New Canadian Stewardship Course


Starting on April 10, 2013


The New Canadian Stewardship Course is an intensive eight-week certificate, workshop series by Conservation Halton for New Canadian immigrants in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills. It is designed to help participants gain valuable, introductory knowledge and enhance employment opportunities in the community environmental sector. Workshops will be held at the main administrative office of Conservation Halton, located at 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington.

Expert speakers will deliver a weekly wokshop on topics such as:

- Planning and Environmental Management
- Local Ecology and Biodiversity
- Forestry Management
- Natural Hazards Management and Source Water Protection
- Recreation Management and Risk Assessment
- Governance, Communication and Social Media 

April 10, 5:30-8:00pm
April 17, 6:00-8:00pm
April 23, 6:00- 8:00pm
May 1, 6:00-8:00pm
May 8, 6:00-8:00pm
May 15, 6:00-8:00pm
May 22, 6:00-8:00pm
May 23, 4:00-6:00pm - Participants will be invited to a Conservation Halton Board of Directors Meeting 
May 29, 5:30-8:00pm - a Complimentary Workshop by The Centre for Skills Development and Training. Please, note that this workshop will be held at a different location: 860 Harrington Court, Burlington.
June 13, 7:00pm - Graduation Ceremony

Interested applicants send a resume and cover letter by March 20, 2013 to: Email: aneliat@futurewatch.net :
Mail: Natural Connections Coordinator,
2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, ON L7P 0G3 

There is a registration fee of $15.00 for candidates who are admitted to the course. Acceptable methods of payment are: cash, cheque (payable to: Conservation Halton), Visa, Master Card or Debit. Those who are admitted to the course should pay their registration fee on or before April 10.

Successful participants who attend 6 or more of the workshops will receive a certificate of completion at a formal graduation ceremony during the Conservation Halton Awards of Excellence on June 13.

For additional information, please contact: aneliat@futurewatch.net, tel: 905.336.1158

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