Society for Ecological Restoration Western Canada Chapter

Every month, we try to make it easier to fulfill continuing education needs across the restoration community. Here are some of the relevant events happening in February for our Western Canada landscape and scope!
Check out more info: www.ser.org/events/event...
#restore #restoration #environment

Journal clubs are a great way to focus in on an interesting journal article, often with the author in the room! These events are very informal discussion with the author!

Open access article: shorturl.at/ytW2b

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...

#restore #restoration #education #chat

Missed our SER-WC X Leaf Ninjas webinar last night? You're in luck! It has been recorded and posted to our webinar library! Check out this and any past webinars!

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#education #restoration #engage #environment #restore #conservation #webinar #webinarlibrary

In Aug 2025, Pauquachin First Nation hosted a 3-day international gathering on the west coast of the Saanich Peninsula in BC: Pauquachin S’uylu Skweyul (Pauquachin Spirit Days).
To learn more, check out their website here: www.pauquachinmarine.com/2025-gathering

#IndigenousStewardship #restore

Check out the SER Community Calendar to learn about all the SER events happening across the globe! Here are a few that might have more relevance to Western Canada! Find the whole list here: www.ser.org/events/event...

#restore #Restoration #conservation #environment #biology #nature

SER Community Events applicable to the Western Canada landscape! Check out these December events.

Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Series: www.ser.org/events/Event...
Wetland Knowledge Exchange December 2025 Webinar: www.ser.org/events/Event...

#restore #Restoration #conservation #environment

SK PCAP is hosting the 14th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference, May 5-7, 2026 in Saskatoon. The event theme is “Diversity: Key to Resilience.”

Call for Presentation and Poster Abstracts is Opened!

Deadline is December 10th : surveymonkey.ca/r/T5WQ6R8

Join CSLA for an intriguing webinar on December 4th!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#restore #Restoration #conservation #environment #canada #urban #ecology

The SERWC Board of Directors is made of an incredible group of volunteers with a keen interest in conservation and restoration ecology. Check out the blog featuring Amanda Schoonmaker! ⁠
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#restore #restoration #conservation #ecology #environment #interview #gettoknow

Our fall webinar is fast approaching!

Join SER-WC for our first webinar for the fall! We will hear from Renny Grilz, PAg in Saskatchewan!
Please register here to get the link! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#restore #restoration #conservation #nativeseed #sk #ab #bc #yk #nwt #mb #westerncanada

Join SER-WC for our first webinar for the fall! We will hear from Renny Grilz, PAg in Saskatchewan!

Please register here to get the link! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#restore #restoration #conservation #nativeseed #sk #ab #bc #yk #nwt #mb #westerncanada #prairies

Restoration Community of Practice Workshop Registration hosted by Whova 2025-11-25, Prince George, BC

If you're in northern BC, consider joining this workshop happening in November! Register for the workshop below!

Northern BC Community of Practice Workshop November 25-27: whova.com/portal/regis...

#workshop #Restoration #restore #communityofpractice #bc #north #northernbc

Part two of our field trips today brought us to Dale Hodges for a tour of the storm water treatment site for NW Calgary. Great to see the city repurpose a piece of land with such a history!

#restore #restoration #yyc #calgary #fieldtrip

Part 1 of our field trip today saw us through the Bowmont Slopes restoration site where we learned about the techniques of revegetating the sandy southern facing slopes in the area. We also heard about the challenges of balancing the public and ecology.
#restore #Restoration #yyc

There is still time to join SER WC on our field trips here in Calgary, Ab! Meet at the Bowmont slopes parking lot for 9:30am MST to join our field trip and tour of a Restoration Site, followed by Dale Hodges around 11!
#restore #Restoration #conservation #cycle #fieldtrip #tour #Calgary

Check out the exciting line up of events that SERWC is planning in Calgary, AB! Register for some or all the events!! We hope to see you there! 🌿

RSVP here: forms.gle/1FEL9e7dcxWE...

#restore #Restoration #fieldtrip #calgary #yyc #free #environment #conservation

We will have field tours in the Calgary area, a strategic planning session for the upcoming year, and the Annual General Meeting! Check out the registration form below for more details!

Planning to attend? Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#restore #restoration #environment #agm

To highlight our great group, we've started to interview them so our membership can get to know who is steering the Western Canada Chapter! Check out the blog featuring Ian Hnatowich!
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#restore #restoration #conservation #ecology #environment #interview #gettoknowus

The SERWC Board of Directors is made of an incredible group of volunteers with a keen interest in conservation and restoration ecology. Check out the blog featuring Julie Schooling!

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#restore #restoration #conservation #ecology #environment #interview #gettoknowus

The SERWC Board of Directors is made of an incredible group of volunteers with a keen interest in conservation and restoration ecology. Check out the blog featuring Annette Bosman!

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#restore #restoration #conservation #ecology #environment #interview #gettoknowus

The SERWC Board of Directors is made of an incredible group of volunteers. To highlight our great group, we've started to interview them so our membership can get to know us! Check out the blog featuring Mae Whyte, RPBio, CERP!

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#restore #restoration #environment

Why did the caribou cross the road / why are there bison on the Alaska highway? One of our board members recently took a trip to visit the muskwa kechika management area, which is a giant protected area in our region!
#conservation #environment #Ecology #ecosystem

SER Western Canada is grateful to be able to offer an Indigenous Student Scholarship! This year, Shayla Chalifoux was our winner! Check out her latest blog update to see the great things she's up to!

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#restore #scholarship #student #education #ecology #environment

Check out this post doctoral fellow position from the University of Alberta! All the details are available below.
#restore #reclamation #postdoc #conservation #environment #renewableresources

Make a Difference week is coming up quickly! Register your event or plan to attend one from the Make a Difference event calendar!

makeadifferenceweek.org

#restore #Restoration #environment #conservation #makeadifference #annual

Roundup of #ConservationJobs in 🇨🇦 (plus a few cool ones abroad).

💫 All job ads show the salary
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Alberta Wilderness Association Environmental Scholarship - Alberta Wilderness Association To mark the 60th anniversary of Alberta Wilderness Association, we have decided to establish an annual scholarship of $5,000 for undergraduates in an environmental program as part of our continued leg...

@albertawilderness.bsky.social’s Environmental Scholarship ($5000)

* Undergrad student in enviro studies or similar
* 🇨🇦 citizen or permanent resident
* Alberta resident attending any 🇨🇦 university
* Send transcripts, resume, cover letter
* Deadline June 15

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An image of a stream cutting through rock covered in moss has text overlaid on it reading: Join us! We're hiring a writing and content specialist with the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative logo. y2y.net/careers

Y2Y is seeking a writing and content specialist. Apply before June 4 to join our growing team. Details, including salary expectations and how to apply, at y2y.net/careers

#ConservationJobs #YYCJobs #Canmore #YYC

A reminder that our next journal club is coming up! Curious what a Journal Club is? Check out the post for details as well as the event information and where to register! They're virtual and a great way to dip your toe into the research realm!

Interested in attending the SER Conference in Denver? There will be a lightning panels and young professional sessions!

ser2025.org

Hope to see you all at the conference!

#Restoration #conservation #conference #science #student #sessions #youngprofessionals