As the Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA) begins its 19th year, it continues to expand the educational and outreach programs that we will be offered. The Ecological Landscaping Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization made up of professionals, businesses and pro-active community members who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. It is an exciting time to be involved in ELA, and you are invited to share your time and ideas to advance the ELA educational mission.

ELA is actively recruiting individuals to assist on committees or to serve on its Board of Directors. The committees work in many areas, including:

* Conference planning
* Round table development
* Eco-tour scheduling
* Newsletter article writing
* Community outreach expansion
* Financial planning and analysis
* Membership expansion
* Website development & expansion

Please add your talents, experience, and energy to help ELA grow in 2011. Volunteer today! For more information, email Penny Lewis, ELA Executive Director, at ela.info@comcast.net, or call (617) 436-5838.