You know your lawn could be so much more…
you’re just not sure where to begin.
Ready to turn your yard from a lawn into nature’s living room?
As you think ahead to spring, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and doubt, inspired by the idea of backyard rewilding, but overwhelmed by choices, conflicting advice, and the quiet fear of getting it wrong.
By the end of the six-week Rewilding Our Backyards digital course, that uncertainty will shift into clarity, confidence, and joy. You'll have a plan that fits your place, a deeper understanding of how backyard habitat restoration works, and the confidence to take action step by step. Your backyard will become connected to something bigger than itself, woven into your neighbourhood and the wider ecosystem it supports.
Course Details
This course is for nature’s allies living in Ontario’s towns, cities, suburbs, and rural areas, people who feel called to help nature heal right where they live. It’s designed for first-timers and those growing their skills in habitat making and native plant gardening, providing clear guidance, local context, and a supportive path forward.
You don’t need a big property, a perfect plan, or years of experience, just a willingness to start, and a desire to be part of something bigger than your own backyard.
Six self-paced lessons
combining video teaching, practical yardwork assignments, and supportive resources
Private online community
for mutual support, inspiration, and shared learning
Weekly live Zoom Q&As
and group coaching sessions every Sunday with the instructor (recorded for those unable to attend live), including case studies
Limited enrolment
to ensure thoughtful, personalized guidance
New lesson videos
released each Monday with continued access for two months after the course concludes
100% refund
available within 48 hours of purchase
Next course: Monday, June 8 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
for just $197 CAD (inc. tax)
Lessons
1 / Location, Location, Location
Assess your site conditions to understand your space.
2 / New Neighbours
Select a native plant community that will thrive in your backyard.
3 / Greenprint Sketch
See the big picture and how all the pieces fit together.
4 / Creature Comforts
Add habitat features to support your wildlife neighbours.
5 / From Lawn to Nature’s Living Room
Site preparation: everything you need to get your ground ready.
6 / Move-In Day
Source, plant, and care - featuring a special Q&A with Ben O’Brien of Wild by Design
BONUS / Neighbourhood Watch
Monitoring the Return of Biodiversity
Course begins: Monday, June 8
Runs for 6 weeks until Sunday, July 19, 2026
Course fee $197 CAD (inc. tax) 100% refundable within 48 hours of purchase
Meet Ewa
Your Rewilding Instructor
Throughout my 25 year career as an ecologist, I've loved helping people use native plants to invite nature into their backyards. My dream is to make restoring backyard habitat feel simple, joyful, and doable. I’m here to help you grow your confidence and your positive impact on the world.
