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SUMMARY:QGIS Level I & II (Online\, flexible dates)
DESCRIPTION: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 people that are new to mapping software.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/qgis-level-i-ii-online-flexible-dates/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
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SUMMARY:Self-Paced Online: RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBut RX-310 isn’t just for fire practitioners\, it’s also designed for biologists\, ecologists\, and land managers who want a deeper understanding of how fire interacts with ecosystems. Whether you’re focused on wildlife\, invasive species\, fisheries\, vegetation dynamics\, or cultural values\, this course offers practical\, science-based insights into the short- and long-term effects of fire across diverse landscapes.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/self-paced-online-rx-310-introduction-to-fire-effects/
LOCATION:CR Professional\, British Columbia\, Canada
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CREATED:20250218T231215Z
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UID:10000553-1743505200-1767187800@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:ABWRET-A Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
DESCRIPTION: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 deep comprehension of ABWRET-A.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/abwret-a-blended-course-w25-offering-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251231T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250218T231722Z
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UID:10000554-1743505200-1767187800@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI) Blended Course (W25) Offering Online
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/grassland-vegetation-inventory-gvi-blended-course-w25-offering-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250728T213113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T213113Z
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SUMMARY:OnDemand Seminar – Catchment Delineation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nApplicants can register and take the course anytime.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/ondemand-seminar-catchment-delineation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250903T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Fisheries Field Skills Certificate Program (EFFS)
DESCRIPTION: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 to develop or update competencies in environmental fieldwork. Typical participants include environmental consultants\, field technicians\, resource workers\, First Nations representatives\, individuals entering the industry\, and graduates of fisheries or environmental post-secondary programs.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/essential-fisheries-field-skills-certificate-program-effs-2/
LOCATION:Deep Bay Marine Field Station – VIU\, 370 Crome Point Rd\, Bowser\, V0R 1G0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250925T183419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T184042Z
UID:10000700-1759708800-1760140799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management
DESCRIPTION:Mapping\nNRIM 001 Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management (course overview description)\n\n\n\nDates: Monday\, October 6\, 2025 to Friday\, October 10\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 9am-5pm\n\n\nCost: $1\,350\n\n\nCity: Cowichan Valley BC\n\n\nInstructor: Trailmark Systems\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nFormat\nClass: 4 days; Field: 1 day \nDays one to three are classroom-based and cover the following topics: \n\nDay 1: The History and Foundations of Mapping as it relates to Indigenous Land Stewardship\nDay 2: Digital Platforms for Participatory Mapping and Indigenous Knowledge\nDay 3: Oral History Mapping\n\nDay four is field-based (outdoors\, adjacent to classroom) and allows participants to practice recording real-time observations in the field. \nDay five brings participants back to the classroom to work on analyzing and communicating results\, including introduction to QGIS and creation of a map using field data collected the previous day. \nPrerequisites\nNone \nYou Supply\nStudents should bring a pen and paper for taking notes\, and an internet enabled smartphone. \nPrior to registering for any NREP course\, please review the program’s registration guidelines\, including important refund policy information.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/indigenous-mapping-for-stewardship-and-cultural-heritage-management-5/
LOCATION:Cowichan Valley\, BC\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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CREATED:20250317T225306Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Edmonton\, AB: October 08-09
DESCRIPTION: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 program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-edmonton-ab-october-08-09/
LOCATION:Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250925T183813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T183813Z
UID:10000701-1759968000-1760140799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Fisheries\nNRFS 001 Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses (course overview description)\n\nDates: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 to Friday\, October 10\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 9am-5pm\n\n\nCost: $550\n\n\nCity: Nanaimo BC-Field Session\n\n\nInstructor: Kim Ives
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/electrofishing-theory-safety-and-uses-6/
LOCATION:Nanaimo
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250317T225440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225440Z
UID:10000571-1760400000-1760572799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Red Deer\, AB: October 14-15
DESCRIPTION: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 program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-red-deer-ab-october-14-15/
LOCATION:Red Deer\, AB\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250416T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T195316Z
UID:10000630-1760572800-1760831999@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:What’s the Future of Grasslands and Rangelands in the East Kootenay?
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this gathering is to tell stories\, share knowledge\, and explore ideas and solutions for improving grassland and rangeland health in the East Kootenay. This event will explore the related implications of changing grasslands in the East Kootenay for wildlife and livestock forage\, vulnerable grassland-dependent species\, Indigenous and regional food security\, wildfire risk reduction\, and invasive species. To this end\, a multidisciplinary group of scientists\, First Nations\, natural resource professionals\, land managers\, and ranchers will gather to discuss current land management challenges\, initiatives\, knowledge gaps\, and the cumulative impacts to ecosystem health. The underlying assumption guiding this event is that if you improve grassland health through restoration\, protection\, and stewardship\, then you improve conditions for wildlife\, grassland ecosystems\, and communities whose cultures and livelihoods are tied to these spaces.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/whats-the-future-of-grasslands-and-rangelands-in-the-east-kootenay/
LOCATION:Kimberley Conference Centre\, Kimberley\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250317T225608Z
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UID:10000572-1760659200-1760831999@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Cochrane\, AB: October 17-18
DESCRIPTION: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 program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-cochrane-ab-october-17-18/
LOCATION:Cochrane\, AB\, Cochrane\, AB\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250317T225711Z
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UID:10000573-1760918400-1761091199@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Backpack Electrofishing:  In-Person - Prince George\, BC: October 20-21
DESCRIPTION: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 program here.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fundamentals-of-backpack-electrofishing-in-person-prince-george-bc-october-20-21/
LOCATION:Prince George\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250903T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191624Z
UID:10000694-1760950800-1763744400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Technician Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) is a five-week\, 200-hour training course designed to prepare participants for work as environmental monitors in natural resource sectors. The program includes both classroom and field-based instruction\, with field training scheduled on most days. It is intended for individuals seeking to develop or enhance skills relevant to environmental monitoring. Typical participants include field technicians\, resource workers\, First Nations representatives\, individuals entering the industry\, and graduates of environmental post-secondary programs. \nThe ETCP is accredited through the College of Applied Biology and meets the educational criteria for the Applied Biology Technician designation.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-technician-certificate-program-5/
LOCATION:Deroche\, Deroche\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250203T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T221457Z
UID:10000536-1761004800-1761177599@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:CNAR 2025 Calgary Achieving Regulatory Excellence Together
DESCRIPTION:CNAR’s 18th Annual National Conference event is an event for those with an interest in Canadian regulation. The Conference welcomes proposals from all\, including members\, non-members\, Partners\, Suppliers\, government agencies\, academic institutions\, and other organizations. \nCNAR 2025 Call for speakers Guidelines \nCNAR 2025 Speakers Proposal Application \n 
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/cnar-2025-calgary-achieving-regulatory-excellence-together/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170956
CREATED:20250416T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T195716Z
UID:10000631-1761035400-1761309000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Data Manipulation and Visualization in R
DESCRIPTION:Data manipulation and visualization 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\, importing data\, tidying data\, transforming data\, dealing with missing data\, summary statistics\, exploratory data analysis\, data visualizations and writing reports in R markdown. Focus on dplyr\, tidyr and ggplot2 packages from the tidyverse. \nThis course spans four half-days.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/data-manipulation-and-visualization-in-r-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170957
CREATED:20250903T184255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184255Z
UID:10000690-1761037200-1761408000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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 such as fisheries\, forestry\, and engineering who may be involved in RAPR field assessments\, as well as individuals working with or regulating land use initiatives\, including land developers\, government staff\, and other industry stakeholders.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-16/
LOCATION:Online /Nanaimo BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170957
CREATED:20250903T184531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184531Z
UID:10000691-1761037200-1761408000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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 such as fisheries\, forestry\, and engineering who may be involved in RAPR field assessments\, as well as individuals working with or regulating land use initiatives\, including land developers\, government staff\, and other industry stakeholders.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-17/
LOCATION:Online /Penticton BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T170957
CREATED:20250819T220214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T220214Z
UID:10000684-1761044400-1761048000@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Road Impact Wetland Health Assessments in Northern British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:On October 21\, 2025\, Katerina Sofos is scheduled to present a webinar titled Road Impact Wetland Health Assessments in Northern British Columbia. \nThis webinar is part of the Wetland Knowledge Exchange’s monthly series\, which is intended to support information sharing and collaboration among individuals and organizations with an interest in wetland-related topics such as management\, conservation\, and reclamation.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/webinar-road-impact-wetland-health-assessments-in-northern-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260527T170957
CREATED:20250513T220652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T220652Z
UID:10000637-1761696000-1761868799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:ESCA BC 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for October 29 and 30\, 2025 to join hundreds of ESC professionals in Coquitlam\, BC\, for two full days of educational sessions\, networking\, hot breakfasts and lunches\, an entertaining social mixer (Wednesday late afternoon)\, a keynote\, plenary panels\, and more.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/esca-bc-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T165500
DTSTAMP:20260527T170957
CREATED:20250904T165713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T165713Z
UID:10000697-1761725700-1761756900@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Remediation Now: Contaminated Sites Management Now & Tomorrow; Canadian & International Updates from Practitioners & Government Agencies
DESCRIPTION:GeoEnviroPro will share technical and regulatory updates on contaminated sites management\, featuring input from government agencies\, Canadian professionals\, and international experts. \nThe workshop is intended for consultants\, industry professionals\, students\, researchers\, and community groups. It will also include networking opportunities for early-career professionals through the Emerging Professional Initiative.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/3rd-annual-remediation-now-contaminated-sites-management-now-canadian-international-updates-from-practitioners-government-agencies/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square/Online\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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