New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Texas Triple-P Level 1 Certification: The Basics of Plant Identification, Phenology, & Value

Type
Course
Date of Publication
March 11, 2025
Price
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Overview

Texas Triple-P Certified course: Learn the basics about plant identification, their seasonal changes (phenology), & their ecological value. See how theory can come to life with our practical, expert-backed course on Plant ID basics. Enroll today to take the next step in your plant identification journey!

Course Information

Plants are more than scenery-they're the heartbeat of our environment. To appreciate them, we have to know their names and understand their important role in our lives.

Our course on The Basics of Plant Identification, Phenology, & Value equips you with the skills you need to identify key Texas plants and understand their seasonal life cycles.

Texas Triple-P's mission is to cultivate a thriving community of young Texans with a passion for plants and the environment. This expert-backed course brings that mission to life.

Course Objectives

Once you finish this course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand plant's seasonal life cycles (phenology)
  2. Understand the ecological value of plants to wildlife and livestock.
  3. Identify 13 plants included in the Texas Master Plant List for the Texas Range and Pasture Plant Contest
  4. Distinguish plants of concern from common lookalikes using key defining characteristics.

Course Length

This course will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. You can complete this course at your own pace. Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.

Certification Requirements

A score of 100% on all module quizzes unlocks a final certificate of completion

Enroll today to take the next step in your plant identification journey!

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