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SER Western Canada Western Canada Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration encompassing BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, and NT

SER-WC is the Western Canada regional chapter of the international Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), and serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Our mission is to promote the science and practice of ecological restoration to assist with the recovery and management of degraded ecosystems throughout the region

10/15/2026

🐟 Are you passionate about fish, aquatic ecosystems, and conservation?

Join the Alberta Conservation Association team as a Junior Biologist! We are looking for a highly motivated individual to contribute to various projects, including population assessment, lake aeration, water quality monitoring, and recreational fish stocking.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and independently, and are ready to contribute to conservation and sustainable use of Alberta's aquatic resources, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Location: Peace River
🗓️ Apply by Friday, November 6, 2026 (or until filled)

🔗 Apply online with your cover letter and resumé: https://www.ab-conservation.com/about/careers/junior-biologist-full-time-peace-river/

10/15/2026

Indigenous seed networks are central to restoration, biodiversity conservation, and biocultural knowledge. This panel webinar, presented by SER’s International Network for Seed Based Restoration (INSR), brings together practitioners and experts from Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, and the United States to discuss Indigenous leadership in seed collection, conservation, banking, and use in restoration. Designed as a conversation, the 90-minute session will explore native plant seed needs, sustaining relationships with plants and landscapes, and ways to strengthen Indigenous-led stewardship.

Indigenous Seed Networks: A Conversation on Seed Stewardship and Restoration
22 October 2026, 1:00 PM UTC

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117919646781/WN_GuJDg0QKQmuzV9aKoXuxuA

Speakers: Lia Rezende Domingues (Xingu Seed Network), Lucy Adhiambo and Benard Maina (Centre for Ecosystem Restoration-Kenya), Benson Henry Tilya (East Africa Seed Network for Restoration; INSR), Kaya DeerInWater (American Indian Higher Education Consortium), and Gabriele Vieira (UFSCar; INSR).

10/13/2026

The deadline for the SER2027 Call for Proposals has been extended to 21 October 2026. There is still time to propose a symposium or training course for the 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration in Lisbon. Our article on what makes a strong proposal offers guidance on putting your best submission forward. Read the article: https://ser2027.org/strong-proposal/

Submit a proposal: https://ser2027.org/call-for-proposals/

This call is for symposia and training courses only; the Call for Abstracts, covering oral presentations, lightning talks, and posters, opens in December 2026.

SER2027 is co-organized in collaboration with regional partners including the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Europe, SPECO - Sociedade Portuguesa de Ecologia, Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa and Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa.

10/10/2026

Three weeks remain to apply for SER's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program, which recognizes professional standards in restoration practice and connects practitioners across the field. Applications, including references, are due 31 October 2026. New to CERP? A short webinar can help you get started: https://www.ser.org/news/733141/Open-Access-Is-Practitioner-Certification-Right-for-You.htm

Start your application: https://www.ser.org/general/custom.asp?page=CERPApplications

10/07/2026

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) advances restoration science, practice and policy to re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture.

10/03/2026

12th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop
The Call for Abstracts is OPENED!

We are looking for oral and poster presentations about the following topics:
o Seed Selection, Sourcing and Methodology
o Site Preparation
o Prescribed Fire
o Soil and biocrust
o Biosecurity and Invasives species
o Restoration outcomes and monitoring
o Stewardship
o New technology and tools
o Industry
o Building relationships with Indigenous communities
o Skills Development

This event is perfect for land managers, agricultural producers, researchers and students, government, environmental non-profit organizations, industry, research and academic institutions, environmental consultants, or anyone interested in restoring or reclaiming land back to prairie.

10/01/2026

Couldn’t attend the webinar live? No worries! 🎥
You can now watch the recording and catch up on everything you missed. 🌱

https://loom.ly/aOVQ09A

We have a colorful table, smiling faces, and information about SER-WC to share! Come check out our booth at the CIF Conf...
09/28/2026

We have a colorful table, smiling faces, and information about SER-WC to share! Come check out our booth at the CIF Conference in Edmonton Convention Centre. We hope to see you there! Sept 28-29!

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9797 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J 1N9

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