Northern B.C. restoration community of practice.

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Timezone
PST
Location
Cedar Room at the BC Ministry Office 2000 Ospika Blvd. Prince George, BC

These events are intended as an opportunity for local natural resource professionals to connect and learn about some of the interesting work folks are doing in our area. There is no fee, so the price is right!

VAN Branch PD Event: Exploring Greenhouse Research and Plant Production at UBC

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Timezone
PST
Branch
Vancouver-District 3
Location
UBC Plant Care Services – Research Greenhouse Facilities, 6394 Stores Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Open to: All BCIA Registrants and their Guests. For more than one guest, register as normal and contact admin@bcia.com to make arrangements.

Join Vancouver Branch for a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of British Columbia's research greenhouse facilities, operated by UBC Plant Care Services!

OK Branch Event: Soil Science Trivia Night

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Timezone
PST
Branch
Okanagan-District 2
Location
The Well Student Pub, UBC Okanagan Campus (UNC Building), 125-3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7

Open to: All BCIA registrants and participating UBCO students

What to Expect

  • A relaxed and welcoming opportunity to network with students and agrology professionals.

  • Team-based trivia covering soil science, hydrology, forestry, and other areas of agrology.

Van PD Webinar: Reclamation in Grasslands and Arid Environments: Practical Solutions to Challenges Faced by Reclamation Practitioners in Western Canada

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Timezone
PST
Branch
Vancouver-District 3

Open to: All BCIA Registrants and Guests with Guest accounts.

Join the BCIA Vancouver Branch for an engaging professional development presentation with Dr. Steven Tannas, P.Ag., P.Biol., exploring the complexities of ecological reclamation in grassland and arid environments across Western Canada.

Drawing on more than two decades of consulting and research experience, Steven will share practical approaches, research findings, and lessons learned from both successful and challenging reclamation projects.

Kamloops PD Event: Soil Trivia Night

Date
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Timezone
PST
Branch
Kamloops-District 2
Location
The Den, Thompson Rivers University 1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC

Open to: All BCIA Registrants, their Guests, and holders of BCIA Guest Accounts.

  • Soil & Ecology Trivia: Fun, pub-style trivia rounds covering soil science, ecology, and the natural world.

  • Team Competition: Teams of 3–6 people. Bring your own team or join one when you arrive!

  • Prizes: Small prizes for the winning teams. Bragging rights included!

Pathways to Practice: Careers and Skills for Agricultural Extension in BC

Date
Timezone
PST
Location
SFU Surrey

Farmers rely on a wide network of advisors, researchers and technology providers to evaluate new ideas, adopt innovations, and navigate complex challenges.

Pathways to Practice is a one-day professional development conference bringing together the people who connect agricultural knowledge, technology, and innovation with on-farm decision-making. Attending event sessions can be counted toward BCIA professional development hours.

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