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.
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
Daniel Peterson, HabAdapt Landscape Design
HabAdapt Landscape Design focuses in ecologically sound, full service landscape design and installation services.
Sharon Burnham, GardenVitals LLC
I am a Garden Consultant and Coach. I troubleshoot problem areas and teach people how to better care for their gardens. I lecture on a variety of topics.
David Jay, Weinmayr/Jay Assoc. Inc.
I went to work for Michael Weinmayr in 1988, took over the commercial side of the business in 2004, and the rest of it on his death in 2012. Our work has included public housing renovation work, parks, playgrounds, healing gardens, eldercare facilities, church gardens, housing and land development, and private residential.
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.
Jane Sorensen, Northeast Polliantor Plants
Northeast Pollinator Plants is an on-line regional provider of native and naturalized perennials, and a few shrubs, that have been carefully selected to ensure each is of special value to native bees and bumblebees, our most important pollinators.
Michael Nerrie, Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail
Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail is a nonprofit environmental and horticultural learning center on 155-acres of biodiverse land in Walpole and Alstead, New Hampshire. Our mission is to make nature and the outdoors accessible to everyone, and inspire and empower children and adults, no matter their ability, to cultivate an intimate connection to the natural world.
Kyle Kearns, Ajna Stonescapes
We are a Landscape Service Provider and CMHA Certified Hardscape Installer servicing Southern Maine and Coastal New Hampshire. Our committment is a sustainable, minimal-impact approach to construction. We reserve the use of heavy equipment unless absolutely necessary, practing prudent stewardship. We use locally-sourced materials and natural stone, limit the use of plastic non-biodegradable products, and source native plants as often as possible. We always strive to replenish our impact areas with rich, robust soils. Find out more!
Kevin Cocklereece, Kevin Cocklereece Landscape Services
Our local Cape Cod company offers design, construction, and gardening/maintenance capewide to clients interested in professional and detail oriented services. VISIT: capelandscapingservices.com
Ruth Consoli, Ruth Consoli Design
A woman-owned-and operated business, established in 2012, offering ecological design, consulting and custom seasonal container services to residential clients. Design services include partial or master landscape planning from concept through completion including project management of bidding, plant and material procurement, installation, working with landscape professionals and clients through establishment and stewardship of completed gardens.
Judith Phillips, Design Oasis
Judith Phillips Design Oasis is a one designer studio specializing in native and climate adapted landscapes that provide comfortable habitats for people and wildlife in the arid Southwest. In the face of climate change, even with 40 years design experience, every project is an opportunity to learn new strategies for resiliency in an extreme climate.
