The following classes are currently scheduled. This information is subject to change. Check back later for additional classes. Fall 2023 Class Registration will begin August 1st at 8am. The schedules will be posted in the week prior.
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.
| Date | Region | Click to Register |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton | Level 4, Stewardship of Native Plant Communities |
| 2/18 | Houston Area | Level 2 - Landscape Design with Native Plants |
| 3/11 | Houston | Native Landscapes for Birds |
| 3/25 & 4/1 | San Antonio | Level 4, Stewardship of Native Plant Communities |
| 4/1 | Highland Lakes | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 4/1 | Boerne | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/6 | Kerrville | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/6 & 5/13 | San Antonio | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/6 | Montgomery County | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/6 | Houston Area | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/13 | Comal County | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/19 & 5/20 | Dallas | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/19 & 5/20 | Tarrant County | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 5/20 | Denton | Native Landscapes for Birds |
| 6/3 | Austin | Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes |
| 6/10 &6/11 | Tarrant County | Level 2 - Landscape Design with Native Plants |
| 6/10 &6/11 | Dallas | Level 2 - Landscape Design with Native Plants |
- Classes are posted on February 1st (spring/summer) and August 1st (fall/winter).
- All on-line classes are via Zoom unless noted. Please install the Zoom app and make sure you know how to use it before the appointed meeting time. Classes are live on the scheduled date. Recordings are not available on-demand.
- 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.
- Check Class Description page for explanation of levels.
- 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.
- While Level 4 is part of the Certification program, it can also be taken by anyone as a stand-alone class for those interested in conservation but not landscaping.
- 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 Linda Foss at linda.foss@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.