NLCP Level 1 Austin Hybrid

Date and Time
Saturday, April 2; 8 am - 4:00 pm
Presentations: 8 - noon  via Zoom,
Plant Walk:  2 - 4 p.m. at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
Online Test:  After completing the class, you will be sent a link to the test which you will have 3 days to complete.

Plant Walk Details:

• The Wildflower Center recommends allowing 30 minutes for parking and highly recommends carpooling or being dropped off if possible.
• The NLCP class will meet by the admission kiosk. Class registrants will not be charged an admission fee to the Wildflower Center. 
• Shop the Wildflower Center Plant Sale from 4 - 4:45 p.m. Credit Card payments only.
• The Rain Date for the plant walk is 10-noon on Sunday, April 3. 
• We will practice social distancing and provide hand sanitizer. Only sign up for this class if you are willing to attend the in-person plant walk which will comply with all applicable site & health agency requirements.

Class Outline
Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes

• Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes
• Understand the differences between sustainable and conventional development
• Discover your Texas ecoregion, vegetation, and soil.
• Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid

NLCP Level 1 is a prerequisite to Levels 2 - 4, which may be taken in any order. 

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. Check it out.

Instructors:

Kathy Trizna
Jane Tillman

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. 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 do not wish to log in to your account, click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to register at the Non-Member price. Account records are secure and will not be shared

After Registration Watch for:

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

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.

Questions

Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211
Class-specific & Technical issues:  Meg Inglis  meg.inglis@npsot.org  (512) 589-1316