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...

The Wetland Delineation and Assessment (WDA) non-credit, micro-credential courses address an urgent need for rigorous, unbiased training on the assessment and delineation of wetland boundaries, with topics including wetland classification,...

NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) addresses the growing demand for skilled and certified guardians employed within communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. This five-week (200-hour) program integrates engaging lectures, applied field training, realistic case studies, scenarios, and exercises to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities.

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...

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...

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...

This two-day certification course is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.

In this MicroCourse, students will develop the ability to make these decisions based on their knowledge of the plant population of interest, the objectives of the study or site investigation, the seasonality of the plant populations, and other factors that help determine the best methods to survey or assess plants. Note: This event is split...

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 for fish habitat restoration projects. Taught by one of Canada’s foremost Ecologists and researchers, this ‘hands on’ training program includes group exercises, presentation, lecture, and...