The Oregon Garden
Foundation
Thank you from the Board of Directors
We respect and honor those that came before us. We recognize their years
of hard work to create a botanical showcase and a new visitor’s
attraction in Oregon. We share their vision and, with your continued
support, will ensure that The Oregon Garden blooms forever.
2011 Board of Directors
Patrick Lanning, Chair
Carson Lord, Vice chair
Patti Milne
Cathy Gregory
Randall Thomas
In the beginning
Some had a vision, an idea to create a botanical garden to showcase
Oregon’s significant nursery diversity for Oregonians and others to
enjoy. Some believed it was possible and donated time and money. It was
not easy. The Oregon Garden site in Silverton was selected in 1995,
groundbreaking occurred in 1997, and the grand opening was in 2001.
Today
Because of continued support, the Garden is blooming. The Oregon Garden
is still recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, and
donations are still tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The
Garden is still overseen by The Oregon Garden Foundation Board of
Directors, which is composed of volunteers.
The Foundation Board is diligent about ensuring that expenses do not
exceed revenues. Maintenance of The Garden continues to be a high
priority to preserve prior investments. With the continued support of
donors, needed improvements and expansions are now moving forward.
While the Foundation Board still maintains responsibility for The Oregon
Garden, management and day-to-day operations are performed by Moonstone
Garden Management.
Help your Garden grow
Affordable
giving plans are available and include:
Garden Green Brick Pathway
Memorial Tree
Memorial Bench
In addition, contributions may also be made to an individual garden or
program:
Education
Conifer Garden
Endowment through Oregon Community Foundation
Silverton Garden
Railroad Garden
Sensory Garden
Donations are always accepted in honor or in the memory of a loved one,
with recognition, with recognition provided in the Garden’s newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you at The Oregon Garden soon.
Thank you for supporting YOUR Oregon Garden.
The Oregon Garden Foundation Board of Directors
Patrick Lannning is the Vice-President/Chief Academic Officer at Chemeketa Community College
He has a Doctorate in Higher Education from Oregon State University. He has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social-psychology from the University of Oregon. He taught as an adjunct professor and track and field coach at the University of Oregon for five years. Prior to coming to Chemeketa, Patrick spent 15 years at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon as a teacher and administrator.
Patrick has served on a number of public boards including 8 years on the Eugene Water and Electric Board and as President of the Lane Council of Governments board. Patrick lives less than a mile from the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon where his three children attend school in the Silver Falls School District.
 Patti
Milne I am currently serving my fourth term as a county commissioner. I am currently the secretary/treasurer of the Oregon Garden Foundation Board having served as chair and vice chair. I serve on the Blanchet Catholic School President's Advisory Board after previously serving on the school board and excecutive committee.
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