NLCP Level 4 Pines & Prairies - April 18

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

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 Montgomery County & North Houston area.  Note:  Level 4 does not have the Level 1 pre-requisite and may be taken as a standalone class by people primarily interested in conservation and restoration. 

Location:

Location: Cook's Branch Conservancy

Entrance: 7720 FM 149, Montgomery, TX marks the entrance gate address where students will line up their cars and wait to caravan to the Pavilion classroom.  Please arrive and line cars up at the entrance gate no later than 8 am to caravan to the classroom.  Late entries will not be allowed and early departures are discouraged. The preserve’s roads are hard-packed gravel and suitable for passenger cars.

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

Jay Gowen, Jeff Hodges

Questions

Class-specific issues:  Jay Gowen  pinesandprairiesnlcp@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. 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.