REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 2025
EXPLORING WILD ECOSYSTEMS
An ecological exploration of fascinating ecosystems and the relationships that sustain them.
DEVELOP ECOLOGICAL LITERACY
Nature is teeming with incredible ecosystems. From fertile floodplains to lush freshwater marshes, these dynamic ecosystems exist in a variety of forms and sustain all living things. But how exactly do they work? What are their origins? And why must we learn them?
EXPLORING WILD ECOSYSTEMS is an online ecology course designed to answer these essential questions. With a focus on the relationships that bind nature together, this online course is your gateway toward developing ecological literacy.
IDENTIFY KEY FEATURES OF ECOSYSTEMS
How is a bog different from a fen? Why are trees mostly absent from tallgrass prairies? How does fire influence the landscape?
EXPLORING WILD ECOSYSTEMS introduces you to thought-provoking questions to help you identify key features of different ecosystems. With guided lessons through high-quality videos, this online course is designed to strengthen your ecological skills — one ecosystem at a time.
COURSE INFORMATION
Here's what's included with EXPLORING WILD ECOSYSTEMS.
- Exclusive in-depth videos. The course includes 25 exclusive and never-before-seen videos that are only available to students. Organized into 4 modules, the lessons within the course introduce you to 17 ecosystems.
- Work at your own pace. Complete the course at a speed that is most convenient for you. The total length of this self-paced course is approximately 7 hours. You can put the course on hold if necessary and return to it at any time.
- Optional quizzes and assessments. Review what you have learned by downloading quizzes after the modules. An optional final assessment is offered at the end of the course.
- Unlimited access. Once you enroll, the course and all materials are immediately available to you.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
"This class was outstanding. Adam has a great teaching style, the presentation is always content-rich, and he encourages you to apply the information immediately. I’ve taken another class from Adam, resulting in the same opinion. I revisit both courses regularly to review, which is a great advantage to my study. You too can learn your land!"
— George Z.
"I knew that Adam would deliver a spot-on educational course yet again. Adam's gift is his ability to effectively and beautifully communicate using the video medium. The videography, combined with the succinct and rich content is a continuation of his previous excellent online products. As always, Adam gave me an excellent foundational starting point so that I can more confidently continue my own ecology journey. I am always working on my 'eye' in nature, whether it is flora or fauna, and now I have a better appreciation for the larger context in which my favorite plants and animals reside. Adam's online course equips me to further my own skills, energizes me to seek my own knowledge, and motivates me to deepen my insight into the marvelous world we reside in."
— Kenji M.
"Since I retired, I have enjoyed walking in a nearby forest. I took an interest in its wildflowers, ferns, mosses, and mushrooms, and I am learning to identify them. But it wasn’t until I took Exploring Wild Ecosystems that I learned how to see and appreciate the bigger picture. This course has allowed me to identify smaller ecosystems within my forest: bogs, swamps, and vernal pools, and I expect to find a marsh and maybe even a fen. I am especially looking forward to exploring vernal pools this spring. I expect that the added dimensions of ecosystems, habitats, and niches will make me a more astute explorer. Adam is a brilliant teacher."
— Gayle C.
"I’ve been taking mini mind-vacations from city life into the natural world via Adam Haritan’s always informative Learn Your Land videos for quite a while. He’s a passionately committed naturalist with an exceptional gift for communicating via this medium. I signed up for Exploring Wild Ecosystems for the opportunity to learn to see the natural world in a new way, and am so glad I did. Learned a lot, and enjoyed it all the way. Highly recommend."
— Libby S.
