NLCP Level 3 - Trinity Forks - April 13, 2024

04/13/2024 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT

Location

Lewisville, TX

Summary

Learn about how to install and maintain your native plant 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 specific to the north-central Texas area (Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton).

This class is in-person on Saturday, April 13  9 am - 4:00 pm
Presentations: Lewisville Thrive Community Activity Center, 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75067
Plant Walk: Valley Vista Nature Park, 1951 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75067
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.

Break refreshments are provided. Please bring your own lunch - and water for the plant walk!
 

Class Outline

Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes

  • Recognize differences between native and non-native landscapes
  • Become familiar with how to install the different types of native plants into a landscape, including plant choice, purchase, placement, spacing; soil choice; bed and soil preparation; planting seeds and plants; mulching
  • Understand maintenance requirements and techniques, and create maintenance schedules for the different types of native plants
  • Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid

Instructors

Rodney Barton, Liz MoyerMichele Rawleigh
Plant Walk Leaders: Pat Moyer, Rodney Rogers    

Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.

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.  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. 

When you "Click to register online", a "Log In" screen pops up. 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.  

After Registration Watch for several emails prone to getting caught by spam filters:

NPSOT registration confirmation email 
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

Please contact us if you don't receive them.

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

Class-specific: Liz Moyer, lizmoyer@live.com 
Technical Issues with Class: Pat Moyer, p_moyer@hotmail.com, text or voicemail 214-924-1078
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211