AT24-173, NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, Boerne

Event Title: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, Boerne

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

Comments: AT24-173, NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities, Boerne, Presenters: Veronica Hawk, Kathy Ward (AT=6.5h)

Event Date: 05/04/2024
Event Time: 7:45a-3:00p

Event Summary:
Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land, and how to restore/rehabilitate wildlife habitats for our communities.

Event Description:
Topics covered:
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-assesing the effectiveness of your land stewardship plan.

KINDLY NOTE
Level 4 can be taken as a stand-alone class.
The learning experiences will be indoor classroom and field walkabout sessions.
The class will focus on the characteristics and plants of the region.
Lunch – for events occurring during lunch hour.
Bring a Sack Lunch, we work through

Online Test:  After completing the class you will be sent a link to the optional online test which you will have 3 days to complete.

About the presenters: Both Veronica and Kathy have many years of experience with learning, studying, and teaching about the natural world, especially in the Texas Hill Country. Each has received numerous professional and academic awards and recognitions. They have been involved with the Native Landscape Certification Program since its inception.

Cancellations
Contact: Linda Foss Nlcp@npsot.org 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.

Cost: $50

Register @: linda.foss@npsot.org or 830-218-7211

Event Location: Cibolo Nature Center
140 City Park Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006

Presenter: Veronica Hawk, Kathy Ward

Contact Information: Veronica Hawk @
Veronica.hawk@gmail.com or (830) 515-9823

Organization Website: https://npsot.org

Sponsoring Organization: Native Plant Society of Texas