Why Ecological Landscapes Need Community | Mae Lin Plummer, Ecological Landscape Alliance

What does it take to create landscapes that are truly resilient?In this episode of SYNKD On Air, host Angelique Robb sits down with Mae Lin Plummer, Executive Director of the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA), to discuss why ecological landscaping is about far more than plant selection—it's about building relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating a stronger professional community.Mae Lin shares her own journey into horticulture, explains how ELA has spent more than 35 years educating landscape professionals, and discusses why bringing people back together through in-person events matters now more than ever.In this episode, you'll learn:What the Ecological Landscape Alliance is and who it's forWhy collaboration is essential to creating resilient landscapesThe importance of connecting designers, contractors, growers, conservationists and educatorsHow ecological practices continue to evolve through science, research and shared experienceWhy community may be one of the industry's most important tools for tackling today's environmental challengesWhether you're a landscape architect, contractor, maintenance professional, grower or simply passionate about sustainable landscapes, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful change happens when we work together.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to SYNKD for more discussions connecting the Design • Build • Maintain sectors of the landscape industry.Here's where you can register for the ELA event in August 2026:https://ela.member365.org/public/event/details/c57c6f434b8d1fd6a7eef3ef51920866254c6daf/1See you there!