New Directions in the
American Landscape
Founded in 1990 by Larry Weaner
Educational Programming Dedicated to the Art, Culture,
and Science of Ecology-Based Landscape Design
Photo by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates



Virtually held on:
Thursday and Friday, January 20 and 21, 2022
Thursday and Friday, January 27 and 28, 2022

1:00 - 4:30 PM EST
(includes instructional time & breaks)
Photo by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates
Landscape designers who successfully employ an ecology-based approach typically draw from a variety of sources. The inextricable link between people and ecology only increases the need to broaden the investigative lens. Join us as we explore the integration of ecology-based design with people-based factors, including the lingering effects of historic land use and the need to accommodate diverse cultural perspectives on the meaning of "ecology."
Cosponsored by:
CEUs available:
APLD, ASLA/LACES, ISA, NOFA, SER
Landscape architects please visit https://laces.asla.org/ndal for details as they are announced.
Photo by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates
2021 Virtual Symposium Attendee Testimonials


“The NDAL conference is the best marriage of art, landscape design and science out there.”

“Thanks again for what I've come to rely on for my winter energy boost!”

“Top notch as always! Energizing, educational, approachable.”

“Great job of converting a large in-person event to virtual.”
NDAL was founded in 1990 by landscape designer Larry Weaner. It has presented programs throughout the U.S. dedicated to the theoretical and practical incorporation of ecology, culture, and art into the field of landscape design.

In 2016, NDAL received the first Regional Impact Award from the Native Plant Trust (formerly the New England Wildflower Society). Learn more at ndal.org.
Photo by Ian Quate/Nelson Byrd Woltz
"From amazing content, to simple/attractive communications, to your spirit of value-in-education, NDAL is just a TOP NOTCH operation."

- Jeff Mills, Executive Director, Connecticut Chapter ASLA
New Directions in the American Landscape
2920 Mt. Carmel Ave.
Glenside, PA 19038