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Learn the importance of water conservation, green infrastructure and water conservation through rainwater harvesting and gardening including design techniques used to clean and conserve stormwater in a residential landscape and techniques to determining how much rainwater can be captured on a site. This course provides a focused, in-depth exploration of rainwater harvesting. We guide you step-by-step through the process of installing a rain garden, showcasing before and after examples to illustrate establishment and the necessary maintenance required for residential rain gardens.
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.
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.
Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for open-entry courses. Students need reliable internet and a computer/laptop to access course content.
Please email csuext_programs@colostate.edu if you have questions.
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.