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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T213153Z
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SUMMARY:Trees & People: Shelterbelts\, Ecobuffers\, and Supporting Native Species
DESCRIPTION:An in person extension talk hosted by Rocky View county. \nLearn basic design\, installation\, maintenance and silvopasture and tree fodder systems for your yard! We will also relate everythingto the benefits for native species and the greater landscape/watershed as well as grant programs that can help landholders plant trees. \nPre registration required. Event registration link Here \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/trees-people-shelterbelts-ecobuffers-and-supporting-native-species/
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20240221T213133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213130Z
UID:10000182-1712998800-1713110400@www.awes-ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20240319T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T215925Z
UID:10000188-1712775600-1712781000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Online Talk- Intensive Biodiversity Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join AWES and Elizabeth Bekolay the Executive Director of One School One Farm to learn about intensive biodiversity planting and supporting native pollinators. There will be an open question period for discussion so bring your questions about bees and trees! \nPlease follow the link to register on Eventbrite. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intensive-biodiversity-planting-with-elizabeth-bekolay-tickets-876985807157?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/online-talk-native-pollinators-elizabeth-bekolay/
CATEGORIES:Saskatchewan,Alberta,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20240221T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T212757Z
UID:10000181-1710979200-1711065599@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Lacombe County Spring Tune Up 2024
DESCRIPTION:
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:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20240221T204653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163734Z
UID:10000179-1710838800-1710853200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:NAIT Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a summer job? Do you love the outdoors and trees? Then maybe a position with AWES is right for you! Come say hi and bring your CV to us at the NAIT Job Fair on Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024. \nWe look forward to meeting you!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/nait-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:NAIT- Feltham Center (CAT)\, 11763 106 ST\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20240221T211739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T211739Z
UID:10000180-1706083200-1706115600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Agricultural Service Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/agricultural-service-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20211217T172644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T172644Z
UID:10000178-1643277600-1643281200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Agroforestry and Erosion Control
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, in collaboration with Rural Routes to Climate Solutions\, will be discussing the role of Agroforestry in reducing soil erosion\, with a particular focus on the Alberta landscape.  Join us to learn about how you can incorporate agroforestry into your farming practices to keep your soil where you need it most. \nIf you are an agricultural producer who is tackling or looking to prevent soil erosion on your land\, this webinar is for you. Register on Eventbrite today!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/agroforestry-and-erosion-control/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20211208T163531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T163531Z
UID:10000177-1639681200-1639684800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Partner Meeting: Blindman River Stewardship Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the restoration work done on the Blindman River over the past few years\, and help us envision the future of the Friends of the Blindman River Stewardship Committee! \nPlease email us at info@awes-ab.ca to be added to the attendee list. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/partner-meeting-blindman-river-stewardship-committee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20211110T042651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T163715Z
UID:10000176-1639508400-1639515600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelt & Snow Management
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and ecobuffers can mitigate temperature swings\, capture snow for water retention or to prevent blowing snow on roadways\, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife\, and so much more.  But where do you start?  How do you pay for it?  How do you maintain it for the long term? Join us to learn about shelterbelt design basics! \nRegister online through Eventbrite or email info@awes-ab.ca. 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-snow-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20211110T042129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T042721Z
UID:10000175-1638471600-1638478800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Wildlife Corridors Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nInterested to learn about how wildlife moves through Alberta’s landscape? Join AWES for an exciting presentation and find out! This workshop will explore the importance of connectivity between natural areas on properties\, and how woodlots\, shelterbelts\, eco-buffers\, and riparian buffers play such an important role in supporting biodiversity. \nPlease register online through Eventbrite or email info@awes-ab.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/wildlife-corridors-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20211005T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T183114Z
UID:10000174-1634994000-1635004800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:BAR-V-NOK Staking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come participate in planting stakes to improve the riparian habitat at Camp BAR-V-NOK on the shores of Pigeon Lake. This event will be a fun and educational outing where you’ll be able to learn about riparian health\, common riparian species\, and the benefits of staking!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bar-v-nok-staking-workshop/
LOCATION:Camp BAR-V-NOK\, Pigeon Lake Ave\, Mulhurst\, AB T0C 2C0
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210927T211940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T214335Z
UID:10000172-1633168800-1633186800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:BAR-V-NOK Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Come participate in planting seedlings to improve the natural habitat at Camp BAR-V-NOK on the shores of Pigeon Lake. Join the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society\, the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association\, and the Camp BAR-V-NOK Society for a day of tree-filled fun!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bar-v-nok-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Camp BAR-V-NOK\, Pigeon Lake Ave\, Mulhurst\, AB T0C 2C0
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210927T214303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T214303Z
UID:10000173-1633080600-1633089600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Two Hills Ecobuffer & Watershed Student Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AWES and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance will be hosting an outdoor workshop for students of Two Hills. The workshop will be held at a planted ecobuffer developed by AWES in 2020. Students will learn about native pollinators\, ecobuffers\, and watershed health. Students will also participate in planting seedlings\, wildflowers\, and wildflower seeds.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/two-hills-ecobuffer-watershed-student-workshop/
LOCATION:Two Hills Geleta Park\, Geleta Park\, Two Hills\, AB
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210803T215157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T175347Z
UID:10000170-1630404000-1630418400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Riverbank Corridor Talk & Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riverbank-corridor-talk-walk/
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210803T215343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T175707Z
UID:10000171-1629972000-1629986400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Woodlot Management Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlot-management-basics-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20201202T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175954Z
UID:10000159-1619856000-1622480400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:*POSTPONED*: 2021 Envirothon!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ENVIROTHON?\nAlberta Envirothon is held yearly in May The Alberta Envirothon is a high school competition where teams compete on their knowledge of environmental science and natural resources through a series of field stations\, written tests and an oral presentation of the team’s solution to a complex environmental issue. One team is crowned provincial champion and is eligible to represent Alberta at the NCF Envirothon (international competition). \n  \nThe competition is centred on four categories and a changing annual theme: \n\nAquatic Ecology\nForestry\nSoils and Land Use\nWildlife\nAnnual themes relate to current issues: water management\, agriculture\, rangeland\, soil and water conservation\, invasive species\, urban forests\, non point source pollution or groundwater protection.\n\n  \nThe purpose of the Alberta Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable\, skilled and\ndedicated citizens who are enabled to solve complex environmental issues\, act\nas stewards of the environment and have a desire to learn more about the environment\nand natural resources management. \n  \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\nStudents will: \n\nexplore the outdoors and take part in hands-on learning\nparticipate in workshops\, learning directly from subject matter experts\nlearn about careers in environmental science and natural resources\nearn up to two high school CTS credits\nenhance teamwork and problem solving skills\npractice public speaking and presentation skills\nearn cash prizes:\n1st place = $1000\n2nd place = $500\n3rd place = $250\n\nTeachers also benefit! Envirothon: \n\nis an effective educational tool that reinforces classroom curriculum and can be connected to a variety of curriculum topics\nconnects classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork\nsets up networking opportunities with like-minded teachers and PD opportunities with environmental professionals\n\nVisit www.albertaenvirothon.org\nfor registration deadlines \nEnvirothon 2021 – Bookmark – Water Management_51x152mm_Final
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/2021-envirothon/
CATEGORIES:Online,East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,South of Calgary,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210420T205729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T205902Z
UID:10000169-1618920000-1618925400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelt Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelt Restoration Online Workshop. Learn the basics of maintaining your Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer. \nShelterbelts are a common feature across our agricultural landscape. To quickly form a barrier against damaging winds\, these linear plantings are often designed using fast growing but\, short lived species like Poplar. Learn how to work with your aging shelterbelt and continue to enjoy the trees for generations to come. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/shelterbelt-renovation-online-workshop-tickets-151700577511?ref=estw \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-restoration-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210329T201948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T201948Z
UID:10000168-1618336800-1619557200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Riparian Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course will help farmers\, ranchers\, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian areas.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\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. \nCourse Details \nThe course will be implemented over Zoom (links and details provided to participants) in five sessions\, 7-9pm on April 13\, April 15\, April 20\, April 22\, April 2\, 2021. 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. \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. \n\nRegister via Eventbrite!: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/riparian-management-workshop-tickets-148667028083
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-management-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210220T221428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T221754Z
UID:10000164-1617908400-1617915600@www.awes-ab.ca
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:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210331T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210326T175918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175918Z
UID:10000167-1617184800-1617184800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Pollinator Projects Webinar with Wheatland County
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about \n\nThe value of pollinators and the benefits of establishing pollinator projects\nIdentifying locations for pollinator projects on marginal lands\nForage species selection\, establishment\, management & longevity\nFunding options for pollinator projects\n\nWith speakers \nGrant Lastiwka\, Forage Specialist \nLuke Wonneck\, Agroforestry Project Specialist \nRegister at \nhttp://bit.ly/3tkvALE \nFor information call 403-333-6943 or email Sarah.Schumacher@wheatlandcounty.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/pollinator-projects-webinar-with-wheatland-county/
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210305T185250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T185250Z
UID:10000166-1616511600-1617127200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Earthworks for Cold Climate Water Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Drought and flood are two sides of the same coin; A broken water cycle is the root cause for both. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for an online workshop that will cover earthworks and construction topics. \nYou will learn how to design and implement low-tech\, low-cost\, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. Gain insight on revegetation techniques and traditional uses of native plants. \nThe workshop will take place in three sessions: March 23\, 25\, and 30\, from 3-6PM. \nCost: $30/ person. Students & Maskwacis community members\, please contact AWES for reduced rates. \n  \n\n** Please register on Eventbrite! Link below** \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency-tickets-144287972209
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210305T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210220T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T220111Z
UID:10000163-1614927600-1614978000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ecobuffers & Shelterbelts
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and ecobuffers can prevent soil erosion\, mitigate temperature swings\, capture snow for water retention or to prevent blowing snow on roadways\, sequester carbon\, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife\, and so much more.  But where do you start?  How do you pay for it?  How do you maintain it for the long term?   \n  \nJoin us for a free webinar series March 1 and 5\, from 7-9 MST.  We’ll cover the basic trunk of knowledge for shelterbelt and ecobuffer design on March 1 and take a deep dive into the roots March 5.  Sign up at https://ecobuffers.eventbrite.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/ecobuffers-shelterbelts/2021-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210220T223046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T195626Z
UID:10000165-1614794400-1614798000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Planting for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join AWES & Sturgeon County in a webinar designed to share best practices for planting shelterbelts on our Alberta Landscape. \nSome of the topics we will cover include: \n\nSite preparation and seedling planting for shelterbelts\nShelterbelt planning\nPlanting eco-buffers as an alternative\nUsing fruit bearing varieties in your shelterbelt\n\nRegister with Sturgeon County. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/planting-for-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Online,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210301T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210220T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T220111Z
UID:10000162-1614582000-1614632400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ecobuffers & Shelterbelts
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and ecobuffers can prevent soil erosion\, mitigate temperature swings\, capture snow for water retention or to prevent blowing snow on roadways\, sequester carbon\, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife\, and so much more.  But where do you start?  How do you pay for it?  How do you maintain it for the long term?   \n  \nJoin us for a free webinar series March 1 and 5\, from 7-9 MST.  We’ll cover the basic trunk of knowledge for shelterbelt and ecobuffer design on March 1 and take a deep dive into the roots March 5.  Sign up at https://ecobuffers.eventbrite.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/ecobuffers-shelterbelts/2021-03-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210129T232820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T215004Z
UID:10000161-1614193200-1616619600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Event Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course will help farmers\, ranchers\, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian areas. \nEvent Postponed –  Next Offering April 2021\nAbout this Event\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. \nCourse Details\nThe course will be implemented over Zoom (links and details provided to participants) in five sessions\, 7-9pm on Wednesday from February 24th to March 24th. 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. \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-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20210121T223906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T224141Z
UID:10000160-1612285200-1613070000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Woodlot Workshop Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for a fun and informative four-part virtual series on Woodlot Management!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis four-part webinar series will take place on February 2nd\, 4th\, 9th\, and 11th @ 7:00-9:00PM MST\, via Zoom! \nAt this workshop you will learn: \n\nBest management practices on forested lands\nHow forested lands contribute economically and environmentally\nManagement to maximize ecological and economic value\nMaintenance & restoration leads to healthier woodlots\n\nAWES staff will present this webinar series of Best Management Practices on Forested Land in 4 parts: \n\nFebruary 2nd: Overview\nFebruary 4th: Woodlot Tree Services\nFebruary 9th: Woodlot Assessment\nFebruary 11th: Woodlot Management Plans\n\n***Please register on EventBrite:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/woodlot-management-webinar-series-tickets-137328239461 \nWe can’t wait to see you there! Please contact us at info@awes-ab.ca with any questions or inquiries.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlot-workshop-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20201202T155714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T190008Z
UID:10000158-1608033600-1608037200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Streambank Restoration Project - Video Release
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the \, and learn about our efforts to increase resilience of Alberta’s land! \nWater- while critical to humans and their activities\, its actions can also cause problems\, such as erosion. Water is fluid\, needs room to move so that it can help us by recharging groundwater\, providing habitat and providing drinking water.  \nEvery spring overland flows race towards the stream on Graham Powell’s 3rd generation La Glace farm. He knew he was losing land due to erosion. The stream could not access a floodplain. Restoration was needed and the AgroForestry & Woodlot Extension Society\, Alberta Conservation Association\, the County of Grande Prairie\, Cows and Fish and the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance joined together with Watershed Artisans and Graham Powell and began to restore the Niobe Creek Watershed. We are excited to share the process with you all! \nOn December 15\, 2020\, you will have the opportunity to learn more about this restoration\, the organizations behind the project\, and their current and future endeavors to increase riparian resilience\, improve and provide wildlife habitats\, reduce flood risk\, and provide sustainable solutions to heal Alberta’s land\, water and the riparian areas in between. \nThere will be a chance to win a $50 doorprize at the end of the session. We look forward to celebrating this project with you!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/streambank-restoration-project-video-release/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
UID:10000155-1599901200-1599926400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Earthworks For Cold Climate Water Resiliency\, Webinar and Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how to develop water harvesting features on your property?  \nCoen Farms\, Adaptive Habitat and AWES will be hosting a two part workshop on how to build and vegetate Earthworks and Water Harvesting features on your property! \nJoin Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 3-day webinar hosted on zoom August 24\, 26 and 27\, 2020 from 3-6pm. To follow the webinar series\, AWES\, Takota Coen and partners will also be conducting a 1 day tour and field day September 12\, 2020 from 9-4pm at the Coen Farm. \nLearn how to design and implement low tech\, low cost\, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. The webinar series will include a mixture of presentation and activity time\, and the field day at Coen Farm will include a farm tour\, willow staking\, and a ceremony conducted by a Maskwacis Elder. Participants will have an opportunity to observe previously constructed water harvesting earthworks on the farm\, including swales\, dams and wetlands. \nParticipants must have attended the webinar series in order to attend the field day.  \n  \nAll mandatory COVID-19 restrictions will be in place for the field day\, including maintain social distancing\, hand sanitizer provided onsite\, and food will not be provided for the day.  \n  \nPlease register on Eventbrite before August 22\, 2020. Cost is $30 for the webinar series\, and $40 for the combined webinar and field day.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency-webinar-and-field-day/2020-09-12/
LOCATION:Coen Farm\, Box 165\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.7656368;-112.9712831
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
UID:10000154-1598540400-1598551200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Earthworks For Cold Climate Water Resiliency\, Webinar and Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how to develop water harvesting features on your property?  \nCoen Farms\, Adaptive Habitat and AWES will be hosting a two part workshop on how to build and vegetate Earthworks and Water Harvesting features on your property! \nJoin Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 3-day webinar hosted on zoom August 24\, 26 and 27\, 2020 from 3-6pm. To follow the webinar series\, AWES\, Takota Coen and partners will also be conducting a 1 day tour and field day September 12\, 2020 from 9-4pm at the Coen Farm. \nLearn how to design and implement low tech\, low cost\, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. The webinar series will include a mixture of presentation and activity time\, and the field day at Coen Farm will include a farm tour\, willow staking\, and a ceremony conducted by a Maskwacis Elder. Participants will have an opportunity to observe previously constructed water harvesting earthworks on the farm\, including swales\, dams and wetlands. \nParticipants must have attended the webinar series in order to attend the field day.  \n  \nAll mandatory COVID-19 restrictions will be in place for the field day\, including maintain social distancing\, hand sanitizer provided onsite\, and food will not be provided for the day.  \n  \nPlease register on Eventbrite before August 22\, 2020. Cost is $30 for the webinar series\, and $40 for the combined webinar and field day.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency-webinar-and-field-day/2020-08-27/
LOCATION:Coen Farm\, Box 165\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.7656368;-112.9712831
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065949
CREATED:20200814T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T211419Z
UID:10000156-1598520600-1598536800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Stream and Pond Field Day
DESCRIPTION:At this fun and educational outing you’ll be able to learn more about your water body\, and what you can do to improve its health.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be a fun and educational outing where you’ll be able to learn how to assess the health of your riparian area\, identify common species\, develop a management plan and cut\, plant and grow your own willow cuttings. \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and Cows and Fish for a hands-on outdoor workshop along a creek near Tofield and learn how to diagnose and improve the health of your stream or pond. \nTopics Included: \n• Cows and Fish’s Riparian Health Assessment process; \n• plant identification; \n• how to conduct a tree planting assessment; and \n• how to plant willow cuttings! \nRegister on Eventbrite! This event is free but registration is mandatory as space is limited. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and for light hiking. As this is a remote\, outdoor event there will not be any available washroom facilities. (Black Nugget Lake Campground Day Use area with washroom facilities & water are a short drive away if needed). This event will NOT be hosted at the Beaver County Office. Location details will be provided following registration.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/stream-and-pond-field-day/
LOCATION:Beaver County
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
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