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)
* 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
Victoria Holderer, Meadowlark Stewardship
Meadowlark Stewardship is a small, ecological garden care company based out of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Focusing on fostering connections to the natural world by supporting biodiversity, Meadowlark Stewardship aims to connect and teach you how to become an environmental steward in your own backyard. Small-scale native garden designs, environmentally-friendly property maintenance, ecological consulting, or garden coaching are some of the many services offered.
Morgan Hildebrecht, Mayapple Native Landscaping LLC
We are SE Penna's Premier Design and Installation Firm for pollinator and wildlife gardens, rain gardens and infiltration trenches, native hedgerows, meadows, and forests, as well as permeable hardscaping, dry-stacked walls, and any number of wildlife friendly/ecologically-mindful landscaping projects.
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.
Carol Lundeen, Carol E Lundeen
Garden-911 Boston helps people create and maintain healthier landscape habitats for people and pollinators, grounded in native plant and organic horticulture and design services in eastern MA.
Andrew Whittaker, Green Abundance By Design
Green Abundance By Design is a ecological landscaping company focused on invasive plant management and installing native plant gardens and meadows in the suburban environment.
Zachary Berger, Zachary Berger Associates, Ltd.
Zachary Berger Associates is an ecological land planning and consulting firm, founded in 1997 and serving all of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. We provide design, consulting and administration for land conservation and restoration throughout northern New England. We are experienced in working with challenging environments- mountainside, lakeside and oceanside.
Shoma Haque, SHaque Designs
SHaque Designs focuses on creating sustainable, eco-friendly and place-centered gardens in greater Boston. SHaque Designs highlights plants that are native to New England, are adapted to the seasons, and provide habitat and nourishment to local pollinators. We are experienced in creating beautiful and functional gardens that bring life and sustainability to urban spaces.
Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial LLC
Ecological landscape design with native plants and horticultural consulting for homeowners, corporations, municipalities and landscape architects.
Pam Newcombe, PJC Organic
PJC Organic is a manufacturer and distributor of Organic Turf Care Products. We work with landscapers, schools & municipalities to tailor an organic fertilization program that fits your organization using a practical approach & proven products.
Jeff Lorenz, Refugia Design
Since 2015, Refugia Design has been offering native landscape design-build, winning awards from the Perennial Plant Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, Association of Professional Landscape Designers, American Horticultural Society and more. Annual award-winning exhibitors at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Refugia is known for an immersive, naturalistic design aesthetic, meadow expertise and sustainable practices. Ground-breaking initiatives include its Ecological Greenway Network of 200+ productive native habitats that promote connectivity, biodiversity and ecological refuge for plants and wildlife throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area and Jersey Shore.
