Our Team
Get to know the Landscape for Life™ Team.
Deryn Davidson
Extension State Specialist – Sustainable Landscape
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.
Deryn 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.
Emily Reeves
Sustainable Landscape Program Coordinator
Emily is the Sustainable Landscape Program Coordinator for Colorado State University (CSU) Extension. As the program coordinator for the Landscape for Life™ program, Emily helps support participants as they turn ecological principles into practical strategies for creating resilient landscapes. Emily brings more than 15 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture, and landscape communication and education, along with a master’s degree in Literature from CSU.
Through Colorado State University Extension and her small garden business, Emily works at both the large and small scale to help people reconnect with the living world around them. Her work focuses on creating — and teaching others to create — sustainable gardens that support soil health, biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being.
Emily believes that creating sustainable landscapes is not only about how we care for the land, but also about how we understand our place within it.
Recent Stories
-
The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
The Colorado laws making drought-tolerant landscaping easier
Colorado has passed several laws to empower residents to adopt new water-saving practices. Here’s why you should (and how you can) join this growing movement.
-
The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
Simple plant propagation: How to divide plants and conquer hearts
Plants make popular gifts. Sharing a prized garden specimen can make a gift extra-special. Beyond being a thoughtful gesture, dividing and sharing plants offers multiple benefits that can extend well beyond the boundaries of your garden.
-
Colorado State University Warner College of Natural Resources take a field exam on the Pingree Park Campus in the NR 220 Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements course, July 9, 2014. News from the Source
Want to remove your lawn? Here’s how not to kill your trees.
Thinking of swapping out your front lawn for a new xeriscape? Don’t forget to think of the trees. Contrary to common belief, the majority of tree roots are near the soil surface, and widely spread.
-
The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021 News from the Source
Dandelions — friend or foe?
The humble dandelion often gets a bad reputation as a nuisance weed. However, some have come to appreciate this edible, bee-friendly perennial.