NLCP Level 1 Highland Lakes (4/20/2024)

04/20/2024 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM CT

Location

Burnet County, 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

This class is presented by Level 1-certified members of the HIghland Lakes Chapter and the content is specific to the central Texas Hill Country area encompassed by Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, and extreme west Travis Counties. 

In-Person Class Presentation:  Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Plant Walk at the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, 345 Clay Young Rd Burnet TX 78611

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.

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.

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.

Questions

Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific: 
Diane Brummell, ddbrummell@gmail.com, 512-755-1191

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, though you may still need to create a login.   Log in or 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.  

Non-members may click on the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to close it and access the registration form.

After Registration Watch for:

  • NPSOT registration confirmation email - check junk mail
  • 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

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.