February 2023: Ecological Outcome Monitoring on Farms
Do you want to understand land regeneration and support others to deepen their knowledge of ecosystem health? Learn how to use this landscape assessment methodology to inform management decisions and demonstrate impact.
Course Instructors:
Dana Penrice, Savory Institute Accredited Professional
Cory Van Groningen, Savory Institute Accredited Professional
When: Online sessions from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CST on Tuesdays through the month of February 2023.
Who: This course is open to anyone interested in assessing land regeneration. Participants in this course will be able to qualify to become monitors to keep supporting the expansion of EOV monitoring in Canada.
Cost: This course is open to anyone interested in assessing land regeneration. Participants in this course will be able to qualify to become monitors to keep supporting the expansion of EOV monitoring in Canada.
This course will focus on the following ecoregions but if you are outside these regions, contact us about bringing EOV to your ecoregion.
- Aspen Parkland
- Lake Agassiz and Lake Manitoba Plain
- Mid-Boreal Uplands and Peace-Wabaska Lowlands
- Lake Erie Lowland
Find out what ecoregion you are in.
Schedule & Format: This course will include live online sessions through zoom. Additional in-person field days and further training will be provided in Manitoba.
| Feb. 7th | EOV Overview & Fundamentals | How does EOV help us show regeneration on the land? | |
| Feb. 14th | Working in EcoRegions | Adapting EOV to different ecoregions and understanding its expressions. | |
| Feb. 21st | Ecological Health Indicators | Assessing energy flow, mineral cycles, water cycles and biodiversity. | |
| Feb. 28th | Long-Term Monitoring | Measuring the outcomes of regenerative land management. |
Cost: $295/person
Once we receive your registration, we will follow up with payment instructions. Thank you for registering and we look forward to having you in the course!
Contact: For course questions and information, contact either of the instructors.
More about the instructors:
Dana Penrice farms with her partner Ted Chastko at Shoal Lake, Manitoba. Dana is an Accredited Professional with the Savory Institute and is a Certified Holistic Management Educator In-Training. She recently completed Ecological Outcome Verification™ Hub Verifier training.
danapenrice@gmail.com | 204-759-3139
(Based in Manitoba)
Cory and his family have a farm and run VG Meats in South-West Ontario. Cory has a wealth of experience in the full supply chain and is interested in the opportunities for regenerative farm products. He recently completed the Savory Institute’s Ecological Outcome Verification training.
cory@vgmeats.ca
(Based in Ontario)