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SUMMARY:Mini Bee School Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION: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 and plants in local Gary Oak ecosystem. You will learn common bees to genera\, and common bumble bees to species\, as well as learning about sociality\, nesting\, and pollen preferences. \nFacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15FtJ5JYxX/ \nInstagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHERGZcvCft/
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LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
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SUMMARY:Environmental Technician Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-technician-certificate-program-4/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 2: Practical Fish Health Techniques for Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecology
DESCRIPTION:This intensive five-day course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU focuses on practical skill development associated with fish health techniques for aquaculture (hatcheries and net pen) and aquarium fishes. Topics include animal welfare (including anesthetic use\, blood collection and fish tagging)\, fish anatomy\, recognition of common disease symptoms and testing for harmful algae blooms (HABs). Upon completion\, students will be able to describe the diagnosis\, pathology and treatment of major aquatic diseases.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fish-health-level-2-practical-fish-health-techniques-for-aquaculture-fisheries-ecology/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses
DESCRIPTION:This two-day certification course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU is an overview of electrofishing theory\, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/electrofishing-theory-safety-and-uses/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Environmental Technician Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU\, 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 ETCP program consists of highly applied training sessions\, with field training taking place most days.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-technician-certificate-program-2/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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