This learning opportunity by The Outdoor Learning Store is open to EVERYONE. This initiative encourages and empowers educators to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local land. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to gather virtually with an incredible line-up of Indigenous presenters. Registration open until October...

Presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology, this online eight-day online course with Joe Thorley is for natural resource managers who have to interpret the results of statistical analyses and make decisions about how much data to collect and which management actions to undertake. The course focuses on the fundamentals of uncertainty, modeling,...

This course presented by Royal Roads University invites learners into deeper thinking, reflection and content pertaining to Indigenous perspectives in climate adaptation and mitigation. Ultimately, this course provides a space for you to consider how and where Indigenous leadership can not only restore better-practice across social and political landscapes, but also heal relationships with our...

Mine closure is an issue of growing importance for mining companies, the communities that host operations, Indigenous peoples, and governments with regulatory oversight of closure planning. In the coming years, the world’s top miners are expected to spend over $50 billion (USD) closing mines and managing legacy sites. For many stakeholders and rightsholders, there is...

Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for an exciting and educational experience to observe and study these tiny, but mighty creatures. VARC's experts will demonstrate the delicate process of safely extracting birds, banding, and releasing hummingbirds. Participants will have the opportunity to witness their unique behaviours, understand the importance of monitoring bird populations, and learn...

Presented by the Columbian Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology, this course will cover procedures for observing, measuring, and describing soils in the field. The goal is to produce consistent data for soil inventory, mapping and classification using techniques that improve the consistency of determining soil properties in the field. Students will gain experience with describing...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification North Vancouver Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the...

Backpack electrofishing is one of the most commonly used fish capture techniques in freshwater, yet to be effective it must be done with strategy and care. The standard certification programs, while necessary and essential, focus on the safety aspects and how to conduct this form of fish sampling in a safe manner. Left out, however,...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the...

Presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology, this course will introduce students to the BC Classification system of wetlands and the Canadian Wetland Classification System, providing them with an overview of how to classify and delineate wetlands and the differences between using these systems. The course will start with a classroom session learning...

This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...