California Garden & Landscape History Society upcoming events https://cglhs.org/events-upcoming California Garden & Landscape History Society upcoming events California Garden &amp; Landscape History Society Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:45:31 GMT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:45:31 GMT Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT SAVE THE DATE - Port of LA Conference (October 23, 2026) <img src="https://cglhs.org/resources/Pictures/PORT%20LA%20ANN%20CONF%20FB%201920%20x%201005%20Banner.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br> <h3 align="right" style="background-color: transparent; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; line-height: 10px;"><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>Courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles</em></span></font></h3> <h3 align="right" style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 10px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 10px;"><span><em>Image created by John Martin.</em></span></font></h3> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"><span><strong><span><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#4D4D4D" style="font-size: 8px;"><br></font></span></strong></span></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"><font color="#4D4D4D" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size: 30px;"><span><strong><br></strong></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"><font color="#4D4D4D" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size: 30px;"><span><strong>Harbor Heritage: Landscapes &amp; Landmarks Through Time</strong></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"><br></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center"><em style="color: rgb(0, 114, 54); font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></strong></em></p> <div align="center"> <font color="#005952"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!</strong></span></font> </div> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><br></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#005952"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Join us as we explore the evolving story of the Port's waterfront - its historic landscapes, iconic structures, and the transformation of working harbor spaces into today's modern terminals and public environments. This year's conference will highlight the rich cultural, architectural, and natural heritage that has shaped the Port of Los Angeles across generations.&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#005952"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Scroll to the bottom for a note on accessibility and accommodations during the conference.&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#005952"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The conference will include:</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><strong><u>Friday, October 23, 2026</u></strong></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span><strong>6PM</strong>: Cocktail and Dinner Reception</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>Battleship USS IOWA</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>250 S. Harbor Blvd</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>San Pedro, CA 90731</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B"><span><br></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><strong><u>Saturday, October 24, 2026</u></strong></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span><strong>9AM to Noon</strong>: Continental Breakfast and Speakers</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>DoubleTree Hotel, San Pedro</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>2800 Via Cabrillo Marina</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>San Pedro, CA 90731</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_22" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><strong>Lunch Break</strong></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span><strong>2pm-4pm</strong>: Red Trolley Tour</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>Includes Stops at Averill Park, Korean Friendship Bell, and Point Fermin Lighthouse</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span><strong>6PM</strong>: Dinner</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>Rafaello Ristorante</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>457 W 7th St</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><span>San Pedro, CA 90731</span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B"><span><br></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><strong>Sunday, October 25, 2026</strong></span></font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_29" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;"><strong>9AM-11AM</strong>: Harbor Tour with Continental Breakfast&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_29" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;">Harbor Breeze Cruises</font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_29" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;">550 S. Harbor Blvd</font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_29" color="#1F272B" style="font-size: 15px;">San Pedro, CA&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font color="#005952" face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><span><br></span></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B"><strong>CONFERENCE LOGISTICS</strong></font></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B">Accessibility: Please find directions and information on accessibility in this conference packet (Insert link).&nbsp;</font></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B">Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro has provided CGLHS with&nbsp; discounted rate for stays during the conference.&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LGBSPDT&amp;groupCode=CDTCGL&amp;arrivaldate=2026-10-23&amp;departuredate=2026-10-25&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT__%3B!!Ad2px7zmCw!hFYXwAYFtQbv4w3i0Sbw9fK1BSBsot6hHMEhooXRIrwIy_Fa3fcdJKnFvQhwWkwopHiCt2tdiJfUnbtNxxym%24" target="_blank">Booking Link for discount</a>&nbsp;</font></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B">Please review our Cancellation Policy (update document and insert link). Note that the overall availability of tickets shown includes possible dinner guests. Full conference attendance is limited; late registration is subject to venue capacity.</font></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B"><strong>CONFERENCE FEES</strong></font></font></p> <p style=""><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><font color="#1F272B">Registration includes the opening reception, Saturday programs and meals, and Sunday donuts and coffee.</font></font></p><font face="Helvetica, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_13"><span style=""><br></span></font> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;" align="center"><br></p> <p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"><font face="Helvetica" color="#005952"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></font></p> https://cglhs.org/event-6751274 https://cglhs.org/event-6751274