Then Ecology Academy is for you. With the most practical and comprehensive ecological training programmes and online courses available today.
At Ecology Academy, you can take courses and programmes in ecological design, construction and maintenance – from gardens to landscapes. There are also dedicated courses in climate adaptation and ecological land restoration. Take your expertise to the next level and make the impact you have always dreamed of.
“ Chris de Waard is een bevlogen docent met verstand van zaken en een brede blik op tuin, ecologie en samenleving. Hij deelt niet alleen kennis, maar ook inspiratie en motivatie. ”
Jonatan Bartling
Ecologisch tuinontwerper (Ereprijs / van der Velden + Levende Tuinen)
“ Mijn tuinontwerpavontuur begon bij de lessen van Chris de Waard. Hij doceert vanuit passie, met geduld en vriendelijkheid. Een erg prettige ervaring. ”
Liselot van Och
Bioloog, tuinontwerper (Van Och Tuinen)
“ De lessen hebben mijn praktijkervaring verrijkt met diepgaande ecologische inzichten, waardoor mijn tuinontwerpen nu serieuzer bijdragen aan de biodiversiteit en ik vol vertrouwen mijn vak uitoefen. ”
Mick Jonkman
Commercieel Manager (Schadenberg Zakelijk Groen)
“ Zijn enthousiasme, kennis en interesses op verschillende gebieden werken enorm aanstekelijk. Toch is het geen éénrichtingsverkeer; je voelt je gezien en gehoord. ”
Varen Uithol
Tuinontwerper
“ Gedegen kennis en ervaring met humor gebracht, samen met een heldere ethische blik over hoe wij met de natuur om kunnen gaan, maken de lessen van Chris de Waard een must. ”
Gerrit Jan Wielinga
Kunstenaar & Schrijver
Ecology Academy offers practical online courses in ecological garden design and landscaping, climate resilience, and nature and land restoration.
What makes the Academy stand out is the combination of ecological depth and directly applicable knowledge.
All programmes are based on an ecosystem approach to climate, soil, water and planting. This is translated into clear e-learnings, instructions and step-by-step plans, allowing you to apply ecological principles directly in practice – from domestic gardens to broad landscapes.
For more on the mission, vision and approach, visit About Ecology Academy.
You will learn how soil, water and planting work together to create a resilient ecosystem, and how to turn this into clear design choices and practical actions.
Ecology Academy converts complex ecological knowledge into practical handles — from rainwater harvesting and soil improvement to plant selection and ecological design principles.
The e-learning courses are clearly structured, with step-by-step plans, checklists and downloads so you can get started right away in your garden or professional project.
Want to know how? Explore our courses.
You learn to look through a systems lens, seeing connections and cycles where soil, water and planting reinforce and sustain one another.
You discover how ecosystems regulate themselves and stay in balance – and how you can harness that power to create more life, resilience and cohesion, whether in a small garden or on a larger scale.
Ecology Academy is for everyone, from home gardeners to professionals in garden and landscape design, landscaping, consultancy, and policy and management – across Europe.
Courses are suitable for all levels of experience, backgrounds and roles, whether you are new to the field or want to deepen existing knowledge.
Professional roles include design, landscaping, maintenance, consultancy, public policy and management.
Do you have a question about a programme, course or masterclass?
Please check the general FAQs first.
Can’t find your question there? Do you have feedback? Feel free to get in touch.
Would you like to learn more about Ecology Academy? Take a look at About.
Do you have a project or need specialist expertise? Discover more on the Consultancy page.
Please use the Contactform. Or reach us via info@ecology.academy or +31 6 29 555 131.
