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

Session Logistics

• We meet via Zoom over one Sunday, July 5th, 2026

• Class takes place 9-11am Pacific Time (time zone converter)

• Recordings, resources, and access to our international Community are all available after registration

• Recordings are available for days you miss!

Cost: Free or sliding-scale

There is a suggested $20-$40 donation for course access but NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds!

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