2055 Premier Way, Suite 161
Sherwood Park AB T8H 0G2
Canada
This 3-day hands-on course is designed for natural resource professionals looking to develop their expertise in wetland assessments and delineation. Bridging the gap between fundamentals and advances practice, it will equip you with the skills required to confidently evaluate and report on boreal wetlands.
May 28 (8:30 am to 5 pm)
Classroom: Applied fundamentals of boreal wetland assessments
Location: Vertex Professional Services 161-2055 Premier Way, Sherwood Park
May 29 & 30 (8:30 to 5 pm)
Field: Classification and delineation
Locations: Wagner Natural Area and Clyde Fen Natural Area
*Transportation responsibility of participants
Course Highlights:
Practical Hands-on Activities - Gain direct experience with ABWRETs, WAIFs and WAIRs through desktop and field exercises
Interdisciplinary - Refine your ability to identify landscape, soil, water quality and vegetation wetland indicators
Case Studies - Learn from real wetland assessments and management scenarios
Includes:
- Wetland assessment datasheets and field references (vascular and non-vascular plants)
- A field guide booklet of common wetland bryophytes with detailed key features and microhabitats (excerpt from The Common Mosses and Liverworts of Alberta by Brittney Miller https://tinyurl.com/CommonBryophytesofAlberta)
-Certificate of Completion
Instructors: Vertex Vegetation and Wetland Biologists and Authenticating Professionals
Cost: $450 per person (early bird prior to April 15th) and $500 per person (April 16th - May 16th); totals exclude GST
To register and for more information contact: wetlands@vertex.ca
(Limited space is available - Registration closes May 16th - All inquiries are encouraged)