GeoEnviroPro will share technical and regulatory updates on contaminated sites management, featuring input from government agencies, Canadian professionals, and international experts. The 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.

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.

Mapping NRIM 001 Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management (course overview description) Dates: Monday, November 17, 2025 to Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $1,350 City: Cowichan Valley BC Instructor: Trailmark Systems Additional Information:  Format Class: 4 days; Field: 1 day Days one to three are classroom-based and cover the following topics: Day 1:...

Upcoming In-Person Training Event: November 18-19 in Vancouver Are 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...

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...

Environmental Project Management (EPM) is a three-day online course designed to introduce participants to practical approaches for planning, executing, and concluding environmental projects.

Experts in the field of invasive species management will be sharing their knowledge. Topics will include: 🌿Research on knotweed mortality under thermal and anoxic stress w/ Adam Soames 🌿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 🌿And more! Mark...

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...

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

Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County Julia Shapka Lac La Biche County Wetlands 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....

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. What should I bring or...