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Earth Care Guides

Testing Soil & Finding Solutions

Learn how to evaluate soil texture, drainage, biological activity, and pH using simple at-home methods, then discover practical solutions for improving soil health naturally. Click here to read full article.

Earth Care Soil Amendments

Learn about natural soil-building amendments such as compost, mulch, biochar, cover crops, and mineral additions that improve soil structure, increase fertility, support beneficial soil biology.

Composting Guide

Learn how to build food waste & soil building compost systems on your homestead with this simple earth care guide.

Universal Crop Covering Guide

Learn about the value of crop covering and our Earth Care guide to help you get started.

Why Tilling Harms Soil and Why Deep Roots Matter

Learn how excessive tilling can disrupt soil structure, harm beneficial organisms, and increase erosion, while deep-rooted plants naturally rebuild soil health by improving structure, increasing water infiltration, and cycling nutrients through the soil profile.

Harvard University Course

Learn About Food Fermentation

https://pll.harvard.edu/course/food-fermentation-science-cooking-microbes

Learn how to take your lawn to garden with these three ideas that help transform ordinary lawns into productive, environmentally beneficial landscapes.

Garden Plans Guide

Free Earth Care Education from Alison.Com

Access free online courses from educational organizations around the world. Explore topics such as environmental science, sustainability, conservation, climate change, ecology, and natural resource management to deepen your understanding of Earth Care principles.

Environmental Science Courses (Alison)

Explore free courses covering ecology, conservation, climate science, environmental management, and sustainability. Alison currently offers dozens of environmental science courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels.

Environmental Management Courses (Alison)

Learn about natural resource management, environmental protection, waste management, sustainability, and environmental policy.

Introduction to Environmental Issues

A beginner-friendly course exploring resource depletion, pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, and practical environmental solutions.

Climate Change: The Science

Learn how climate systems work, what drives climate change, and the scientific evidence behind global warming and its impacts.

Environmental Education Courses (Alison)

A collection of courses focused on climate action, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, water resources, and environmental stewardship.

*Most Alison courses are free to study. Optional certificates may require a fee.

Free University Learning From OpenLearn.com

OpenLearn: Nature & Environment

Explore free university-level courses covering ecology, environmental science, climate change, renewable energy, conservation, and sustainable resource management.

OpenLearn: Sustainability Hub

Access a collection of free courses, articles, videos, and learning resources focused on sustainability, climate action, responsible consumption, clean energy, and environmental stewardship.

Recommended Courses

Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Learn the science behind climate change, greenhouse gases, renewable energy systems, and environmental impacts.

Environment: Treading Lightly on the Earth
Explore carbon footprints, household sustainability, and practical ways individuals can reduce environmental impacts.

Transport and Sustainability
Discover how transportation systems affect the environment and explore strategies for reducing their impacts.

An Introduction to Floodplain Meadows
Learn how natural landscapes can provide ecological benefits, biodiversity, and nature-based environmental solutions.

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