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    RNS Talks

RNS Talks

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  • A series of free restoration talks by experts for anyone interested in the environment

30-year anniversary restoration talks

In 1996 the Restoration of Natural Systems Program began as the first of its kind in British Columbia. Thirty years later, the RNS Program continues to draw students from around the world who share a passion for restoring the natural world.

As part of our celebration of this 30-year milestone, we invite you to join our faculty and alumni for a special series of free Restoration Talks to celebrate, learn and be inspired throughout 2026. Discover the latest techniques in ecological restoration, explore success stories from local and global projects, and find out how you can make a difference in your own backyard or through community volunteer efforts.

Come celebrate with us, connect with fellow restoration enthusiasts, and be part of the next chapter in this remarkable journey!

30 years of RNS programs

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Visualizing Change in Ecological Restoration

An overview and history of repeat photography and photopoint monitoring, two photographic methods which can be used to monitor restoration treatments. Instructor Thomas Munson, a senior environmental planner and UVic lecturer with expertise in ecological and cultural restoration, and PhD candidate Sonia Voicescu from the Mountain Legacy Project research group, present case studies from the Rocky Mountain Trench and Burns Bog.
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Restoring the Balance: A Pattern Language for Future Ecologies

This talk explores the idea of creating a pattern language for ecological restoration, inspired by architectural and permaculture principles, to guide the design of resilient natural systems. It examines how observing natural patterns can inform large-scale landscape restoration in environments shaped by historic extractive practices.
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Growing Bountiful Berries: Easy BC Native Plants for your Garden

Join Fiona Hamersley Chambers to learn how we can all grow BC Native plants. Many native coastal BC fruits are easy to grow and respond well to some basic cultivation methods like fertilizing and pruning.
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