Location: Fully online You will acquire the foundational knowledge needed for identifying plants to their exact species. We’ll cover the essentials: from understanding plant naming and classification to decoding plant morphology and terminology and mastering the use of botanical keys. Along the way, we’ll navigate common challenges and pitfalls in plant identification, introduce you to...

The course will be conducted through three-hour online sessions held over five Tuesday mornings, with optional take-home activities available between sessions.

Amanda Ronnquist, Fuse Consulting Ltd. Part of the 2025-2026 Community of Practice (CoP) Lunch and Learn Webinar Series, Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC

Location: Fully online Erosion control is a common challenge in streambank management, and selecting the right tools is key to success. Effective bank protection should maximize stability, minimize environmental impact, and require little to no maintenance. Rock groynes, or flow retarders, provide a versatile solution by harnessing the river’s energy to rebuild banks while offering...

We’re excited to return to New Westminster this February 2026 for the INVASIVES Forum, where invasive species practitioners, researchers, Indigenous and youth leaders, industry partners, and community members come together to tackle invasive species head-on. Tomorrow’s landscapes are built by the choices we make today. INVASIVES 2026 is about protecting the places that connect us...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host its 2nd Annual Natural Resources Forum on February 10-11, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta. Under the theme “Strengthening Our Sovereignty,” the AFN National Natural Resources Forum invites First Nations Chiefs, community members, economic development and natural resources officers, technicians, industry representatives, government officials, non-government organizations, and thought leaders to...

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....

The ECO IMPACT 2026 Learning Series & Awards Gala featured a conference focused on the intersection of technology, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Participants engaged in sessions exploring emerging trends, skill development for a technology-oriented job market, and networking with professionals active in the environmental sector. The event brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds—including educators,...

On March 3, 2026, the BC Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia (OAH) Action Forum, hosted by the Tula Foundation, will be held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.  ​This gathering will unite scientists, government representatives, Indigenous groups, community members, and members of the seafood industry to reflect on progress made through BC’s OAH initiatives. Organizers aim to chart...

Part of the Northern BC CoP: Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar Series Format: 45-minute talk followed by 15-minute Q&A Join Catherine Tarasoff from Agrowest Consulting Scientists for a talk about cutting edge management tactics for reed canarygrass. Reed canarygrass is one of our most widely distributed and aggressive riparian invasive species. Catherine will highlight her research...

Part of the Northern BC CoP: Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar Series Join Robin Routledge, President of Recon Environmental Ltd., for a webinar focused on establishing and operating an environmental consulting firm. The session will provide practical insights into the restoration and reclamation sectors alongside challenges that come with being a new company in a very...