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
Sarah Hoffmeier, Ecolibrium, LLC
ECOLIBRIUM, LLC offers landscape design/build services as well as dry laid stone construction. We strive to create outdoor spaces that balance beauty, functionality, and natural systems.
Deirdhre Delaney, Redtwig Garden Design llc
Redtwig Garden Design has been in business for 20 years. My designs emphasize native planting and an easy relaxed approach to landscaping.
Trecia Neal, Green Gardens Education and Designs
GGED is here to help you transform your property to a haven for wildlife, while at the same time making it productive and beautiful for the owner. We know from research that native plants are the answer to the extreme drops we see in populations of birds, pollinators and other wildlife. We believe that everyone can do their part to help by changing their property, or even just a corner of their yard to native plants that support wildlife.
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.
Deborah Thompson, North Shore Butterfly Gardens
North Shore Butterfly Gardens provides consultation, garden installation and maintenance to homeowners looking to use their “yards” as habitat.
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.
Nate Fournier, Reimagined Roots LLC
We are an organic landscaping company regenerating the planet by designing, installing, and maintaining sensational outdoor living spaces including vegetable gardens, backyard orchards, native flower gardens, water features, landscape masonry and carpentry.
Kimberly Simmen, KMS Native Plants
Started KMS Native Plants in July 2020! The Native Plant Pickup Yard™ is open from mid-April to late November with over 60+ native plant varieties to choose from. Educating the public through presentations and workshops. Native planters and gift baskets for all occasions.
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.
Brooke Merriam, Sunflower Designs, LLC
A landscape design firm based in Bristol, RI, creating unique landscapes and gardens for discerning clients who appreciate beauty, function, and quality and who are striving to live lightly on the land and bring nature into their daily lives.
