Training and Education
We love to share our experience and passion with others.
Our outdoor education staff offer onsite engagement and webinars to foster familiarity with, and appreciation for, the natural environment.
Sharing our passion for ecology
As a consultancy, we have extensive field experience - identifying and assessing plants, animals, habitats, and more. It’s our delight to share our enthusiasm with students and community members from the primary to university level.
Our educators give presentations and facilitate hands-on learning experiences including:
- Seed collection walks
- Plant and wildlife identification and education
- Wildlife tracking activities
- Events to restore biodiversity or remove invasive species
- Edible plant tours
- Gardening with native plants
- Tree planting and creating mini forests
- Bushcraft skills
- Botanical identification
- Amphibian identification
- Using GIS for landscape-scale planning
- The Miyawaki method
- Restoration ecology and landscape architecture
We are also open to designing custom programming or workshops for your professional or educational community.
We want to help everyone envision and embrace a future inspired by nature.
Our mission as a company is to keep thriving ecology at the centre of landscape design, conservation, and urban development. Our experts love to share their passion for our biosphere with the community members of today and the ecological leaders of tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions about training and education
Yes, Dougan Ecology can tailor its programs to various age groups, from primary school students to university-level learners and community members. Our educators design age-appropriate activities that engage participants and enhance ecological literacy, nurturing a lifelong respect for nature and biodiversity.
Absolutely. Dougan Ecology collaborates with community organizations, municipalities, conservation authorities, corporate teams, and schools to design bespoke workshops that address specific ecological topics or community interests. Our approach ensures programs are relevant, practical, and impactful, providing efficient, hands-on solutions.
Yes. Dougan Ecology partners with community groups, environmental organizations, and local non-profits to deliver workshops and training that build ecological knowledge, strengthen stewardship skills, and engage residents in hands-on restoration or habitat projects that contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Training sessions can cover a wide range of ecological subjects, including native plants and pollinators, invasive species management, ecological restoration methods, habitat creation, GIS and mapping for environmental projects, and climate adaptation strategies.
Yes, Dougan Ecology organizes and leads tree planting and habitat restoration events, including the creation of mini forests using the Miyawaki method. These activities contribute to biodiversity enhancement, community engagement and ecological health.
The Miyawaki method is a proven ecological technique for creating dense, fast-growing native forests. Dougan Ecology applies this method in our educational programs to demonstrate effective reforestation strategies aligned with nature‑based solutions.
While most of Dougan Ecology’s training is delivered in person and field-based to maximize ecological learning, we can provide virtual or hybrid workshops upon request, tailored to the needs of professional groups, schools, or community organizations.
Booking is simple. Groups can reach out directly through the Dougan Ecology website or by phone to discuss their objectives, preferred format, and scheduling. We then design a program that aligns with your goals, whether it’s professional training, school programming, or community engagement.
These sessions cover the identification of local flora and fauna, understanding their roles in ecosystems, and learning about their conservation status, fostering a deeper connection with nature and awareness of biodiversity fundamentals.
Dougan Ecology's programs are designed to align with educational standards and can be integrated into school curricula. We work closely with educators and teachers to incorporate ecology and outdoor education into their teaching plans, enhancing students’ understanding of environmental science, stewardship, and health from an ecological perspective.
Yes. Dougan Ecology offers customized programs for corporate groups and team-building events. By collaborating with your organizers, we provide engaging environmental learning experiences focusing on ecological themes that promote teamwork, environmental responsibility, and awareness of nature-based solutions.
Outdoor education centers, environmental organizations, and ecological organizations in Ontario offer customizable training for professionals, as well as schools and community groups. Dougan Ecology, an ecological consulting firm, offers custom workshops and trainings from school age to professional development within the ecological, landscape design, and GIS (mapping) sectors.
