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SUMMARY:Pruning Woody Plants
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn 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! \nAccess 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. \nThe webinar will consist of 60-90 minutes of instructional content\, followed by a question period with the event ending at 9:00pm. \nRegister here: Eventbrite
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/intro-to-pruning-and-woody-plant-maintenance/
CATEGORIES:Edmonton,Alberta,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T160000
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon County Country Living Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/sturgeon-county-country-living-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Morinville Community Living Center\, 9502 100 Ave\, Morinville\, AB\, T8R 1P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sturgeon County,Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20250327T204100Z
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SUMMARY:Live Stakes: Prepping & Propagation
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAdditionally\, information will be provided on how AWES can use the 2 Billion Tree Program to help fund and implement planting projects on your land. \nPlease register at the Eventbrite link below to reserve your spot and let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/live-stakes-prepping-propagation/
LOCATION:Crop Diversification Center North\, 17507 Fort Road\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person,Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20250327T205040Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T205040Z
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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:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260113T164018Z
CREATED:20250324T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164018Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250909T153000
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SUMMARY:Stoney Creek Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with the Battle River Watershed Alliance\, Camrose Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee\, and Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) to plant trees by Stoney Creek. \nWith 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. \nTime: 1:00-3:30 PM \nLocation: Four Seasons Rotary Park \nMeet at the parking lot on 50th Street\, south of Augustana \nRefreshments and planting shovels provided. \nFor more information\, please contact Susanna at 780-672-0276  susanna(at)battleriverwatershed.ca \nFunding for this project provided by Cargill and CAF America\, with in-kind support from City of Camrose and AWES.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/stoney-creek-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Rotary Park
CATEGORIES:Camrose
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250910T200000
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SUMMARY:Strathcona County-Shelterbelt Planning & Fall Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Organized By Strathcona County. \nJoin us for an evening of learning about trees\, shrubs\, and shelterbelts! \nGareth 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. \nWinston Gamache (Agroforestry Specialist with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society) will be the second speaker. He will discuss planning\, planting\, and caring for shelterbelts. \nA light supper will be provided for registrants. \nRegistration & supper 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\nSpeakers 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. \n  \nRegistration Closed
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-planning-fall-tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Wye Community Hall\, 151 Baileys Subdivision\, Sherwood Par\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strathcona County,Edmonton,Alberta,East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T165417Z
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UID:10000217-1763467200-1763481600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Municipalities of Alberta Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you are attending the RMA Conference 2025 stop in and say hi at our trade show booth!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/rural-municipalities-of-alberta-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Center\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Edmonton,Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260105T192718Z
CREATED:20260105T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T192718Z
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab. \nJoin 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. \nVideo archived here : Fighting Drought: Silvopasture Solutions — Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/silvoculture-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260105T191616Z
CREATED:20260105T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T191616Z
UID:10000212-1765393200-1765396800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Riparian Restoration Webinar
DESCRIPTION:After a successful workshop in Didsbury\, this past May\, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and provide tools for riparian restoration.\n\n\n\nRiparian 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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-restoration-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260908T054418Z
CREATED:20260904T211828Z
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SUMMARY:Boothing - Canadian Institute of Forestry 2026 Conference & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with us at our booth! We’d love to chat with you about trees on farms\, whether you’re interested in starting a planting project\, or collaborating an extension event. \nLearn more about the conference\, here: 2026 National Conference and 118th AGM \nFeatured image is from 2026 National Conference and 118th AGM
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/boothing-canadian-institute-of-forestry-2026-conference-agm/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T052301Z
CREATED:20260908T052207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T052301Z
UID:10000220-1793214000-1793217600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Growing Together: Silvopasture for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Summary:  \nAgroforestry is a sustainable land management practice that intentionally incorporates trees and shrubs into agricultural operations. More specifically\, silvopasture is the integration of trees and livestock to create a mutually beneficial system. Over time\, landowners began to manage larger areas of land\, relying on larger\, more specialized equipment to do so. More recently\, many farmers are facing difficulties in conventional production and are looking into regenerative agriculture to increase both outputs and resiliency. In this webinar we will discuss how trees can be a part of the solution. \nWe have the wonderful opportunity to be hosted by Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab\, for this talk. Learn more about them here: Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab. \nSpeaker Bio:  \nMya is an 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. She has a passion for Conservation Biology\, specifically relating to Climate Change and the influence of human activity. In her spare time\, Mya enjoys volleyball\, cooking\, traveling\, and all things outdoors.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/webinar-growing-together-silvopasture-for-a-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260908T054342Z
CREATED:20260908T052652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T054342Z
UID:10000221-1793664000-1793750399@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Boothing - Rural Municipalities of Alberta 2026 Fall Convention & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with us at our booth! We’d love to chat with you about trees on farms\, whether you’re interested in starting a planting project\, or collaborating an extension event. \nLearn more about the convention and tradeshow: Fall Convention & Tradeshow – RMA \nFeatured image is from Fall Convention & Tradeshow – RMA
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/boothing-rural-municipalities-of-alberta-2026-fall-convention-tradeshow/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Edmonton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20260908T054320Z
CREATED:20260908T052935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T054320Z
UID:10000222-1793750400-1794009599@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Boothing - Alberta Society of Professional Biologists 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with us at our booth! We’d love to chat with you about trees on farms\, whether you’re interested in starting a planting project\, or collaborating an extension event. \nLearn more about the event here: Conference | ASPB \nFeatured image is from Conference | ASPB
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/boothing-alberta-society-of-professional-biologists-2026-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T054300Z
CREATED:20260908T053835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T054300Z
UID:10000223-1794816000-1795021200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Boothing - Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Environmental Gathering 2026: Connected by Nature
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with us at our booth! We’d love to chat with you about trees on farms\, whether you’re interested in starting a planting project\, or collaborating an extension event. Our staff will also be there to meet folks interested in collaborating on our project with Alberta Real Estate Foundation\, GEEK (Growing Ecosystem Economy Knowledge). This program will develop a curricular course to educate rural realtors\, in Alberta\, about valuating natural assets on their land. \nFor more details on the gathering: Alberta Ecotrust Foundation | The Environmental Gathering \nFor more info on the GEEK project\, visit our social media\, and stay tuned for a webpage! \nInstagram \nFacebook \nFeatured image is from Alberta Ecotrust Foundation | The Environmental Gathering
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/boothing-alberta-ecotrust-foundation-environmental-gathering-2026-connected-by-nature/
CATEGORIES:Calgary,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260908T054215Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T054215Z
UID:10000224-1796601600-1796860799@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Boothing - Manitoba Association of Watersheds 2026 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with us at our booth! We’d love to chat with you about trees on farms\, whether you’re interested in starting a planting project\, or collaborating an extension event. \nLearn more about the Manitoba Association of Watersheds\, here: Manitoba Association of Watersheds \nFeatured image is from Manitoba Association of Watersheds
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/boothing-manitoba-association-of-watersheds-2026-agm/
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,In Person
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