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
Michele Chalice, Healthy Home Habitats
"Healthy Home Habitats offers happier, healthier, more beautiful & delightful ways to live in your landscape. I educate, coach and design with clients to create more vibrant, enjoyable, and ecologically diverse gardens and landscapes that are easier to manage and healthier for our families, our soil, and our communities. Hands-on workshops at the Healthy Home Habitats urban demonstration gardens and public presentations are particular favorite services!" Schedule a free, 30-minute Landscape Consultation via ZOOM at: https://healthyhomehabitats.as.me/freehomelandscapechecklist and/ or see all of our services @ https://healthyhomehabitats.com/shop/ Find Healthy Home Habitats on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for eco-landscape care tips, 'yarden' insights, inspiration, resources, and fun!
Mike Baczewski, New England Pollinator Gardens
New England Pollinator Gardens provides ecology based native landscape solutions for a diverse range of client. We are proud to be an approved Northeast resource by Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park, an accredited organic land care professional by the Northeast Organic Farming Association and an Ecological Landscape Alliance member.
Diana Rice-Sheahan, Monarch Meadows and Ecogardens
With the right plants in the right place, you can enjoy a vibrant, beautiful yard that restores a healthy water cycle, draws down carbon, builds the soil, and supports biodiversity. Monarch Meadows and Ecogardens provides garden consultation, coaching, teaching, design, installation, and maintenance in Lincoln, MA and surrounding towns.
Chris Bailey, CS Bailey Landscape
At CS Bailey, our team's dedication to sustainability is intertwined with our expertise in landscape design and maintenance, resulting in landscapes that thrive both aesthetically and ecologically. With over 25 years of experience, we bring a refined understanding of our clients' visions, ensuring each project reflects their goals while prioritizing environmental stewardship. From design conceptualization to ongoing maintenance, we excel in implementing sustainable practices, utilizing organic lawn care, water-efficient irrigation, and expert pruning to create and sustain landscapes of unparalleled quality and beauty. Additionally, we have taken a significant step towards sustainability by replacing all our maintenance equipment, including mowers, blowers, line trimmers, etc., with electric environmentally conscious and quiet alternatives
Ivonne Vazquez, Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
Ivonne Vazquez owns Bas Rouge Farm & Forge in Orono, Maine, established in 2022. There are several enterprises including a native plant nursery, wholesale culinary mushrooms, permaculture design consulting and blacksmith forge. The primary enterprise is the native plant nursery. The farm was the recipient of the 2022 North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Farmer-Rancher Award USA (pollinator.org) for their work in pollinator conservation. Bas Rouge Farm & Forge grows and sells native herbaceous perennials, shrubs, sapling trees and seeds.
Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial LLC
Ecological landscape design with native plants and horticultural consulting for homeowners, corporations, municipalities and landscape architects.
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.
Julie Esteves, JuliaGarden Design
Contemporary Landscape Design using horticultural expertise and ecological design principles for beautiful landscapes.
Steve Kendall, Hartney Greymont
Hartney-Greymont is a company of approximately 60 full time employees specializing in tree care and preservation, landscape installation, and lawn and plant health care.
Karen Lindquist, Thorn & Thistle Landscape Design
Thorn & Thistle Landscaping is a very small, woman owned and run fine gardening business. We are five women strong, and all of us committed to creating and maintaining low impact gardens based on sustaining native pollinators, with an eye to establishing as many sources of food for humans and wildlife as possible. Soil restoration and carbon sequestering are becoming our next big focus.
