NLCP Level 1 Comal County - In-person - 5/13/2023

05/13/2023 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM CT

Location

Tye Preston Library
16311 South Access Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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. This class is hosted by the LIndheimer Chapter of NPSOT and is specific to the Comal County region.

Description

This is an in-person class which will comply with all applicable health agency requirements.

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.

Instructors
Debbie Kyrouac and Leon Dominick

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

When you "Click to register online", a "Log In" screen pops up. NPSOT creates an "account" for you the first time you register for an event or become a NPSOT member. All NPSOT related records are stored on this account.  If you do not already have a login for NPSOT, set one up by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking "Recover Account." If you do not wish to login to your account, click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the pop up screen. Account records are secure and will not be shared.

After Registration, you will be sent several emails prone to being caught by spam filters.  Check your junk mail.

  • NPSOT registration confirmation email - check junk mail
  • 1 week prior to class - reminder email
  • 3 days prior to class - email with class materials link and details

NPSOT Members Discount -
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: Meg Inglis, meg.inglis@npsot.org or 512-589-1316. 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.

Questions?

Registration: linda.foss@npsot.org 
Class-specific: Joel Dunnington MD jsdunnington@gvtc.com 281-387-6770