AT22-090 Hybrid Level 4- Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, NPSOT San Antonio

Webinar Title: AT22-090 Hybrid Level 4- Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, San Antonio

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

Comments: AT22-090 Hybrid Level 4- Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, NPSOT San Antonio, Presenters: Lee Marlowe, Cheryl Hamilton, Joan Miller, Lee Marlowe, Nancy Thoss, Fred Loxsom and Debbie Reid (AT=7h)

Webinar Date: 03/26/2022
Webinar Time: 9:00a-12:00p

2-class sessions
03/26/2022 is virtual
04/02/2022, 8:00a-12:00p is in person @ Medina River Natural Area.

Event Summary:
Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land.

NOTE: Class is specific to the San Antonio area and is held in 2 separate sessions.

Event Description:
Attend 2 class sessions to Complete Class:
Online Presentations: Saturday, March 26, at 9 am – 12 pm
In-person Field Trip:  April 2 between 8 am – 12 pm at the Medina River Natural Area – 15890 State Hwy 16 S, San Antonio, TX 78264

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:

• What land stewardship is and why it matters
• Applying stewardship – from urban yards to large natural areas
• Threats to natural habitats and resulting impacts
• How to create an effective land stewardship plan, including
  • researching and assessing what you have,
  • setting and prioritizing your goals,
  • prioritizing and implementing appropriate land management practices, and
  • monitoring and re-assessing the effectiveness of your land stewardship plan.

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

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

Cancellations
Contact: Linda Foss [email protected] 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.

Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)

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 out the entire program.

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

Registration @ Native Plant Society of Texas (neoncrm.com)

Instructors/Presenters:
Lee Marlowe, Cheryl Hamilton and Field Trip Leaders: Joan Miller, Lee Marlowe, Nancy Thoss, Fred Loxsom and Debbie Reid

Contact Information:
Registration: Linda Foss [email protected] or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific:  Joan Miller 703-477-6993 or [email protected]
Technical Issues with Class:  Joan Miller 703-477-6993 / [email protected]

Organization Website:
Native Plant Society of Texas (neoncrm.com)

Sponsoring Organization:
NPSOT, San Antonio Chapter