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...
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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.
OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
The Catchment Delineation OnDemand Seminar presents information on factors involved in delineating catchments, outlines tools commonly used in the process, and includes case studies from various land use contexts. It is intended for individuals engaged in fields such as ecology, hydrology, watershed management, and land use planning. Applicants can register and take the course anytime. |
6 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Winnipeg, September 5th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Winnipeg Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. The online Self-Paced Training must be completed prior to attending the Field Session. If it is not completed at least five days before the Field Session, registration in the Field Session will be cancelled. In... |
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5 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
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
OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
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6 events,
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
This four-day course introduces the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, proponents, and Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs). Participants learn how to conduct field assessments and follow reporting procedures, including electronic submission requirements. The course is intended for environmental consultants and professionals in related fields... |
7 events,
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The BC-CESCL (British Columbia Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) recertification course is intended for ESC professionals whose CESCL designation has expired or will expire within the next 6 to 12 months. This one-day course and exam reviews key topics from the original two-day CESCL course, including erosion and sedimentation processes, regulatory requirements, erosion and... |
7 events,
BC CESCL September 11 -12, 2025 (ONLINE)
The 2-day online BC CESCL course is a live, interactive introduction to erosion and sediment control (ESC) site management. It is intended for site personnel responsible for managing and addressing ESC concerns as part of their daily work. The course provides detailed foundational content and is considered an introductory-level training. |
8 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Prince George, September 12th, 2025
By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. The online Self-Paced Training must be completed prior to attending the Field Session. If it is not completed at least five days before the Field Session, registration in the Field Session will be cancelled.... |
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5 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
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
OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
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6 events,
Wetland Assessment – Online, September 16th-17th, 2025
Wetland Assessment is a two-day online course with a student-led field component that introduces the process of characterizing, classifying, and delineating wetlands in Canada and the northern United States. |
7 events,
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The Canadian Water Resources Association will host a webinar on September 17, 2025, in collaboration with Public Safety Canada. The session will focus on the Federally Identified Flood Risk Areas initiative. |
6 events,
Sedge & Rush Identification
This course offers practical training in both field and laboratory settings, focusing on the identification of sedges and rushes at the species level. Participants will engage with plant nomenclature and practice using identification keys. Upon completion, individuals will have experience in identifying unknown species, which may be applicable in areas such as applied biology, environmental... |
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5 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
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
OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
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6 events,
Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario – Online & Cambridge – September 22nd-26th, 2025
Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario – Online & Cambridge – September 22nd-26th, 2025
Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario – Online & Cambridge – September 22nd-26th, 2025
This five-day certificate course is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online and in-person components. The first three days take place in a virtual classroom and include field assignments designed to support understanding of key techniques. The final two days are held at the rare Charitable Research Reserve, located less than an hour from the... |
8 events,
Fish Health Level 1: Introduction to Basic Fish Health Management
The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers three levels of Fish Health training. Level 1 introduces key principles of fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Subsequent levels build on this foundation, with Level 3 focusing on applied techniques for detecting and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate five-day...
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NRTG’s Planning and Designing Fish Habitat Assessments MicroCourse is a four-hour training designed for fisheries professionals with prior experience in standard stream habitat assessment methods. It focuses on selecting appropriate techniques and integrating data across scales to efficiently describe site conditions. |
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8 events,
Researchers’ Forum & CMI’s 30-year Celebration
For nearly 30 years, this event has taken place across the upper Columbia Mountains, bringing together individuals from the scientific community, Indigenous and provincial land management, stewardship organizations, naturalist groups, and local communities. The gathering provides updates on ecological projects occurring in southeastern British Columbia, within the territories of the Sinixt, Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Syilx... |
8 events,
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5 events,
QGIS Level I & II (Online, flexible dates)
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
OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
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6 events,
Essential Fisheries Field Skills Certificate Program (EFFS)
The Essential Fisheries Field Skills Certificate Program (EFFS) is a two-week training course focused on practical skills and knowledge related to salmonid biology and fish identification, fisheries field techniques, fish and fish habitat inventory and assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), electrofishing certification, and water quality sampling and monitoring. The program is intended for individuals seeking... |
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