Rewilding Courses and Certifications

TED

3 Tips to Make Your World Beautifully Wild

Discover how to transform failing farmland into a thriving nature paradise with Isabella Tree's three-step rewilding formula for turning any green space wild and beautiful.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Bringing Mammoths Back From Extinction - Pros, Cons, and Timeline

Explore the potential revival of mammoths, its ecological impact on grasslands, climate benefits, and ethical considerations. Learn about Pleistocene Park and the timeline for this groundbreaking de-extinction project.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Conservation and Rewilding in a Changing Climate

Explore innovative approaches to conservation in a changing climate: rewilding for ecosystem resilience, assisted colonization to match species with new environments, and embracing novel ecosystems with mixed native and non-native species.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Urban Rewilding: Restore Your Local Ecosystem

Explore urban rewilding to restore ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and enhance biodiversity in cities. Learn practical strategies to reintroduce nature and create sustainable urban environments.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

For More Wonder, Rewild the World

George Monbiot explores the concept of rewilding, using Yellowstone's wolf reintroduction as an example, to illustrate how restoring natural ecosystems can create a more balanced and wondrous environment.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Let's Make the World Wild Again

Environmental activist Kristine Tompkins shares her journey from Patagonia CEO to conservationist, advocating for "rewilding" to restore Earth's health and highlighting our interconnectedness with nature.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Mammoths Resurrected and Other Thoughts from a Futurist

Futurist Stewart Brand discusses diverse topics like resurrecting mammoths, geoengineering, and rewilding, offering an optimistic perspective on humanity's potential to improve the world and address global challenges.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Bold Plan to Rewild the Earth at Massive Scale

Explore Kristine McDivitt Tompkins' vision for continental-scale wildlife corridors and ecosystem restoration, learning how rewilding our minds can lead to transformative conservation efforts.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Poor Land Management Contributes to Flooding

Ecologist Fezile Mhlanga explores the link between improper land use management and flooding, offering a fresh perspective on addressing this global issue through sustainable practices and soil rehabilitation.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

True Beauty is Wild

Explore how rewilding transforms ecosystems, revives biodiversity, and combats environmental destruction. Learn about Randal Plunkett's pioneering project and its remarkable impact on nature restoration.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Re-Wilding Ourselves and Our Cities

Explore how reconnecting with nature and ancient wisdom can transform urban living, fostering community, sustainability, and personal growth through innovative approaches to city design and lifestyle.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

This Land is Your Land - Protecting Wild Spaces for Climate and Conservation

Explore the importance of protecting wild spaces for conservation, climate goals, and human-nature relationships. Experts discuss land preservation strategies and indigenous involvement in ecosystem management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Return of Britain's Wild Boar - Groundbreakers

Explore the controversial return of wild boar to Britain, their ecological impact, and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence through Chantal Lyons' insightful journey across Europe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Tenacious Beasts - Wildlife Recoveries and Hope

Explore wildlife recoveries and their impact on our understanding of animals, ecology, and conservation with philosopher Christopher Preston. Gain insights into the positive effects of animal returns on biodiversity and climate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Return of the Siamese Crocodile - Conservation and Recovery in Southeast Asia

Discover how conservation efforts, indigenous collaboration, and modern technology are saving the Siamese Crocodile from extinction in Southeast Asia's Cardamom Mountains through innovative breeding and monitoring programs.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video