Jane Stetson Memorial Lecture

Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm

Eddie Soloway | Eyes Wide Open

A single photograph can transport us to another place, awaken long-forgotten memories, or reveal the beauty hidden in everyday moments. Join acclaimed photographer, teacher, and storyteller Eddie Soloway for an inspiring presentation that explores how photography can deepen our connection to the natural world and help us see with fresh eyes. Through stunning images and engaging stories, Eddie will share practical ways to create more meaningful, personal photographs—whether you’re using a professional camera or a smartphone.

Eddie Soloway has taught photography and creativity at leading photographic institutions around the world. He received the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award from the Santa Fe Center for Photographic Arts (now CENTER), and Photo District News recognized him as one of America’s top photography workshop instructors. Today he continues to teach, lecture, create fine-art prints, and publish photographic projects.

The Portland Art Museum, Whitsell Auditorium
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland

The lecture is free and open to the public. Ticket link HERE

PGC Monthly Program

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Thea Thomas | Kelp Farming and Alaska Mariculture

9:30 doors open
10:00 program

The Portland Garden Club
1132 SW Vista Ave, Portland

Public Welcome

Community Grant Program

Our Mission is “To stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to aid in the protection of the native trees, plants and birds, to encourage civic beauty, and to improve and protect the quality of the environment through programs and action in the fields of conservation and education.”

The Portland Garden Club supports our mission through our Community Grant Program. Please visit the Grants page for more information and to view the Community Grant Application Form.

2026 Grant Applications are closed.

Scholarship

The Portland Garden Club awards scholarships each year through the Katherine R. Pamplin Fund. Currently, Pamplin Scholarships are awarded to students who are studying and conducting research in the areas of conservation and botany at Oregon State University and Portland Community College.

The Garden Club of America offers 29 merit-based scholarships and fellowships in 12 areas related to conservation, ecology, horticulture, and pollinator research. In 2024, over $459,000 were awarded to 100 scholars. Follow GCA Scholarships on Twitter for the latest news about pollinators, coastal wetlands, native bird habitats, and much more. Connect to a larger world of horticulture and conservation through the Garden Club of America scholars. Learn more about the GCA Scholarships. Browse the scholarship offerings.

Photo by 2024 Pamplin Scholarship recipient Brooklyn Richards, Jones Lab, OSU Department of Botany and Plant Pathology