RESCHEDULED December 6, 2023: Bare Root Tree Planting -- 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET) As urbanization and a rapidly changing climate continue to exert stressors on cities and gardens, the task of reforesting at a rate that matches the loss of tree canopy becomes ever more daunting. Join Sara Evans, Senior Manager and Curator of...
THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 12 December 12th, 2023-- Humanity for Habitat: Saving Nature at Home The primary threat to biodiversity is habitat loss and degradation. Private residential properties (“yards”) encompass large proportions of urban, suburban, and rural spaces, and are among the most rapidly expanding systems on earth. Yards also represent a...
February 28, 2024 -- Climate Wise Landscaping Ginny Stibolt co-wrote "Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future" with Sue Reed a landscape architect in Massachusetts. Dr. Doug Tallamy wrote an excellent foreword for our book. Published by New Society Press in BC, Canada. This book takes an optimistic approach with hundreds of actions that...
March 13, 2024- Ultimate Green Home, Health & Lawn Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Jackson Madnick, a long-time environmentalist and sustainability expert. In this session, you'll discover invaluable insights on transforming your home and work environment into healthier spaces, while also making minor lifestyle adjustments that could potentially extend your lifespan by 25...
March 25, 2024- Nibbling on Natives There’s an increasing interest among homeowners, property managers and others to utilize more native species in their landscaping, thanks to books like Doug Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home, which extol the virtues of native plants over exotic ornamentals for attracting and sustaining beneficial insects. Yet, for some people, this alone...
Friday, October 25 – 8:00 EDT-4:30 EDT – Wave Hill Registration is now open through Eventbrite Wave Hill 4900 Independence Ave. Bronx, NY 10471 This will be a hybrid event...
Join ELA for the 2024 Season's End Summit, in person at Community Harvest Project. Thursday, December 5 | 8:00 am-4:00 pm EST Registration is now open through Eventbrite This will be a hybrid event with a virtual option for participation Program Schedule 8:00am – Registration and refreshments 8:30am – Welcome 8:45-9:45am Nicholas Anderson, Ecological Maximalism...
Natural swimming pools are great for cooling off, diversifying habitat, and creating beauty in the garden, but they can seem out of reach for some because of the cost to install and maintain. Learn about ELA Education Committee member Jennifer H. Campbell's experience building and nurturing a small, informal natural pool at her home in...
Native shrubs don't get nearly enough attention! They offer immense ecological value, amazing fall colors, tasty berries and nuts, hosts for rare caterpillars, fantastic flowers, and make great additions to ecologically minded landscapes. Join Dan Wilder, ELA board member and Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation for this lecture that aims to encourage...
Plant-pollinator diversity is declining at an alarming rate worldwide, with many historically abundant plant and pollinator species undergoing rapid local extinction and others soon to follow if immediate conservation action is not taken. The continued loss of native plant-pollinator diversity poses a significant threat to health and integrity of terrestrial ecosystems due to the fundamental...
Most tasks associated with land care maintenance are mowing, pruning, and weeding. Landscapes that encourage natural systems such as the growth of a plant community, are more complex and require management that understands ecological principles and natural processes. For example, the use of low growing native plants is terrific for reducing areas of lawn. To...
Foundation gardens became popular about a century ago, but times have changed. Let’s reimagine this planting area, a place residents see every day. In this talk, we’ll explore the potential of foundation gardens to incorporate native plants, protect birds, improve fire safety, and enhance the beauty of a property. Register on Eventbrite FREE for members...
