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ELA proudly presents our
15th Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace
February 27-28, 2009
Digging In: The Theory and Practice of Ecological Landscaping
Never before has ecological landscaping been as widely promoted and sought after! And just in time for ELA's 15th Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace,
the Northeast's premier educational event and the oldest conference of its kind providing information on all aspects of ecological, sustainable, and organic landscaping practices.
The conference features over eighteen seminars and workshops presented by passionate practitioners, talented writers, and prominent educators in the fields of landscaping, gardening, eco-design solutions, and more. Sessions explore all aspects of ecological, sustainable and organic landscaping, including minimizing
water use, developing healthy soils, supporting urban and suburban forests, and designing and building gardens with diversity and native populations in mind.
Be sure to visit the Eco-Marketplace to find new options in supplies and services that will improve your skills and your bottom line. The Eco-Marketplace
boasts some of the newest technology in the green world today.
The best part of this event is the meeting of the minds that happens everywhere, in the hallways, over a meal, on the marketplace floor. Combined, these people and resources will allow you to make real changes in your design, installation and management programs, changes that you know will succeed both ecologically and financially.
Register for the Conference today to Get the Theory, Meet the Practitioners, and Hear the Story of Ecological, Sustainable, and Organic Landscaping.
Pesticide credits have been requested from the six New England states, NY, and PA. CEU credits have been requested from MLP, ASLA, ISA, MNLA, MAA, NOFA, and Master Gardeners.
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If you have questions about the conference or you would like a paper copy of the brochure and registration form, please email the ELA OFFICE. If you request materials, be sure to include your mailing address.
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2009 Student Group Rate
2009 Scholarships
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Below is a list of our 2009 speakers:
(Click to view their personal bios)
Keynote and Plenary Speakers:
Peter Forbes
David Yarrow
2009 Speakers:
Thomas Benjamin
Dr. Prasanta C. Bhowmik
Lauren Chase-Rowell
J. Scott Ebdon Ph.D.
C.L. Fornari
Jeff Frank
Katherine Hartnett
Ingeborg Hegemann
Paul Iorio
Ann Kearsley
Jeff Lowenfels
Tim Matson
Jules Opton-Himmel
Paul Sachs
Kevin T. Smith
Ellen Sousa
Dennis Souto
Mike Toohill
Tom Touchet
Louise Wolfe
Marilyn Wyzga