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SUMMARY:Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods - online
DESCRIPTION:The ability to remove amphibians and reptiles safely and effectively from a work site is an important skill for environmental professionals. This two-day applied course provides students with key skills and knowledge to capture\, identify and handle specimens\, effectively plan and conduct a herptiles mitigation project\, and prevent disease transfer. \nWhat should I bring or supply? \n\nYou will need: \n\nComputer\nStable internet access\nPen and paper\n\nInvoice Payment\nTo register and pay by invoice\, please email info@nrtraininggroup.com
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/amphibian-and-reptile-salvage-methods-online-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20251015T154122Z
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UID:10000704-1764154800-1764158400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County \nJulia Shapka \nLac La Biche County \nWetlands play a critical role in Alberta’s landscapes\, yet many have been lost in settled areas. Alberta’s Wetland Replacement Program (WRP) offers an important opportunity for municipalities to restore and construct wetlands while enhancing local ecosystems and communities. \nThis presentation will showcase Lac La Biche County’s Bold Centre WRP Project — a unique initiative funded by three different sources and located at the heart of the community\, adjacent to a multiplex\, high school\, and library. The project brought together diverse partners in a collaborative effort to create a new wetland that serves both ecological and educational purposes. \nThe presentation will highlight the requirements of each funding source\, construction activities\, and the progression of the wetland since construction\, illustrated with photos and project milestones. It will also cover workshops hosted on-site\, challenges encountered\, and solutions developed\, and key recommendations for other municipalities interested in pursuing similar projects. \nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST / 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/partnerships-for-wetlands-a-case-study-from-lac-la-biche-county/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wetland Knowledge Exchange":MAILTO:wetlandknowledge@cclmportal.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250415T225206Z
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UID:10000623-1764115200-1764374399@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Conference 2025: The Evolution of Biological Practice; Celebrating 50 Years with the ASPB
DESCRIPTION:The ASPB celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The ASPB 2025 Conference theme is reflective of this milestone: Evolution of Biological Practice: Celebrating 50 years with the ASPB. The ASPB 2025 Conference will take place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel November 26-28\, 2025. Please watch the conference webpage as more details become available. https://www.aspb.ab.ca/conference
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/conference-2025-the-evolution-of-biological-practice-celebrating-50-years-with-the-aspb/
LOCATION:Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel\, 405 Spray Ave\, Banff\, AB T1L 1J4\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1J4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250922T203155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T203435Z
UID:10000698-1764028800-1764287999@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Community of Practice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register now for our FREE Community of Practice workshop in Prince George November 25-27\, 2025. \nRegistration Link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/97QoQX6rFHThpcYxEp-0/ \nCosts: Free in person; $30 online \nBuilding off our successful launch of the Northern Restoration Community of Practice in 2024\, we are excited to reconvene in Prince George November 25-27. \nWe’re bringing together practitioners like you to share learnings\, build a positive future for our professional community\, and collectively advance restoration efforts in Northern B.C. \nOur Vision \nTo build\, develop\, and strengthen our community of practice through knowledge sharing\, communication\, and collaboration. \nJoin us in Creating our Future for the Northern Restoration Community of Practice \nThis won’t be your ordinary conference. We are mixing presentations and small group discussions with a facilitated activity to build our collective vision for the Community of Practice. You can expect to: \n\nGain new insights from your colleagues by learning about their projects and outcomes through presentations;\nHave opportunities for small group discussions and coaching with your peers to discuss current successes\, challenges and learnings in your work;\nCo-create a vision for where we want to take the community of practice in the next 3-5 years; and\nIdentify tangible steps we can take as a community\, and you can take as an individual\, to grow our community of practice.\n\nRemote participation is possible for viewing presentations\, however\, we encourage you to attend in person at the beautiful Uda dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors). Lunches are included free of charge\, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Please double check your ticket type when registering!! \nSpace is limited\, so register now to secure your place. \nTravel stipends are available for participants from Indigenous communities. Please email mae.whyte@sernbc.ca for more information.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/restoration-community-of-practice-workshop/
LOCATION:Uda dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors)\, 355 Vancouver St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC":MAILTO:mae.whyte@sernbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T183458Z
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UID:10000688-1763974800-1764349200@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 2: Practical Fish Health Techniques for Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecology
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers a three-level Fish Health training series. Level 1 introduces foundational concepts in fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Levels 2 and 3 build on this foundation\, with Level 3 focusing on techniques for identifying and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate five-day course and must be completed in sequence (e.g.\, Level 2 is required before enrolling in Level 3). \nThis is a classroom-based course delivered from VIU’s Nanaimo campus.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fish-health-level-2-practical-fish-health-techniques-for-aquaculture-fisheries-ecology-2/
LOCATION:Nanaimo
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250923T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T154541Z
UID:10000699-1763548200-1763555400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Invasive Species Virtual Fall Forum
DESCRIPTION:Experts in the field of invasive species management will be sharing their knowledge. \nTopics will include: \n🌿Research on knotweed mortality under thermal and anoxic stress w/ Adam Soames\n🌿Native Western red cedar and invasive English holly —and how they demonstrate opposing trends that may portend consequential shifts in forest structure w/Brandon Drucker\n🌿And more! \nMark your calendar. Registration will open Oct 6.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/annual-invasive-species-virtual-fall-forum/
ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver":MAILTO:info@iscmv.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T160000
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CREATED:20250730T224851Z
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UID:10000670-1763539200-1763740800@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Project Management – November 19th – 21st\, 2025 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Project Management (EPM) is a three-day online course designed to introduce participants to practical approaches for planning\, executing\, and concluding environmental projects.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-project-management-november-19th-21st-2025-online/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T182245Z
UID:10000687-1763424000-1763769599@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 1: Introduction to Basic Fish Health Management
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers three levels of Fish Health training. Level 1 introduces key principles of fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Subsequent levels build on this foundation\, with Level 3 focusing on applied techniques for detecting and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate five-day course and must be completed in sequence (e.g.\, Level 2 is a prerequisite for Level 3). \nThis is a synchronous online course delivered via TEAMS.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/8602/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20251030T172118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172404Z
UID:10000706-1763424000-1763596799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person\, 2-day Engaging with Indigenous Peoples event
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming In-Person Training Event:\nNovember 18-19 in Vancouver\nAre you looking to expand your understanding or refine your skills in engaging with Indigenous Peoples? Join us in Vancouver for our upcoming 2-day event! This training and book talk event is a great opportunity to help you build the knowledge and skills to effectively\, respectfully\, and meaningfully work with Indigenous Peoples. \n\nNovember 18:  Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® training (9am – 4pm)\, 21 Things™: Shaping the Conversation book event + discussion (6pm – 8pm)\nNovember 19:  Indigenous Consultation & Engagement training (9am – 4pm)
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/in-person-2-day-engaging-with-indigenous-peoples-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Corporate Training":MAILTO:learn@indigenousrelationsacademy.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20251008T162441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T162441Z
UID:10000703-1763337600-1763769599@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management
DESCRIPTION:Mapping\nNRIM 001 Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management (course overview description)\n\n\n\nDates: Monday\, November 17\, 2025 to Friday\, November 21\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 9am-5pm\n\n\nCost: $1\,350\n\n\nCity: Cowichan Valley BC\n\n\nInstructor: Trailmark Systems\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nFormat\nClass: 4 days; Field: 1 day \nDays one to three are classroom-based and cover the following topics: \n\nDay 1: The History and Foundations of Mapping as it relates to Indigenous Land Stewardship\nDay 2: Digital Platforms for Participatory Mapping and Indigenous Knowledge\nDay 3: Oral History Mapping\n\nDay four is field-based (outdoors\, adjacent to classroom) and allows participants to practice recording real-time observations in the field. \nDay five brings participants back to the classroom to work on analyzing and communicating results\, including introduction to QGIS and creation of a map using field data collected the previous day. \nPrerequisites\nNone \nYou Supply\nStudents should bring a pen and paper for taking notes\, and an internet enabled smartphone. \nPrior to registering for any NREP course\, please review the program’s registration guidelines\, including important refund policy information.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/indigenous-mapping-for-stewardship-and-cultural-heritage-management-6/
LOCATION:Cowichan Valley\, BC\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250829T204636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T204636Z
UID:10000685-1762160400-1764957600@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th\, 2025 – Online
DESCRIPTION:The Land Guardian Program (LGP) offered by NRTG is a five-week (200-hour) training initiative designed to meet the demand for individuals working as guardians in various sectors\, including communities\, industries\, and non-profit organizations. The program includes lectures\, field training\, case studies\, scenarios\, and exercises aimed at developing practical skills\, technical knowledge\, and analytical thinking.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/land-guardian-program-november-3rd-december-5th-2025-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T165500
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250904T165713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T165713Z
UID:10000697-1761725700-1761756900@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Remediation Now: Contaminated Sites Management Now & Tomorrow; Canadian & International Updates from Practitioners & Government Agencies
DESCRIPTION:GeoEnviroPro will share technical and regulatory updates on contaminated sites management\, featuring input from government agencies\, Canadian professionals\, and international experts. \nThe workshop is intended for consultants\, industry professionals\, students\, researchers\, and community groups. It will also include networking opportunities for early-career professionals through the Emerging Professional Initiative.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/3rd-annual-remediation-now-contaminated-sites-management-now-canadian-international-updates-from-practitioners-government-agencies/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square/Online\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250513T220652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T220652Z
UID:10000637-1761696000-1761868799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:ESCA BC 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for October 29 and 30\, 2025 to join hundreds of ESC professionals in Coquitlam\, BC\, for two full days of educational sessions\, networking\, hot breakfasts and lunches\, an entertaining social mixer (Wednesday late afternoon)\, a keynote\, plenary panels\, and more.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/esca-bc-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250819T220214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T220214Z
UID:10000684-1761044400-1761048000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Road Impact Wetland Health Assessments in Northern British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:On October 21\, 2025\, Katerina Sofos is scheduled to present a webinar titled Road Impact Wetland Health Assessments in Northern British Columbia. \nThis webinar is part of the Wetland Knowledge Exchange’s monthly series\, which is intended to support information sharing and collaboration among individuals and organizations with an interest in wetland-related topics such as management\, conservation\, and reclamation.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/webinar-road-impact-wetland-health-assessments-in-northern-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T184531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184531Z
UID:10000691-1761037200-1761408000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION:This four-day course introduces the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR)\, including the roles and responsibilities of government\, proponents\, and Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs). Participants learn how to conduct field assessments and follow reporting procedures\, including electronic submission requirements. The course is intended for environmental consultants and professionals in related fields such as fisheries\, forestry\, and engineering who may be involved in RAPR field assessments\, as well as individuals working with or regulating land use initiatives\, including land developers\, government staff\, and other industry stakeholders.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-17/
LOCATION:Online /Penticton BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T184255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184255Z
UID:10000690-1761037200-1761408000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION:This four-day course introduces the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR)\, including the roles and responsibilities of government\, proponents\, and Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs). Participants learn how to conduct field assessments and follow reporting procedures\, including electronic submission requirements. The course is intended for environmental consultants and professionals in related fields such as fisheries\, forestry\, and engineering who may be involved in RAPR field assessments\, as well as individuals working with or regulating land use initiatives\, including land developers\, government staff\, and other industry stakeholders.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-16/
LOCATION:Online /Nanaimo BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250416T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T195716Z
UID:10000631-1761035400-1761309000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Data Manipulation and Visualization in R
DESCRIPTION:Data manipulation and visualization will provide students with the tools they need to effectively tidy\, transform and visualize their data in R. This course will teach the theory behind tidy data\, setting up a reproducible data pipeline\, introduction in the tidyverse suite of packages\, importing data\, tidying data\, transforming data\, dealing with missing data\, summary statistics\, exploratory data analysis\, data visualizations and writing reports in R markdown. Focus on dplyr\, tidyr and ggplot2 packages from the tidyverse. \nThis course spans four half-days.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/data-manipulation-and-visualization-in-r-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250203T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T221457Z
UID:10000536-1761004800-1761177599@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:CNAR 2025 Calgary Achieving Regulatory Excellence Together
DESCRIPTION:CNAR’s 18th Annual National Conference event is an event for those with an interest in Canadian regulation. The Conference welcomes proposals from all\, including members\, non-members\, Partners\, Suppliers\, government agencies\, academic institutions\, and other organizations. \nCNAR 2025 Call for speakers Guidelines \nCNAR 2025 Speakers Proposal Application \n 
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/cnar-2025-calgary-achieving-regulatory-excellence-together/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191624Z
UID:10000694-1760950800-1763744400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Technician Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) is a five-week\, 200-hour training course designed to prepare participants for work as environmental monitors in natural resource sectors. The program includes both classroom and field-based instruction\, with field training scheduled on most days. It is intended for individuals seeking to develop or enhance skills relevant to environmental monitoring. Typical participants include field technicians\, resource workers\, First Nations representatives\, individuals entering the industry\, and graduates of environmental post-secondary programs. \nThe ETCP is accredited through the College of Applied Biology and meets the educational criteria for the Applied Biology Technician designation.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-technician-certificate-program-5/
LOCATION:Deroche\, Deroche\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250317T225711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225711Z
UID:10000573-1760918400-1761091199@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Prince George\, BC: October 20-21
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety\, fish handling methods\, equipment\, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about the Efishing program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-prince-george-bc-october-20-21/
LOCATION:Prince George\, BC\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250317T225608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225608Z
UID:10000572-1760659200-1760831999@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Cochrane\, AB: October 17-18
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety\, fish handling methods\, equipment\, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about the Efishing program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-cochrane-ab-october-17-18/
LOCATION:Cochrane\, AB\, Cochrane\, AB\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250416T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T195316Z
UID:10000630-1760572800-1760831999@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:What’s the Future of Grasslands and Rangelands in the East Kootenay?
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this gathering is to tell stories\, share knowledge\, and explore ideas and solutions for improving grassland and rangeland health in the East Kootenay. This event will explore the related implications of changing grasslands in the East Kootenay for wildlife and livestock forage\, vulnerable grassland-dependent species\, Indigenous and regional food security\, wildfire risk reduction\, and invasive species. To this end\, a multidisciplinary group of scientists\, First Nations\, natural resource professionals\, land managers\, and ranchers will gather to discuss current land management challenges\, initiatives\, knowledge gaps\, and the cumulative impacts to ecosystem health. The underlying assumption guiding this event is that if you improve grassland health through restoration\, protection\, and stewardship\, then you improve conditions for wildlife\, grassland ecosystems\, and communities whose cultures and livelihoods are tied to these spaces.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/whats-the-future-of-grasslands-and-rangelands-in-the-east-kootenay/
LOCATION:Kimberley Conference Centre\, Kimberley\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250317T225440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225440Z
UID:10000571-1760400000-1760572799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Red Deer\, AB: October 14-15
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety\, fish handling methods\, equipment\, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about the Efishing program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-red-deer-ab-october-14-15/
LOCATION:Red Deer\, AB\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250925T183813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T183813Z
UID:10000701-1759968000-1760140799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Fisheries\nNRFS 001 Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses (course overview description)\n\nDates: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 to Friday\, October 10\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 9am-5pm\n\n\nCost: $550\n\n\nCity: Nanaimo BC-Field Session\n\n\nInstructor: Kim Ives
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/electrofishing-theory-safety-and-uses-6/
LOCATION:Nanaimo
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250317T225306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225306Z
UID:10000570-1759881600-1760054399@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Edmonton\, AB: October 08-09
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety\, fish handling methods\, equipment\, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about the Efishing program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-edmonton-ab-october-08-09/
LOCATION:Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250925T183419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T184042Z
UID:10000700-1759708800-1760140799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management
DESCRIPTION:Mapping\nNRIM 001 Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management (course overview description)\n\n\n\nDates: Monday\, October 6\, 2025 to Friday\, October 10\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 9am-5pm\n\n\nCost: $1\,350\n\n\nCity: Cowichan Valley BC\n\n\nInstructor: Trailmark Systems\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nFormat\nClass: 4 days; Field: 1 day \nDays one to three are classroom-based and cover the following topics: \n\nDay 1: The History and Foundations of Mapping as it relates to Indigenous Land Stewardship\nDay 2: Digital Platforms for Participatory Mapping and Indigenous Knowledge\nDay 3: Oral History Mapping\n\nDay four is field-based (outdoors\, adjacent to classroom) and allows participants to practice recording real-time observations in the field. \nDay five brings participants back to the classroom to work on analyzing and communicating results\, including introduction to QGIS and creation of a map using field data collected the previous day. \nPrerequisites\nNone \nYou Supply\nStudents should bring a pen and paper for taking notes\, and an internet enabled smartphone. \nPrior to registering for any NREP course\, please review the program’s registration guidelines\, including important refund policy information.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/indigenous-mapping-for-stewardship-and-cultural-heritage-management-5/
LOCATION:Cowichan Valley\, BC\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T185247Z
UID:10000693-1759136400-1760115600@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Essential Fisheries Field Skills Certificate Program (EFFS)
DESCRIPTION:The Essential Fisheries Field Skills Certificate Program (EFFS) is a two-week training course focused on practical skills and knowledge related to salmonid biology and fish identification\, fisheries field techniques\, fish and fish habitat inventory and assessment (both qualitative and quantitative)\, electrofishing certification\, and water quality sampling and monitoring. The program is intended for individuals seeking to develop or update competencies in environmental fieldwork. Typical participants include environmental consultants\, field technicians\, resource workers\, First Nations representatives\, individuals entering the industry\, and graduates of fisheries or environmental post-secondary programs.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/essential-fisheries-field-skills-certificate-program-effs-2/
LOCATION:Deep Bay Marine Field Station – VIU\, 370 Crome Point Rd\, Bowser\, V0R 1G0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250812T235352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T235352Z
UID:10000678-1758758400-1758931199@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Researchers’ Forum & CMI’s 30-year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 30 years\, this event has taken place across the upper Columbia Mountains\, bringing together individuals from the scientific community\, Indigenous and provincial land management\, stewardship organizations\, naturalist groups\, and local communities. The gathering provides updates on ecological projects occurring in southeastern British Columbia\, within the territories of the Sinixt\, Secwepemc\, Ktunaxa\, and Syilx Okanagan peoples. Topics typically include restoration efforts\, community initiatives\, ecosystem monitoring\, research\, field trials\, and land stewardship. The event is held in an informal setting and is open to all interested participants.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/researchers-forum-cmis-30-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Coast Hillcrest Hotel\, Revelstoke area\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250904T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162354Z
UID:10000696-1758621600-1758636000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Planning and Designing Fish Habitat Assessments – Online – September 23rd\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:NRTG’s Planning and Designing Fish Habitat Assessments MicroCourse is a four-hour training designed for fisheries professionals with prior experience in standard stream habitat assessment methods. It focuses on selecting appropriate techniques and integrating data across scales to efficiently describe site conditions.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/planning-and-designing-fish-habitat-assessments-online-september-23rd-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260417T102714
CREATED:20250903T175843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T175843Z
UID:10000686-1758585600-1758931199@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 1: Introduction to Basic Fish Health Management
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers three levels of Fish Health training. Level 1 introduces key principles of fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Subsequent levels build on this foundation\, with Level 3 focusing on applied techniques for detecting and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate five-day course and must be completed in sequence (e.g.\, Level 2 is a prerequisite for Level 3). \nThis is a synchronous online course delivered via TEAMS.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fish-health-level-1-introduction-to-basic-fish-health-management-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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