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Membership

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

Tyler Gaudreau

Tyler Gaudreau, Environmental Landscape Solutions, LLC

Design build firm specializing in adaptive strategies to ecological landscape design and construction

Anne Stewart

Anne Stewart, Anne Stewart Landscape Design

Recently, the definition of what a home means has gone through a huge transformation. Not only is it a place where we raise our children and come together as a family at the end of the day, it is also a school, a workplace, our entertainment source, and our place to relax. We believe that by deeply listening to the changing needs of our clients and taking the time to understand what will bring you joy, we can create outdoor spaces that expand your home beyond four walls, creating a more well-rounded and fulfilling lifestyle.

Paul Ferrin

Paul Ferrin, Boston Temple/Church of Jesus Christ

I work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a regional temple grounds manager in the Northeast.

Julie Snell

Julie Snell, TEND landscape architects/ Redbud Native Plant Nursery

TEND landscape architects is a design studio specialize in the living systems and performance of landscapes from design and specification through installation and management. Our philosophy is based in sustainability and stewardship. We believe that the connection between design intent and how a landscape is ultimately cared for is vital to a project’s long-term success. Our sister enterprise, Redbud Native Plant Nursery, provides our team with constant experience of plant performance and habit through the seasons that we apply to our design and landscape management work. Redbud is a retail nursery offering native trees, shrubs, perennials, vines and grasses as well as expert knowleged to our customers.

Angela den Hoed

Angela den Hoed, Soil + Ink

I work to empower homeowners to create and enjoy and landscape that is beautiful, simple to care for, and beneficial for the environment.

Debra Adamsons

Debra Adamsons, Landscape Restorations

Practicing ecological landscape design, restoration and management in New York’s Hudson Valley. Our focus is creating landscapes post-construction and after invasive plant specie management. We have successfully worked on teams to help move commercial and residential projects (currently ranging in size from .5 acre urban sites to over 600 acre rural parcels) through municipal planning boards and into reality.

Jacob Belfield

Jacob Belfield, Belfield Botanica

At Belfield Botanica, we are driven by a commitment to creating landscapes that are not only visually stunning but also functional and sustainable. Using natural design principles, we craft outdoor spaces that enhance our clients’ properties while contributing to the health of the Midwest environment. Every project we complete restores a small but vital part of the natural landscape.

Caleb White

Caleb White, New Leaf Ecolgocial Landscapes LLC

Inspired by our research about soil health, carbon sequestration, and other climate-change-related concerns, we view this work as vital to restoring and maintaining the well-being of our lands. We offer management plans that work to convert lands to ecologically beneficial landscapes, including lawn to native meadow conversions, invasive species control through manual removal and management, and installation of companion plantings of trees and shrubs of varying sizes for forest and landscaped areas.

Alexandra Lampert

Alexandra Lampert, Eco Echo Studio

Eco Echo Studio is a landscape design and consulting studio based in Atlanta, GA, and serving the surrounding area. We work in service to our incredibly beautiful environment, rich with biodiversity and culture, echoing ecology and fostering connection. We focus on the convergence of native horticulture and ecology with people's needs and gardening dreams to design spaces that feed people, nourish the land, amplify the natural beauty of a place, and increase biodiversity.

Lucy Dinsmore

Lucy Dinsmore, Plant Lady Lucy LLC

Plant Lady Lucy provides ecological garden design and consulting services with a focus on native plants. She offers solutions to the varied issues of our landscapes, including adding more native plants and seasonal interest to the garden; creating wildlife habitat and attracting pollinators; converting lawn into garden; and solving stormwater problems. She serves New Castle County, DE and Chester County, PA.