Sept. 23, 2010

Retired Landscape Architecture Professor Charles W. (Chuck) Cares died Sept. 21. He was 91. Professor Cares was not only a great designer and teacher, but a great friend of the School of Natural Resources and Environment and the University of Michigan. His story-telling abilities and exuberance will be missed greatly.

Visitation with the family will be at the University of Michigan Botanical Gardens on Dixboro Road, Thursday, Sept.30 from 3-7 p.m.  A service of remembrance will be Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor with a reception following.

From 1968-79, he was chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture. He earned his MLA degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He recently worked with the Clements Library to archive his many drawings, which he was donating to the university. He also held the position of director of Nichols Arboretum during his University of Michigan career, which ended with his retirement in 1986.

In 2008, the school awarded him a Legacy Award for leadership, service and commitment to the LA program and its students. In 2009, he was also a key member of the Landscape Architecture Centennial Planning Committee. His many friendships and long service to the LA program helped to ensure a large turnout at the event.