As an Ecological Restoration graduate, you are skilled in the restoration and management of disturbed ecosystems and prepared to play a leading role in the environmental labour market.Highlights:Centred on ‘hands-on, boots-on’ learning opportunities via community-based, year-long ecological restoration projects.The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake includes restored wetlands, The Wetland Ridge Trail, and is part of the Niagara Escarpment.An immersive, multi-day field camp experience where students learn by doing. Objectives will vary from year to year but often involve the mapping and removal of invasive species, native planting, collaboration with community partners, and habitat monitoring and data collection through the use of new and immerging technologies.Supports bio-monitoring, bio-engineering and plant material management training via the NC Teaching Greenhouse, community nurseries, and a full complement of field equipment.Restoration-oriented certifications and training provide graduates competitive advantages in the environmental labour market.Engaged Program Advisory Committee with representatives from sectors involved in the planning, implementation, regulation and promotion of ecological restoration activities.Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) has reviewed program curriculum and successful graduates of this program will be immediately eligible for certification designation as a CERPIT (Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner in Training).

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 1 Year(s)

Fees: CAD16950

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2027	Niagara-on-the-Lake

Entry requirements for Niagara College

Admission Requirements:

Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Environmental Technician/Technology; Ecosystem Management Technician/Technology; or
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Botany; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/Management; Environmental Science/Technology; Landscape Architecture; Wildlife; Zoology or
Submit a cover letter and resume outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Niagara College. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.