Soil Fundamentals and Field Description – Online – November 25th & 26th, 2026

Location: Fully online

Understanding how to identify and describe soils in the field is a foundational skill for environmental and natural resource professionals. This two-day online course introduces participants to the fundamentals of soil formation, identification, and standardized field description techniques used in natural resource management.

The course combines concise, instructor-led online sessions with guided, self-directed field exercises completed in each participant’s local area. This flexible format allows learners to immediately apply concepts in real-world settings.

Participants will build a strong understanding of soil-forming processes while developing practical field skills, including identifying parent materials, describing soil horizons, and completing soil descriptions using standard Canadian methods. Clear instruction, structured field guidance, and ongoing online support ensure participants can confidently apply these skills independently.

This course is ideal for students, technicians, and professionals seeking flexible, applied field skill development.

This course is approved for 10 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) under the Society for Ecological Restoration’s (SER) Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) Program. Participants are responsible for uploading their certificates at ser.submittable.com to receive CECs.