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SUMMARY:Riparian Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on riparian management and restoration! \nDate: Saturday May 3\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: Mountain View Community Hall and nearby field site \nSchedule:\n12:30 PM: \nDoors open at Mountain View Community Hall.\nCoffee\, snacks\, and resource materials will be available.\n1:00 PM: \nPresentations begin:\nKelsey Spicer-Rawe (Cows & Fish): Riparian Management and Restoration\nWinston Gamache (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society): Riparian planting and bioengineering\n2:30 PM: \nTravel to a nearby field site where planting is in progress.\nThe remainder of the workshop will take place outdoors.\nField activities will include: \nLive staking and planting demonstration.\nWattle fence demonstration.\nDiscussion on species selection\, planting location\, and planting techniques.\nOptional participation in planting activities.\n4:30 PM: \nReturn to the hall (if needed).\nWorkshop concludes. \nEvent Details:\nThis workshop will proceed rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for walking on uneven ground at the field site.\nBring gloves if you wish to participate in the planting activities.\nRegistration Deadline: May 1st.\nSupported by: 2 Billion Trees Program\, Lake Winnipeg Basin Program\, Mountain View County. \nContact:\nFor any questions\, please contact Lorelee Grattidge with Mountain View County at 403-994-0837 or lgrattidge@mvcounty.com.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-restoration-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Mountainview County,In Person,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240414T160000
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SUMMARY:Camrose Acerage and Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk titled “Shelterbelts\, Hedgerows\, and Orchards: An Intro to Agroforestry” Sunday at the show. Check here for updates on the time. \n  \nWe will also have a booth set up and would be happy to chat about trees. Come learn about our grant programs or bring your questions for our experts.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/camrose-acerage-and-garden-show/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
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CREATED:20240221T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T212757Z
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SUMMARY:Lacombe County Spring Tune Up 2024
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URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/lacombe-county-spring-tune-up-2024/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210531T170000
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CREATED:20201202T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175954Z
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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:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20210220T221428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T221754Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts & Ecobuffers in Central & Southern Regions
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers can help to prevent soil erosion\, reduce extreme temperatures\, 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. \nJoin AWES\, Wheatland County\, Kneehill County\, Municipal District of Bighorn in a discussion on the importance of shelterbelts & ecobuffers with a focus on Central Alberta and Alberta’s Grasslands. \nRegister at http://bit.ly/3tkvALE
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-ecobuffers-in-central-southern-regions/
CATEGORIES:Online,South of Calgary,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
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:20200229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20200206T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T214806Z
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SUMMARY:ROARS Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what all the ‘buzz’ is about?? \nROARS\, Beaver County\, and AWES are putting on the first bumblebee house building workshop of 2020 in Viking\, AB Saturday February 29\, 2020. \nLearn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nBuild your own bumblebee house in a safe and fun environment! People of all ages welcome! \nOnly 30 boxes are available for this workshop. Participants can sign up individually or as a group. Participants need to bring their own drill and bits (fully charged) and or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson). All other materials will be provided. \n$10/ family or house \nSnacks and refreshements to be provided. \nPlease register by contacting Diane Hanson 780-385-0994 or Vern Hafso 780-385-5449 \nIt will bee good to see you there!!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/roars-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden Valley Lutheran Church Education Unit\, 5327-56 Avenue\, Viking\, Alberta\, T0B 4N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20190730T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T215847Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Awes will be at Rural Routes to Climate Solutions’ Agroforestry Field Day in Leduc\, AB on August 29th! \nIf you have ever wanted to take a more in-depth look at agroforesty practices in Alberta\, this is a great way to obtain information\, and stir up ideas. \nThe day features presentations by agroforestry researchers from the University of Alberta\, as well as AWES\, who will be talking about shelterbelts and their modern day cousin: the Eco-Buffer! \nFor more on the Agroforesty Field Day\, and to register\, visit Rural Routes to Climate Solutions’ website. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/agroforestry-field-day/
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20190807T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T170705Z
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SUMMARY:Woodlot BMPs: Establishing and rejuventating shelterbelts and ecobuffers
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the prairies are deteriorating. \nDon’t wait until its too late to take action! Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society to learn best management practices for private forested lands. Topics covered will include: \n\nConducting tree health assessments\nEstablishment of tree stands\nWoodlot maintenance and rejuvenation strategies\nPlanning and developing shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on your property!\nForest management within todays disease and pest climate\n\nThe evening will end with a field visit to a local nature reserve to apply assessment strategies learned in the workshop. \nCome prepared for any conditions! Boots and rain gear are recommended. \nA light dinner will be provided.\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, however please RSVP on Eventbrite by August 16th\, 2019
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlot-bmps-establishing-and-rejuventating-shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers/
LOCATION:Lindbrook Community Hall\, 51084 Alberta 630\, Tofield\, Alberta\, T0B 4J0
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20190620T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T165131Z
UID:10000136-1563210000-1563224400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Profitability and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in creating wildlife and pollinator habitat\, harnessing fruit production\, mitigating highs winds and flooding\, or enhancing water quality on your property? Don’t know where to begin\, or just need some helpful tips and tricks?\nJoin the County of Paintearth\, The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Battle River Research Group and the Battle River Watershed Alliance on July 15th\, 2019 for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers\, and how they can be designed to provide these services to your land! \nThis workshop includes: \n\nA presentation on designing and establishing shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\nField visit of nearby riparian site to learn how to conduct a tree planting site assessment\nPresentation on customizing your design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and more!\n\nThroughout the evening we’ll be helping you develop your own tree planting design using worksheets and other resources provided \n  \nDress for the weather! Please bring rain gear and rubber boots/hikers \nLight super and refreshments will be provided \nThere is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. Please register by Friday July 12th via the Battle River Research Group or by calling 780-582-7308
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers-agroforestry-systems-for-profitability-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Battle River Innovation Centre\, 5302-50 Avenue\, Castor\, Alberta\, T0C 0X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20190423T160908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T161237Z
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SUMMARY:Flagstaff County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Flagstaff County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nOnly 20 boxes available (1 box per family)! $10/person. Participants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Supper is also included. \nPre-registration required. Please register by contacting Brenda Martin\, Assistant AG Fieldman at 780-384-4129 or bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/flagstaff-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Flagstaff County Office\, 12435 Twp Rd 442\, Sedgewick\, Alberta\, T0B 4C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20190114T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T180057Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing your land’s habitat value for wildlife such as pollinators? Reducing wind-stress on your crops\, livestock\, or farm-site? Trapping snow where you want it to be trapped? Making your land more resilient to flooding and droughts? \nLuke Wonneck with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will join Red Deer County to host this workshop\, aimed at helping participants create their own Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt design\, site prep plan and customized management plan. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and shelterbelts will also be discussed. You will leave with your own plan of action for your Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt! \nAgenda: \n\n10:00 am – Introductions\n10:15 am – ALUS/Green Acreages/CAP funding\n10:45 am – Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers 101: Design\, establishment\, and maintenance basics\nNoon – Lunch\n12:30 pm – Activity: Conducting a virtual site assessment\n1:00 pm – Customizing your design to provide specific services\n1:30 pm – Activity: Creating your own plan\n3:00 pm – Wrap up\n\nRegister via Eventbrite. For more information\, call Ag Services at 403.342.8654 or email us at agriculture@rdcounty.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-and-shelterbelt-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer County\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20181012T125951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T162955Z
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Restoration Project Open House
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \nFacilitator : Noel St Jean (AWES)\nParticipating Organizations: (Lacombe County\, Red Deer County\, Ponoka County\,\nRed Deer River Watershed Alliance\, AWES & C&F)\n1.\nIntroductions\na. Team member Introductions\nb. Attendees Introductions\n2.\nIntroduction to Blindman River Restoration Project (Noel St Jean)\na. Review of project details\nb. Introduction to Riparian Assessment Project\n3.\nReview of the Riparian Assessment Project (Shari Clare)\na. Technical Details\nb. Potential Future Uses\n4.\nIntroduction and Review of the Ecological Values of Blindman River Riparian area (Kelsey Spicer-Rawe)\n5.\nReview of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Plans (Blindman River Sub-Basin)(Rosemarie Ferjuc)\n6.\nBenefits of becoming involved in the Blindman River Restoration Project & Process (Noel St.Jean)\na. Who Can Become Involved\nb. How you can become involved\nc. Linkages to other programs in the area.\nd. Benefits to being involved\n7.\nClosing/Summation and Going Forward Plans (Noel St Jean)
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-restoration-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Abbey Centre\, 4500 Womacks Rd\, Blackfalds\, Alberta\, T0M0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20180829T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T145235Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing your land’s habitat value for wildlife such as pollinators? Reducing wind-stress on your crops\, livestock\, or farm-site? Trapping snow where you want it to be trapped? Making your land more resilient to flooding and droughts? \nIf you missed the June 20th Eco-buffer & Shelterbelt workshop\, don’t fret. On September 18\, Luke Wonneck with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will again be joining Red Deer County to host a 2nd Eco-buffer & Shelterbelt workshop aimed at helping participants put their own designs together\, create a site prep plan and a customized management plan specifically for them. A short recap of the last workshop will also be given. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and shelterbelts will also be discussed and you will leave with your own plan of action for your eco-buffer or shelterbelt! \nWhen & Where: \n\nTuesday\, September 18\, 2018 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm\nAt the Red Deer County Centre\, in Council Chambers\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:00pm – Intros\, Recap June 20 presentations\n6:15pm – Light dinner\, ALUS/Green Acreages/CAP funding\n6:45pm – Example: Wetland site assessment (outside)\n7:45pm – Customizing your tree plant for different services\n8:15pm – Creating your own plan\n9:00pm – Head home\n\nRegistration: \n\nPre-registration is required\nRegister on Eventbrite.\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, September 20\, 2018.\nNote: your property’s Legal Land Location/Lot Block Plan numbers are required at the event\n\nPlease call Red Deer County’s Agriculture Services at 403.342.8654 with any questions\, or email us at agriculture@rdcounty.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-shelterbelt-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer County Centre\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20180803T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T165114Z
UID:10000106-1534680000-1534687200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Bio-Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bio-blitz/
LOCATION:Rochon Sands Provincial Park\, Rochon Sands\, Alberta\, T0C 3B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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GEO:52.458718;-112.8834876
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rochon Sands Provincial Park Rochon Sands Alberta T0C 3B0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rochon Sands:geo:-112.8834876,52.458718
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20180417T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T130556Z
UID:10000100-1532336400-1532448000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Mountain View County: 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 July 23-24/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Mountain View County 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 Mountain View 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. \nRegister at now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot for the course!  \nAny questions\, Contact Daniela at Mountain View County 403-335-3311 Ext 204\, email darcher@mvcounty.com \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/mountain-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Bergen Hall\, Range Rd 53C\, Mountain View County\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20180416T210905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T145349Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Riparian Forest - Skills Course
DESCRIPTION:AWES\, Battle River Watershed Alliance\, Cows and Fish\, and Flagstaff County present this one day workshop which will include a site visit and will give you important hands-on skills in: \n\nHarvesting\, storing\, and planting willow cuttings\nStrategies for improved riparian management\nNative Plant Identification\n\nWhen: April 24th\, 2018\, 10 am to 4 pm \nWhere: Prague Hall\, 46203 Range Road 140 \nBring your pruners & loppers! Be prepared to be outside. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is FREE. Please register by April 23rd\, 2018 with Kelsey Fenton\, (780) 384 4129 or kfenton@flagstaff.ab.ca\n  \n  
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-a-riparian-forest-skills-course/
LOCATION:Prague Hall\, 46203 Range Road 140\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Fenton":MAILTO:kfenton@flagstaff.ab.ca
GEO:53.3760651;-112.9100511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223925
CREATED:20180221T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T205941Z
UID:10000093-1523554200-1523565000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Building for the Bumbles
DESCRIPTION:Join Lacombe County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a Bumblebee House Workshop. Space is limited! \n\nRegister with Jalene Makus (contact info below)\nWe will start with a presentation on the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators. Participants will then build bumblebee houses.\nParticipants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and Robertson)\, all other materials are provided.\nLight refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-bumbles/
LOCATION:Lacombe County Office\, 40403 RGE RD 274\, Lacombe\, AB
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jalene Makus":MAILTO:jmakus@lacombecounty.com
GEO:52.492247;-113.8433396
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