Since its founding in 1992, the Ecological Landscape Alliance has been a leader in promoting sustainable approaches to landscape design, construction, and management. ELA’s commitment to innovative ideas and evidence-based practices has made the organization both a trusted resource and a vibrant community of landscape professionals and devoted gardeners.
Our Mission
The Ecological Landscape Alliance advocates for ecological landscape practices through education, collaboration, and outreach.
Our Vision
Everyone who interacts with the land is a steward whose actions are informed by an understanding of and respect for natural systems.
Our Members
We are diverse in many ways but united in common purpose. We:
- Believe in using landscaping practices that are environmentally safe;
- Understand that natural systems are the best guide for learning how to develop and maintain healthy landscapes;
- Value landscaping methods that are based upon scientific studies and practical experience;
- Are committed to educating ourselves and others about ecological landscaping methods; and
- Strive to create a network of dedicated people who can be a powerful agent for change.
ELA’s growing membership includes:
- arborists
- community activists
- conservation agents and commissioners
- ecologists
- educators
- engineers
- federal, state, city, and town personnel
- irrigation specialists
- garden coaches
- gardening enthusiasts
- land planners
- landscape architects
- landscape designers
- landscape professionals
- landscape contractors
- lawn care professionals
- watershed personnel
- wetland scientists
