Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) offers monthly guided bird walks to give people the opportunity to learn and practice their skills with local bird ID experts. British Columbia is home to some of North America’s best birdwatching opportunities and VARC's guided walks will help you improve your knowledge of BC birds and get to know them – whether...

This two-day certification course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.

Join the BC Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) for its 12th annual Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology (BEST) Conference. The British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s BEST Conference attracts environmental professionals every May for two and a half days of technical sessions, networking opportunities, and a sponsor exhibition.    

Bird nest surveys are an important, but controversial, tool for protecting the nests, eggs, and young that may be threatened by human-caused disturbances, and in so doing remain compliant with Canadian environmental law. In this micro-course presented by NRTG, participants will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and overcome some of the most common limitations of...

In this seminar, wetland identification and preliminary boundary delineation tools and approaches will be discussed and applied to case studies. Tools include historical air photos, satellite images, contours, digital elevation models, hydrology maps, geology maps, soils and surficial geology maps, as well as climate data, hydrology data, land cover mapping and many other tools! Seminar...

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 online...

Presented by the Vancouver Avian Research Centre, this workshop will provide participants with a solid foundation of technical skills required for the field. The classroom sessions will be held via zoom on Saturday and Sunday May 25th and 26th. Workshop participants will then have the option to attend two subsequent field sessions to the Colony...

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...

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...

This two-day certification course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.

Presented by VOI Training Group, ESCD builds on the principles of effective erosion and sediment control practice developed and applied in Erosion and Sediment Control Practitioner (ESCP). With a sound understanding of effective erosion and sediment control principles, the erosion and sediment practitioner can influence erosion and sediment control outcomes through erosion and sediment control...

Online workshop presented by Mâwandônan Consulting and designed to provide practical solutions to those who want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or are in a position that requires that they engage Aboriginal People/Industry (I.E. Stakeholder Relations, Consultation Department, Community Relations, Chief and Council, Surface Land, Aboriginal Relations). These solutions are based on the combined expertise of a First Nation...