Native Plant Landscaping Classes, for members & non-members

Classes in NPSOT’s Native Landscaping Certification Program (NLCP) that will meet this spring are now open for registration. Although the Williamson County Chapter is not teaching a class this season, a couple of nearby counties are.

See this link on the Society’s state site for more info and/or to register => https://www.npsot.org/our-work/class-schedule/


The full text of the Society’s announcement is below:

Registration is now open for our spring Native Landscaping Certification Program (NLCP) classes! Our chapters are offering a total of 29 classes this spring, including two classes in Spanish.

NLCP classes include:

  • Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes
  • Level 2: Landscape Design with Native Plants
  • Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
  • Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
  • Companion Class – Native Landscapes for Birds

*Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and for Level 3. Subsequent levels may be taken in any order.

Classes are consistent across the state but 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 whenever possible. 

Classes can fill up quickly, so sign up today! Questions? Email linda.foss@npsot.org for more information. 


Leave No Trace training – Williamson County Preserves

News from the Williamson County Conservation Foundation:

The Williamson County Conservation Foundation is offering a “Leave No Trace for Williamson County Preserves” training for people who want to access county preserve areas. The class will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Annex, 100 WilCo Way, in Georgetown.

“Leave No Trace” is a program by the Center for Outdoor Ethics and covers seven principles emphasizing mindfulness while hiking at Williamson County Preserves.

The class is free to attend but space is limited and advance registration is required. Participants must first complete the free Leave No Trace 101 course online here, and email your certificate to the Williamson County Conservation Foundation at wccf@wilco.org. To register, click here.

From Balconies to Backyards, July 27, 2024

Click this link on the Good Water Chapter of TX Master Naturalists website for more information and to register => https://txmn.org/goodwater/from-balconies-to-backyards/.

The deadline to register for in-person tickets is July 19, 2024.

FYI: Randy Pensabene, NPSOT-Williamson County member and a past president, presents at 1:00pm. As part of our mission to promote native plants through education, NPSOT-Williamson County donated funds to help sponsor the event’s keynote speaker.

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