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APLD Oregon 2010 Calendar of Events

January 8
Friday, 9:30-11:30
 Eastside &Westside

Designer to Designer: How to Survive the Economic Climate and Prepare for the Recovery
Refreshments provided, treats accepted. Two locations.

January 30
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
PCC Rock Creek

 

APLD/ANLD Winter Workshop: After Design...Building a Garden
Doors open at 8:30
For online registration by January 15 go to ANLD
 


February 12, 13, 14
Friday through Sunday
Oregon Convention Center

 

Oregon Association of Nurseries: 2010 Yard, Garden & Patio Show
Promote your organization and yourself--sign up now to be in our booth. Volunteers get free attendance for the day! Come and maintain the tradition of this great tradeshow.
 


March 12
Friday, 9:30-11:30
Eastside & Westside
free

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Designer to Designer:
Design Review format. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow designers to
share design triumphs, troubles, and solutions with others. Refreshments provided, treats accepted. Two locations.
 

April 9
Friday, 9:30-11:30
free


 

Construction Site Tour:
Location: Stone NW, Camas, WA. This event is in conjunction with OLCA (Oregon Landscape Contractor's Association) and/or WALP (Washington Association of Landscape Professionals). ANLD members and landscape technology students are also invited!
 

May 20
Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm
free
RSVP is required

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Cascadian Nurseries Landscape Field Day
Join us at Cascadian's beautiful new outdoor area near the waterfalls and under the pergola for a look at some of the greatest new plants of the season. Informational seminars are being offered and lunch will be provided. A great networking opportunity.
 

June 19
Saturday, 9:30-11:30
Place: Pat Acheff residence
free

 
Designer to Designer: Design Charrette
Our focus this time will be mentoring the landscape students who are participating in the
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity Design Competition sponsored by APLD Oregon

This charrette is meant as a learning experience for all attendees, seasoned designers as well as those just beginning. It is a time to ask questions, explore new and different ideas and have fun in the process!

June 29
Tuesday, 10 a.m.
free


 

Construction Site Tour:
Designed by Lori Scott and installed by Kevin Schindler of Autumn Leaf Landscaping and David West of Structures in Landscape, This is the 2nd APLD visit to the site.  Last time we saw plans, soil, rock and piles of pavers, now the project is complete. ANLD members are also invited.
 

July 22
Thursday, 6-9:30 p.m.
Three locations
Potluck

 

Summer Progressive Dinner & Garden Tours:
APLD Oregon invites you and your guest to our annual "Evening in the Garden" dinner. This year's format will be a potluck progressive dinner party at three locations. We will also honor the student designers who have won the APLD Habitat for Humanity Design contest.
 

August 26, 27, 28
Thursday through Saturday
Oregon Convention Center

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Oregon Association of Nurseries: 2010 Far West Show
Visit the OAN website for complete information. Get together with fellow designers and attend the show which is strictly for the trade. A great opportunity to network and meet with new growers and contractors and see the latest landscape products.
 

September 23
Thursday, 7:00 PM
free






 

Designer to Designer: design charrette format
Show off your landscape designs from this year! What is on your drafting table this fall? Bring your designs and we'll discuss successes, challenges, questions, advice, creativity, and discoveries! Small/large group breakouts.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow designers to discuss the latest in business and design trends and share your ideas, thoughts, and questions. Refreshments provided, treats accepted.
Please click here for complete details including location


October 16
Saturday, 9 a.m. until finished
Willamette West Habitat for Humanity
Vance Place site
 
Habitat for Humanity Planting Day:
Our chapter will once again be helping the Willamette West Habitat for Humanity program by putting new plants in the ground for this year's new homeowners. The students who won our first annual HfH Design contest will see their designs come to life at four sites. All hands on deck! Details below.
Please click here for complete details

October 22
Friday, 10 a.m.
free







 

Construction Site Tour:
Designers: Perennial Partners; Installers: Landscape East & West
11614 SW Military Road, Portland 97219

This is a terrific site with a slope challenge. Four levels and impressive concrete work together to fit into the hillside and feel right. The visit will focus on the block wall, gravel paths, concrete work and drainage. Designs will be presented with discussion of challenges and achievements!

Please car pool. Parking is available on a long driveway but there is no street parking.
Questions? contact Janette Gallagher


November 16
Tuesday, 9:30-3:30
Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St.,Portland
Cost: $35 members,
$55 non-members


 

Fall Workshop: "Braving the Budget"
Mark your calendar for an exciting and information-packed workshop focusing on budget and installation costs. When talking budget, everyone wins--designer, contractor, and client.

Our main presenter will be Bjorn Nordquist of Landscape East & West, and the workshop will be in an interactive format concluding with a panel discussion between designers and contractors.
Please click here for complete details


December 2
Thursday, time TBD
Oregon Convention Center

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Oregon Landscape Contractor's Association: Expo 2010
Volunteer for the APLD booth and help to promote our organization of professional landscape designers. See the OLCA website for details (www.oregonlandscape.org)
 

December 13th


Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Potluck luncheon

Home of Lynn Wolfstone
8830 SW Becker Drive
            Portland, 97223
503-709-9069





 


APLD Oregon Holiday Party
Join us for our annual holiday party!  Celebrate the end of a year of designing and gardening at the beautiful home of incoming APLD Oregon President Lynn Wolfstone.

Looking ahead, Lynn and Vanessa Nagel, APLD will share the latest in design from across the country with a slideshow from the 2010 APLD National Conference in Dallas to get your creative energy charged.

What to bring:
          A-G: Salad/Warm Dish
          H-L:  Bread
          M-P: Drinks
          R-W: Desserts
RSVP:  gjanette@comcast.net

Please click here for flyer and complete details


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