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Dr. Richard Olsen (Director, US National Arboretum in Washington, DC) – “Beyond Tobaccy: Horticultural Roots in North Cackalacky”
Bio: With two horticultural degrees from NC State and a third from the University of Georgia, Dr. Richard Olsen’s career spans genetics, specimen development and administration.
Recognized as a leader in public horticulture, Dr. Olsen was named Director of the US National Arboretum (USNA) in 2015. Prior to his promotion at the USNA, earlier he was a research geneticist and the Arboretum’s lead scientist where he focused on developing pest and disease-resistant urban landscape trees. This important work – including travel around the world to find and develop new plants for commercialization in the U.S. – continues to benefit America’s nursery and landscape industry.
Notice: The opinions and views shared in these programs belong to the presenters and do not necessarily represent those of the Charlotte Garden Club or any affiliated organizations. Program details, including speakers, dates, and topics, are subject to change.
With presenter approval, Charlotte Garden Club members can access recordings of the last two speaker events on the CGC website under “News & Events.”