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This online course provides a practical foundation in sustainable landscape planning and design tailored to Colorado’s unique climate, ecology, and land use. Designed for landscape professionals, the course emphasizes regionally appropriate plant selection and resilient landscape strategies. Participants will gain a working knowledge of landscape botany, design principles, fire-wise practices, and native plant use, with a focus on functionality, aesthetics, and long-term success in Colorado’s varied environments.
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.
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 login information. Please email csuext_programs@colostate.edu if you have questions.
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.
Deryn champions the use of thoughtful design and sustainable horticultural practices to foster biodiversity and implement nature-based solutions that enhance urban resilience and livability.
"There are so many possibilities for positive impact with this role and the education that we can provide." Deryn Davidson