Laura E. Lopez is an Ecological Landscape Designer & Contractor

Laura and Noah, have been designing & creating outdoor spaces since 2004! The business started shortly after meeting each other at Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo. After 25 wonderful years based out of Morro Bay, CA we have relocated to Arcata, CA in Humboldt County! Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a loyal following of clients who appreciate our dedication to creating breathtaking, restorative, and functional spaces that exceed expectations. We continue with design/installation projects and consulting in San Luis Obispo County, Humboldt County, throughout California, and beyond!

Laura is an Ecological Landscape Designer

Education:
Permaculture Design Course Ojai, CA
W/Bill Mollison 1997

B.S. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA
Environmental Horticultural Science- Landscape Design 2001

Experience :
School Garden Program Coordination
@ Five Continuation High Schools in San Luis Obispo County 2003-08

Garden Designer & Supervisor (8 Properties) Moonstone Hotel Properties, Cambria, CA 2000-2002

Nursery, Sales & Customer Service
Farm Supply Co. SLO, CA 1998-2000

Produce Manager
Foods for the Family, SLO 1997-98

Community Service & Certificates:
Founding Member of Estero Bay Community Garden 2004-2024

Erosion & Sediment Control
CA Regional Water Quality Control 2009

School Garden Teacher Training
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 2006

Pesticide Illnesses & Injuries Workshop 2004

Co-Chair & Asst. Garden Coordinator
CA Rare Fruit Growers SLO Chapter 1999-2002
Noah Smukler

Education:
B.S. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA
Natural Resources Management- Recreation Admin/Enviro Ed 2001

Arcata High School Graduate, 1996

Experience :

Laura Lopez Landscape Design
Co-Owner & Project Manager 
2008 - Present

School & Special Events Zero Waste
Compost Program Manager & Consultant
Integrated Waste Management Authority
San Luis Obispo IWMA 2001-04
Consulting 2001-Present

City Council Member (2 x 4 yr terms)
City of Morro Bay, CA 2008-2016

Estero Bay Community Garden
Co-Founder & Garden Manager
Morro Bay, CA 2004-2024

Public Works Advisory Boardmember
Chair - Volunteer Tree Committee
City of Morro Bay, CA. 2004-2016

Hooven Excavation Co
Laborer & Operator 1999-2002
Mckinleyville, CA

Local Organic Chefs for Hire & Catering
Owner & Chef 2005-2008
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden +

Ecological Farming Conference
Volunteer & Attendee 2005-2010
Asilomar CA

Greenhouse Operations & Revegetation
California State Parks
Oceano Dunes SVRA, CA. 2001

Research Assistant: Fire Suppression Study
USDA Forest Service. 2001
Big Sur, CA

Abel Fire Equipment
Nick's Peak Fire Camp Support Team
Payette National Forest, ID 2000

SLO Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Chair & Boardmember 2008-2016
San Luis Obispo, CA

Morro Bay National Estuary Program Executive Committee Boardmember
MBNEP 2008-2016. Morro Bay, CA

Chair, SLB Chapter of Surfrider Foundation
Blue Water Task Force
San Luis Bay Region 2003-2008

Resident Assistant (RA) & Facilities
Stenner Glen Student Residence
San Luis Obispo, CA. 1997-1998
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