Meet the Presenters

Kevin Horning, Workshop Presenter

Kevin has been a presenter for EMSWCD since November 2008. Kevin is a licensed landscape contruction professional, and brings extensive knowlege and skills in Horticulture and Ecology. He's gained from experiences working with local governments, organizations, and landscape businesses including Portland Parks and Recreation, Berry Botanic Garden, and The Nature Conservancy.

Kevin shares a bit more: "I have spent a lot of time outdoors, helping people create and maintain beautiful landscapes that attract wildlife while conserving resources. The really fun part is working with the plants, and I find there's always something new to learn!"

Mary Jaron Kelley, Workshop Presenter

Mary has been with EMSWCD since 1996 teaching Basic Naturescaping, Site Planning and Native Plants workshops. Mary has educational degrees in sociology and landscape architecture. Her experience as a landscape designer enables her to focus on residential concerns in regard to site planning and design, sustainable storm water measures and native plant and wildlife habitat.

Lora Price, Workshop Presenter

Lora has been presenting workshops for EMSWCD since February, 2009. Lora Price is a licensed landscape architect and garden designer specializing in edible and native inspired landscapes. Lora is a graduate of the U of O and has had a lengthy career managing the planning and development of trails and public facilities in National, State, Regional and City Parks and Open Space systems in California, Oregon and Washington. She has also managed numerous habitat restoration projects in riparian habitats, wetlands and woodlands. In addition to teaching Naturescaping and Rain Garden Design for EMSWCD, Lora also teaches environmental education at Zenger Farm and serves on the Board of Friends of Portland Community Gardens. Her latest fun endeavors include raising some very spoiled and entertaining backyard chickens and delving deep into permaculture design at PSU.

Amy Whitworth, Workshop Presenter

Amy has been presenting workshops for EMSWCD since February, 2009. She is a garden designer and owner of Plan-it Earth Design. She has been crafting earth friendly gardens for over 15 years. Her background combines horticulture and fine arts. She has received awards for her educational and habitat gardens, and also teaches classes at the Berry Botanic Garden, Audubon Society of Portland and elsewhere. Amy has received her certification for stormwater training from the City of Portland.