Daily Archives: January 23, 2023


Wednesday, February 23, 12:00 pm EST – Thursday, February 23, 7:00 pm EST – ELA 2023 Winter Conference & Eco Marketplace, Online

Join the Ecological Landscape Alliance on February 22 & 23, 2023 for the 29th Conference & Eco-Marketplace – all online. We’ll energize your practice and prepare you for the season ahead with two full days of research, field-tested expertise, and innovative case studies. All presentations will be recorded and made available to registrants after the conference. You can enjoy the event live, and then revisit presentations at your leisure. This year, our theme is BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. This theme will give the ELA community a chance to hear about the importance of relationships as we interact with our lands, wildlife, plants, and each other. At ELA, we take pride in the relationships we build with speakers and members alike. Sessions on Wednesday, February 23 will focus on the areas of building relationships that support wildlife, and how we work together: building teams and partnerships. Pricing options range from $40 – $315, and the complete conference schedule and registration links may be found at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/ela-2023-winter-conference-eco-marketplace/


Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 14 – Sicily: Gardens, Culture & Cuisine

This Pacific Horticulture tour in the spring of 2023 begins in Palermo, a city rich in history, art, and exotic, lush plants. We will then visit the jewel of the Arab-Norman crown in Sicily: the golden cathedral of Monreale. We transfer to Agrigento–Guided visit to Kolymbetra Garden, Picnic Lunch and guided visit of the Temple Valley. We’ll see small villages and UNESCO world heritage sites such as Ragusa and Siracusa. In addition, we will visit private gardens, enjoy a picnic overlooking fields of wildflowers, wine tasting, cooking class, and participation in a local Easter parade. The trip ends with a visit to “Vivaio Faro’, and the Hidden Gardens of Mount Etna. For complete information and itinerary, visit https://www.sterlinggardentours.com/sicily-2023