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...
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Navigating in the field has become more efficient with the evolution of new technologies in the environmental sector. Applications like Avenza Maps enable users to access their current GPS location while in the field, making travel and data collection easier. This course delivered by NRTG will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional... |
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VARC’s Guided Bird Walks 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... |
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Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals In this course presented by Royal Roads University, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of climate science concepts and learn how to apply them to adaptation planning. Students will also understand regional climate trends, associated risks, and the importance of strategic adaptation in mitigating these risks.
BC CESCL Course The 2-day ONLINE BC CESCL course is a live and interactive introduction to ESC site management. It is designed for site personnel who need to manage and address ESC concerns as part of their daily site responsibilities. This is considered a heavily detailed introductory level course.
Land Guardian Program – Online NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) addresses the growing demand for skilled and certified guardians employed within communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. This five-week (200-hour) program integrates engaging lectures, applied field training, realistic case studies, scenarios, and exercises to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential This non-credit UBC micro-credential in technical communication consists of nine modules covering essential skills in technical writing and editing, readability techniques, effective presentations, technical reports, team and client communications, technical memos, proposals, and time-efficient and effective reviewing. This program provides learners with the opportunity to rapidly acquire and upgrade communication competencies, learn specific techniques using... |
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been increasing in popularity over the last few years for surveying, photo/video capture, and digitizing data of environmental conditions from stream bottoms to treetops. This tool has provided unprecedented and customized landscape level views and analyses to a large range of environmental professionals and technicians. The... |
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BC CESCL Recertification BC-CESCL (British Columbia Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) recertification course is for ESC professionals with a CESCL designation that has expired or will expire within 6-12 months. The one-day course and exam revisits the topics and issues covered in the two-day CESCL course, including erosion and sedimentation processes, regulatory requirements, erosion and sediment control...
Electrofishing: Theory, Safety and Uses 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.
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Effectively capturing and sampling of fish is a practiced skill and with experience the practitioner learns how to set nets and traps effectively to increase their catch. NRTGs Advanced Fish Sampling MicroCourse is intended for that purpose, to draw on decades of experience capturing and sampling fish to provide students tips, tricks, and strategies to not only... |
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Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Cochrane 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 Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...
Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Terrace 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 Terrace Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...
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Discover the intricate interplay between human actions and water quality in this Construction Monitoring MicroCourse presented by NRTG. Participants will explore how anthropogenic activities, both in and around watercourses, can create dirty water, adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems. | ||
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Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals
Land Guardian Program – Online
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
VARC’s Guided Bird Walks 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...
2024 Wetlands Institute Workshop – Central Kootenay Region The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Institute, a 7-day environmental stewardship workshop, is coming to Creston, Cranbrook and surrounding communities. This course is free of charge for those with a wetland or watershed-related project that benefits British Columbia. This workshop is suitable for consultants, planners, environmental/conservation groups, government representatives, First Nations, and engaged community members and... |
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New Perspectives on Mine Closure 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...
Backpack Electrofishing Certification The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here.
Wetland Plant Identification – Online Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that have been disappearing from the landscape for decades. Understanding and documenting the vegetation within them is essential for various reasons. This course presented by NRTG is designed to assist participants on their journey to comprehend the plant species present in these wetlands. Presenters will start by exploring the terminology required... |
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Environmental Monitoring for Construction Projects This course delivered by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU will train participants to effectively design, manage, conduct and report for environmental monitoring programs for a wide variety of applications throughout Western Canada, such as stream crossing installations, pipeline development, land development, etc. |
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Working in and About Water – Online Presented by NRTG, the two-day Working in and About Water – Legislation, Regulations and Responsibilities course is a comprehensive, fully-online training program designed to address a long-time need to clarify the processes, regulations and constraints involved in working in and around water. This applied program includes online presentation, discussion, break-out groups, and exercises to provide students with...
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The aim of this presentation by ESCABC will be to summarize the mechanism of coagulation, increase the understanding of available options, and shed light on emerging technologies. With a focus on applications towards sediment control on British Columbia, this session will leave attendees with a basic understand of what’s available in the coagulation space and... |
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Backpack Electrofishing Certification The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here. |
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Canadian Herpetological Society (CHS) Conference – Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2024 It is with great pleasure that the Canadian Herpetological Society invites you to their 12th Annual Conference on September 20 to 23 in beautiful Sidney (Victoria), British Columbia. The CHS mandate is to foster research and conservation of Canada's reptiles and amphibians. This will be a great opportunity to network with the top herpetologists in BC...
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At NRTG’s Spill Prevention and Response at the Construction Site micro-course, participants will learn best practices for safely storing, handling, and swiftly responding to spills involving releases of fuels, hydraulic fluids, coolant, battery acid, and other hazardous liquids. The training showcases cutting-edge equipment and materials, ensuring attendees are equipped with the latest tools and knowledge... |
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6 events,
Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals
Land Guardian Program – Online
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
New Perspectives on Mine Closure
Canadian Herpetological Society (CHS) Conference – Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2024
VARC’s Guided Bird Walks 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... |
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Natural Asset Management: An Introduction to Making Nature Count in Canadian Municipalities This course presented by Royal Roads University covers core concepts, the most recent case examples and latest approaches to municipal natural asset management and is delivered by the Executive Director of the Natural Assets Initiative. It will provide both essential information to anyone working for, or with local governments or who is interested in innovative...
Backpack Electrofishing Certification The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here.
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This course presented by NRTG is designed for individuals across various disciplines who require precise soil classification skills. This online course offers a hands-on approach, where students will engage in live soil texture analysis sessions to gain a thorough understanding of soil textures. Using simple tools, participants will learn various techniques for accurate soil classification... |
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Wetland Assessment – Online Presented by NRTG, Wetland Assessment is an applied, two-day, fully online course focusing on the step-by-step process of how to characterize, classify, and delineate wetlands in Canada and the northern United States.
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation 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... |
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Introduction to Camera Trap Data Management and Analysis in R This course presented by Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology aims to guide participants in effective ways to store, manipulate and analyze camera trap data within the R statistical environment. It will cover data storage and exploration of best practices, introductions to the major methods used to analyze camera trap data, all using real world...
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In recent years, Canadians have started listening to the Indigenous voices that had been silenced for so long. While this is prompting many to want to act in reconciliation collectively, a key message from many of these voices is that we must first fully engage with "truth" in order to make reconciliation possible and meaningful.... |
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Backpack Electrofishing Certification The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here. |
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Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Prince George 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... | |
5 events,
Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals
Land Guardian Program – Online
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
New Perspectives on Mine Closure
Natural Asset Management: An Introduction to Making Nature Count in Canadian Municipalities |
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Data Manipulation and Visualization in R Presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology, this online course with Ayla Pearson will provide students with the tools they need to effectively tidy, transform and visualize their data in R. This course will teach the theory behind tidy data, setting up a reproducible data pipeline, introduction in the tidyverse suite of packages,... |
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