Overview

For millennia, human beings have intentionally used fire to sculpt the land and balance ecosystems. Although we have become a “fire-phobic” society, we were not always this way. Join us in an exploration of many different case studies, both past and present, where humans, fire, and the land work together in ecological symbiosis. From stimulating the growth of nutrient dense grasslands, to increasing the water infiltration rates of soils, to supporting herbivore populations through grassland augmentation, to bringing biochar into the rhizome layer, to stimulating soil microbial activity, fire has many, many purposes and positive ecological effects. We teach students a basic overview of this fascinating technology, which our ancestors the world over applied and used to support the balance of life on Earth.

In this session, you will:

• Cover about 12 Indigenous cultural burning case studies

• Learn about what Native Nations in the USA are doing today to continue their fire practices

• Understand the underlying ethic of love and stewardship for Mother Earth that guides these landscape practices

• Gain ways to safely support ongoing Indigenous efforts to revitalize this practice

Register now to receive recordings, resources, and access to our online community.

All are welcome to join us virtually.

• This course took place via Zoom on July 5, 2026.

• Watch the Soil Session (Part II): Indigenous Soil Cultivation Techniques

• Watch the Fisheries Session (Part III): Indigenous Sustainable Fisheries: Past & Present

• Attend Keystone Species Session (Part IV): July 26th: Human Beings as a Keystone Species

Cost: Free or sliding-scale

We suggest a $20-$40 donation for this course, but no one is turned away for lack of funds!

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