Armand Bayou Nature Center

Overview The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes Level 2: Design and Development with Native Plants Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes... Read More →

We would like to introduce a new "Friday Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series" to promote a better understanding of local ecology and enhance eco-literacy. ABNC'S Conservation Director & Chief Naturalist Mark Kramer will present the series. Feel free to bring your own sack lunch.

Native Plant Society of Texas Level 1 introductory level native landscaping class includes both classroom instruction and fieldwork, with an emphasis on helping students become familiar with the identification and use of specific plants native to their region. Students will see native plants in their natural habitat, illustrating their use in the landscape. Each level... Read More →