Courses
We offer five online, synchronous courses to advance your understanding of plants in Alberta! Earn continuing competency credits for professional designations (e.g. P. Biols. with the ASPB).
Fall 2026 courses have been scheduled and are open for registration!
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Plants 101
Weeds of Alberta
Plant Families of Alberta
Wetland Plants of Alberta
Aquatic Plants of Alberta
Important Notes about Course Delivery
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The default difficulty level of these courses is intended for those with at least a moderate level of experience with vascular plant identification, except for Plants 101 or unless otherwise specified.
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The default delivery of courses is via Zoom. In-person delivery and field exercises can be arranged.
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Registration is $75 + GST per person, per course, unless otherwise specified. Payment may be made by etransfer to kallummcdonald@gmail.com or by mail (cheque or money order) payable to Kallum McDonald.
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Fewer than 5 registrants may result in cancellation or rescheduling of courses; unexpected circumstances may require cancellation or rescheduling of courses. Should a course be cancelled after the first session, refunds will be issued as quickly as possible for the proportion of the course that was cancelled.