AT23-121 NPSOT Boerne: NLCP Level 1, Boerne

Event Title: NLCP Level 1

VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)
Comments:  AT23-121 NPSOT Boerne: NLCP Level 1, Presenters: Ed Noack, Veronica Hawk, Gary Fest, Brenda Fest, Terry Lashley (AT=7h)

Event Date: 4/01/2023
Event Time: 7:45a-3:00p

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: The content is specific to the Boerne area.

Event Description:
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.

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
Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and 3. Level 1 is not required for Level 4 which can be taken as a standalone class. Levels 2, 3, 4 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.

Bring a Lunch!

Cost:
Level 1: $45 for all

Register @: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=1479&
To complete a mail-in registration send a request to Linda Foss at [email protected].

Event Location:
The Nest
33 Herff Road
Boerne, TX

Instructor/Presenter:
Ed Noack
Veronica Hawk
Gary Fest
Brenda Fest
Terry Lashley

Contact Information:
Registration: Linda Foss [email protected] or (830) 218-7211
Class-specific: Veronica Hawk [email protected]

Organization Website:
https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/

Sponsoring Organization:
NPSOT Boerne