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...

The College’s 2026 Conference is on April 9-10, 2026 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC on the traditional lands of the of the Songhees Nation and the Xwsepsum Nation. Read on for more information about the speakers and panels. Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in the Conference through a live web...

Part of the Northern BC CoP: Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar Series Join Kelsey Gritter and Eric Neilson for an overview and demo of the Forest Ecosystem Simulator (ForES). ForES allows the user to test the outcomes of different harvest prescriptions under climate change to examine the impacts on caribou habitat quality. It simulates both forest...

The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A) (F25) Blended Course introduces learners to the Government of Alberta’s wetland function assessment tool and its application in the context of Alberta Water Act approvals. The course covers foundational knowledge and practical components relevant to the tool’s use. The course is available anytime following registration, though...

We are excited to announce the upcoming northeast region Community of Practice workshop taking place in Fort St. John from April 29-30 with a field tour May 1. This collaborative event brings together professionals, Indigenous knowledge holders, restoration practitioners, and community leaders to share insights, build relationships, and improve restoration effectiveness in northeast B.C. and...

The Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference is committed to celebrating accomplishments and fostering meaningful, equitable partnerships that support Indigenous-led economic participation in BC’s Natural Resource Sector. Our objective is to facilitate building enduring partnerships between Indigenous communities and the resource sector through sustainable and respectful resource development. By building these relationships, IROC seeks to promote inclusivity,...