Every wildfire season leaves behind the same heartbreaking images: families displaced, communities devastated, forests transformed, and wildlife struggling to survive. Yet despite billions of dollars spent each year, the fires continue to grow larger and more destructive.
Beginning September 10, Wildfires Fact & Fiction brings together Hart Hagan and an exceptional lineup of guest experts, including Richard L. Hutto, Chad Hanson, George Wuerthner, Josh Schlossberg, and Anastassia Makarieva, to examine what decades of ecological research and on-the-ground experience reveal about wildfire resilience. Together, they’ll explore the relationship between water, forests, biodiversity, and fire, challenge long-held assumptions about wildfire management, and discuss practical approaches that protect both people and ecosystems.
If you’ve ever wondered why wildfires seem to keep getting worse despite so much money, effort, and attention, this course is for you. Whether you’ve experienced wildfire firsthand, care deeply about forests and wildlife, or simply want to understand what the science really says, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what’s driving today’s fires and why a different way of thinking may be one of our best hopes for building healthier, more resilient landscapes.
Posted: July 31, 2026