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Native Plant Society of Texas

NLCP

Native Landscape Certification Program

Fall 2025 Schedule

Registration for Spring classes will open February 1st at 8am.  There will not be a registration button until registration opens. Until then, it will say, Registration is Closed. Classes are consistent across the state but focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. They are offered in the Spring and Fall by chapters around the state and are in person unless stated otherwise. See the bullet points below the schedule table for more information.
DateRegion/ChapterClick to Register
1/10/2026DFW area/Dallas & North CentralLevel 4 - Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
9/06BoerneLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
9/13AustinLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
9/20BoerneLevel 3 – Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
9/20HoustonLevel 2 – Landscape Design with Native Plants
9/27-28DallasNative Landscapes for Birds - Hybrid
9/27-28Tarrant Co/North CentralNative Landscapes for Birds - Hybrid
10/4GalvestonLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
10/11San AntonioLevel 2 - Landscape Design with Native Plants
10/11Lewisville/Trinity ForksLevel 3 – Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
10/11Canyon Lake/LindheimerLevel 3 - Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
10/18Burnet/Highland LakesLevel 3 - Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
10/18-19DallasLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes - Hybrid
10/18-19Tarrant Co/North CentralLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes - Hybrid
10/25FredericksburgLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes - Zoom
10/25Giddings/La Bahia & BastropLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
10/25San AntonioLevel 3 - Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
11/1AustinLevel 3 – Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
11/1BoerneLevel 2 - Landscape Design with Native Plants
11/1Houston/Clear LakeLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes
11/1Houston/Clear LakeLevel 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes - Zoom
11/8HoustonLevel 3 - Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes - Zoom
11/8New Braunfels/LindheimerLevel 4 - Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
11/8Harris Co/Pines & PrairiesLevel 3 – Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
    • Classes are posted by February 1st (spring/summer) and August 1st (fall/winter) when registration OPENS on those dates.
    • Most classes are held in the spring & fall when the flowers are in bloom and the temperatures are tolerable.
    • Location refers to the approximate area for which the class has been customized. Plants discussed and other details may not be suitable for other areas.
    • You may take classes anywhere in the state, but ideally take them in the region you plan to landscape or steward.
    • Level 1 must be taken prior to 2 and 3 levels. Level 1 not required for Level 4. Levels 2, 3, 4 may be taken in any order.
    • Native Landscapes for Birds is a companion class that may be taken by anyone. Level 1 is not a pre-requisite.
    • Level 4 can be taken as a stand-alone class for those interested in conservation but not landscaping. While it is part of the Certification program, it can also be taken by anyone without having taken the Level 1 Prerequisite.
    • Level 1 registration fee is $45.
    • For all classes other than Level 1 the registration fee is $50 for Native Plant Society members or $65 for non-members. Become a member now.
    • For more information or to complete a mail-in registration, contact nlcp@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
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About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason