The Columbia Region Ecological Discussions include speakers addressing a diversity of topics such as science communication, active ecological management, citizen science, research skills and techniques and the influences that our natural environment has on art and culture. For more info click here.
GET EDUCATED! Information sessions and workshops to support property owners in Taghum, Beasley and Bonnington better address water conservation, risks from wildfire and wildlife conflicts, and support local biodiversity while reducing invasive species. Work with Landscape Designer Chris Holt and other experts to create a...
A Water Sustainability Fund for BC: Investing in collaborative solutions to advance British Columbia’s freshwater future, our health, our economy and the success of our communities. Join Coree Tull and Megan Peloso from the Canadian Freshwater Alliance to learn more about opportunities for sustainable freshwater...
CBEEN’s Awards of Excellence recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in environmental education in the Canadian Columbia Basin. Nominations close April 30. Nominees must reside within the Columbia Basin region. Recipients will be notified by the end of May, and recognized at the Canadian Environmental Education Conference on October...
The expanding footprint of humans increasingly alters the complex dynamics of wildlife health and disease, which can threaten wildlife populations. An unprecedented rate of emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease has been enabled via transport of organisms, environmental degradation, and by other factors that compromise...
2018 Wetland Workshops Announced 2017 was another great year for the BCWF Wetlands Education Program. 353 people were educated through a workshop and an additional 1576 through outreach at other events. For more information on our 2017 events, read our 2018 Wetlands Update by clicking here. As...
Coyote Mentoring is a powerful nature-based educational model that fosters a deep connection with the natural world. Focusing on play, storytelling and nature crafts, Coyote Mentoring is an amazing way of getting both children and adults to learn…without knowing it. This workshop will give you:...
A long-term volunteer leadership opportunity with Waterlution. Waterlution is seeking 15-20 young leaders (aged 16-30 who live in Canada) to join us (remotely) from May 2018-March 2019 to support our new program the Great Canoe Journey program and the Great Waters Challenge program (return to British Columbia by popular...
The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program presents Map our Marshes, a free public workshop. Wetlands can filter water, mitigate flooding, and provide critical habitat to hundreds of species. Unfortunately, wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate and need our protection. Come join us to learn about the...
Wetland Design is a graduate-level, online class taught by Dr. Tom Biebighauser through the University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering that shows how to design and build naturally appearing and functioning wetlands. The detailed lessons clearly explain the values of wetlands, how wetlands...
