NLCP Level 2 RGV - Harlingen 04/19/2025

Learn about 45 natives and how to design 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. 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 specific to the Rio Grande Valley area.

In-Person: April 19th 

9 am - 11 am at Hugh Ramsey Nature Park - 1000 TX-499 Loop, Harlingen, TX 78550
11 am -  4 pm at location Harlingen Heritage Museum  - 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen, TX 78550
Optional Online Test for Certification:  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 2: Landscape Design with Native Plants

• Learn how to create landscape designs using native plants
• Review ecological considerations important to landscape design
• Identify cultural considerations impacting landscape design
• Learn steps to the design process
• Practice the design process during an hour-long exercise
• Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid

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!

Instructors
Barbara Peet
Robert Gaitan

Questions

Class-specific:  Barbara Peet bfp.hunter@gmail.com
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.

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 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 - an email with class materials and Zoom links
• 1 day prior and day-of class - final reminder emails

Costs:  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.