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AT21-436 Native Landscape Certification Program Level 3 – Hybrid, San Antonio

September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$50 – $65

Webinar Title: AT21-436 Native Landscape Certification Program Level 3 – Hybrid, San Antonio

AT-VMS: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)

Comments: AT21-436 Native Landscape Certification Program Level 3 – Hybrid, San Antonio, Presenters:
Lee Marlowe and Nancy Thoss, (AT=5h)

Webinar Date: 9/11/2021
Webinar Time: 9:00a-12:00p

Event Summary:
Learn how to install and maintain your native 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 San Antonio area and is held in 2 separate sessions.

Event Description:
Attend 2 Sessions to Complete Class:

1) Online Presentations: Saturday, September 11th; 9 am – 12 noon
2) In-person Plant Walk at Confluence Park: Saturday, September 18th; 8 am – 4 pm (sign up for 2 hr time slot during week of class)

Only sign up for this class if you are willing to attend the in-person plant walk which will comply with all applicable health agency requirements.

Class Outline:

Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes

Recognize differences between native and non-native landscapes
Become familiar with how to install the different types of native plants into a landscape, including: plant choice, purchase, placement, spacing; soil choice; bed and soil preparation; planting seeds and plants; mulching
Understand maintenance requirements and techniques, and create maintenance schedules for the different types of native plants
Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid
Please note: Participants must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.

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 @ https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/course-descriptions!

Cost:
$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members
$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member @ https://npsot.org/wp/become-a-member/.

Registration @ https://bit.ly/2VGhtEm

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 login to your account, click the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the pop up screen. 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 – email with Zoom and class materials link

Presenters:
Lee Marlowe and Nancy Thoss

Organization Website:
https://bit.ly/3fMSNRO

Sponsoring Organization:
Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio

Details

Date:
September 11, 2021
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$50 – $65
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Website:
https://bit.ly/3fMSNRO