Urban and Suburban Meadows Author Interviewed for Today Show
Catherine Zimmerman, author of Urban and Suburban Meadows featured in ELA’s July newsletter, will be a guest on the NBC Today Show on September 13. Catherine will be the focus of Jane Pauley’s “Your Life Calling” series. The series profiles Americans 50 years or older, who have reinvented their careers in order to pursue their dreams. Look for time and channel in your local tv guide.

Professional Guide for IPM in Turf
UMass Extension has recently developed a new, comprehensive manual detailing specific BMPs for all aspects of lawn and landscape turf care: from site assessment, to irrigation and water management, to mowing. The BMPs presented are based on the scientific principles and practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and are designed to be adaptable to a wide range of management schemes. This 100+ page manual is offered free of charge and is available for
download at turf program website.

New England Grassroots Environment Fund
The mission of the New England Grassroots Environment Fund is “to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities.” Grants range from $500 – $2,500. Application deadline is Sept. 15. Link to full grant announcement

Patagonia Offers Support for Grassroots Environmental Work
Outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit organizations. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 each. Applications will be accepted during the month of August. See the Patagonia website for guidelines.

Conferences and Meetings

Friday, September 24 9:15 AM – 2 PM
The Native Plant Center’s Autumn Landscape Conference: Gateway to Sustainable Gardening
Location: Gateway Center, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
For more information contact Nancy Inzinna at nancy.inzinna@sunywcc.edu or visit mysunywcc.site-ym.com

Saturday, September 25 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
The 2nd Native Knowledge Conference & Eco-Exhibit
Location: Monument Mountain Regional High School Great Barrington, MA
For more information or to registration visit projectnative.org or call 413-274-3433. A discounted registration fee of $25 is being offered to Project Native as well as ELA members.

Thursday, October 14
Invasive Plant Conference
Location: UConn, Storrs, CT
For more information visit www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg or call (860) 486-6448.

Posted August 15, 2010 under Uncategorized.

Spring has arrived and many of us are seeing glimpses of green for the first time in several months. At this time of year we often think about “April showers” and the promise of the “May flowers” that they will bring. Read more »

Posted April 14, 2010 under Letter From the Editor, Uncategorized.

Don’t be left out in the cold!
ELA’s 2010 Conference & Eco-Marketplace is the place to
Generate Ecological Heat!

From “classic” alternative products to extreme cutting edge techniques and everything in between, you’ll find it at ELA’s 2010 Conference & Eco-Marketplace in Springfield, MA on February 25, 2010. ELA’s outstanding lineup of speakers and exhibitors provides the information and tools you need to make ecological landscaping a success! It’s fun to be at the forefront of change, and you can make it real by listening to speakers, talking to all of the exhibitors, and joining the party!
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Posted February 13, 2010 under Balanced Ecosystems, Biochar, Ecological Maintenance, Permaculture / Edible Gardens, Soil, Stormwater Management, Uncategorized.