August 5, Online
Transition Agriculture is hoping to build the framework to enable agencies and producers to provide feedback to one another ensuring that both the needs of agencies, NGOs, and producers are met by aggregating pertinent information in an unbiased website application.
Click here for more information and to register.
Exploring Public Participation in Scientific Research Conference
September 9 - 10, Calgary
This conference will explore the diverse and growing field of citizen science with sessions on program design, evaluation, policy implications, technology and applications in parks and protected areas.
For more information email [email protected].
5th Annual Conference of the Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent
September 10 - 12, Waterton
More information coming soon
here.
Columbia Salmon Festival
September 13, Invermere
The 4th annual Columbia Salmon Festival will celebrate the history of the salmon that once migrated to the headwaters of the River. Learn about the cultural significance, the challenges and the prospects of restoring salmon to the Columbia Basin.
More event information will be available soon here.
Kootenay Conservation Program Annual Gathering and AGM
September 26 - 27, Creston
Included in this year's gathering will be a tour of Darkwoods - the largest private land conservation project in Canadian history.
More information coming soon
here.
Solving Wicked Problems: Using human dimensions to inform natural resource management
October 1 - 3, Kimberley
During this Columbia Mountains Institute (CMI) conference, participants will examine how to use human dimensions research and methods to help resource practitioners resolve "wicked problems" in southeastern BC.
Click here for more information.
Public Participation for Natural Resource and Environmental Assessment Managers
October 2 - 3, Kimberley
This Columbia Mountains Institute facilitated course is designed as an introduction to public participation basic concepts and skills. Despite the demonstrated benefits of effective public participation, few resource and environmental assessment managers have formal training or professional development in planning for and implementing participatory processes. Registration closes September 15.
Click here for more information and course registration.
Real Estate Foundation of BC Land Awards Gala
October 17, Vancouver
The Land Awards will be presented in the categories of Public Sector, Private Sector and Non-profit Sector as well as the individual Land Champion Award.
October 17 - 19, Golden
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network's (CBEEN) popular annual gathering of environmental educators will take place at Quantum Leaps Lodge in Golden. Registration to open in late August.
Kootenay Lake Summit
October 18, Kaslo
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Kootenay Lake Summit.
Columbia River Basin International Conference
October 21 - 23, Spokane
Conference Theme: Learning from Our Past to Shape Our Future.