NLCP Level 4 San Antonio - In person

Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. 

Note:  Level 4 does not have the Level 1 pre-requisite and taken as a standalone class by people primarily interested in conservation and restoration.  NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. This class is specific to the San Antonio area

Location:

Presentations:  San Antonio River Authority - 100 E Guenther, San Antonio, TX 78204
Field Trip:  Medina River Natural Area - 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264

Class Outline:

NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities

• What land stewardship is and why it matters

• Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large natural areas

• Threats to natural habitats and resulting impacts

• How to create an effective land stewardship plan, including

  • researching and assessing what you have,

  • setting and prioritizing your goals,

  • prioritizing and implementing appropriate land management practices, and

  • monitoring and re-assessing the effectiveness of your land stewardship plan.

• Optional 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.

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

Lee Marlowe

Field Trip Leaders

Joan Miller, Cheryl Hamilton, Lee Marlowe, Pat & Becky McGuire, and Pam Peck

Questions

Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific & Technical issues:  Joan Miller 703-477-6993 or millersmyle@earthink.net

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. You may need to create a login for that account if you have not done so.  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. 

If your are not a member or this is your first time using the registration system, click the X to close the popup and complete the registration form beneath. 

After Registration Watch for multiple 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 instructions, Zoom and class materials links

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.