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)
* 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)
* 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
* 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 in the ELA Newsletter
- 10% discount off ELA website advertising
- Inclusion in PR efforts and specialty outreach
$250
Meet some of our ELA Members
Julie Esteves, JuliaGarden Design
Contemporary Landscape Design using horticultural expertise and ecological design principles for beautiful landscapes.
Richard Hesselein, Pleasant Run Nursery, Inc.
Richard and Heidi Hesselein started Pleasant Run Nursery in 1998, with a mission to provide new and garden-worthy plants to the discerning gardening world. We provide new plant introductions and unusual containerized Woody Ornamentals, Vines, Perennials, Grasses, and Ferns. Our focus is on native plants and hard-to-find solutions to site problems such as deer, shade and moist or dry sites.
diana nicole, it takes a garden
Helping homeowners grow a self-sustaining landscape with the native plants of our natural plant communities adapted to the landscape for ease of maintenance, maximum ecosystem benefit, and wildlife support. By using swales and a mix of native plants of varying root systems and leaf structure, my gardens amend the soil, store atmospheric carbon, clean water, increase rainfall penetration, and support nature while reducing or eliminating most irrigation. Website: ittakesagarden.com.
Debra Adamsons, Landscape Restorations
Practicing ecological landscape design, restoration and management in New York's Hudson Highlands and Hudson Valley. Creating master plans, working with architects and clients on new-builds, restoring disturbed areas, and lawn-to-meadow conversions are my specialty. Increasing biodiversity through invasive plant specie management and using native plants to create habitat for wildlife and beauty for humans is how I spend my days.
Ronny Stelly, Sylvatica Design, LLC
Sylvatica Design creates resilient landscapes that connect people with nature. Some of our services include landscape design and consulting, gardening installation, property maintenance and plant sales + delivery. Since 2010, we've been a part of the design, installation and maintenance of over 100 landscapes throughout New England.
Angela Tanner, Jenick Studio
Massachusetts based landscape architecture and conservation planning firm specializing in the integration of ecology and modern design. Services include Landscape architecture, Land Management Planning, Conservation Permitting, and Restoration of Native Coastal and Wetland areas.
Michelle Coker, Gardenflow Designs
Gardenflow Designs is dedicated to designing thoughtfully planned, unique landscapes that provide regenerative solutions for our environment, create beautiful living spaces, and invite people to interact with nature. Specializing in residential landscape design.
Trey Marks, Plant Geek
In 2018 I started my own sustainable landcare company and have installed and maintained many pollinator & bird-friendly gardens throughout Pittsburgh. I enjoy teaching people about our local flora and fauna and helping them connect or reconnect with nature.
Cara Montague, Wildscape Design, LLC
Wildscape Design—a partnership between Cara Montague and Rowan Cignoni—specializes in designing, building, and managing landscapes and ecological restoration projects for residential and commercial sites. We work at a range of project scales, from small garden beds to master plans for entire properties. Through our designs, we aim to increase the beauty and function of each property, while improving habitat value, biodiversity, and resilience to climate change. As designers with backgrounds in permaculture and organic gardening, we have a particular interest in plant-centered design and aim to create richly layered plant communities, based in ecology and inspired by horticulture. We specialize in organic land care practices, reducing lawns, creating native pollinator gardens, and building green sanctuaries where life thrives.
Michael Lawless, Lawless Horticulture
Currently employed with Arborpolitan in Brooklyn, NY, whose mission is to provide ecologically sound tree and garden care services in the urban ecosystem. I manage the plant health care department during the warm season and assist with tree and garden maintenance activities in the colder months.
