Summary
Learn about 45 natives and how to design your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught.
Description
This class is 100% via Zoom and the content is specific to the greater-Houston area.
Summary
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:
Russ Kane Bio
Margaret Gnewuch Bio
Mary Spolyar Bio
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.
Registration Process
When you “Click to Register“, 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 a NPSOT event in the past, an account has already been created for you, though you may still need to create a login. 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.
Non-members or those without accounts may click on the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up screen to close it and access the registration form.
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
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.
Questions
Registration: Linda Foss NLCP@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class-specific: Margaret Gnewuch, marg_g@hughes.net, 713-657-0372
Technical Issues with Class: Scott Buckel, sdbuckel@gmail.com,
