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Upcoming CMI Events
2026
- QGIS (Online, flexible dates)
January 01, 2026 - Statistics Introduction for Ecologists in R
September 28, 2026 - eDNA: Environmental DNA Theory and Implementation
October 01, 2026 - Annual Researchers Forum
October 22, 2026 - Data Manipulation and Visualization in R
October 26, 2026 - Camera Trap Survey Design and Data Management
November 11, 2026
2027
- CREDtalks (Columbia Region Ecological Discussions)
January 21, 2027
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Meet Marcy Mahr!
Posted: 22-09-2026
Director Spotlight – Marcy Mahr Meet Marcy Mahr, a Slocan Valley ecologist who has spent three decades championing mountain ecosystems across western North America! Whether sheās tracking western toads by headlamp or mucking around wetlands, her passion for nature remains her constant compass. š²šø Her strength lies in connecting on-the-ground inventory, research, and stewardship with […]
Meet Isobel Phoebus!
Posted: 02-09-2026
We are pleased to introduce CMI Director Isobel Phoebus! Isobel is a Wildlife Biologist, Species-at-Risk Technician, and Science Instructor with a deep background in applied ecology. Her work with Girls on Ice Canada perfectly combines her passionsābuilding courage, confidence, and environmental stewardship in young women as they explore science and outdoor recreation. šæ Fieldwork with […]
CMI Researchersā Forum is Heading to RosslandāRegistration Now Open!
Posted: 17-08-2026
Weāre excited to host this yearās Researchersā Forum in Rossland on October 22ā23! Traveling across the Columbia Mountain region, this annual gathering brings together scientists, Indigenous and provincial land managers, stewardship groups, naturalists, and locals to share updates on ecological projects across southeastern B.C.āthe territories of the Sinixt, Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Syilx Okanagan people. Expect […]
