Professional Training Workshops – Face-to-Face, Field, or Online.
B.F. Environmental Consultants, Inc. has been conducting public outreach to the community via our educational programs related to conservation, groundwater, soils, septic system management, source water protection, and watershed management. In addition, we provide custom professional training courses in soil science, water quality, water sampling, chain-of-custody, hydric soils/wetlands, land-based wastewater and stormwater management for PASEOs, Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, Professional Surveyors and other licensed professionals.
Current Training Courses We Offer
Hands on Field Training Course Describing Soils
Online Training Program
We facilitate online training programs for the public and licensed professional through the United States. If you are looking for online training in a specific field, please follow one of these links below.
Guide to Soils: The Vital Life-Giving Layers Beneath Our Feet is more than a textbook—it's a field-ready companion for students, professionals, and anyone fascinated by the rich complexity of the soil that supports life on Earth. Authored by licensed geologists Brian Oram and Dr. Brian Redmond, this guide distills over 30 years of applied experience in geology, soil science, and environmental consulting into an engaging and accessible format.
Whether you're studying for professional licensure, working in agriculture, engineering, or environmental science, or simply curious about the world beneath us, this book delivers a practical yet profound understanding of soil formation, classification, and evaluation. It introduces the intuitive and memorable "POT Process"—Prepare, Observe, Translate—designed to help users assess soils in real-world applications. Rich with illustrations, field-tested insights, and plain-language explanations, Guide to Soils is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand and work with Earth's most overlooked, life-giving system.
OrderWe are in the process of setting up Face-to-Face Courses. We will be scheduling courses in soil science, soil morphology, hydric soils, and water sampling.
Current Featured Course
Field Training Course Scheduled for August 15, 2025 (Register Here)
Hands on Field Training Course Describing Soils
KnowYourH2O is a global educational and outreach web portal that empowers private well owners, city water users, and citizen scientists through fact-based tools, hands-on training, and accessible resources—covering both indoor and outdoor water quality concerns.
KnowYourH2O.com created by BF Environmental's founder Brian Oram, licensed professional geologist.
Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or citizen scientist, the web portal is your guide on the Path to Clean Water. “Get Informed, Get Tested, Get Treatment” and take meaningful action toward clean water stewardship. Visit to Learn More.