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Upcoming CMI Events
2026
- Introduction to Statistics for Ecology using R
February 17, 2026 - Time Series Trend Analysis and Quantitative Environmental Impact Assessments
January 27, 2026 - CREDtalks (Columbia Region Ecological Discussions)
January 22, 2026 - Time Series Trend Analysis and Quantitative Environmental Impact Assessments
March 03, 2026 - Whirling Disease in Southeast BC – Online Training
April 23, 2026 - Introduction to `R` Software
April 28, 2026 - Field Ornithology: Improving Bird ID and Survey Skills through Sound
May 25, 2026 - Field Soil Description & Classification Course
June 10, 2026 - Introduction to Describing Wetlands in the Field
June 15, 2026 - Amphibian Identification and Survey Techniques
April 15, 2026
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What's New?
Celebrating 30 Years of CMI!
Posted: 19-01-2026
Advancing ecological knowledge since (before) 1995 The Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMI) recently celebrated a significant milestone! In this special newsletter we celebrate 30+ years of supporting connections, learning, and collaboration in the applied ecology community across southeastern British Columbia and beyond. Though the true beginnings of CMI date back earlier through the […]
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Posted: 16-01-2026
There are currently more events listed than can fit on our homepage! Click on Events > Upcoming Events at the top of your screen anytime to see the full list of what we’ve cooked up for you!
New Year, New Skills!
Posted: 08-01-2026
Whether you’re brushing up on field techniques, strengthening your data skills, or adding GIS to your toolkit, now is a great time to invest in your professional development. Why training matters From field surveys to data analysis, strong technical skills help us: Make better decisions Communicate results clearly Deliver credible environmental work Our upcoming […]
