We are diverse in many ways but united in common purpose.
Our members align around these fundamental principles:
- We believe in using landscaping practices that are environmentally safe.
- We understand that natural systems are the best guide for learning how to develop and maintain healthy landscapes.
- We value landscaping methods that are based upon scientific studies and practical experience.
- We are committed to educating ourselves and others about ecological landscaping methods.
- We strive to create a network of dedicated people who can be a powerful agent for change.
Find the membership level that is right for you.
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Student Membership
For full-time students who want to become an active part of ELA’s mission
Benefits include:
- Discounted registrations
- Free registration for webinars
- Access to member’s only area on the ELA website (includes all archived webinars)
- Access to Into the Weeds, ELA’s quarterly members-only publication
* Gift memberships now available!
$25
Community Membership
Benefits include:
- Discounted registrations
- Free registration for webinars
- Access to member’s only area on the ELA website (includes all archived webinars)
- Access to Into the Weeds, ELA’s quarterly members-only publication
* Gift memberships now available!
$50
Professional Membership
Enjoy Community benefits, plus:
- Professional level gets 1 discounted ticket
- Listing in ELA Speaker’s Bureau
- Membership directory listing
- Listing in Eco-Pro Directory
- Access to Into the Weeds, ELA’s quarterly members-only publication (contact staff for advertising opportunities)
* Gift memberships now available!
$100
Company Membership
Enjoy Professional benefits, plus:
- Up to 4 discounted registrations for all ELA events
- Listing in ELA Speaker’s Bureau
- Your company’s profile featured in one month of the ELA Monthly Bulletin, and one issue of ELA’s quarterly members-only publication, Into the Weeds
- 10% discount off ELA website advertising
- Inclusion in PR efforts and specialty outreach
$250
Meet some of our ELA Members
Bevan & Holly Shimizu
Design/build company that likes to incorporate Japanese garden principles with sustainable practices and native plants.
Holly Greenleaf, Greenleaf Design, LLC
Greenleaf Design, LLC is an ecological landscape design studio located in Huntington, Vermont, offering services in landscape design and build, illustration and landscape visualization, graphic design, research and program development, and community outreach. Greenleaf Design was founded in 2019 to help connect people to landscapes and offer ecological design solutions to improve our relationship to the ecosystems around us. We specialize in shoreland restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, native plant design, and visual renderings.
Ruth Consoli, Ruth Consoli Design
A woman-owned-and operated business, established in 2012, offering ecological design, consulting and custom seasonal container services to residential clients. Design services include partial or master landscape planning from concept through completion including project management of bidding, plant and material procurement, installation, working with landscape professionals and clients through establishment and stewardship of completed gardens.
Anthony Marinello, Dropseed Native Landscapes
Dropseed Native Landscapes is retail nursery & consultation service. We specialize in ecotypic, rare, edible, and otherwise hard-to-find plants that are native to Long Island and the surrounding region.
Steve Kendall, Hartney Greymont
Hartney-Greymont is a company of approximately 60 full time employees specializing in tree care and preservation, landscape installation, and lawn and plant health care.
Kelley Oklesson, Groundsmith Collective
Groundsmith Collective provides conscientious landscape architecture services with a focus on promoting responsible social and environmental change. The design studio lives by the words of thought leader Mickey Fearn, "innovation, creativity, and systemic solutions grow in the gaps between the disciplines."
Karolee Brown, Karolee Brown Landscape Architect
It is my mission to make Ecologically responsible, professional Landscape Architecture accessible to a broad clientele, whether you have large estate or you’re a homeowner wanting to create something more inviting and environmentally-minded, I can be of service to you. I can create Masterplans, Full Landscape plans, Planting designs and conduct site consultations complete with recommendations.
Carolle Huber, Carolle Huber Landscape Architect
Aster Plans is an on line landscape design business. Aster Plans was created because the price tag on traditional landscape design is out of reach for some homeowners, but the impact of thousands of homes in every region installing more native plants in their yard and offering birds and bees a diverse array of flora all year round would make a profound difference on our environment.
Sarah Hoffmeier, Ecolibrium, LLC
ECOLIBRIUM, LLC offers landscape design/build services as well as dry laid stone construction. We strive to create outdoor spaces that balance beauty, functionality, and natural systems.
Michael Lawless, Lawless Horticulture
Currently employed with Thompson Tree and Crane in Ithaca, NY. I supervise plant health care activities during the warm season and assist with tree and garden maintenance in the colder months.
