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Sustainable landscapes are the answer to better soil health, water conservation and protection, organic waste reduction, carbon-capture, utilization, and storage, as well as the creation of healthy habitats that support insects and birds. Sustainable landscapes can be truly regenerative, beautiful spaces that provide ecological value to their surroundings. This course covers key concepts for creating sustainable landscapes including what sustainability means as it pertains to landscapes, why sustainable landscaping is important, and an introduction to implementing more sustainable landscape practices.
Learners receive access to the course for 1 year from the time of registration to complete the course. This is a self-paced course meaning there is no live instructor facilitation. Learners will have direct access to an instructor through email.
Special Note: After registering for this course, please allow at least 30 minutes to receive email confirmation and login credentials to the courses. Be sure to check your SPAM folder for the login information.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
Please note that there are no refunds for open entry courses.
Deryn Davidson is the Sustainable Landscape State Specialist for Colorado State University (CSU) Extension. In this position she develops and delivers educational programs and provides expert consultation to public and private sectors on creating sustainable, resilient landscapes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from CSU and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona. A former horticulturist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX, Deryn is deeply committed to native plant horticulture and pollinator conservation. While in Arizona, Deryn worked designing rainwater harvesting systems, and educating the public on rainwater harvesting strategies. She champions the use of thoughtful design and sustainable horticultural practices to foster biodiversity and implement nature-based solutions that enhance urban resilience and livability.