The Grassland Vegetation Inventory is a land cover and land use classification system for the grasslands. GVI provides an extensive array of natural upland, riparian and wetland classes. Coupled with anthropogenic (modified) land use classes, GVI is a robust system that captures the variety of biophysical land uses in the grasslands.
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8 events,
ABWRET Blended Course (W25 Offering) The ABWRET-A (W25) Blended Course provides learners with a strong understanding of the Government of Alberta’s wetland function assessment tool, needed for Alberta Water Act approvals.
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates) The QGIS mapping program has become the go-to software for people that want to map and analyze geospatial data using a free, open source product. Supported and continuously developed by designers world-wide, the program is replacing ArcGIS in many organizations. The program is easy to download and use but requires a bit of orientation for...
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, the Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management program provides a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous ways of knowing with landscape and fire ecology and social sciences to address a vital need for professional training in the increasingly complex area of...
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential The Wetland Delineation and Assessment (WDA) non-credit, micro-credential courses address an urgent need for rigorous, unbiased training on the assessment and delineation of wetland boundaries, with topics including wetland classification, functions and values, impact assessment and wetland policy. This program is delivered by UBC Continuing and Professional Education.
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects RX-310 is an introductory, self-paced online course designed to help you understand how fire interacts with various ecosystems. It’s based on NWCG standards and objectives wtih a Canadian and American lens. The course takes approximately 30 hours, including time for online videos, interactive exercises, learning reviews, and reviewing your student manual. But RX-310 isn’t just...
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online This course offers invaluable insights, practical tips, and effective strategies to build a solid knowledge base of the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool Actual (ABWRET-A). Ideal for environmental professionals and anyone involved in wetland management and conservation, SALMTEC has designed this course specifically for intermediate learners and Authenticating Wetland Professionals to ensure they gain a...
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online The Grassland Vegetation Inventory is a land cover and land use classification system for the grasslands. GVI provides an extensive array of natural upland, riparian and wetland classes. Coupled with anthropogenic (modified) land use classes, GVI is a robust system that captures the variety of biophysical land uses in the grasslands. |
10 events,
Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing: In-Person – Edmonton, AB: April 28-29 The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. 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 the Efishing...
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This MicroCourse will explore how to define your objective, assess fish distribution in lakes, and select sites and sampling techniques to effectively address your research question. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of fish sampling techniques and lake properties. Fish Sampling Techniques in Lakes is designed for fisheries professionals working in environments where sampling procedures... |
9 events, |
8 events, |
8 events,
Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing: In-Person – Grande Prairie, AB: May 1-2 The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. 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 the Efishing...
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This course appeals to students across educational levels, field technicians, First Nations plant harvesters and technicians, and anyone keen on deepening their understanding of plant gathering and preservation. |
11 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Terrace, May 2nd, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
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This MicroCourse provides essential insights into safety protocols, risk assessment techniques, and actionable strategies to enhance your confidence and readiness, allowing you to focus fully on your research goals while staying safe. Split into two interactive sessions, the course includes a brief homework assignment for students to complete in their local area, reinforcing practical knowledge...
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The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors.
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The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
6 events, |
6 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online |
8 events,
Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing: In-Person – Prince George, BC: May 05-06 The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia for 2025. 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 the Efishing...
Environmental Technician Certificate Program The Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) is a five-week, 200-hour accredited training program that prepares graduates to work as certified environmental monitors in natural resource sectors. The program is suitable for current and aspiring environmental technicians wishing to update and expand their skills and abilities. |
10 events,
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation This four-day theoretical and practical course 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).
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In this course, we will cover the most common weed species found in Western Canada, including their identification. Accurate identification is crucial, as different control methods—ranging from chemical to mechanical—vary in effectiveness depending on the species. This course is ideal for professionals working in disturbed natural resource sites, land reclamation specialists, agriculturalists, and hobby gardeners. |
8 events, |
11 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Saskatoon, May 8th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods – Online – May 8th- 9th, 2025 The two-day, fully online Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods training program will train participants to perform efficient, effective, and ecologically responsible nest sweeps for breeding birds. After completing this course participants will understand the regulatory and environmental drivers behind this practice and be prepared to plan and conduct these specialized surveys.
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This course appeals to students across educational levels, field technicians, First Nations plant harvesters and technicians, and anyone keen on deepening their understanding of plant gathering and preservation. |
10 events,
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This MicroCourse provides essential insights into safety protocols, risk assessment techniques, and actionable strategies to enhance your confidence and readiness, allowing you to focus fully on your research goals while staying safe. Split into two interactive sessions, the course includes a brief homework assignment for students to complete in their local area, reinforcing practical knowledge... |
8 events,
Mini Bee School Nanaimo This two-day course is a fantastic way to spend a spring weekend, learning about native bee biology and identification with a whole classroom filled with other bee lovers. We have one classroom day looking at bee specimens under low power digital microscopes and a field day learning about bee survey techniques and observing rare bees...
$150 – $300 |
8 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
Mini Bee School Nanaimo |
8 events,
Generate 2025 The Clean Energy Association of British Columbia is pleased to host Generate 2025, for two dynamic days of connection, innovation, and collaboration as to explore the future of clean energy, celebrate First Nations leadership, strengthen industry partnerships, and showcase cutting-edge advancements shaping the sector. |
12 events,
2025 Invasive Species Research Conference The Invasive Species Council of BC is pleased to host the 2025 Invasive Species Research Conference – Getting ahead of the invasion curve: bridging the gap between research and management, May 13-15, 2025, at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC. Updates to the ISCBC Invasive Species Research Conference - May...
Wetland Assessment – Online, May 13th- 14th, 2025 Wetland Assessment is an applied, two-day, online with a student led field component course focusing on the step-by-step process of how to characterize, classify, and delineate wetlands in Canada and the northern United States.
Introduction to `R` Software An introduction to the programming language R. This course will provide tips and tricks to programming in R, installation of R packages and libraries, introduction to base R objects and data types, assign a value to a name, identify functions, for loops, and conditional statements, read in data from common file types (csv/xlsx), and perform...
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This course will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional tools like hand maps and compasses, allowing you to navigate the field with confidence. |
13 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Lower Sackville, May 14th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models This is an eight-week online course for people who are looking for a practical introduction to fitting Bayesian ecological models in JAGS. The course will cover the following topics: preparing data for JAGS, specifying prior distributions, coding models in the JAGS dialect of the BUGS language, providing initial values, getting MCMC samples, evaluating convergence, summarizing...
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In this interactive four-hour MicroCourse, you’ll learn practical strategies to simplify scientific concepts, craft compelling narratives, and navigate common communication challenges with confidence. |
11 events,
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) May 2nd & Cochrane – May 15th – May 16th, 2025 The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
15 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Prince George, May 16th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Cochrane, May 16th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Kamloops, May 16th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & West Vancouver, May 16th, 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
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NRTG’s MicroCourse equips you with essential survival strategies and self-treatment techniques for medical emergencies in the field. You’ll explore the critical steps to stay calm and act decisively during challenging situations. |
8 events, |
8 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models |
8 events, |
10 events,
of Erosion And Sediment Control (3-Day) This course provides a comprehensive, applied overview of skills, abilities and procedures required for effective erosion and sediment control planning, construction and maintenance.
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In this course you will explore several models of drones and their applications in today’s environmental field work. Application of drones to some environmental surveying uses will be explored; these include: forestry, mineral extraction, gravel pits, stream assessments, and potentially wildlife as well. |
11 events,
2025 Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology – BEST
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.
Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) May 2nd & Nova Scotia (Central) – May 21st – May 22nd, 2025 The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors. |
11 events, |
11 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Winnipeg, May 23rd 2025 NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.
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NRTG’s MicroCourse equips you with essential survival strategies and self-treatment techniques for medical emergencies in the field. You’ll explore the critical steps to stay calm and act decisively during challenging situations. |
8 events, |
8 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
An Introduction to Coding Bayesian Models |
11 events,
Field Ornithology: Improving Bird ID and Survey Skills through Sound This course will combine field-experience listening to bird calls and songs during three mornings at the height of the breeding season, with hands-on recording practice to generate sound files. Each afternoon, the class will learn to edit and review their recordings using sound visualization software on their personal laptop computers.
Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario – Online & Cambridge – May 26th-30th, 2025 This innovative, five-day certificate course is offered in a hybrid format that maximizes student learning and minimizes travel and accommodation costs. Students will spend three days in a virtual classroom where concepts will be coupled with expertly designed field assignments to strengthen understanding of techniques. The final two days will be hosted at the rare...
Land Guardian Program – May 26th – June 27th, 2025 – Online This course 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. |
12 events,
Introduction to `R` Software An introduction to the programming language R. This course will provide tips and tricks to programming in R, installation of R packages and libraries, introduction to base R objects and data types, assign a value to a name, identify functions, for loops, and conditional statements, read in data from common file types (csv/xlsx), and perform... |
12 events, |
13 events,
Biophysical Bootcamp (S25) Offering Bragg Creek, AB, May 29 This one-day-long, hands-on field course, designed for environmental practitioners at all levels, will enhance your biophysical field skills. |
11 events, |
9 events, |