Discover the Grounds

Explore the natural beauty of the museum grounds in this free, nature-themed workshop. Led by Lee Porter of Ozarks Green Roofs, we’ll learn about some of the fascinating and practical features of Crystal Bridges’ green roof and how to incorporate green spaces into our own living spaces.

Free, tickets required. Reserve your spot online or by calling Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.

Lee is a Landscape Architect who lives and works in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she earned her bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture. While in college, she learned about green roofs and studied under Mark Boyer, former Landscape Architecture department head and green roof advocate. In 2010, she was awarded the John G. Williams Traveling Fellowship to research policies and incentives for green roofs in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. As part of the fellowship, she attended the International Green Roof Congress in Nurtingen, Germany, and continues to attend green roof conferences. She has worked at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, the City of Fayetteville in the Sustainability and Urban Forestry Departments, and as a LEED/SITES project manager for Entegrity Partners. Through these experiences, she has learned how green roofs can best be built and function in Northwest Arkansas.

She is a Landscape Architect, ISA Certified Arborist, LEED BD+C AP, and SITES AP.