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AT22-279 Hybrid NLCP Landscapes for Birds – Austin – Hybrid

June 4, 2022 @ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

$45

Webinar/Event Title: AT22-279 Hybrid NLCP Landscapes for Birds – Austin – Hybrid

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

Comments: AT22-279 Hybrid NLCP Landscapes for Birds – Austin – Hybrid, Austin Chapter, Presenters: Jane Tillman, Terri Siegenthaler (AT=6.5)

Webinar/Event Date: 6/5/2022
Webinar/Event Time: 8:30am-10:30am and 12:30pm-5:00pm

Webinar/Event 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 involves a Zoom presentation and an in-person plant walk. The content is specific to the greater-Austin area.

Webinar/Event Description:
Plant Walk: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
Travel Time: 10:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Presentations via Zoom: 12:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Plant Walk Details:

  • The Wildflower Center recommends allowing 15-20 minutes for parking.
  • The NLCP class will meet by the admission kiosk. Class registrants will have free admission to the Wildflower Center.
  • The Rain Date for the plant walk is 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022.
  • We will practice social distancing. Only sign up for this class if you are willing to attend the in-person plant walk which will comply with all applicable site & health agency requirements.

Class Outline:
Native Landscapes for Birds is a companion class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP).
In the class you will:

  • Learn about the importance of birds and Texas’ role in bird migration
  • Identify threats to birds and steps to reduce them
  • Understand the relationship between birds and native plants
  • Create and maintain bird-friendly native plant landscapes
  • Become familiar with up to 50 native Texas plants that benefit your local birds

There is no prerequisite for this class.

Cost: $45

Registration is closed

Event Location:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739

Presenters:
Jane Tillman, Terri Siegenthaler

Contact:
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific & Technical Issues: Jane Tillman  Jtillman@utexas.edu

Organization Website:
Upcoming Events – Austin Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas (npsot.org)

Sponsoring Organization:
NPSOT, Austin Chapter

Details

Date:
June 4, 2022
Time:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$45
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Website:
https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=729&

Organizer

NPSOT Austin
Phone
512-589-1316
Email
meg.inglis@npsot.org
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Venue

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739 United States
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