NLCP Level 3 Montgomery County - In-person 10/19/2024
Summary
Description
In-Person at the Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77358
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 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.
Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.
Instructors
Jay McGowan
Gail McConnell
Patti Thompson
Doug Boyd
Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)
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 in the region where you wish to landscape. Check it out!
Questions
Registration: Linda Foss, NLCP Coordinator linda.foss@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class & Location Specific: Jay Gowen, pnpnlcp@gmail.com, (832) 513-5785 (cell)
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. Create a login by filling in the email address used to complete your prior registrations and clicking "Recover Account." Account records are secure and will not be shared.
Non-Members and first-time registrants can click the X to close the login popup window and complete the form below.
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.