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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
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CMI Researchers’ Forum is Heading to Rossland—Registration Now Open!
Posted: 04-08-2026
We’re excited to host this year’s Researchers’ Forum in Rossland on October 22–23! 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.—the territories of the Sinixt, Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Syilx Okanagan people. Expect […]
Meet CMI Director Kevin Bollefer!
Posted: 31-07-2026
Kevin has been a cornerstone of the CMI board for over a decade and currently serves as our Treasurer to ensure CMI’s long-term financial sustainability. Outside of CMI, Kevin is the General Manager at the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation (RCFC). As both a Registered Professional Forester and Registered Professional Biologist, he brings nearly 30 years […]
Researchers’ Forum: Call for Proposals open!
Posted: 04-06-2026
The call for proposals is open for the annual Researchers’ Forum, taking place in Rossland this year! Find the call and event details here. Hope to see you there Oct 22-23, 2026.
