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.
Environmental Technician Certificate Program 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.... |
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ESCA BC 2025 Annual Conference 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.
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GeoEnviroPro will share technical and regulatory updates on contaminated sites management, featuring input from government agencies, Canadian professionals, and international experts. The 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. |
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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
Environmental Technician Certificate Program |
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Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th, 2025 – Online The Land Guardian Program (LGP) offered by NRTG is a five-week (200-hour) training initiative designed to meet the demand for individuals working as guardians in various sectors, including communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. The program includes lectures, field training, case studies, scenarios, and exercises aimed at developing practical skills, technical knowledge, and analytical thinking. |
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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
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th, 2025 – Online |
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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
Environmental Technician Certificate Program
Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th, 2025 – Online |
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Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management Mapping NRIM 001 Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management (course overview description) Dates: Monday, November 17, 2025 to Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $1,350 City: Cowichan Valley BC Instructor: Trailmark Systems Additional Information: Format Class: 4 days; Field: 1 day Days one to three are classroom-based and cover the following topics: Day 1:...
$1,350 |
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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...
In-Person, 2-day Engaging with Indigenous Peoples event Upcoming In-Person Training Event: November 18-19 in Vancouver Are you looking to expand your understanding or refine your skills in engaging with Indigenous Peoples? Join us in Vancouver for our upcoming 2-day event! This training and book talk event is a great opportunity to help you build the knowledge and skills to effectively, respectfully, and meaningfully...
$1,640 |
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Environmental Project Management – November 19th – 21st, 2025 – Online Environmental Project Management (EPM) is a three-day online course designed to introduce participants to practical approaches for planning, executing, and concluding environmental projects.
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Experts in the field of invasive species management will be sharing their knowledge. Topics will include: 🌿Research on knotweed mortality under thermal and anoxic stress w/ Adam Soames 🌿Native Western red cedar and invasive English holly —and how they demonstrate opposing trends that may portend consequential shifts in forest structure w/Brandon Drucker 🌿And more! Mark... |
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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
Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th, 2025 – Online |
7 events,
Fish Health Level 2: Practical Fish Health Techniques for Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecology The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers a three-level Fish Health training series. Level 1 introduces foundational concepts in fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Levels 2 and 3 build on this foundation, with Level 3 focusing on techniques for identifying and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate... |
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Hybrid Event
Restoration Community of Practice Workshop
Hybrid Event
Register now for our FREE Community of Practice workshop in Prince George November 25-27, 2025. Registration Link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/97QoQX6rFHThpcYxEp-0/ Costs: Free in person; $30 online Building off our successful launch of the Northern Restoration Community of Practice in 2024, we are excited to reconvene in Prince George November 25-27. We’re bringing together practitioners like you to...
Free – $30 |
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Conference 2025: The Evolution of Biological Practice; Celebrating 50 Years with the ASPB The ASPB celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The ASPB 2025 Conference theme is reflective of this milestone: Evolution of Biological Practice: Celebrating 50 years with the ASPB. The ASPB 2025 Conference will take place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel November 26-28, 2025. Please watch the conference webpage as more details become available. https://www.aspb.ab.ca/conference
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Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County Julia Shapka Lac La Biche County Wetlands play a critical role in Alberta’s landscapes, yet many have been lost in settled areas. Alberta’s Wetland Replacement Program (WRP) offers an important opportunity for municipalities to restore and construct wetlands while enhancing local ecosystems and communities.... |
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6 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
Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th, 2025 – Online |
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Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods – online The ability to remove amphibians and reptiles safely and effectively from a work site is an important skill for environmental professionals. This two-day applied course provides students with key skills and knowledge to capture, identify and handle specimens, effectively plan and conduct a herptiles mitigation project, and prevent disease transfer. What should I bring or...
$735 |
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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...
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NRTG’s MicroCourses offer a dynamic training pathway that’s as flexible as it is enriching to build expertise. Our Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control MicroCourse, spanning four hours, delivers in-depth training in an easily digestible format. It’s designed to maximize your skills for immediate application. Our comprehensive course is designed to introduce you to the industry’s...
$262.50 |
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The Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC has teamed up with McLeod Lake Indian Band to assess and enhance priority areas of winter range for moose amongst other ecological and cultural objectives. Join this Wednesday, December 3, information session at 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT—in person or online—to learn more about this...
Free |
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NRTG’s MicroCourses offer a dynamic training pathway that’s as flexible as it is enriching to build expertise. Our Evaluating Water Quality of Lakes — Collecting High Quality Samples course, spanning four hours, delivers in-depth training in an easily digestible format. It’s designed to maximize your skills for immediate application in lake water quality assessment. Water quality sampling...
$262.50 |
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NRTG’s MicroCourses offer flexible, focused training designed for immediate on-the-job application. The Water Safety for Environmental Fieldwork MicroCourse provides practical safety skills for environmental work in aquatic settings, delivered in a concise, four-hour format. Environmental professionals often work in and around water – whether conducting fish assessments in fast-moving rivers, sampling vegetation in wetlands, or...
$262.50 |