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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

Sharon Burnham

Sharon Burnham, GardenVitals LLC

I am a Garden Consultant and Coach. I troubleshoot problem areas and teach people how to better care for their gardens. I lecture on a variety of topics.

Tony Somers

Tony Somers, SWCA Environmental Consultants

Since 1981, SWCA has offered comprehensive environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and natural and cultural resources management services. SWCA's dedicated ecological restoration, landscape architecture, and engineering team designs, permits, and builds environmentally responsible projects ranging from multi-mile stream restorations and wetland enhancements to pollinator friendly solar sites and municipal park and trail design.

Richard Mccoy

Richard Mccoy, Mccoy Horticultural Services

Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services Inc., founded in 1998, provides ecological/green infrastructure landscape design, organic lawn care, and robotic, solar, and battery-powered lawn care services. With a “commitment to superior quality and environmentally responsible practices,” the mission of McCoy Horticultural is to be an innovator in sustainable, low-impact, and ecological land care and provide leadership in the green industry to improve the environment for workers and the communities we serve.

Ruth Consoli

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.

Jason Goldman

Jason Goldman, Flower To The People

Flower To The People is a garden design company aimed at creating ecological havens for both people and wildlife. No matter the location, we pick a selection of plants that will be perfect for your setup.

Michelle Coker

Michelle Coker, Gardenflow Designs

Gardenflow Designs is dedicated to designing thoughtfully planned, unique landscapes that provide regenerative solutions for our environment, create beautiful living spaces, and invite people to interact with nature. Specializing in residential landscape design.

Kim Eierman

Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial LLC

Ecological landscape design with native plants and horticultural consulting for homeowners, corporations, municipalities and landscape architects.

Jaimie Devlin

Jaimie Devlin, ECOBAY Landscape Design

Our main objective is to synchronize green infrastructure within outdoor living spaces to create landscapes that serve multiple functions for our client’s lifestyle as well as the local ecosystems. Our Services include: - Design Assistance - Landscape Installation - Hardscaping - Stormwater Management - Restoration - Environmental Consulting - Buffer Management/Mitigation Plans - Stormwater System Inspection & Maintenance

Wendy Lindquist

Wendy Lindquist, Lindquist Landscape Design

Lindquist Design is a full service design company offering master plans, installation and a maintenance program. We are dedicated to sustainable design practices. Most of our work is in Fairfield County, CT and we occasionally travel to New York and Pennsylvania.

Krystle McMorrow

Krystle McMorrow, Sundog’s Ecological Landscapes

Native plant design and organic landscape maintenance with a focus on restoring our natural habitats and your home environment.