Professional Practice
Call for Presentations: Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Date: 8/26/2025 - 9/19/2025
Type: Call for Papers / Submissions
Location(s): Rhode Island
Description:
The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce a Call for Presentations for the 2026 Annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace to be held on February 4 & 5, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island. We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts in ecological horticulture, resilient land management, and sustainable land planning to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, and panel discussions that align with the theme Navigating Uncertainty.
The Annual Conference brings together leaders in ecological landscape practices with all kinds of professionals involved in landcare: landscape architects, designers, growers, horticulturists, land stewards, arborists, and installation/maintenance technicians. We also welcome students, educators, native plant enthusiasts, community activists, and home gardeners. The event will feature a two-day, multi-track program with opportunities to network, learn, and share new insights and strategies that contribute to sustainable and regenerative landscape management.
We welcome submissions on topics related to ecological landcare to be presented in the following tracks:
- Landscape Design
- Advocacy & Activism
- Managing Evolving Landscapes
- Ecological Business Practices