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...

The ABWRET-A (W25) Blended Course provides learners with a strong understanding of the Government of Alberta’s wetland function assessment tool, needed for Alberta Water Act approvals.

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...

Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, the Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management program provides a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous...

This course will provide skills and knowledge to successfully conduct and manage an instream restoration project specific to low-gradient stream environments, conduct site selection, habitat assessment, construction techniques and other...

Bird nest surveys are an important, but controversial, tool for protecting the nests, eggs, and young that may be threatened by human-caused disturbances, and in so doing remain compliant with Canadian environmental law. In this micro-course we will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and overcome some of the most common limitations of bird nest surveys.

The two-day, fully online Ichthyology course provides a comprehensive overview of fish phylogeny, ecology, and physiology. Participants will develop the foundation for studying and managing fisheries and evaluating biological requirements...

Species at Risk is an applied, two-day, online with a student led field component course focusing on how to determine which species at risk are known to occur in a...

This Micro-Course describes strategies and approaches to selecting specific methods, in a defensible manner and combining information from a range of scales, to complete efficient and effective fish habitat assessments. Participants are assumed to have working knowledge of the standard stream fish habitat assessment methods.

Tailored for beginners or as a refresher for those seeking to reinforce their botanical knowledge, this MicroCourse aims to bolster your confidence in identifying plants and set you on a path for continuous learning and growth in this fascinating field.

An information session is scheduled a session from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Vancouver. The event will be held at: The Blue Horizon Hotel (Baker & Arrowsmith Rooms) 1225 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3 https://www.bluehorizonhotel.com/ The agenda includes: • 6pm: Networking reception, which includes a beverage and appetizers ($25...

This course presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology provides an introductory primer for statistical concepts and techniques. Learners will explore ecological data, assumptions about probability distributions, hypothesis...