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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:20260408T223855
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:20260408T223855
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:20190829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T160000
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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:20190607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
CREATED:20190508T195922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T195922Z
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of riparian restoration to improve the health of the Blindman River! \nOccurring at the Oostenbrink Property just north of Bentley\, Alberta\, and sponsored by the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance\, Lacombe County and Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society \nPlanting of a variety of tree species along the rivers edge will be done to increase the vegetation cover along the river \nBring your gloves and work boots and enjoy the day in country \nLunch and an education session will be provided \nPlease pre-register for this event on Eventbrite so we know how much lunch to order \nFor inquires call Rosemarie Ferjuc 403-340-7379 or email rosemarie.ferjuc@rdrwa.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Bentley\, AB\, Highway 20 and Highway 12\, Bentley\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190525T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
CREATED:20190507T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T153529Z
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SUMMARY:Bigstone Creek Tree Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to convert an old pasture into a diverse forest full of wildlife? Join us for a tree planting workshop where you will contribute to an active riparian restoration project along Bigstone Creek in the County of Wetaskiwin! Dress for the weather and bring a spade and lawn chair (extras will be provided). Lunch included! \nFree workshop\, but space is limited! Register by Wednesday\, May 22nd by contacting Kim Barkwell at kbarkwell@county10.ca or 780-387-6182. 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bigstone-creek-tree-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Location will be given to participants upon registration.
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190327T190000
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CREATED:20190318T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T211120Z
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Restoration Project Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Landowners are invited to attend a session to learn more about the health and ecology of the Blindman River and discuss proposed restoration work to improve the quality of the river’s water and riparian area. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nThe Blindman River Project\nHow you can get involved\nThe ecological and environmental values of the river\nProject funding opportunities\n\nFor more information and to register\, please visit the Eventbrite page. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-restoration-project-info-session/
LOCATION:Forshee Community Hall\, Range Rd 20\, Bentley\, Alberta\, T0C 0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
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:20181103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
CREATED:20181018T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T171133Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Woodlots and Forested Areas Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new landowner who is interested in learning best management practices for your forested land or woodlot\, or a seasoned land owner who would like a refresher? Take a look at our event poster for more details about this workshop happening on November 3rd!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlots-and-forested-areas-workshop/
LOCATION:Hespero Hall\, Hespero\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
CREATED:20181022T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T171114Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Eco-Buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Lacombe County and the AgroForestry & Woodlot Extension Society at the Eco-buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop!\nIt’s the perfect time to pre-plan for next year. This workshop will help participants prepare\, plan and create planting designs for their eco-buffer/shelterbelt. \nWhen: November 1\, 2018\, 6-9pm \nWhere: Lacombe County Office  \nCost: $20 \nRSVP by calling Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959\nEco-buffer – a high-density group of trees\, shrubs and herbaceous plants designed and planted to be self-sustaining.\nShelterbelt – trees and shrubs planted as a barrier to reduce windspeed.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-and-shelterbelt-workshop/
LOCATION:Lacombe County Office\, 40403 RGE RD 274\, Lacombe\, AB
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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GEO:52.492247;-113.8433396
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
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
GEO:52.3840713;-113.8090916
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
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/Denver:20180723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223855
CREATED:20180417T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T130556Z
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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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SUMMARY:Brazeau 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 Brazeau 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 Dawnia McCann from Brazeau County at 780-542-7777.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/brazeau-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden Age Friendship Centre\, 5020 50 Ave\, Breton\, Alberta\, T0C 0P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop in Red Deer County
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? Join us for our Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop! \nEco-Buffers and Shelterbelts are tree-based systems with the potential to do all of these things and more. With the help of Luke Wonneck of the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society (AWES)\, Red Deer County is hosting a workshop where participants will learn the about the differences between Eco-Buffers and Shelterbelts\, the various benefits they can provide\, and some basic principles for designing and establishing one that would be suitable for your property. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and Shelterbelts will also be discussed. \nWhen & Where: \n\nWednesday\, June 20\, 2018 from 5:45pm – 8:00pm\nAt the Red Deer County Centre\, in Council Chambers\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:45pm – Registration & Light Dinner\n6:00pm-7:45pm – Intros\, Presentations\n7:45pm-8:00pm – Recap\, Head Home\n\nRegistration: \n\nPre-registration is required\nRegister on Eventbrite\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, June 18\, 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-in-red-deer-county/
LOCATION:Red Deer County Centre\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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SUMMARY:Rocky View County: 2-day Riparian Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \nAre 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 May 31st-June 1/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Rocky 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 Rocky 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 with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/rocky-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Crossfield Municipal Library\, 1210 Railway ST\, Crossfield\, Alberta\, T0M 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180529T150000
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SUMMARY:Edible Riparian Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the County of Wetaskiwin\, Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, and Cows and Fish for a free workshop on planting a riparian buffer that produces fruit! We’ll start with an overview of riparian management and health and the rationale behind the planting design. We’ll then plant and mulch a mixture of riparian and berry-producing species. \n\nSpace is limited! Register before May 25th with Kim Barkwell from Wetaskiwin County at kbarkwell@county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca or 780-387-6182\nParticipants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own spade/shovel.\nLunch and refreshments will be provided.\n\n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/edible-riparian-buffer-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Location will be given to participants upon registration.
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180412T203000
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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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