Community of Practice Connections
Jan 12, 2026
In the 2024 and 2025 workshops, we completed 25/10 crowdsourcing exercises to assess practitioners' top priorities for our collaborative community of practice (CoP).
Two of the requests were 1) a practitioner database, and 2) a forum for group chats and informal connection. We've got that and then some.
Practitioner database
We'd love to have you join our practitioner database! This will help us break down the silos, give new practitioners a network of connections, and increase access, capacity, and connectivity.
- Steps to adding your information:
- Create a login
- Create a contact card ("add/edit profile" link after you log in)
- QAQC
All entries are behind a member login and regularly monitored by your CoP Coordinator. Personal information collected on this form is governed by SERNbc's privacy policy.
Right now, we are in beta testing. Please let your Coordinator know if you find bugs!
Create an account and get started
Slack workspace
We have a space for people to connect and converse less formally, but also to workshop ideas. It's a free workspace, so messages are deleted after 90 days.
You can view Slack's privacy policy here.
Join the Northern B.C. Restoration workspace
Watercooler Wednesdays
As a bonus, you also wanted to keep momentum going with regular, informal meetings. Let's chat about projects Wednesday afternoons!
Series runs January 14 - May 27 at 2:30 p.m. MST
Add to my calendar
As with any of our CoP initiatives, we ask that you come to these spaces prepared to
- recall our shared values,
- trust (and bring) good intentions,
- get curious and ask questions,
- respect differences, and
- share what you can.
Recent News
Call for Regional Coordinators!
JAN 27, 2026
We are actively seeking expressions of interest for regional organizers to coordinate local events for our restoration community of practice.
Community of Practice Connections
JAN 12, 2026
You asked, we answered! Two of your requested tools for connection are now live.
Deadline extended: 2025 Community of Practice Workshop
NOV 10, 2025
Registration has been EXTENDED to November 17th!
Building off our successful launch of the Northern Restoration Community of Practice in 2024, we are excited to reconvene in Prince George November 25-27.
We’re bringing together practitioners like you to share learnings, build a positive future for our professional community, and collectively advance restoration efforts in Northern B.C.
October 21 Webinar: Indigenous Rights and the Environment
OCT 17, 2025
Join us at 12:30 PDT to hear from Gary Pritchard on the intersection of Indigenous rights and the environment.
Webinar Series: 2025-2026 Community of Practice Lunch and Learn
SEP 12, 2025
Announcing our inaugural Community of Practice webinar series: Learning with and from one another.
Select Funding Sources for Restoration Projects
SEP 9, 2025
Updated September 2025, give this list of potential funders for restoration projects a look-over!
Call for Speakers!
AUG 21, 2025
Hosts wanted! Can you give us an hour? A day? We are seeking speakers and leaders who can share knowledge with the community of practice, both virtually and in-person.
Community of Practice Feedback Survey
JUL 23, 2025
We want to hear from you! Let us know what you're most excited about for the 2025-2026 work of our CoP.
Ecosystem Restoration Community of Practice June 23rd Announcement
JUN 30, 2025
Announcing the hire of our Community of Practice Coordinator to support ecosystem restoration practitioners in northern BC.
CoP Reports
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If your organization would like to be on the CoP organizing team, please get in touch with one of us through our organizations, or reach out to Mae directly.
The Community of Practice Organizing Team, representing: Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC (SERNbc), Caribou Habitat Restoration Fund (CHRF) via the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), and the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF).
