BCWF Conservation Webinar Series
Science-based Solutions & Recommendations for the Protection and Conservation of B.C.'s Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
In fall 2020, the B.C. Wildlife Federation started offering free conservation webinars on Zoom to fulfill its mandate of providing science-based solutions and consistent recommendations for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife and habitat in British Columbia. The webinars do not only support conservation education and are a collaboration between the BCWF and other like-minded organizations, but they also create awareness and promote advocacy activities for the BCWF membership and public audience.
Upcoming Webinars
June | Southern B.C. Cougar Project | UBCO
This webinar features Dr. Siobahn Darlington of UBC Okanagan, presenting findings and insights from the Southern B.C. Cougar Project. The session explores cougar movement patterns, habitat use, and how these apex predators interact with human communities across the region. Whether you’re a hunter, wildlife enthusiast, or simply curious about the carnivores sharing B.C.’s landscapes, Dr. Darlington’s research offers a rare, science-based window into the lives of one of B.C.’s most elusive species. Attendees will come away with a stronger understanding of cougar ecology and the conservation strategies guiding coexistence efforts in southern B.C.
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
July | Salmon Fishery Sustainability | BCWF
Dr. Marvin Roseneau of the BC Wildlife Federation presents on salmon fishery sustainability, exploring the challenges facing B.C.’s salmon populations and the efforts underway to protect them.
Date: July
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
August | Fire Ecology | UBC
Paul Hessburg of UBC presents on fire ecology, examining the role of wildfire in B.C.’s landscapes and what it means for wildlife and habitat.
Date: August
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
September | CWD | Cait Nelson
Cait Nelson presents on chronic wasting disease, covering what it is, how it spreads, and the implications for deer and elk populations in British Columbia.
Date: September
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
October | Interior Moose Predation Project | WildCam
Nicole Boucher of WildCam presents on the Interior Moose Predation Project, sharing findings from ongoing research into predation dynamics and moose population trends in B.C.
Date: October
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
November | Fire Adapted Ecosystems | UBCO
Jen Baron of UBC Okanagan presents on fire adapted ecosystems, exploring how B.C.’s landscapes and wildlife respond to and recover from wildfire.
Date: November
Time: TBD
Register: Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register?
Registration links for upcoming webinars are posted on this page. Click the registration link to sign up through Zoom — you’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining details shortly after.
Is there a cost to attend?
No — BCWF Conservation Webinars are free to attend and open to everyone!
How often are webinars held?
Webinars are held roughly once a month throughout the year, though the schedule can vary. Check this page regularly or follow us on social media to stay up to date on upcoming sessions.
I am interested in attending the webinar but unable to join. Will the webinar be recorded?
Yes! The webinar will be recorded and made available on YouTube in our BCWF Conservation Webinar Series Playlist and the tab ‘Live’ on Facebook. We also link to the recordings of all previous webinars at the bottom of this page!
I have registered for the Zoom webinar but I am unable to attend. How do I receive a recording of the webinar?
No problem, 24 hours after the Zoom webinar has ended, all registrants will receive an email with the link to the recording on YouTube and Facebook Live video.
I know what I want to ask before the webinar.
You can send your questions to communications@bcwf.bc.ca before the webinar. Please note that your Zoom registration confirmation email will include a note to send your questions to the Communications Team before the webinar if you prefer. If you still have questions after the webinar, email us at communications@bcwf.bc.ca and we’ll respond as soon as possible!
Previous Webinars
WEBINAR: Off-Target: Evaluating Canada’s Firearms Legislation Since 2019
WEBINAR: The Threat of Zebra & Quagga Mussels in B.C.
WEBINAR: Combating Whirling Disease in British Columbia
WEBINAR: Chronic Wasting Disease Update – December 2025
WEBINAR: The Sustainability of a Pink Salmon Fishery on the Fraser in 2025
WEBINAR: Restoring fire-adapted ecosystems in B.C.
WEBINAR: Fire Ecology with Paul Hessburg
WEBINAR: Southern B.C. Cougar Project
WEBINAR: Chronic Wasting Disease in B.C.
WEBINAR: Whirling Disease in Western Canada
WEBINAR: Where did the Elk Valley Elk Go?
WEBINAR: The role of hatcheries in helping salmon stock in British Columbia
WEBINAR: Saving Interior Fraser Steelhead Session 2: Evaluating Hatchery Propagation
Saving Interior Fraser Steelhead Session 1: Risks & Benefits of Hatchery Propagation
WEBINAR: An Urgent Update on Chronic Wasting Disease
WEBINAR – Threatened Waters: What invasive zebra and quagga mussels mean for B.C.
WEBINAR: Forest and Fire Management in BC: Toward Landscape Resilience
WEBINAR: Forest Policy: Ecosystem Health & Restoration
Chronic Wasting Disease: Prevention, Surveillance, and Response
Bill C-21 – What’s Happening on Parliament Hill?
Webinar: Understanding the Impact: Invasive Species & Wildlife Habitat
Webinar: SIMDeer – How habitat use impacts mule deer survival in south central BC
Webinar: Win-win options for moose management and caribou recovery
Webinar: Spatial and seasonal variation in cougar prey choice across the southern interior of B.C.
Moose habitat selection in disturbed landscapes: does risky habitat selection pay off for calf survival?
Utilization of probiotics for disease prevention in Chinook salmon aquaculture
Why BC hunters are willing to pay for better wildlife management
Details of the new Government of Canada legislation (C-21) and why it won’t reduce firearms crime
The status of Grizzly Bears in B.C and why the hunt ended
Webinar: SIMDeer – Understanding mule deer migration in south central BC
Improving Forest Practices to Protect Water
When does selective hunting lead to evolutionary change and what (if anything) should we do about it?
2050: Will Wildfire and Wildlife Coexist?
The role of marine and freshwater regime changes in the declines of Pacific salmonids in British Columbia
Impacts of Pinniped Predation on BC Salmon
Southern BC Cougar Project
Chronic Wasting Disease: Prevention, Surveillance, and Response
Environmental Induced Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance: Hatchery Impacts on Steelhead Trout Populations
Road Ecology in the Anthropocene: Lessons from Banff and Beyond
Survival of Pacific salmon released or escaped from fisheries capture
Integrated carnivore-ungulate management: a case study in west-central Montana
Factors Affecting Moose Populations in Interior B.C.