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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250218T231215Z
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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:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250218T231722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T232323Z
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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:20260527T162918
CREATED: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:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250903T191624Z
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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;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T090000
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CREATED:20250829T204636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T204636Z
UID:10000685-1762160400-1764957600@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Land Guardian Program – November 3rd – December 5th\, 2025 – Online
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/land-guardian-program-november-3rd-december-5th-2025-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
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CREATED:20251008T162441Z
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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\, November 17\, 2025 to Friday\, November 21\, 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-6/
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:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20251030T172118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172404Z
UID:10000706-1763424000-1763596799@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person\, 2-day Engaging with Indigenous Peoples event
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming In-Person Training Event:\nNovember 18-19 in Vancouver\nAre 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 work with Indigenous Peoples. \n\nNovember 18:  Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® training (9am – 4pm)\, 21 Things™: Shaping the Conversation book event + discussion (6pm – 8pm)\nNovember 19:  Indigenous Consultation & Engagement training (9am – 4pm)
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/in-person-2-day-engaging-with-indigenous-peoples-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Corporate Training":MAILTO:learn@indigenousrelationsacademy.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250903T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T182245Z
UID:10000687-1763424000-1763769599@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 1: Introduction to Basic Fish Health Management
DESCRIPTION: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 course and must be completed in sequence (e.g.\, Level 2 is a prerequisite for Level 3). \nThis is a synchronous online course delivered via TEAMS.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/8602/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250730T224851Z
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UID:10000670-1763539200-1763740800@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Project Management – November 19th – 21st\, 2025 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Project Management (EPM) is a three-day online course designed to introduce participants to practical approaches for planning\, executing\, and concluding environmental projects.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-project-management-november-19th-21st-2025-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250923T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T154541Z
UID:10000699-1763548200-1763555400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Invasive Species Virtual Fall Forum
DESCRIPTION:Experts in the field of invasive species management will be sharing their knowledge. \nTopics will include: \n🌿Research on knotweed mortality under thermal and anoxic stress w/ Adam Soames\n🌿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\n🌿And more! \nMark your calendar. Registration will open Oct 6.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/annual-invasive-species-virtual-fall-forum/
ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver":MAILTO:info@iscmv.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250903T183458Z
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UID:10000688-1763974800-1764349200@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 2: Practical Fish Health Techniques for Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecology
DESCRIPTION: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 five-day course and must be completed in sequence (e.g.\, Level 2 is required before enrolling in Level 3). \nThis is a classroom-based course delivered from VIU’s Nanaimo campus.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fish-health-level-2-practical-fish-health-techniques-for-aquaculture-fisheries-ecology-2/
LOCATION:Nanaimo
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250922T203155Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Community of Practice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register now for our FREE Community of Practice workshop in Prince George November 25-27\, 2025. \nRegistration Link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/97QoQX6rFHThpcYxEp-0/ \nCosts: Free in person; $30 online \nBuilding off our successful launch of the Northern Restoration Community of Practice in 2024\, we are excited to reconvene in Prince George November 25-27. \nWe’re bringing together practitioners like you to share learnings\, build a positive future for our professional community\, and collectively advance restoration efforts in Northern B.C. \nOur Vision \nTo build\, develop\, and strengthen our community of practice through knowledge sharing\, communication\, and collaboration. \nJoin us in Creating our Future for the Northern Restoration Community of Practice \nThis won’t be your ordinary conference. We are mixing presentations and small group discussions with a facilitated activity to build our collective vision for the Community of Practice. You can expect to: \n\nGain new insights from your colleagues by learning about their projects and outcomes through presentations;\nHave opportunities for small group discussions and coaching with your peers to discuss current successes\, challenges and learnings in your work;\nCo-create a vision for where we want to take the community of practice in the next 3-5 years; and\nIdentify tangible steps we can take as a community\, and you can take as an individual\, to grow our community of practice.\n\nRemote participation is possible for viewing presentations\, however\, we encourage you to attend in person at the beautiful Uda dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors). Lunches are included free of charge\, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Please double check your ticket type when registering!! \nSpace is limited\, so register now to secure your place. \nTravel stipends are available for participants from Indigenous communities. Please email mae.whyte@sernbc.ca for more information.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/restoration-community-of-practice-workshop/
LOCATION:Uda dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors)\, 355 Vancouver St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC":MAILTO:mae.whyte@sernbc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20250415T225206Z
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UID:10000623-1764115200-1764374399@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Conference 2025: The Evolution of Biological Practice; Celebrating 50 Years with the ASPB
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/conference-2025-the-evolution-of-biological-practice-celebrating-50-years-with-the-aspb/
LOCATION:Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel\, 405 Spray Ave\, Banff\, AB T1L 1J4\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1J4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T162918
CREATED:20251015T154122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T154742Z
UID:10000704-1764154800-1764158400@cab-bc.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County \nJulia Shapka \nLac La Biche County \nWetlands 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. \nThis presentation will showcase Lac La Biche County’s Bold Centre WRP Project — a unique initiative funded by three different sources and located at the heart of the community\, adjacent to a multiplex\, high school\, and library. The project brought together diverse partners in a collaborative effort to create a new wetland that serves both ecological and educational purposes. \nThe presentation will highlight the requirements of each funding source\, construction activities\, and the progression of the wetland since construction\, illustrated with photos and project milestones. It will also cover workshops hosted on-site\, challenges encountered\, and solutions developed\, and key recommendations for other municipalities interested in pursuing similar projects. \nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST / 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/partnerships-for-wetlands-a-case-study-from-lac-la-biche-county/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wetland Knowledge Exchange":MAILTO:wetlandknowledge@cclmportal.ca
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