NLCP Level 1 Dallas - Hybrid - 5/19/2023

05/19/2023 09:00 AM - 05/20/2023 01:00 PM CT

Location

Dallas, 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. NOTE: This class is a collaboration between the North Central and Dallas NPSOT chapters and is specific to the north-central Texas area (Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Collin County). It is held in 2 separate sessions over 2 days.

Description

2-Day Class: Zoom class plus in-person Plant Walk the next day.   Note: This is a collaboration between the Dallas & North Central chapters with separate sites for the in-person portion. Please register for the class based on the in-person site you wish to attend. But if one is sold out, consider the other class.

Presentations: Via Zoom 
Plant Walk:  at the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. Exact times subject to weather.

Optional online test.  A link will be sent in the evening to all those that completed the class, including the plant walk.

Please bring your own water & snacks for the plant walk!

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

NLCP Level 1 is a prerequisite for Levels 2 - 3 which 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. Check it out.

Instructors

Suzanne Tuttle

Sandy Fountain 

 

Registration Process

When you "Click to register online", a "Log In" screen pops up.  You must log in to register at the Member Price.  If you are a member, have taken a class or attended an event in the past, an account has already been created for you using the email address from your registration. You may need to create a login if you have never logged in before by filling in the email address used to complete your registration and clicking "Recover Account."  Account records are secure and will not be shared.  

To register without logging in, click the x at the top right to close the popup and complete the form below.

After Registration Watch for several emails (Prone to getting caught by SPAM filters):

  • NPSOT registration confirmation email - check junk mail
  • 1 week prior to class - reminder email
  • 3 days prior to class - email with class materials and Zoom links
  • 1 day prior and day-of class - final reminder emails

Discount - NPSOT Members

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.

Questions

Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific: Janet Smith janets13jds@gmail.com
Technical Issues with Class:  Emily Black emilydblack@gmail.com