Native Landscape Certification Program – Level 1 – Houston area (virtual)

VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs for Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship

Summary

Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. NOTE: This class is 100% online and the content is specific to the greater-Houston area.

Description

Saturday, March 5; 9 am – 4:00 pm
Presentations: Via Zoom with Video Plant Walk
Online Test:  After completing the class you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have 3 days to complete.

Class Outline
Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes

• Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes
• Understand the differences between sustainable and conventional development
• Discover your Texas ecoregion, vegetation, and soil.
• Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid

NLCP Level 1 is a prerequisite to Levels 2 – 4, which may be taken in any order. 

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Check it out.

Instructors:

Scott Buckel   Bio
Cindy Howard Bio
Patty Pennington Bio
Nancy Saint Bio