Tree Planting at Future EALT Site
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Public Planting day in partnership with Edmonton Area Land Trust at a new site they are working on.

Forestry Technology Career Fair-NAIT
2024-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | AB
AWES will be attending this event as an employer in the not for profit reforestation field. We will have a booth in the PIC atrium on NAIT Campus.

2024 AWES AGM
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | AB
2024 AGM was held at the Center For Crop Diversification North

ASPB: 2024 Resilience Conference & AGM
2024-11-06 08:00 - 2024-11-08 17:00 | AB
AWES will have staff attending the 2025 Alberta Society of Professional Biologist Resilience Conference.

If you are attending as well keep an eye out for us and feel free to say hi. We would love to connect with other biologists in Alberta.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Convention and Trade Show
2024-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | AB
AWES will be attending the Trade Show portion of this event hosted by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. Drop by and say hello if you are attending, we would love to connect around shared planting goals.
We can help with:
-Setting up shelterbelt programs
-Info on Grant Programs for tree planting
-Consultation and implementation for ALUS and other county planting projects
-And all things trees!

2024-12-11 07:00 - 21:00 | AB
Summary: Can trees save your property? Shelterbelts may be the answer to your property’s woes.
About this Event:
Shelterbelts are commonly used in agricultural and rural areas to improve land productivity and environmental conditions. A well-planned shelterbelt showcases several rows, or groupings of trees and shrubs of various growth heights, planted to protect an area from strong winds, thereby reducing soil erosion, providing shelter for crops, livestock, and buildings, as well as reducing snowdrifts on roads. Join AWES and Shelterbelt Specialist, Blair English, as we unpack the logistics of implementing this type of natural feature on your land. Additionally, learn how the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society can help fund and implement this type of planting project with you!

You will be able to access this webinar through the link provided to you upon registration. Please plan to enter 5-10 minutes before the webinar starts, in case you encounter technical difficulties.
The webinar will consist of a 60 to 90-minute instructional portion, followed by a question period with event ending at 9:00pm.

Agroforestry Basics & Cultivation Webinar
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | AB
Agroforestry can be an effective method to revitalize the soil and improve land productivity, when your land has become worn down due to repeated exposure to rotational crops or livestock. Agroforestry is a land management practice that integrates trees, shrubs and other perennial plants with agricultural or livestock systems, thereby offering numerous environmental and economic benefits. Agroforestry approaches ecosystem health with a holistic viewpoint compared to that of the traditional crop-centric practices. The various types of agroforestry techniques can help improve soil health and water management, provide erosion control and create microclimate regulation, as well as increase biodiversity and economic diversification. Join our Agroforestry Specialist, Winston Gamache, and Technician, Teresa Kozakewich, who will present on the basics and cultivation of agroforestry, and take questions on January 7, 2025, at 7:00pm. Additional information will be provided on how AWES can use the 2 Billion Tree Program to help fund and implement planting projects on your land!
Access to the webinar will be provided by link, upon the completion of your registration. Please plan to enter 5-10 minutes before the webinar starts, in case you experience technical difficulties.
The webinar will consist of 60 to 90 minute instructional content, followed by a question period with the event ending at 9:00pm.

Provincial Ag Service Board Conference
2025-01-20 08:00 - 2025-01-22 17:00 | AB
AWES will have an information booth at this event. Stop by and say hi!

Association of Alberta Agricultural Societies Trade Show
2025-02-06 08:00 - 2025-02-07 17:00 | AB
AWES will be attending the Trade Show at this Event. Stop by and say hi if you are attending.
We will also be giving a talk on How Ag Societies can get involved with tree planting and the 2 Billion Tree Grant Program.

Planting Native Trees And Shrubs
2025-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | AB
It’s that time of year…Spring is coming! As a landowner, have you ever selected a variety of plant species, gone through the laborious task of planting them, watering, weeding and other general maintenance to ensure their survival? However, despite your best efforts, your newly planted seedlings mostly die… So, what exactly happened? It could be a number of contributing factors such as improper plant species selected for the growing region or it could be due to environmental pressures such as competition from other vegetative species or browse pressure from wildlife. On February 19th, 2025, at 7:00PM, tune into the Land Stewardship Center’s live, online workshop “Planting Native Trees and Shrubs,” where our Program Director, Tomas Sokolon, is providing direction on how to pick the right species for your land and some common errors to avoid during the planting period.

You will be able to access this online workshop through the link provided to you upon registration. Please plan to enter 5-10 minutes before the workshop starts, in case you encounter technical difficulties.
See link below.

Pruning Woody Plants
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00
Pruning is the intentional removal of dead or overgrown stems and branches, which increases a plant’s overall health and productivity. We want to ensure that landowners are equipped with the best skillsets for pruning, since trees and shrubs are an essential part of agroforestry, and their development can take several years to decades to establish. With the spring rapidly approaching, your plants may be in need of a trim after their winter slumber.
On March 13, 2025, at 7:00pm, join our Agroforestry Specialist, Winston Gamache, as he walks you through the best times of the year to prune, the techniques used to ‘trim’ your plants and to answer any remaining questions you may have. Additional information will be provided on how AWES can use the 2 Billion Tree Program to help fund and implement planting projects on your land!
Access to the webinar will be provided upon the completion of your registration. Please plan to enter 5-10 minutes before the webinar starts, in case you experience technical difficulties.
The webinar will consist of 60-90 minutes of instructional content, followed by a question period with the event ending at 9:00pm.
Register here: Eventbrite

Sturgeon County Country Living Expo 2025
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Morinville Community Living Center, 9502 100 Ave, Morinville, AB, T8R 1P6, Canada
AWES will be set up at the trade show here. Stop by and learn about success with planting trees and our 2 Billion Tree Program

Live Stakes: Prepping & Propagation
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Crop Diversification Center North, 17507 Fort Road, Edmonton, Canada
Join our Agroforestry Specialist, Winston Gamache, and Technician, Teresa Kozakewich, on April 5th, 2025, at 1:00pm, as they walk you through the steps to prepare your land and plant material for live stake plantings and to answer any other questions you may have!
Additionally, information will be provided on how AWES can use the 2 Billion Tree Program to help fund and implement planting projects on your land.
Please register at the Eventbrite link below to reserve your spot and let us know you are coming!

Riparian Restoration Workshop
2025-05-03 12:30 - 16:30 | AB
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on riparian management and restoration!
Date: Saturday May 3, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Mountain View Community Hall and nearby field site
Schedule:
12:30 PM:
Doors open at Mountain View Community Hall.
Coffee, snacks, and resource materials will be available.
1:00 PM:
Presentations begin:
Kelsey Spicer-Rawe (Cows & Fish): Riparian Management and Restoration
Winston Gamache (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society): Riparian planting and bioengineering
2:30 PM:
Travel to a nearby field site where planting is in progress.
The remainder of the workshop will take place outdoors.
Field activities will include:
Live staking and planting demonstration.
Wattle fence demonstration.
Discussion on species selection, planting location, and planting techniques.
Optional participation in planting activities.
4:30 PM:
Return to the hall (if needed).
Workshop concludes.
Event Details:
This workshop will proceed rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for walking on uneven ground at the field site.
Bring gloves if you wish to participate in the planting activities.
Registration Deadline: May 1st.
Supported by: 2 Billion Trees Program, Lake Winnipeg Basin Program, Mountain View County.
Contact:
For any questions, please contact Lorelee Grattidge with Mountain View County at 403-994-0837 or lgrattidge@mvcounty.com.

Westlock County Field Day
2025-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | AB
Hosted by Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab
Stay 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!

Stoney Creek Tree Planting
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Four Seasons Rotary Park
Volunteer with the Battle River Watershed Alliance, Camrose Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, and Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) to plant trees by Stoney Creek.
With support from the City of Camrose, this planting is part of a BRWA project to assess and improve the health of our urban riparian areas. Riparian areas offer important habitat for many species, opportunities for recreation, and play a crucial in improving water quality, and reducing the impacts of flood and drought.
Time: 1:00-3:30 PM
Location: Four Seasons Rotary Park
Meet at the parking lot on 50th Street, south of Augustana
Refreshments and planting shovels provided.
For more information, please contact Susanna at 780-672-0276 susanna(at)battleriverwatershed.ca
Funding for this project provided by Cargill and CAF America, with in-kind support from City of Camrose and AWES.

Strathcona County-Shelterbelt Planning & Fall Tree Care Workshop
2025-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Wye Community Hall, 151 Baileys Subdivision, Sherwood Par, AB, Canada
Organized By Strathcona County.
Join us for an evening of learning about trees, shrubs, and shelterbelts!
Gareth Swinnerton will start the evening presenting on choosing tree species and what to consider when planting and caring for trees in the fall. Gareth is the supervisor of Urban Forestry and Horticulture with Strathcona County.
Winston Gamache (Agroforestry Specialist with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society) will be the second speaker. He will discuss planning, planting, and caring for shelterbelts.
A light supper will be provided for registrants.
Registration & supper 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Speakers 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Registration Closed

Rural Municipalities of Alberta Annual Conference
2025-11-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Edmonton Convention Center, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N9, Canada
If you are attending the RMA Conference 2025 stop in and say hi at our trade show booth!

Silvopasture Webinar
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | AB
In partnership with Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab.
Join Winston Gamache from the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) to learn more about the critical roll trees can play in managing dry conditions across the prairies.
Video archived here : Fighting Drought: Silvopasture Solutions — Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab

Riparian Restoration Webinar
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | AB
After a successful workshop in Didsbury, this past May, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and provide tools for riparian restoration.

Riparian areas—where land meets water—are some of the most vibrant parts of the landscape. These zones thrive because nearby water supports a rich mix of trees, shrubs, and wildlife. But when vegetation is lost, waterways can deteriorate, dry out, and become difficult to restore. That’s where we can help.
Join us on December 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a webinar led by our Agroforestry Specialist, Winston Gamache. He will walk through a range of planting strategies for riparian and wetland restoration, with a focus on erosion control and live staking. The session will conclude with an overview of potential funding opportunities for these types of projects, followed by a Q&A period to explore your riparian planting questions in more depth.

Connecting the Dots: Landscape Connectivity Webinar
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | AB
Join us on January 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for a webinar led by our Agroforestry Specialist, Winston Gamache. The session will provide an overview of landscape connectivity, highlight examples of habitat fragmentation within Alberta, and discuss the species most affected by these changes. Participants will learn practical ways to support wildlife within managed landscapes.
The webinar will conclude with an overview of potential funding opportunities for connectivity-related projects, followed by a Q&A period.
Register through Eventbrite link bel0w

Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Convention
2026-02-06 08:30 - 15:00 | RIver Cree Resort and Casino, 300 East Lapotac Blvd., Enoch, Alberta, Canada
For anyone attending the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Convention 2026 be sure to drop by and say hello at our trade show booth.
Trade Show
Friday, February 6th, 2026
8:30AM – 3:00PM
We will also be giving a talk on improving marginal lands through planting from 2:15-3PM on Friday, February 6th as well.
See you there!

Building Better Habitats: Eco-Buffers and Wildlife
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | AB
Join us for a free online webinar focused on ecobuffers and how to succeed planting them. We will also be covering funding available for these types of planting projects.
This talk will be led by Mya our Environmental Program Coordinator at AWES. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences, recently graduating from the University of Alberta. Mya is a Biologist in Training with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. She has previous experience as an agriculture research assistant working with a variety of pulse crops. Mya also spent time on Vancouver Island studying marine biology during her university career. She has a passion for conservation biology, specifically relating to climate change and the influence of human activity.
Eventbrite Link below
