AT OPPORTUNITY: NLCP Landscapes for Birds – Houston Area – March 16, 2024

Online
(register here: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2206&)
Houston, TX
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.
Description
NOTE: This class is 100% online and the content is specific to the greater Houston area. Via Zoom
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
This is a companion class to the certification program and is open to all. There is no prerequisite, test, or certificate for this class.
Instructors:
Scott Buckel Bio
Margaret Gnewuch Bio
Mary Spolyar Bio
Nancy Hannan Bio
Questions
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211
Class-specific: Margaret Gnewuch, marg_g@hughes.net, 713-657-0372
Technical Issues with Class: Scott Buckel, sdbuckel@gmail.com
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 it out.
Registration Process
You must log in to register at the Member Price. When you “Click to register online”, a “Log In” screen pops up. If you are a member, have taken a class, or attended an event in the past, an account has already been created for you. You may need to create a login for that account if you have not done so. Create a login by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking “Recover Account.” Account records are secure and will not be shared.
If you are not a member or do not wish to log in, click the X to close the popup and complete the form beneath.
After Registration Watch for these emails:
NPSOT registration confirmation email
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
These are sent from the registration system and prone to being caught by spam filters. Check your junk mail!
Class Prices and NPSOT Member Discounts
Level 1: $45 for all
Levels 2, 3, 4 and Native Landscapes for Birds:
$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members
$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member.
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.