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.