DUC and the Boreal Wetland Center Staff present the Wetland Innovation Workshop!

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About this Event:

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proud to host the second annual Wetland Innovation Workshop! Join us on Wed Sep 24 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Boreal Wetland Centre for a day of learning and networking. This year's theme – Innovation in a Changing World will explore the world of boreal wetland conservation and the experts who are transforming how we think about water, wetlands and the world around us in the face of our changing climate.

Join us for a full day of presentations and networking where you will explore innovative ideas, bold solutions and cutting-edge research all in the heart of the Boreal Wetland Centre!

Snacks and coffee/drinks will be served throughout the day. Lunch will be provided in the afternoon. Please bring your own water bottle to refill and dress for the weather. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

 

Registration:

Tickets go on sale at the end of July! To be added to the event email distribution list or for any questions regarding the event, contact Kailee Goertzen.

 

FAQS

  • Many people/industries in the region work in and around wetlands. Although our challenges are industry/group specific, there are often common elements to the challenges we face in avoiding and/or minimizing impacts to wetlands or general environmental stewardship.

    It is our hope to create an annual opportunity for a multi-stakeholder gathering to discuss innovative solutions to address these challenges that are specific to the region. Furthermore, it is our intent to bring various perspectives together for this conversation, including industry, government, consultants, Indigenous communities, research academia, construction, and non-profits.

    This is a wide variety of people for these conversations. However, we feel that a diversity of perspectives will bring the most value to our discussions. In other words, for example, if we have research academics and equipment operators engaging in conversation with one another regarding these challenges, we would consider this event a success.

  • This event geared toward an 18+ audience. Be sure to check the BWC Event Schedule for family centric programming.

  • The Wetland Innovation Workshop is being hosted at the Boreal Wetland Centre south of Grande Prairie in Evergreen Park. Once arriving in Evergreen Park, proceed directly west from the ball diamonds into Parking Lot D for the entrance.

  • The Centre includes a network of interpretive trails with various material types (mulch, gravel, boardwalk, etc.). Although outhouses and water stations will be available for use, there is no electricity or running water.

  • It covers your entry to the event plus all snacks, coffee, lunch, and materials for the day.

  • Yes! Weather permitting, we will be hosting this event outdoors, using our wetlands to facilitate these conversations (imagine a trail network through the woods, with outdoor shelter cover). Please dress for the weather including but not limited to: Close toed shoes, rain jacket and a hat.

  • Please make sure to note this when registering for the event and we will make every effort to accomodate this for your lunch.

  • Should you need to use any indoor facilities, the TARA Centre is located a 5 minute walk east of the BWC.