Urban Horticulture & Landscape Management in Aurora, CO

Landscape, Operate Greenhouses, and Manage a Horticultural Business

The Environmental Horticulture Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in four specialty areas of this field: landscape, greenhouse, nursery, and urban farming.

Our program in Environmental Horticulture offers lots of exciting opportunities for students. We love introducing students to the fascinating world of urban horticulture and helping them build the skills they need for a lucrative career. We operate six greenhouses, where students have the chance to study tropical plants, nurseries, and much more. Our instructors also guide students in learning about materials, operations, and business practices in the landscape management industry.

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Industry Skills

Landscape Design
Soil Science
Green Industry Equipment
Plant Health Care
Irrigation
Urban farming

Accredited Courses

(28 credits)

HLT 1016 Green Industry Equipment
HLT 1030 Landscape Design I
HLT 1050 Irrigation I
HLT 1060 Greenhouse Management
HLT 1101 Introduction to Horticulture
HLT 2062 Urban Farm Management
HLT 2102 Plant Health Care
HLT 2140 Introductory Soil Science

Program Experience

Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time in the greenhouses with hands-on practical work
Students gain experience in a simulated industry environment with industry-grade equipment
Student help run seasonal plant sales for the Aurora community
Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
1 year of classes