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AT24-078 Native Landscape Certification Program, Level 1, Boerne
April 6 @ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$45.00Event Title: Native Landscape Certification Program, Level 1, Boerne
VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)
Comments: AT24-078 Native Landscape Certification Program, Level 1, Boerne, Presenters: Gary Fest, Brenda Fest, Ed Noack, Terry Lashley (AT=6h)
Event Date: 4/6/2024
Event Time: 8:00a-3:00p
Event Summary:
Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. Content is specific to the Boerne area ecoregion.
Event Description:
Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscape. Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Understand the differences between sustainable and conventional development. Discover your Boerne 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.
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.
The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes.
Cost: $45
Event Location:
Cibolo Center for Conservation, Nature Center Auditorium, 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006
Presenter:
Gary Fest, Brenda Fest, Ed Noack, Terry Lashley
Contact Information:
Questions: Registration: Linda Foss NLCP Coordinator linda.foss@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class & Location Specific Questions: Veronica Hawk veronica.hawk@gmail.com
Organization Website:
https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2226&
Sponsoring Organization:
NPSOT, Native Plant Society of Texas, Boerne Chapter
