Willamette Chapter ARS
Salem, Oregon
All are welcome to our chapter meetings which are free and open to the public. They are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Our meeting may be in person or via Zoom. Meeting information will be sent to members via email and newsletter and also announced on this website. In person meetings will be held in a meeting room at La Margarita Restaurant and Grill, 545 Ferry Street SE, Salem, Oregon, with dinner at 5:00 p.m. and meeting/program to follow. There is a parking lot on east side of building.
NEXT MEETING
May 13, 2026
Mike Stewart
Scottish Botanist
David Douglas
David Douglas collected many plants in the Pacific Northwest, beginning with his arrival at Fort Vancouver in 1825. From his explorations, he introduced an astounding number of new introductions to Great Britain, becoming one of the finest plant hunters in history.
Mike Stewart is a renowned rhododendron expert, having served as President of the American Rhododendron Society and has been honored with the Gold Medal, its highest award.
He also has been President of the Rhododendron Species Foundation and continues on its board. In addition, Mike is a member of the Portland Chapter, American Rhododendron Society and works with the Van Veen Heritage Garden in Portland, Oregon.
COME OFTEN TO SEE THE CHANGING BLOOMS
Cecil and Molly Smith Garden
A woodland garden full of species and hybrid rhododendrons growing among drifts of cyclamen, narcissus, and erythronium with bursts of trillium to catch the eye.
Open Saturday and Sunday during April and May,
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Closed Memorial Day weekend.
5055 Ray Bell Road NE, St. Paul, Oregon 97137
Admission $3.00, ARS members free.