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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Buffers are diverse\, high-density shelterbelts that look and act like natural forest! Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Parkland County\, and Lac Ste. Anne County for a hands-on workshop. \n\nWhen: Monday\, June 4th 10am – 3pm (doors open at 9:30am)\nWhere: Rosenthal Hall\, Parkland County\, AB T0E 0H0\nWho should attend:  Ag producers and rural property owners looking to manage their land.\n\nWe’ll start with a presentation on the benefits of Eco-Buffers and how to design one. We’ll then travel to a nearby site and plant an Eco-Buffer! \nFree! Bag lunch and refreshments provided. Participants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own spade/shovel. \nSpace is limited! Registration required by Thursday\, May 31st. Contact: Jennifer.Caudron@parklandcounty.com or 780-968-8888 ext. 8286. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Rosenthal Hall\, Parkland County\, Alberta\, T0E 0H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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SUMMARY:Northern Sunrise County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Cows & Fish\, and Northern Sunrise County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic\, social\, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThis course includes: \n\nTwo full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\nPrintouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\nLunch and snacks/refreshments for both days\n\nYou will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan! \nRegister now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Becky Devaleriola from Northern Sunrise County at bdevaleriola@northernsunrise.net or (780) 322-3831
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/northern-sunrise-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Harmon Valley Community Hall\, Nampa\, Alberta\, T0H 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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SUMMARY:Lac St Anne/Parkland: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom August 10-11/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Lac St Anne/Parkland Counties to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in either Lac St Anne or Parkland County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. This fee has been greatly reduced\, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP)\, administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity\, magnitude\, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restoration and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners. \nFor more information and to register\, please contact Lorraine Taylor\, Conservation Coordinator from Lac Ste. Anne County at 1-866-880-5722 or LTaylor@LSAC.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/lac-st-anne-parkland-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Lac Ste. Anne County Office\, Box 219\, Sangudo\, Alberta\, T0E 2A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180928T160000
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SUMMARY:Soil Erosion Series 2-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register for each please visit the Eventbrite events page for both days: \nDay 1: Classroom session\nDay 2: Workshop \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/soil-erosion-series-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Sexsmith Civic Centre\, 99 Ave\, Sexsmith\, Alberta\, T0H 3C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180929T163000
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SUMMARY:Soil Erosion Series Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/soil-erosion-series-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Sturgeon County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a Bumblebee House Workshop! \nDate: November 7\, 2018\nTime: 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.\nLocation: Cardiff Hall – 55320 Rge Rd 251\, Sturgeon County\nCost: $15 per person – includes bee box & light refreshments (one bee box per household please) \nLearn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators\, and then build a bumblebee houses to take home! \nParticipants will need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Space is limited. \nPlease register by Nov 2\, 2018. \nCall – 780-939-8349 or\nEmail – agricultureservices@sturgeoncounty.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/sturgeon-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Cardiff Hall\, 55320 Rge Rd 251 Sturgeon County\, Alberta\, T8R 1N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190204T203000
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SUMMARY:Building for the Birds Workshop in Grande Prairie County
DESCRIPTION:Join the County of Grande Prairie and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a Bird House building workshop. \nLearn about the lives and needs of some of our local birds\, and then build your own birdhouse! Participants need to bring their own drill and bits ( Phillips & #2 Robertson\, 1/8 ” and 3/8″) \nSnacks and refreshments will be provided. Enough material for 20 birdhouses will be provided (for first 20 registrants) and participants will build 1 birdhouse per group or family. \nRegister via Eventbrite. For further information\, please contact Jill Henry 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-birds-workshop-in-grande-prairie-county/
LOCATION:Beaverlodge Agriculture Plex\, 1123 5 Ave\, Beaverlodge\, Alberta\, T0H 0C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001632
CREATED:20190107T175333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T181702Z
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SUMMARY:Building for the Berries Workshop in Grande Prairie County
DESCRIPTION:The prairies – including the Grande Prairie region – are home to a diversity of fruit producing species bursting with valuable antioxidants and other nutrients. Yet these species continue to be underutilized in our diets. On February 5th\, join the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a hands-on workshop on low-tech\, ecologically-based fruit production\, harvesting\, and processing. The workshop will begin with a presentation that covers: \n\nPromising fruit species for Alberta\nHow to design\, establish\, and maintain your own “food forest”\nLow-tech strategies for harvesting and processing fruit\n\nFollowing this presentation\, participants will get the chance to build their own berry sorters that will make processing saskatoons\, chokecherries\, currants\, and haskaps a breeze! Participants need to bring their own drill and bits (1/8” for making pilot holes\, along with Phillips and #2 Robertson). \nSnacks and refreshments will be provided. There will be enough material to build 20 berry sorters (the first 20 to register). Participants will build 1 berry sorter per group or family. \nRegister via Eventbrite. For further information\, please contact Jill Henry 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-berries-workshop-in-grande-prairie-county/
LOCATION:TARA Centre\, 465X+M3\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T151259Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt Workshop in Northern Sunrise County
DESCRIPTION:AWES staff will be leading an interactive workshop on February 6th from 630PM to 830PM where participants learn about shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\, and how to design\, establish\, and maintain one on their own properties. \nFor more information: \nPlease visit the event page at www.northernsunrise.net  \nor call 780-322-3831 \nor send an email to alus@northernsunrise.net
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-workshop-in-northern-sunrise-county/
LOCATION:St Isidore Cultural Center\, 1 St\, St Isidore\, AB\, T0H 3B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20190605T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T184246Z
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices on Forested Managed Lands ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of YOUR woodlots and forested areas! \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Society in conjunction with the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River at the Flatbush Community Complex on Monday June 17th\, 2019 for a day of woodlot management benefits and techniques. \nAt this workshop private landowners will learn: \n\nBest management practices on forested private lands\nHow forested lands contribute economically and environmentally\nManagement to maximize ecological and economic value\nMaintenance & restoration leads to healthier woodlots\n\nPlus: Outdoor Field Visits in the afternoon: \n\nPrivate forested lands owned by Vanderwell Contractors Ltd.\nAlberta Conservation Association Lands near Flatbush\n\nGuest Speakers: Mr. Con Dermot (Vanderwell) and Mr. Roy Schmelzeisen (ACA)\nPresentation: MD of LSR – Livestock Grazing & Firesmart Treated areas ; Weeds of Distinction \nLunch and Refreshments Provided\nRegister by June 10th for space and lunch considerations with Noel St Jean\, RPF at 1-780-245-5540 or nstjean@awes-ab.ca \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/best-management-practices-on-forested-managed-lands/
LOCATION:Flatbush Community Complex\, AB-44 and Township Road 661\, Flatbush\, Alberta\, T0G 0Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20190529T210216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T210216Z
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SUMMARY:AWES 2019 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society for their 2019 Annual general Meeting being hosted by Big Lakes County at the Joussard Community Hall in Joussard AB. \nAgenda features:\nAnnual General Meeting Business\nAWES project and program updates\nWatershed Resiliency Partnership Projects in the Lesser Slave Watershed\nWoodlot field tour by Vanderwell Contractors Ltd. \nLunch will be provided. Please be sure to dress for the weather\, as our tour will take place rain or shine \nRSVP here prior to the event \nFor more info please call Noel St. Jean at 780 643 6732 or email nstjean@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/awes-2019-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Joussard Community Hall\, Joussard\, Alberta\, T0G 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T210000
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers Shelterbelts: Planting and Design
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the province are deteriorating.. What can YOU do? \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society along with the MD of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie for an informative evening about how Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers can be designed and planted on your land. \nLearn how to: \n\nEstablish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\nConduct a basic site assessment to kick start your tree planting plan\nSelect tree species that will thrive in your region\nDesign a plan that meets your needs and provides the ecosystems services you wish to enhance!\n\nSupper and introductions will be held from 5-6 pm\, with the workshop and refreshments to follow. There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. \nPlease pre-register on Eventbrite by November 20th or contact Jill Henry of the County of Grande Prairie Agriculture Department at \njhenry@countygp.ab.ca or 780-532-9727 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers-shelterbelts-planting-and-design/
LOCATION:Grovedale Public Service Building\, 56361 TWP road 695a\, Grovedale\, Alberta\, T0H 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:55.0228645;-118.8641395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grovedale Public Service Building 56361 TWP road 695a Grovedale Alberta T0H 1X0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=56361 TWP road 695a:geo:-118.8641395,55.0228645
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20200703T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T204523Z
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SUMMARY:Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course will help farmers\, ranchers\, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian areas. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3i7FECa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiparian areas – those wet areas around water bodies – are often overlooked and underrated. Yet with proper design and management\, they can become the most productive parts of the landscape\, magnets for diverse wildlife\, and moderators of flood and drought cycles. In this interactive online course\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) and Cows and Fish will help Alberta land owners and managers maximize the potential of their riparian areas to provide diverse benefits for their lands and watersheds. \n  \nCourse Details \nThe course will be implemented over Zoom (links and details provided to participants) in five sessions\, 7-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 4th to 18th. Each session will include a mixture of live presentations\, activities\, and Q&A. \nIn the first couple of sessions\, participants will learn what riparian areas are\, how riparian areas function\, and how this functioning is affected by the health of the riparian area. Participants will then be given tools to assess the health of their own riparian areas\, along with a framework for developing a management plan for it. \nIn the third and fourth sessions\, participants will learn about the range of goods and services healthy riparian areas can provide\, such as water quality\, flood and drought resilience\, biodiversity habitat\, forage\, biomass\, food\, nutrient cycling\, pest suppression\, pollination\, and more. Participants will then learn how management and restoration activities can support these goods and services. Content will be customized according to the interests and backgrounds of participants. \nParticipants will be expected to spend 2-4 hours outside of session time in developing their management plans. In the fifth session\, participants will have the opportunity to share draft versions of these plans. Course facilitators and other participants will provide feedback and advice. \nUpon completion of the course\, alumni can request to receive free consultation services from AWES and Cows and Fish staff over email\, over the phone\, or in person. These services will be provided on a first come first serve basis as long as funds are available. \n  \nCourse Cost and Funding \nThe fee for this course is $20 per household unit. This fee has been greatly reduced\, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP)\, administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity\, magnitude\, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restoration and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners. \n*Note: This course is only available to individuals or organizations who own or manage land in the province of Alberta. Examples of eligible participants include but are not limited to farmers\, ranchers\, acreage owners\, or the staff of municipalities or land trusts.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20200818T180602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T180602Z
UID:10000157-1598349600-1598364000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer Design
DESCRIPTION:The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and the County of Grande Prairie invite you to join us for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers\, and how they can be designed to provide ecosystem services to your land! \nThis workshop includes: \n\nDesigning and establishing Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\nHow to conduct a tree planting site assessment\nCustomizing your design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and more!\nSite visit to a local shelterbelt (weather permitting)\n\n  \nParticipants will have a chance to develop and design a planting plan using worksheets and other resources provided by AWES \n  \nFREE Boxed lunch and refreshments provided \, followed by a site visit to a local shelterbelt – please dress for the weather conditions \n  \nRegister on eventbrite! There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. Space is limited and COVID protocols will be in place. \nFor more information\, please contact the Agriculture Department at The County of Grande Prairie. \nCall 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca or kwinterford@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-and-ecobuffer-design/
LOCATION:County of Grande Prairie Fire Service Station 14\, 10808 100 Avenue\, Clairmont\, Alberta\, T0H 0W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Henry":MAILTO:jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
GEO:55.2580999;-118.7948652
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210301T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20210220T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T220111Z
UID:10000162-1614582000-1614632400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ecobuffers & Shelterbelts
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and ecobuffers can prevent soil erosion\, mitigate temperature swings\, capture snow for water retention or to prevent blowing snow on roadways\, sequester carbon\, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife\, and so much more.  But where do you start?  How do you pay for it?  How do you maintain it for the long term?   \n  \nJoin us for a free webinar series March 1 and 5\, from 7-9 MST.  We’ll cover the basic trunk of knowledge for shelterbelt and ecobuffer design on March 1 and take a deep dive into the roots March 5.  Sign up at https://ecobuffers.eventbrite.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/ecobuffers-shelterbelts/2021-03-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210305T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20210220T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T220111Z
UID:10000163-1614927600-1614978000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ecobuffers & Shelterbelts
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and ecobuffers can prevent soil erosion\, mitigate temperature swings\, capture snow for water retention or to prevent blowing snow on roadways\, sequester carbon\, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife\, and so much more.  But where do you start?  How do you pay for it?  How do you maintain it for the long term?   \n  \nJoin us for a free webinar series March 1 and 5\, from 7-9 MST.  We’ll cover the basic trunk of knowledge for shelterbelt and ecobuffer design on March 1 and take a deep dive into the roots March 5.  Sign up at https://ecobuffers.eventbrite.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/ecobuffers-shelterbelts/2021-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20201202T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175954Z
UID:10000159-1619856000-1622480400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:*POSTPONED*: 2021 Envirothon!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ENVIROTHON?\nAlberta Envirothon is held yearly in May The Alberta Envirothon is a high school competition where teams compete on their knowledge of environmental science and natural resources through a series of field stations\, written tests and an oral presentation of the team’s solution to a complex environmental issue. One team is crowned provincial champion and is eligible to represent Alberta at the NCF Envirothon (international competition). \n  \nThe competition is centred on four categories and a changing annual theme: \n\nAquatic Ecology\nForestry\nSoils and Land Use\nWildlife\nAnnual themes relate to current issues: water management\, agriculture\, rangeland\, soil and water conservation\, invasive species\, urban forests\, non point source pollution or groundwater protection.\n\n  \nThe purpose of the Alberta Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable\, skilled and\ndedicated citizens who are enabled to solve complex environmental issues\, act\nas stewards of the environment and have a desire to learn more about the environment\nand natural resources management. \n  \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\nStudents will: \n\nexplore the outdoors and take part in hands-on learning\nparticipate in workshops\, learning directly from subject matter experts\nlearn about careers in environmental science and natural resources\nearn up to two high school CTS credits\nenhance teamwork and problem solving skills\npractice public speaking and presentation skills\nearn cash prizes:\n1st place = $1000\n2nd place = $500\n3rd place = $250\n\nTeachers also benefit! Envirothon: \n\nis an effective educational tool that reinforces classroom curriculum and can be connected to a variety of curriculum topics\nconnects classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork\nsets up networking opportunities with like-minded teachers and PD opportunities with environmental professionals\n\nVisit www.albertaenvirothon.org\nfor registration deadlines \nEnvirothon 2021 – Bookmark – Water Management_51x152mm_Final
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/2021-envirothon/
CATEGORIES:Online,East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,South of Calgary,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001633
CREATED:20250324T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164018Z
UID:10000206-1755075600-1755097200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Westlock County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab \nStay tuned for more details to come on this field day in Westlock County. We have a great FREE field day in the works for producers interested in soil health\, composting\, intercropping\, regenerative agriculture and much more!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/westlock-county-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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