We will be covering camera trap data manipulation and an introduction to occupancy from 10:30-12:00 at the Lethbridge Lodge (Poplar II Room). Please bring your laptops with R and R Studio (optional) installed. Packages that we will be using and would be beneficial to install prior to the workshop include: camtrapR, unmarked, plyr, dplyr, knitr, […]

Interactive workshop detailing how to program and deploy acoustic recording units (ARUs; eg. Wildlife Acoustic Song Meters+ and Anabat)  and camera trap (eg. Reconyx). The workshop will include a field component to show participants proper in-field set up techniques. THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.

Brief introductory lecture on spatial capture-recapture modelling followed by an interactive session where participants will work through an example dataset using the statistical program R and the package 'secr' and 'scrbook'. Prior knowledge of R is recommended.  Participants will be required to bring their own laptop, with R or R-Studio installed.  Visit our Shop to […]

The CSTWS Certification Committee is hosting a ½ day workshop dealing with TWS Certification. The first part of the agenda will be dominated by a series of speakers dealing with certification: an overview of the program; efforts to model university/college curricula to conform to TWS standards; and testimonials by male and female Certified Wildlife Biologists about […]

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has over 80 years of experience delivering wetland conservation programs across Canada and over 20 years of experience working in Canada's boreal forest. DUC's National Boreal Program delivers introductory wetlands training geared towards industry, government, and other practitioners with the goal of raising awareness and understanding of boreal wetlands. This workshop will introduce participants to Canada's boreal wetlands with a focus […]

Social media are more than just sharing photos of cats or food – the majority of online adults use social media as a news source, and nearly 80% of social media users see science related content in their newsfeeds. Given the prevalence of pseudoscience and misinformation, how can a scientist make their content stand out? […]