NLCP Level 2 Austin - In-Person 11-2-2024

This class is specific to the Austin area. 

Date and Times:

• 8:45 am - 4:00 pm at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
• Optional Online Test:  After completing the class, you will be sent a link to the 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. Please register for classes located in the region in which you wish to landscape. Check it out!

Instructors
Mike Pecen
Craig Dalton
Betty Saenz

Questions

Class-specific & Technical:  Suzanne Holsomback, austin.npsot.nlcp@gmail.com
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211

Registration Process

You must log in to register at the Member Price.  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. Account records are secure and will not be shared.   

When you "Click to register online", a "Log In" screen pops up. 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 are not a member and have never used our registration system, click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to register at the Non-Member price.

After Registration, watch for several emails which are 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 Zoom & class materials link and details
• Morning of class - final reminder email with links

Please check your spam folders!

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.