Come explore the bold, game-changing ideas that have shaped Oregon’s landscapes, communities, and values.
From the creation of the Oregon Coast Trail and Willamette Greenway to groundbreaking innovations like the Bottle Bill, LCDC, and Portland’s 40-Mile Loop, Oregon has long been a birthplace of visionary thinking.
These aren’t just stories of the past — many of these dreams have been realized, and even more are still waiting to be brought to life.
Come get inspired by the legacy of imagination and action that makes Oregon… Oregon.
Join us for a captivating presentation by Kenny Helphand, FASLA, Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon, where he taught for over 40 years.
A nationally recognized scholar and author, his books include Defiant Gardens, Dreaming Gardens, and Lawrence Halprin.
Helphand is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has received numerous awards for his teaching and contributions to landscape history and design.
Kenny is an EPF board member, leading the successful Parks Talk series.