The landscape is changing
A new idea has taken root in California gardening. The movement towards native landscaping is already widespread and growing every year, opening new opportunities for professional landscapers.
Our California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Program (CNPLC) is a job-training program for landscape professionals developed and taught by highly respected native plant experts. Designed with the professional —and the aspiring professional— in mind, this four-week course is offered in Spanish and English with flexible hours that include nights and weekends as well as recordings that can be accessed anytime. At the end of the course, you’ll get a certificate of completion and learn how to promote your business.
We’re committed to helping landscapers compete and win new clients in the changing So Cal landscaping business. Apply today and get the tools you need to succeed.
LADWP grant program
Enrollment is open to actively working landscape professionals, garden designers and educators who operate within the LADWP service area. Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click below to take a short survey to find out if you’re eligible.
Scholarships are made possible with the generous contribution of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Community Partnerships Program.
Grow your business
More and more homeowners are transitioning from traditional to native gardening. Our CNPLC course gives you and your crew the tools you’ll need to create and keep a native garden thriving. Let us create a custom class for your company.
Developed by industry leaders
This program is offered by the Theodore Payne Foundation in partnership with California Native Plant Society, the US Green Building Council Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Community Partnerships Program.
– Chaz Perea Landscape Manager, Dodger Stadium & Professor of Horticulture Science, Mt SAC.
