• NRESi Colloquium: Conservation in the Anthropocene

    University of British Columbia Prince George, BC, Canada

    Date: Friday, March 3, 2017 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm Location: Canfor Theatre - 6-213 or webcast (http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts) Campus: Prince George Humans 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, […]

  • Exploring How Citizen Science Can Enhance Conservation

    Presenter:   Danah Duke (B.Sc., M.Sc.) Date:              April 10, 2017 Time:              12 - 1pm Location:      Conference Room ‘A’, Husky Conference Centre, Calgary, AB Plus 30 level, 707-8th Avenue SW (take the escalator up two flights) Webinar:      Link will be posted day of event CCP:              This presentation entitles ASPB members to earn 1 […]

  • Avoiding Incidental Take of Bird Nests: From Law to Practice

    Cranbrook, BC, Canada

    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, […]

  • YEG Natural Treasures: Collaboration as a Conservation Tool

    Jackson Power Electric LTD. 9744 – 60 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    YEG Natural Treasures: Collaboration as a Conservation Tool Wednesday, May 10 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30) Jackson Power Electric Ltd. 9744 - 60 Avenue, Edmonton Donations accepted at the door