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June 2020
Celebrating Natives – Garden Tours
Due to concerns about community transmission of COVID-19, we will feature our hosts and their gardens in the June 2020 ELA Newsletter. We look forward to photo tours by our generous homeowners, landscape designers, and area organizations as they provide inspiration and education on native plant gardens.
Find out more »July 2020
Virtual Eco-Tour: Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
This virtual tour will highlight many of these habitats and native plants including: Meadowscapes, both wet and dry, Native orchids, Liatris, Actaea, Pycnanthemum, Solidago, and much more.
Find out more »September 2020
Eco-tour – Private Gardens in Rye, NY
Tour two private gardens in Rye, NY to learn about design choices based upon ecological principles, habitat-enhancing plant selections, and appropriate maintenance practices, all critical elements in creating healthy ecosystems.
Find out more »October 2020
Eco-tour: Gardening for Insects: Native Pollinator Garden
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the private gardens of an inspiring insect specialist, landscape designer, and passionate nature photographer.
Find out more »July 2021
Eco-tour: Wildflower Meadows and Pollinator Habitat
Join Dr. Cathy Neal on this tour to learn results from UNH research on wildflower meadow establishment, helping you to successfully plan, prepare, plant and maintain a beautiful and functional wildflower meadow that blooms all season long.
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Eco-tour: Native Plant Center
Join this professionally guided tour of The Native Plant Center to learn more about native plants and pollinator support.
Find out more »August 2021
Eco-tour: Exploring the Demonstration Meadows at Helia Native Nursery
ELA Eco-tour to meadows that display the rich color palettes that can be achieved using native plants. The meadows are all designed with four season interest - a feature that invites frequent visits to experience the changing views.
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Eco-Tour – Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve
We invite you join us on this guided Eco-tour to experience the beauty, diversity and sustainability of our native flora for yourself.
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