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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170725T120000
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DTSTAMP:20170711T225004Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T225004Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Native Thistles: Important and Misunderstood Plants for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the value of native thistles to pollinators and other wildlife\, the precarious conservation status of native thistles\, and ways we can conserve the wide diversity of native thistles in North America. \n\n\n\nParticipate in this training to learn about native thistles and ways to conserve them. This webinar will highlight the wide diversity of native thistles and the 130+ pollinator species and other beneficial insects known to visit native thistle flowers. Learn how native thistles can be propagated and incorporated into conservation plantings\, along with management practices to reduce intrusion of invasive thistles. Current biological control programs and other land management practices aimed at invasive non-native thistles threaten native thistles\, with some at risk of extinction. \nPhoto: Monarch nectaring on tall thistle (Cirsium altissimum) at Konza Prairie Biological Station. Photo credit: Judd Patterson. \nThis webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Holli Kuykendall\, Ph.D.\, National Technology Specialist\, for more information about this webinar. \nAudio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions \nNOTE: A “view” button will be available within one week of the live presentation date to access the on-demand recording of this webinar. \n\n\n\nRelated URLs\n\nhttp://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-native-thistles-important-and-misunderstood-plants-for-conservation-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Native Plants,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20170724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20170724T130000
DTSTAMP:20170721T222618Z
CREATED:20170721T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T222618Z
UID:5007-1500897600-1500901200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:The Nature Conservancy of Canada: Prioritizing Conservation in Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kylie Garchinski and Mike Burak\, Nature Conservancy of Canada\nFree webinar at noon
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/the-nature-conservancy-of-canada-prioritizing-conservation-in-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Saskatchewan,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170715
DTSTAMP:20170223T154806Z
CREATED:20170223T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T154806Z
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SUMMARY:XII Biology Symposium of SCAR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/xii-biology-symposium-of-scar/
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Conference,Conservation,International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
DTSTAMP:20170620T222355Z
CREATED:20170620T222355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T222355Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Conservation Forum Spring Meeting and Tour
DESCRIPTION:The June Prairie Conservation Forum meeting will be held at Shepard Community Hall in Calgary from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm on June 28\, 2017. Please note that this will be an afternoon meeting\, so lunch will not be provided. The membership will have a chance to hear about two projects that PCF has been working on over the past year\, including ‘Beneficial Management Practices for the Renewable Energy Industry’ and ‘Connecting Habitats in the Prairies’. The tour will be the next day\, June 29th\, with the meeting place at Ralph Klein Park at 8:30 am. We will have a chance to see the wetlands at the park\, and will then travel to the Calgary Zoo’s Devonian Wildlife Conservation Centre in DeWinton for a tour of their breeding facility. After lunch (which will be provided)\, Cows and Fish will show us some examples of riparian restoration projects. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, June 26\, 2017 by visiting this website to complete your online registration. If you have any difficulties\, please contact me at info@albertapcf.org.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/prairie-conservation-forum-spring-meeting-and-tour/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation,Meeting,Prairies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T170000
DTSTAMP:20170307T024030Z
CREATED:20170307T024030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T024030Z
UID:4505-1496138400-1496163600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:KCP Strategic Planning Session: Putting Our Heads Together for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Have any thoughts on how to better support private land conservation in the Kootenays? How can a network of over 80 partners best use its energy? What priorities should we focus on in the next five years? The KCP is welcoming its partners to come to this valuable workshop to put our heads together to identify our focus. Join us at the Ramada Inn in Creston from 10 am to 5 pm PDT. Travel bursaries will be provided for those who require it. Please mark your calendar and RSVP by April 1. \nEmail Juliet to RSVP or for more information.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/kcp-strategic-planning-session-putting-our-heads-together-for-conservation/
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170531
DTSTAMP:20170407T233034Z
CREATED:20170407T233034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T233034Z
UID:4641-1496102400-1496188799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:KCP Strategic Planning Session: Putting Our Heads Together for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Have any thoughts on how to better support private land conservation in the Kootenays? How can a network of over 80 partners best use its energy? What priorities should we focus on in the next five years? The KCP is welcoming its partners to come to this valuable workshop to put our heads together to identify our focus. Join us at the Ramada Inn in Creston from 10 am to 5 pm PDT. Travel bursaries will be provided for those who require it. Please mark your calendar and RSVP by April 1. \nEmail Juliet to RSVP or for more information.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/kcp-strategic-planning-session-putting-our-heads-together-for-conservation-2/
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170511
DTSTAMP:20170507T233204Z
CREATED:20170507T233204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170507T233204Z
UID:4714-1494374400-1494460799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:YEG Natural Treasures: Collaboration as a Conservation Tool
DESCRIPTION:YEG Natural Treasures:\nCollaboration as a Conservation Tool \nWednesday\, May 10\n7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30)\nJackson Power Electric Ltd.\n9744 – 60 Avenue\, Edmonton\nDonations accepted at the door
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/yeg-natural-treasures-collaboration-as-a-conservation-tool/
LOCATION:Jackson Power Electric LTD.\, 9744 – 60 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170428
DTSTAMP:20161124T180210Z
CREATED:20161124T180210Z
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UID:4140-1493164800-1493337599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Avoiding Incidental Take of Bird Nests: From Law to Practice
DESCRIPTION:A hundred years ago\, on August 16\, 1916\, the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) was signed by Canada and the US. Since then\, the MBCA has been largely overlooked in economic practices\, and the unlawful destruction of active nests during otherwise legal economic activities – “incidental take” – has been widespread. However\, in recent years\, the MBCA has been increasingly referenced in Environmental Protection Plans and in Environmental Impact Assessment Certificates. \nIncidental take is now recognized as a major legal conundrum for many industries\, including forestry\, agriculture\, mining\, and utilities. Projects involving land clearing\, or vegetation management being undertaken by developers\, cities\, and resorts now commonly commit to avoiding incidental take\, and biologists are increasingly hired to mitigate nest loss due to land clearing activities. The risk of incidental take can be minimized by guidance from nesting models\, and disturbance to nests is sometimes avoided by conducting pre-clearing nest surveys. However\, all approaches for nest loss mitigation have shortcomings\, and it’s unclear what is required under “due diligence” and how this can be demonstrated. \nAn upcoming Columbia Mountains Institute forum will provide an opportunity for dialogue between an environmental lawyer\, industry\, regulators\, and biologists whose work involves the MBCA and relevant mitigation. On the first day\, CMI is lining up a roster of invited speakers (to be determined) to discuss legal risks\, due diligence\, provide perspectives from regulators (Canadian Wildlife Service) regarding enforcement and possibly future solutions\, provide the ecological justification of legislation such as the MBCA and the BC Wildlife Act\, and possibly delve into potential for permitting of incidental take in the future and the pitfalls of offsetting practices. A panel discussion/question period will follow the presentations. On day 2\, participants are invited to present talks on approaches being used by industry\, and ideas\, results\, and experiences (trials and tribulations) with respect to incidental take avoidance and mitigation. Finally\, interested participants will have the opportunity to engage in a working group to discuss pre-clearing nest surveys performed by biologists. What is the role of the biologist? What information should be provided to the client? And who bears legal responsibility in the event of incidental take following a survey? \nFor a list of invited speakers and event updates\, see here \nWho should attend this forum? \nCMI events attract people from a variety of disciplines and professions. This forum caters specifically to the needs of stakeholders (e.g.\, forestry\, mining\, agricultural\, and power generation companies) and their environmental specialists and managers\, biologists\, and government decision-makers\, but all are welcome. \nWe welcome presentations and posters that address the following themes: \nDay 1. Top Down: regulations\, risks and recovery\nThe Day 1 presentations will consist of experts sharing perspectives and advice regarding high level topics such as avian population decline\, bird management\, regulatory interpretation\, compliance\, management of legal risks\, enforcement\, offset policy and practice\, or MBCA reform. The list of (invited) speakers presenting on Day 1 has not yet been finalized; while these talks are generally invited\, if you have a presentation of this nature we may consider including your talk on Day 1. \nDay 2. Bottom Up: applications and approaches to mitigation\nThe Day 2 session will focus on applied management tactics regarding approaches to mitigating risk of incidental take and minimizing disturbance to nesting birds. We hope to engage in sharing of new information\, highlight challenges and issues\, share approaches being explored\, and discuss the trials and tribulations with mitigating incidental take. We are now soliciting and registering presenters to give talks that highlight the realities of complying with the MBCA. We invite speakers interested in presenting on topics related to the following subjects: \n\nCurrent\, proactive industrial approaches to the MBCA\nChallenges and issues of complying with the MBCA\nPre-clearing nest surveys: methodologies\, considerations\, issues\, and limitations\nMinimizing disturbance to nesting birds – tactics and recommendations\nModeling incidental take – methods\, examples\, challenges\, and successes\nChallenges and considerations of permitting incidental take\n\nIf you would like to give a 15 minute MS PowerPoint presentation at this conference (with 5 additional minutes for Q&A)\, please send title\, abstract (max. 300 words)\, a short bio which will be used to introduce you at the event\, and full contact information to the Columbia Mountains Institute by Friday\, January 13\, 2017. Longer presentations will be considered upon request. Written presentation summaries will be requested for inclusion in an events proceedings document. Presenters will receive a 10% discount off forum registration fee. \nSubmission guidelines for presentations\, posters\, and summary papers appear on our website here. Please review prior to making a submission. \nPosters and displays are welcome and encouraged. Time will be available on both Day 1 and Day 2 for mingling\, networking\, and discussion focussed at poster presentations and displays. To guarantee that your poster or display can be accommodated\, please send title\, abstract\, or description of your display\, a short bio\, and full contact information by Friday January 13\, 2017. Your abstract will be included in the forum proceedings. The primary author of a registered poster or display will receive a 10% discount off forum registration fee.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/avoiding-incidental-take-of-bird-nests-from-law-to-practice/
LOCATION:Cranbrook\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org  
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring How Citizen Science Can Enhance Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:   Danah Duke (B.Sc.\, M.Sc.) \nDate:              April 10\, 2017 \nTime:              12 – 1pm \nLocation:      Conference Room ‘A’\, Husky Conference Centre\, Calgary\, AB \nPlus 30 level\, 707-8th Avenue SW (take the escalator up two flights) \nWebinar:      Link will be posted day of event \nCCP:              This presentation entitles ASPB members to earn 1 Professional Development Hour \nRegistration is not required for this event \n  \nDescription: \nCitizens are facing complex conservation challenges. Stronger sustainable solutions engage citizens in better understanding the issue\, contributing personal knowledge and experience\, and implementation. From an ecological conservation perspective\, new collaborations and ways of considering knowledge production are critical if we are to address complex challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. In addition\, citizens are demanding the incorporation of principles of accessibility\, transparency\, and accountability within government agencies and decision-making. \nCitizen science offers an approach that can change the way information is generated and shared\, improving accessibility\, transparency\, and credibility of the information.  Citizen science can also lead to improved research questions\, enhance collaboration and ultimately improved environmental stewardship. \nA 2015 inventory showed that there are 82 citizen science initiatives in Alberta. Most of these are contributory and focus on biodiversity issues. There are immense opportunities to increase the use of citizen science to address diverse environmental challenges in Alberta. However\, there are often barriers to implementation and sustainability. Some of these challenges include perception barriers\, volunteer bias\, program sustainability and volunteer retention. \nThe Miistakis Institute has been designing and implementing citizen science initiatives to address conservation challenges in Alberta for the past decade. Through many successes and a few failures we have learned many valuable lessons related to program design\, tool usability\, volunteer recruitment\, program sustainability and evaluation.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/exploring-how-citizen-science-can-enhance-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170312
DTSTAMP:20170129T002318Z
CREATED:20170129T002318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170129T002318Z
UID:4360-1489190400-1489276799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:2017 Wilderness Wildlife and Human Interaction - Finding Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/2017-wilderness-wildlife-and-human-interaction-finding-common-ground/
LOCATION:Cochrane RancheHouse\, 101 RancheHouse Road\, Cochrane\, AB\, T4C 2K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Biodiversity,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170303T163000
DTSTAMP:20170126T192915Z
CREATED:20170126T192915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T192915Z
UID:4349-1488555000-1488558600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:NRESi Colloquium: Conservation in the Anthropocene
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, March 3\, 2017 – 3:30pm to 4:30pm \nLocation: Canfor Theatre – 6-213 or webcast (http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts) \nCampus: Prince George \n\n\n\n\nHumans increasingly dominate Earth and our activities have become the chief force of global change.  In this epoch of upheaval\, traditional mid-20th century conservation philosophy and practices require rethinking. Let us examine some thorny issues including: conservation planning\, protected areas\, wilderness\, social justice\, matrix management\, postmodern and “new” ecology\, ecosystem services\, biodiversity offsets\, restoration ecology\, grizzly bear management\, role of predators\, species at risk\, GMOs. If climate change has altered the rules\, how should we regard peripheral species\, exotic invasive species\, novel ecosystems\, assisted migration?  Can nature conservation be revamped\, and how might that apply to northern British Columbia? \nThe Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) at UNBC hosts a weekly lecture series at the Prince George campus. Anyone from the university or wider community with interest in the topic area is welcome to attend. Presentations are also made available to remote participants through Livestream and Blue Jeans. Go to http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts to view the presentation remotely.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/nresi-colloquium-conservation-in-the-anthropocene/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170223T153000
DTSTAMP:20170206T172320Z
CREATED:20170206T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T172320Z
UID:4390-1487838600-1487863800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Collaborating for Healthy Riparian Lands
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/collaborating-for-healthy-riparian-lands/
LOCATION:Cochrane RancheHouse\, 101 RancheHouse Road\, Cochrane\, AB\, T4C 2K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170203
DTSTAMP:20170125T213019Z
CREATED:20170125T213019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T213019Z
UID:4339-1485993600-1486079999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:development of industry specific best management practices for renewable energy projects
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/development-of-industry-specific-best-management-practices-for-renewable-energy-projects/
LOCATION:Airdrie Agriculture Centre\,  97 East Lake Ramp NE\, Airdrie\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Climate Change,Conservation,Energy & Climate Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170120
DTSTAMP:20161129T210033Z
CREATED:20161129T210033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T210033Z
UID:4165-1484784000-1484870399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:PCF AGM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/pcf-agm/
LOCATION:Lethbridge\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation,Meeting,Prairies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170114
DTSTAMP:20161129T205054Z
CREATED:20161129T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T205054Z
UID:4162-1484092800-1484351999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Transboundary Grasslands Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Transboundary Grasslands Workshop titled: Developing Capacity for Community-based Transboundary Prairie Conservation. The workshop will take place on January 11-13\, 2017 at the Days Inn in Swift Current\, Saskatchewan. \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nIdentify what efforts are currently working to advance community-base conservation\nIdentify what additional efforts are needed and any gaps in existing capacity\nIdentify the opportunities for improving transboundary capacity to enhance efforts\n\nRegistration is open to everyone and is first come first serve with capacity of 250 participants\, spread the word!!! A draft agenda is attached. To register online and for more information on this workshop and on the first Transboundary Grasslands Workshop click here. \nAccommodation: \nDays Inn Swift Current\, Saskatchewan (905 North Service Rd E)  1-306-773-4643  Rooms: $110/night plus applicable taxes. Rate guaranteed until December 10th\, 2016  \nMap of accommodation in the area \nIf you have any questions please contact Sasha at sasha@albertapcf.org.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/transboundary-grasslands-workshop/
LOCATION:Swift Current\, SK\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Prairies,Saskatchewan,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T150000
DTSTAMP:20161028T151249Z
CREATED:20161028T151249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T151249Z
UID:4069-1482156000-1482159600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Riparian Vegetation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/mapping-riparian-vegetation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161214T140000
DTSTAMP:20160929T191342Z
CREATED:20160929T191342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T191342Z
UID:3930-1481720400-1481724000@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Hierarchical population structure in greater sage-grouse provides insight into management boundary delineation
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12-1 pm Mountain / 11 am -12 pm Pacific\nHost: Great Northern LCC\nPresenter: Todd Cross\, University of Montana and USFS National Genomics Lab for Wildlife & Fish Conservation
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-hierarchical-population-structure-in-greater-sage-grouse-provides-insight-into-management-boundary-delineation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar,Wildlife
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209
DTSTAMP:20161012T203659Z
CREATED:20161012T203659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T203659Z
UID:3977-1480982400-1481241599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Looking Forward – 41st Annual MCDA Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:41st Annual MCDA Conservation Conference December 6\, 7 & 8\, 2016 at the Keystone Centre\, Brandon\, MB \nPrintable 2016 Registration Form (PDF)
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/looking-forward-41st-annual-mcda-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Keystone Centre\, #1 1175 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 7C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Conservation,Manitoba
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T210000
DTSTAMP:20161117T173422Z
CREATED:20161117T173422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T173422Z
UID:4121-1480964400-1480971600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Private Land Conservation Potential in the North Columbia Area
DESCRIPTION:Free Public Workshop in Revelstoke\, BC\nDec 5\, 7pm at the Revelstoke United Church \nNote: In light of a number of conflicting events taking place on Nov 29th\, we have changed the date of this workshop to Dec 5th. \nThis is the second workshop associated with the Mid-Columbia Ecosystem Enhancement Project\, and all are welcome to join in on a discussion to explore private land conservation initiatives in the North Columbia region. \nJuliet Craig\, program manager with the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP)\, will explain the various ways that private land conservation can be achieved and explore the interest in expanding KCP’s programs into the North Columbia Mountains. \nEcosystem conservation on private land is one way to protect clean water\, preserve important wildlife habitat\, and steward the land to allow for healthy\, functioning ecosystems. Since 2002 the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) has helped to support partners in conserving over 250\,000 hectares of land and invest over $150 million into conservation projects across the east and west Kootenays. \nWe are grateful for funding support from the KCP\, Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and the Columbia Basin Trust. \nFor more information contact project leader\, Cindy Pearce of Mountain Labyrinths Inc.  – cindypearce@telus.net or 250-837-8505
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/private-land-conservation-potential-in-the-north-columbia-area/
LOCATION:Revelstoke\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology":MAILTO:office@cmiae.org  
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161128T150000
DTSTAMP:20161124T184329Z
CREATED:20161124T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T184329Z
UID:4149-1480339800-1480345200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Multi-Scale Examination of the Distribution and Habitat Use Patterns of the Regal Fritillary with Notes on the Monarch
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 28\, 2016\nTime: 1:30 – 3 pm MST  / 12:30 – 2 pm PST\nHosts: USFWS Region 6 Science Applications\nPresenter: Kelsey McCullough\, Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit\, Kansas State University \nThe regal fritillary (Speyeria idalia) was once an abundant butterfly species in North American prairie communities but populations have declined~99% for poorly understood reasons. Our research objectives were to assess the effects of management practices and habitat features on the distribution and abundance of regal fritillary and their larval host plants (Viola spp.). We surveyed remnant tracts of prairie in northeastern Kansas for regal fritillary host plants\, larvae and adults. We applied these data to a novel gradient habitat model framework. \nThis approach facilitated the development of spatially-explicit models of the distribution and relative abundance patterns of regal fritillary larvae\, adults and host plants as a continuous function of multiple resources and environmental conditions across multiple scales. Our results elucidate the potential of using species distribution models to efficiently locate patches of host plants and subsequently larvae within a large habitat matrix. Furthermore\, our results indicate that greater host plant density and short fire-return intervals are important to the occurrence of late-instar larvae and despite current management recommendations\, larvae may be negatively impacted by a lack of fire. \nFinally\, analysis of adult data suggests that adult density was at least 84% greater in areas that received moderate fire-return intervals and greatest in areas that were grazed and burned on a moderate fire-return interval. The conservation management implications of these results to the persistence of regal fritillary populations within the region may require a rethinking of previous assumptions. \nAbout the presenter: Kelsey McClullough is a graduate research associate pursuing a Master’s degree in the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Division of Biology at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on assessing the species distribution\, effects of management practices (fire\, grazing\, and haying)\, and related habitat features for the regal fritillary butterfly (Speyeria idalia) and its larval host plant (Viola spp.). Kelsey has also incorporated research on the monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterfly into this project.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-a-multi-scale-examination-of-the-distribution-and-habitat-use-patterns-of-the-regal-fritillary-with-notes-on-the-monarch/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161121T150000
DTSTAMP:20161028T151130Z
CREATED:20161028T151130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T151130Z
UID:4067-1479736800-1479740400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Sage-Steppe Resilience Mapping
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/sage-steppe-resilience-mapping/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161116T140000
DTSTAMP:20160929T191158Z
CREATED:20160929T191158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T191158Z
UID:3928-1479301200-1479304800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - America's Inventory of Parks and Protected Areas: An overview of the PAD-US system
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12-1 pm Mountain / 11 am -12 pm Pacific\nHost: Great Northern\, Southern Rockies\, Great Basin\, and Desert LCCs\nPresenter: Lisa Johnson\, Boise State University
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-americas-inventory-of-parks-and-protected-areas-an-overview-of-the-pad-us-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161028
DTSTAMP:20160708T150319Z
CREATED:20160708T150319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T150319Z
UID:3602-1477526400-1477612799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Cross-Boundary Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:The International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) will be at the Land Trust Alliance’s Rally in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nOn Thursday\, October 27th \, the ILCN will host a daylong session at the Minneapolis Central Library focused on cross-border collaboration for private land conservation. Featuring case studies from Mexico\, Canada\, the European Union\, the United States and others\, we will explore successful models of cross-border conservation collaboration\, planning\, and fundraising. Presenters will share lessons learned and discuss how their successes may be replicated in other localities. There will also be time to network with other international participants and to discuss how the ILCN may best serve this community. Attendees are also invited to join us for a welcome reception the evening before. See our save the date for more information. \nThe gathering at Rally will build on the success of ILCN’s First Congress in Berlin\, Germany in October 2015. Conference field trips and formal workshops were packed with opportunities to learn from innovative land conservation practitioners and to share ideas on strategies going forward. In particular\, we observed at least three kinds of activities catalyzed by the Berlin meeting\, as evidenced by feedback we received from participants following the adjournment of the Congress: \no Helping to frame constructive policy dialogues relating to private land conservation.\no Facilitating international exchanges and initiatives\, and sharing best practices.\no Catalyzing the growth and connectedness of the Network\, and raising awareness about privately protected land. \nWe intend that this workshop will continue to strengthen the international community of practice in the ways outlined above. \n*There is no registration charge or attendance fee for the workshop itself; however\, you will be responsible for your own travel and lodging costs\, and any subsistence or incidental costs that you may incur. \nAfter the workshop\, we hope that international participants will take advantage of the Land Trust Alliance Rally’s extraordinary offerings – more than 130 educations sessions focused on land conservation topics\, networking events\, and field trips. Please note that attendance at Rally is separate from the ILCN meeting and will involve a registration charge (ILCN international participants are eligible for a discounted rate; instructions for registration will be provided upon registration for the ILCN workshop). \nWe invite you to attend the ILCN workshop\, but space is limited. If you plan on attending\, please register here so that we can hold a spot for you. More information and instructions for registering for Rally at a reduced rate will be provided upon your RSVP. If you have any questions\, please contact Emily Myron at emyron@lincolninst.edu.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/workshop-on-cross-boundary-collaboration/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,International,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T160000
DTSTAMP:20160819T155728Z
CREATED:20160819T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T155728Z
UID:3729-1476954000-1476979200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Caring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays is a workshop being offered by KCP this October that will explore how to be more effective in collectively reaching and supporting private landowners interested in taking care of their property. \nOne of the important roles KCP plays in our region is to strengthen collaboration among stewardship groups and resource managers to achieve positive benefits for private land conservation. This free workshop will be offered in both the East and West Kootenays\, and is open to organizations interested in exploring better ways to collaborate\, coordinate and address gaps. \nCaring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays will be held: \nOctober 19\, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in Nelson at the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce \nOctober 20\, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in Cranbrook at the Aboriginal Gathering Place at College of the Rockies \nMore information and registration for the workshops will be available soon. Meanwhile\, please save the date for one of these workshops and stay tuned!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/caring-for-land-and-water-improving-outreach-to-private-landowners-in-the-kootenays-2/
LOCATION:Aboriginal Gathering Place at College of the Rockies\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161019T160000
DTSTAMP:20160819T155606Z
CREATED:20160819T155606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T155606Z
UID:3727-1476867600-1476892800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Caring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays is a workshop being offered by KCP this October that will explore how to be more effective in collectively reaching and supporting private landowners interested in taking care of their property. \nOne of the important roles KCP plays in our region is to strengthen collaboration among stewardship groups and resource managers to achieve positive benefits for private land conservation. This free workshop will be offered in both the East and West Kootenays\, and is open to organizations interested in exploring better ways to collaborate\, coordinate and address gaps. \nCaring for Land and Water: Improving Outreach to Private Landowners in the Kootenays will be held: \nOctober 19\, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in Nelson at the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce \nOctober 20\, 2016 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in Cranbrook at the Aboriginal Gathering Place at College of the Rockies \nMore information and registration for the workshops will be available soon. Meanwhile\, please save the date for one of these workshops and stay tuned!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/caring-for-land-and-water-improving-outreach-to-private-landowners-in-the-kootenays/
LOCATION:Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce\, Nelson\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Integrated Vegetation Management,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161018T140000
DTSTAMP:20160926T154008Z
CREATED:20160926T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160926T154008Z
UID:3880-1476795600-1476799200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Conserving Dry Forest and Savannah Habitats
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Basin supports a globally unique mix of dry forest and savannah habitats that evolved under historic climates and First Nations management. These extraordinary areas still provide ecosystem services essential to human health and well-being and are widely recognized for their outstanding beauty\, recreational and economic values. However\, most of this historic habitat has been converted to human use\, and what remains will be lost without further investment in conservation and restoration. \nThe goal of this project was to develop a landscape planning tool to answer the question: can we maximize the biodiversity benefits of conservation investments by prioritizing land parcels and landscapes for acquisition and stewardship?  To do so\, researchers provide a web-based prioritization tool and tutorial designed to identify ‘optimal solutions’ to user-defined problems in the conservation of Coastal Douglas-fir\, Garry oak/Arbutus savanna\, and maritime meadow bird and plant communities. \nThe resulting NPLCC planning tool is described extensively in an companion tutorial and represents a state-of-the-art\, web-based planning tool designed to facilitate the ability of land managers to prioritize land parcels for acquisition and stewardship based on the distributions of target and non-target communities as they exist now and are predicted to occur in 2045 \n\nView the tutorial here\nLearn more about the project on the NPLCC page here
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-conserving-dry-forest-and-savannah-habitats/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Forest & Trees,Restoration,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161015
DTSTAMP:20160105T213212Z
CREATED:20160105T213058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T213212Z
UID:2834-1476316800-1476489599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent
DESCRIPTION:The Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent is an ongoing forum to bring together people who care about this special place. \nIt is based on the observation that the future of the Crown of the Continent is being shaped by over 100 government agencies\, non-government organizations\, and place-based partnerships. While these various initiatives operate somewhat independent of each other\, the Roundtable provides a unique opportunity to connect people that share a common commitment to the region. \nThrough workshops\, forums\, policy dialogues\, and conferences\, the Roundtable provides an opportunity to exchange ideas\, build relationships\, and explore opportunities to work together — to sustain the natural and cultural heritage of this remarkable landscape.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/roundtable-on-the-crown-of-the-continent/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fernie\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T140000
DTSTAMP:20160929T191014Z
CREATED:20160929T191014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T191014Z
UID:3926-1476277200-1476280800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - The Cabinet-Purcell Collaborative—A trans-border conservation network
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12-1 pm Mountain / 11 am -12 pm Pacific\nHost: Great Northern LCC Rocky Mountain Partner Forum \nPresenters: Candace Batycki\, Kim Trotter\, and Lacy Robinson – Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-the-cabinet-purcell-collaborative-a-trans-border-conservation-network/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTSTAMP:20160923T003927Z
CREATED:20160923T003927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160923T003927Z
UID:3860-1475625600-1475798399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:PCF Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the PCF fall meeting and tour is now open. Please go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prairie-conservation-forum-fall-tour-and-meeting-october-5-6-2016-tickets-27939804708 to register. The meeting will take place on Wednesday\, October 5 at the Waterton Community Center (Waterton townsite)\, and the tour will be on Thursday\, October 6. A draft agenda for the meeting is attached. The tour on October 6 will focus on Waterton projects in the morning\, and NCC projects in the afternoon.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/pcf-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Waterton Community Center\, Waterton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation,Meeting,Prairies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161004T140000
DTSTAMP:20160929T190752Z
CREATED:20160929T190752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T190752Z
UID:3924-1475586000-1475589600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Can we conserve wetlands in the Columbia Plateau under a changing climate?
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1-2 pm Mountain / 12-1pm Pacific\nHost: EPA Climate Change Speaker Series\nPresenters: Megan Halabisky\, PhD candidate UW;  Dr. Se-Yeun Lee\, Climate Impacts Group; and Dr. Sonia Hall\, SAH Ecologia LLC
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-can-we-conserve-wetlands-in-the-columbia-plateau-under-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Webinar,Wetlands
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