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  • Wednesday, February 23 & Thursday, February 24, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – ELA Virtual 28th Conference & Marketplace – SAVE THE DATES

    Join Ecological Landscape Alliance on February 23 & 24, 2022 for the 28th Conference & Eco-Marketplace – all online.  We’ll energize your practice and prepare you for spring with two full days of research and field-tested expertise, as well as innovative case studies on a wide range of topics.

    In our online conference space, you can pick and choose from presentations in multiple tracks. Move easily from presentation to presentation with a couple of clicks, and if you miss a presentation, you’ll have access to recordings after the conference.

    The conference platform also lets you connect with exhibitors in their own conference spaces and network with colleagues and friends in rooms designated for that purpose. A short initial orientation and continuously available technical assistance help support a positive conference experience.

    For complete details visit https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/ela-virtual-28th-conference-eco-marketplace/

  • Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – ELA Conference and Eco-Marketplace 2020

    Looking for New Ideas? Solutions? Inspiration? From the practical to the applicable, join the Ecological Landscape Alliance in March for the 26th Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace at the UMass Campus Center, Amherst, MA. Immerse yourself in a two-day exploration of ecological concepts as our speakers share their experiences and expertise.

    Forests and natural systems are under enormous pressure from the effects of climate change, insect damage, invasive plants, and rapid urbanization. What can you do to protect these systems? Join us to learn more about how to restore lost ecological connections, better manage urban land, and create beautiful, highly functioning landscapes!

    Wednesday features two educational workshop tracks. Track One – explore soils from “micro to macro” with a dive into the intricacies of soil…. hear about the latest research, and learn how to apply new practices for results in the landscape. Track Two explores the detailed workings of meadow ecosystems and what it takes to make a successful meadow project and more.

    Thursday offers a broad range of sessions. Delve into landscape design elements from native shrubs to playscapes and larger ecological landscapes, including rain gardens and modern agricultural models. Enjoy a presentation or join an idea exchange to engage with your peers on timely topics.

    Registration fees range from $20 to $330. Register online and get complete details at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/ela-conference-eco-marketplace-2/

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  • Wednesday and Thursday, March 7 & 8 – ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace

    Looking for New Ideas? Solutions? Inspiration? Immerse yourself in Ecological Landscape Alliance’s two-day conference on March 7 and 8 at UMass Amherst. From the practical to the inspirational, join them as they explore a range of topics, from designing and maintaining landscapes for maximum carbon capture to looking at the intuitive side of design.

    New this year, Food for Thought is a ticketed breakfast where you can nourish your body while you challenge your mind – all before the first session begins. Table topics will be hosted by experts who will be on hand to answer you questions and spark lively conversation.

    March 7 includes:
    * Two workshops: Designing for Carbon Sequestration and
    Ecological Methods of Maximizing Landscape Productivity and Potential
    * Keynote speaker: Darrel Morrison, ecologically-based landscape architect, whose talk is entitled Landscape Design as Ecological Art

    March 8 features eight Sessions, a Design Building Tour, and three Idea Exchanges covering a range of ecological topics. Session sampling:
    * Quest for Resilience: Adaptive Strategies for Sustainable Planting Design
    * Nature Integration – The Future of Design
    * Beyond the War on Invasive Species
    * Authentic, Whole, and Alive: Design Lessons from Wild Landscapes

    Hotel rooms at Hotel UMass are available to participants for $115 per night. Reservations will be taken no later than February 25, 2018. Register online or call (877) 822-2110 and specify the ELA group promotional code: ELC18C. The discount is NOT available at check-in. Register for the conference ($20 – $330) at http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/ela-conference-eco-marketplace-2018/

  • Wednesday and Thursday, March 8 and 9 – The 23rd Annual ELA Conference and Eco-Marketplace

    The Ecological Landscape Alliance presents the 23rd Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace on March 8 and 9 at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Explore topics ranging from the role of aesthetics in ecological restoration to the carnivore’s role in the soil foodweb as we look for ways to design, build, and restore the landscape.

    March 8 includes:
    * Two workshops: The Power of Plants and Artful Stormwater Design
    * Keynote speaker: Noel Kingsbury, international, master plantsman and author
    Keynote Address: The Evolution of the Ecological Planting Design

    March 9 features eight Sessions and four Idea Exchanges covering a range of ecological topics including:
    * Landscapes as a Source of Environmental Change
    * The Art of Gardening -Techniques from Chanticleer
    * The Science of Soil Biology During Extended Drought
    * Native Grass and Wildflower Seeding

    Immerse yourself in this two-day exploration of principles and practices that support the living landscape.

    Full conference brochure and registration information is available at www.ecolandscaping.org.

  • Wednesday, March 9 & Thursday, March 10 – The 22nd Annual ELA Conference and Eco-Marketplace

    The Ecological Landscape Alliance presents the 22nd Annual ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace on March 9 & 10, 2016 at UMass Amherst.

    Explore topics ranging from improving urban forests to low cost landscape management as we look for ways to design, build, and restore the landscape.

    March 9 includes:
    * Two day-long workshops focusing on Soil and Permaculture
    * Keynote speaker: Tradd Cotter, mycologist and author
    Keynote Address: Healing the Environment with Fungi

    March 10 features eight Sessions and four Idea Exchanges covering a range of ecological topics including:
    * Landscape lighting design
    * Wildlife habitat enhancement
    * Management of challenging landscape sites
    * The role of native plant cultivars in an ecological landscape

    Immerse yourself in this two-day exploration of principles and practices that support the living landscape. Full conference brochure at www.ecolandscaping.org

  • Wednesday, February 25 – Thursday, February 26, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm – ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace: Sustaining the Living Landscape

    Learn more about protecting and sustaining local ecosystems at the Ecological Landscape Alliance 21st Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace, Sustaining the Living Landscape. The event will take place Wednesday – Thursday, February 25 and 26, at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street in Springfield.

    The conference includes educational sessions, an irrigation demonstration, breakfast and lunch, access to vendors of ecological products and services, Social Hour, and networking opportunities.
    Event addresses designers, architects, builders, and land care specialists of all kinds from beginner to seasoned expert.  Pricing varies depending on options chosen. Details at website, http://www.ecolandscaping.org, or call 617-436-5838.

  • Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27 – Sustaining the Living Landscape

    Save the dates for the 20th Annual Ecological Landscaping Association Conference and Eco-Marketplace, Sustaining the Living Landscape, on Wednesday and Thursday, February 26 and 27 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts,  Join designers, educators, landscape architects, product suppliers, and other ecologically focused land care practitioners at ELA’s two-day Conference and Eco-Marketplace.  Build networks and connections, discover new products, share firsthand experiences, learn the latest sustainable practices, and get educated and inspired.  Call for more information: 617-436-5838.  If you are interested in exhibiting, call 617-308-7063.  The full brochure will be available in December at www.ecolandscaping.org. Image from www.arcadenw.org.

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