Upcoming Events and Workshops

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Terrace Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

Discover the intricate interplay between human actions and water quality in this Construction Monitoring MicroCourse presented by NRTG. Participants will explore how anthropogenic activities, both in and around watercourses, can create dirty water, adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems.

Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) offers monthly guided bird walks to give people the opportunity to learn and practice their skills with local bird ID experts. British Columbia is home to some of North America’s best birdwatching opportunities and VARC's guided walks will help you improve your knowledge of BC birds and get to know them – whether...

The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Institute, a 7-day environmental stewardship workshop, is coming to Creston, Cranbrook and surrounding communities. This course is free of charge for those with a wetland or watershed-related project that benefits British Columbia. This workshop is suitable for consultants, planners, environmental/conservation groups, government representatives, First Nations, and engaged community members and...

The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here.

Mine closure is an issue of growing importance for mining companies, the communities that host operations, Indigenous peoples, and governments with regulatory oversight of closure planning. In the coming years, the world’s top miners are expected to spend over $50 billion (USD) closing mines and managing legacy sites. For many stakeholders and rightsholders, there is...

Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that have been disappearing from the landscape for decades. Understanding and documenting the vegetation within them is essential for various reasons. This course presented by NRTG is designed to assist participants on their journey to comprehend the plant species present in these wetlands. Presenters will start by exploring the terminology required...

This course delivered by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU will train participants to effectively design, manage, conduct and report for environmental monitoring programs for a wide variety of applications throughout Western Canada, such as stream crossing installations, pipeline development, land development, etc.

Presented by NRTG, the two-day Working in and About Water – Legislation, Regulations and Responsibilities course is a comprehensive, fully-online training program designed to address a long-time need to clarify the processes, regulations and constraints involved in working in and around water. This applied program includes online presentation, discussion, break-out groups, and exercises to provide students with...

The aim of this presentation by ESCABC will be to summarize the mechanism of coagulation, increase the understanding of available options, and shed light on emerging technologies. With a focus on applications towards sediment control on British Columbia, this session will leave attendees with a basic understand of what’s available in the coagulation space and...

The Environmental Sciences Training Institute is hosting backpack electrofishing certification training in Alberta and British Columbia this September. This one-and-a-half day course serves to certify participants in backpack electrofishing safety, fish handling methods, equipment, and fundamentals of electrical theory. Please contact efishing@esticanada.com with any questions or to book a custom delivery. Learn about our Efishing program here.