00 AM
Morning Tour and Tea Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Category Tour Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 8:00 AM
Plant Documentation 101 Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Category Workshop Track Collecting and Conserving Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM
IDEA Forum & Lunch Please note: There is no fee or pre-registration required for attendees for this event, however, pre-registration (with fee) is required for guests. Category Meals and Events Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
A Night at Portland Japanese Garden Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. DEPARTURE: Buses will load and depart from the back exit (facing SW Broadway) of the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Category Meals & Events Time 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 6:30 PM

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