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
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:
- Understand plant's seasonal life cycles (phenology)
- Understand the ecological value of plants to wildlife and livestock.
- Identify 13 plants included in the Texas Master Plant List for the Texas Range and Pasture Plant Contest
- 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.
Only the TEA (TX Education Agency for formal instructors) and TDA (TX Department of Agriculture for pesticide license holders) have authorized CECs for this course.
Enroll today to take the next step in your plant identification journey!
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