This course will explore several models of drones and their applications in today’s environmental field work.

This MicroCourse offers a concise yet thorough review of proven, science-based techniques for assessing limiting factors, such as life history, habitat space, competition, resource availability, and environmental conditions. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to systematically evaluate these factors and use their findings to effectively guide restoration efforts.

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

Curious about invasive pigs and their risk of establishing in B.C.? Want to learn how to effectively manage invasive pigs on your property or in your community? This free, virtual two-day workshop is open to anyone in B.C. who has an interest in learning more about invasive pig management!

Dive into the rabbit hole of catchment science and explore why you might want to delineate a catchment, tools to help you delineate a catchment, and what the size of your catchment may mean to your project.

This course will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional tools like hand maps and compasses, allowing you to navigate the field with confidence. Applications like Avenza Maps enable users to access their current GPS location while in the field, making travel and data collection easier.

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

In this presentation by EGBC, Michael Manhas will discuss Canadian environmental law and liability risks faced by those working in the area. The presentation will start with an overview of the legal landscape with reference to key environmental statutes, including jurisdiction over the environment and how environmental laws approach regulation. The presentation will then discuss...

In this course,  most common weed species found in Western Canada, including their identification will be covered . Accurate identification is crucial, as different control methods—ranging from chemical to mechanical—vary in effectiveness depending on the species. Some methods may even exacerbate the problem if applied incorrectly. We will examine each control method and its effectiveness...

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

VIU’s Natural Resources Extension Program offers three levels of Fish Health training. Beginning with a focus on the key principles of fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium fishes at level 1, the courses ladder up to highly applied training on advanced techniques for the detection and diagnosis of bacterial pathogens at level 3. While...