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Membership

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

Norcross Wildlife Foundation

Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Norcross Wildlife Foundation

Protecting, enhancing, and expanding habitat for wildlife through conservation, education, and support

David Hull

David Hull, David E Hull - Ecological Horticulturist

David E Hull, Ecological Horticulturist offers residential consulting services, garden and property planning, design, installation and management with a strong emphasis on ecology, biodiversity, organics, native plants and beneficial pollinators as well as invasive plant removal without the use of pesticides. Putnam County, New York and its surrounding region is where we focus our work.

Kyle Kearns

Kyle Kearns, Ajna Stonescapes

We are a Landscape Service Provider and ICPI Certified Hardscape Installer servicing Southern Maine and Coastal New Hampshire. Our committment is a sustainable, minimal-impact approach to construction. We reserve the use of heavy equipment unless absolutely necessary, practing prudent stewardship. We use locally-sourced materials and natural stone, limit the use of plastic non-biodegradable products, and source native plants as often as possible. We always strive to replenish our impact areas with rich, robust soils. Find out more!

Debra Adamsons

Debra Adamsons, Landscape Restorations

Practicing ecological landscape design, restoration and management in New York’s Hudson Valley. Our focus is creating landscapes post-construction and after invasive plant specie management. We have successfully worked on teams to help move commercial and residential projects (currently ranging in size from .5 acre urban sites to over 600 acre rural parcels) through municipal planning boards and into reality.

Jennifer Markel

Jennifer Markel, Cloud Landscape Design LLC,

Cloud Landscape Design is grounded in a passion for plants, spatial aesthetics, and drawing document quality. Our projects include residential landscape design, adult education centers, senior care facilities, as well as multi-family/commercial buildings.

Angela Tanner

Angela Tanner, Jenick Studio

Massachusetts based landscape architecture and conservation planning firm specializing in the integration of ecology and modern design. Services include Landscape architecture, Land Management Planning, Conservation Permitting, and Restoration of Native Coastal and Wetland areas.

Hayley Goodchild

Hayley Goodchild, Carbon Wise Landscape Design

Carbon Wise Landscape Design is based in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, in the treaty and traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg. Carbon Wise specializes in thoughtful, low-carbon, climate resilient residential design. We emphasize healthy soil, native plants, natural and recycled hardscaping materials, and resilience to drought, flooding, extreme heat, and other impacts of climate change. Take climate action by putting your yard to work!

Carolle Huber

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.

Julie Snell

Julie Snell, TEND landscape architects

TEND landscape architects specialize in the living systems and performance of landscapes from design and specification through installation and management. TEND’s philosophy is based in sustainability and stewardship. We believe that the connection between design intent and how a landscape is ultimately cared for is vital to a project’s long-term success. TEND was formed in response to a recognized need for experience and technical knowledge in the execution and care of built living systems. We share a passion for planning landscapes at all scales, whether residential or large public spaces; each must consider the needs of today while providing the structure for resiliency to adapt and thrive with tomorrow’s challenges. Our goal is to be a collaborator with the owner or on a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate beautiful landscapes designed and installed properly at the outset and managed for diversity and high performance into the future.

suzannah macdonald

suzannah macdonald, Staghorn Gardening

Providing ecosystem service land management practices that build resiliency and adaptiveness into our changing climate. Specializing in maintenance, installation, and garden coaching throughout New England.