March 7 and March 8, 2012
18th Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Springfield, Massachusetts
- March 7 – Two Intensive Workshops, plus evening activities including Smith College Bulb Tour and ELA 20th Birthday Celebration
- March 8 – Three educational tracks, twelve sessions, Eco-Marketplace, demonstrations, ecological films, bookstore, keynote dinner, and more …
- Continuing Education Credits
New this year -
ELA is now a Landscape Architect CES approved provider and is offering LA CES credits. View the LA CES approved Sessions.
CEUs have been requested from APLD, MLP, ASLA, ISA, MNLA, MCH, MAA, and NOFA AOLCP.
Pesticide Credits have been requested from the six New England states, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Early discounts through 2/15/12
New this year -
ELA is now a Landscape Architect CES approved provider and is offering LA CES credits. View the LA CES approved Sessions.
CEUs have been requested from APLD, MLP, ASLA, ISA, MNLA, MCH, MAA, and NOFA AOLCP.
Pesticide Credits have been requested from the six New England states, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Early discounts through 2/15/12
What’s New at ELA?________________________________
ELA Celebrates 20 Years
as an Advocate for Responsible Stewardship
of Land and Natural Resources!
Join us for the 20th Birthday Celebration on Wednesday, March 7th at the Marriott Springfield Hotel, Springfield, MA 8:30 – 10:30 pm.
The birthday party is free thanks to the generous sponsorship of Greenscapes Lawn & Garden Services.
Please pre-register for the Birthday Party if you are able to attend.
Hands-On Eco-Workshops!
Eco-Workshops are regional training sessions designed to teach specific techniques such as the Living Walls Eco-Workshop recently taught by Trevor Smith from Land Escapes.
Have You Attended an ELA Eco-Tour?
Eco-Tours are regional field trips designed to help you learn from industry experts. Watch this video of our fall tour with Ben Crouch who took us through Boston to see urban edible gardens.
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ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING
IS A METHOD of designing, building, and maintaining landscapes that considers the ecology of a site and creates gardens that enhance the surrounding environment for the benefit of humans and all other life in the ecosystem.
To learn more
Download ELA’s free brochure!
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Join The Discussion
Join ELA on LinkedIn where professionals from all over the world are sharing ideas, opinions and experience on ecolandscaping practices and business!
Here are some of the popular topics….
What is the most ecological way to irrigate new gardens and also ensure long term plant survival?
To what extent will stormwater regulations affect how we create gardens and landscapes?
How important are professional certification programs for eco-professionals?
Does Biochar have practical applications in landscaping & gardening today?
Master List of Native Plant Nurseries – who are they?
Are Rain Gardens Finally Catching On?
Are leaf blowers around to stay or will they finally get banned?
