Native Landscape Certification Program – Level 1 – Montgomery County (hybrid)

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Location

Zoom plus in person Plant Walk
Montgomery County, TX

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: Class is specific to the Montgomery, Grimes and Walker County area and is held in 2 separate sessions over 2 days.

Description

Attend 2 Sessions to Complete Class:
Online Presentations: Saturday, March 12th; 9 am – 2:00 pm
In-Person Plant Walk: Sunday, March 13th; 9 am – 12 pm; Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77358 
  (sign up for 1.5 hr time slot during week of class)
Online Test:  After completing the class and plant walk, you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have 3 days to complete.
 

Please – only sign up for this class if you are willing to attend both sessions.

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
Mike McGee
Bob Dailey
Carson Stokes
Carolyn Worsham
 

Registration Process
You must log in to register at the Member Price.  NPSOT creates an “account” for you the first time you register for an event or become a NPSOT member. All NPSOT related records are stored on this account. When you “Click to register online”, a “Log In” screen pops up. If you do not already have a login for NPSOT, set one up by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking “Recover Account.” If you do not wish to log in to your account, click the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to register at the Non-Member price. Account records are secure and will not be shared.

After Registration Watch for:

• NPSOT registration confirmation email – check junk mail
• 1 week prior to class – reminder email
• 3 days prior to class – an email with class materials and Zoom links
• 1 day prior and day-of class – final reminder emails

Class Prices and NPSOT Member Discounts

Level 1: $45 for all
Levels 2, 3, 4 and Native Landscapes for Birds:
$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members
$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member. 

Cancellations

Contact: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211. Fees may not be applied to future classes. Cancellations made by midnight on the Monday prior to class are eligible for a refund. Upon cancellation, a $10 handling fee is deducted from the refund. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.

Questions

Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific: Kathie Herrick, kjgherrick@gmail.com, text or voicemail 282-292-2232
Technical issues:  Carolyn Langlinais; heartwoodpres@gmail.com