Welcome to California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Program

CLASSES & IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Held VIA ZOOM Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8 pm beginning Monday, August 28, 2023. *Please note that there will be no class Monday, September 4 and we will make this day up Friday, September 9. 

Week 1: Monday, 8/28 & Wednesday, 8/30 (6:00-8:00PM via Zoom)

Week 2: Wednesday, 9/6 & Friday, 9/8 (6:00-8:00PM via Zoom)

In-person Irrigation Workshop: Saturday, 9/9 (TPF, Sun Valley)

Week 3: Monday, 9/11 & Wednesday, 9/13 (6:00-8:00PM via Zoom)

Week 4: Monday, 9/18 & Wednesday, 9/20 (6:00-8:00PM via Zoom)

In-person Pruning Workshop: Saturday, 9/23 (TPF, Sun Valley)

ZOOM LINK FOR ALL CLASSES: 
https://usgbc-la-org.zoom.us/j/98815294140

CLASS MATERIALS & PICK UP: The course requires the use of a Student Handbook and Native Plant Flashcards. Pick up your materials before the first class between 9AM to 4PM, Tuesday – Saturday. Get your workbooks and flashcards at Theodore Payne Foundation headquarters (green house) located at 10459 Tuxford Street | Sun Valley, CA 91352. 

ATTENDANCE: We require attendance of at least 80% of the classes, including workshops. Please be on time as sessions begin promptly at 6PM. In the event you miss a class please let a USGBC staff member know beforehand. A recording of the class will be posted 48 hrs after each live session. Recordings of each class can be accessed anytime for the next year.