Join us for our 2026-2027 Lecture Series

Based on the popularity of our past Outside Insights lectures and our annual November lecture in honor of Bobbie Dolp we have created a series of programming to give you monthly learning opportunities October through December.

Please mark your calendar for these upcoming programs….

Oct. 18, 1-3 pm ~ Fire in the Landscape @ Loucks Auditorium, Salem Library

Nov. 15, 2 pm ~ Lecture honoring Bobbie Dolp. Speaker Kenneth Helphand ‘Historic Photos of the Oregon Hopscape’ @ Dye House, Willamette Heritage Center. Refreshments will be served between 1-2.

Dec. 13, 2-4 pm ~ Holiday Music by two of our favorite groups and History of the Poinsettia by Ellen Egan @ Gaiety Hollow

Jan. 17, 2pm ~ Jeff Stone speaks about the History and Growth of Oregon’s Nursery Industry @ Gaiety Hollow

Feb. 21, 2pm Jon Yoder presents Edible Landscaping @ Gaiety Hollow

March 21, 2pm ~ Dorthea Lee will share her Photos & Experiences visiting gardens in England and France @ Gaiety Hollow

April 18, 2pm ~ Keith White will speak @ Gaiety Hollow about Rhododendrons Past & Present Varietals- hopefully the Gaiety Hollow rhododendrons will be in full bloom that day too!

The December through April lectures will also include a historical insight/connection to Lord & Schryver.