Ecological Landscape Alliance

Increasing urban growth continues to raise concerns about biodiversity, ecosystem function, and ultimately, sustainability. Join us for a day to reflect on urban landscapes with James Hitchmough from the University of Sheffield. Hitchmough will share insights from three decades of research including his work on planting design and horticultural consulting on the Olympic Park Gardens in …

Transitioning to Ecological Landscape Practices – Toxin-Free Landscapes Presented by: Edwina von Gal January 17, 2018       4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST   Invasive Plants: What Are They? And What Can Be Done? Presented by: Bruce Wenning January 24, 2018       7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST   Landscape Maintenance Practices for Native Bees Presented by …

Examining Nature as Medicine: Designing Landscapes that Improve Quality of Life and the Human Psyche This conference explores the intersection of ecological landscape design and its effect on human beings. Sometimes referred to as Social Landscape Design or Ecological Psychology, emerging research is taking a closer look at the interaction of people and landscapes. Join ELA on November …

Cultivation, propagation, behavior, and ecological function will be highlighted, with an emphasis on plant communities. Presenters will delve into the interactions between individual plants and the complex interactions among plant communities, as well as interactions with the plant’s environment. Noted plant masters Carol Gracie, Andi Pettis, Laura Hansplant, Bill Logan, and Don Leopold will lead this …

On Wednesdays at noon, ELA invites you on A Walk in the Garden, a virtual weekly diversion as we adjust to the restrictions that the COVID-19 virus has forced onto our lives. Presented as free webinars to gardeners everywhere, these presentations invite garden and landscape experts to share gardening tips, beautiful images, and inspiration. We hope anyone …