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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211002T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
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CREATED:20210927T214303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T214303Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20201202T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175954Z
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED*: 2021 Envirothon!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS ENVIROTHON?\nAlberta Envirothon is held yearly in May The Alberta Envirothon is a high school competition where teams compete on their knowledge of environmental science and natural resources through a series of field stations\, written tests and an oral presentation of the team’s solution to a complex environmental issue. One team is crowned provincial champion and is eligible to represent Alberta at the NCF Envirothon (international competition). \n  \nThe competition is centred on four categories and a changing annual theme: \n\nAquatic Ecology\nForestry\nSoils and Land Use\nWildlife\nAnnual themes relate to current issues: water management\, agriculture\, rangeland\, soil and water conservation\, invasive species\, urban forests\, non point source pollution or groundwater protection.\n\n  \nThe purpose of the Alberta Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable\, skilled and\ndedicated citizens who are enabled to solve complex environmental issues\, act\nas stewards of the environment and have a desire to learn more about the environment\nand natural resources management. \n  \nWHY PARTICIPATE?\nStudents will: \n\nexplore the outdoors and take part in hands-on learning\nparticipate in workshops\, learning directly from subject matter experts\nlearn about careers in environmental science and natural resources\nearn up to two high school CTS credits\nenhance teamwork and problem solving skills\npractice public speaking and presentation skills\nearn cash prizes:\n1st place = $1000\n2nd place = $500\n3rd place = $250\n\nTeachers also benefit! Envirothon: \n\nis an effective educational tool that reinforces classroom curriculum and can be connected to a variety of curriculum topics\nconnects classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork\nsets up networking opportunities with like-minded teachers and PD opportunities with environmental professionals\n\nVisit www.albertaenvirothon.org\nfor registration deadlines \nEnvirothon 2021 – Bookmark – Water Management_51x152mm_Final
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/2021-envirothon/
CATEGORIES:Online,East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,South of Calgary,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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:20260404T050507
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:20260404T050507
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:20260404T050507
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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:20260404T050507
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:20260404T050507
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Earthworks-Workshop-Fall-2020-Poster.pdf
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:20260404T050507
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2019_08_27-Stream-Pond-Field-Day.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
UID:10000153-1598454000-1598464800@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/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Coen Farm\, Box 165\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Earthworks-Workshop-Fall-2020-Poster.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.7656368;-112.9712831
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coen Farm Box 165 Ferintosh Alberta T0B 1M0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Box 165:geo:-112.9712831,52.7656368
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200818T180602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T180602Z
UID:10000157-1598349600-1598364000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer Design
DESCRIPTION:The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and the County of Grande Prairie invite you to join us for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers\, and how they can be designed to provide ecosystem services to your land! \nThis workshop includes: \n\nDesigning and establishing Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\nHow to conduct a tree planting site assessment\nCustomizing your design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and more!\nSite visit to a local shelterbelt (weather permitting)\n\n  \nParticipants will have a chance to develop and design a planting plan using worksheets and other resources provided by AWES \n  \nFREE Boxed lunch and refreshments provided \, followed by a site visit to a local shelterbelt – please dress for the weather conditions \n  \nRegister on eventbrite! There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. Space is limited and COVID protocols will be in place. \nFor more information\, please contact the Agriculture Department at The County of Grande Prairie. \nCall 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca or kwinterford@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-and-ecobuffer-design/
LOCATION:County of Grande Prairie Fire Service Station 14\, 10808 100 Avenue\, Clairmont\, Alberta\, T0H 0W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Henry":MAILTO:jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
GEO:55.2580999;-118.7948652
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=County of Grande Prairie Fire Service Station 14 10808 100 Avenue Clairmont Alberta T0H 0W1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10808 100 Avenue:geo:-118.7948652,55.2580999
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
UID:10000152-1598281200-1598292000@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/2020-08-24/
LOCATION:Coen Farm\, Box 165\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Earthworks-Workshop-Fall-2020-Poster.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.7656368;-112.9712831
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coen Farm Box 165 Ferintosh Alberta T0B 1M0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Box 165:geo:-112.9712831,52.7656368
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200703T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T204523Z
UID:10000151-1596567600-1597784400@www.awes-ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20191202T191420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T214331Z
UID:10000147-1583854200-1583870400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Managing New and Existing Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers
DESCRIPTION:Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for an informative evening of Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer management strategies on March 10\, 2020 from 3pm-8pm at the Holden Community Hall (Holden\, AB). \nAWES staff will present best management practices for existing shelterbelts and ecobuffers\, including conducting tree health assessments\, and managing health issues such as pest\, disease and environmental damages such as winter die off. \nLearn to: \n\nApply assessment strategies learned in the workshop\nComplete a design and maintenance plan for your property\n\nThis will be an chance to discuss opportunities available for funding and project development in addition to establishment\, species selection and site preparation among other topics. \nCome prepared for an outdoor field component. Weather permitting we will visit a nearby shelterbelt or wooded area to discuss management and rejuvenation options. \nFree workshop\, dinner included. \nRSVP by March 2\, 2020 on Eventbrite or by contacting AWES at 780-643-6732 or info@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers/
LOCATION:Holden Community Hall\, 4919 49 Ave\, Holden\, Alberta\, T0B 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AWES-Shelterbelt-and-Ecobuffer-Workshop-Poster-Beaver-County-Mar-2020.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:53.2315949;-112.2345723
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holden Community Hall 4919 49 Ave Holden Alberta T0B 2C0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4919 49 Ave:geo:-112.2345723,53.2315949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200219T190503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T190503Z
UID:10000150-1583582400-1583593200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Yellowhead County Family Friendly Bee hotel Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Oh Bee-have!! \nYellowhead County’s Agricultural Services and Parent Link Program is hosting a bee hotel workshop in the Peers Community Centre March 7\, 2020 from 2-3 pm.  \n  \nAWES Staff will answer SWARMS of questions on pollinators\, including: \nWhat are pollinators? \nWhy are they important? \nHow can you plant for pollinators? \n  \nThe presentation will be followed by an instructional demonstration and bee hotel building activity facilitated by Yellowhead County. \nPlease bring your own cordless drill with a #1 inch square bit\, and a set of 3/32-3/16 drill bits that are between 3-6 inches in length.  \nKits will provided at $20/kit\, at a maximum of 2 kits per family.  \nRSVP is required\, and can be done by calling 1-800-814-3935 or 780-325-3782. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/yellowhead-county-family-friendly-bee-hotel-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Peers Community Centre\, 5210 - 49 Avenue\, Peers\, Alberta\, T0E 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:53.667609;-115.9877489
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peers Community Centre 5210 - 49 Avenue Peers Alberta T0E 1W0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5210 - 49 Avenue:geo:-115.9877489,53.667609
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200203T221114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T221114Z
UID:10000148-1583341200-1583355600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelts\, Eco-buffers & Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the cold and begin planning your summer agroforestry projects! \nAgroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Camrose County and Toso Bozic (formally of WEP) are pleased to invite you to an evening of Shelterbelts\, Eco-buffers & Tree Care. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer\nestablishment and maintenance\n• Identifying and Managing Tree Pests\nand Disease\n• Fruit Tree/Rose Pruning Techniques\n• Field demonstration and hands on\nactivities included\, weather permitting \n$10/person (dinner included) \nTo attend the workshop\, please pre-register (by March 3)\nby registering on Eventbrite  \nor by calling Jodie Bogstie at the Camrose County3755 43 Ave\nAgriculture Services Office at 780-672-4765.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-eco-buffers-tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Camrose County Administration Office\, 3755 43 Ave\, Camrose\, Alberta\, T4V 3S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Camrose-County-Shelterbelt-and-Ecobuffer-Workshop-Poster-Mar-2020.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:53.007676;-112.801362
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camrose County Administration Office 3755 43 Ave Camrose Alberta T4V 3S8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3755 43 Ave:geo:-112.801362,53.007676
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20200206T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T214806Z
UID:10000149-1582981200-1582992000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:ROARS Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what all the ‘buzz’ is about?? \nROARS\, Beaver County\, and AWES are putting on the first bumblebee house building workshop of 2020 in Viking\, AB Saturday February 29\, 2020. \nLearn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nBuild your own bumblebee house in a safe and fun environment! People of all ages welcome! \nOnly 30 boxes are available for this workshop. Participants can sign up individually or as a group. Participants need to bring their own drill and bits (fully charged) and or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson). All other materials will be provided. \n$10/ family or house \nSnacks and refreshements to be provided. \nPlease register by contacting Diane Hanson 780-385-0994 or Vern Hafso 780-385-5449 \nIt will bee good to see you there!!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/roars-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden Valley Lutheran Church Education Unit\, 5327-56 Avenue\, Viking\, Alberta\, T0B 4N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:53.1005077;-111.7835404
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Golden Valley Lutheran Church Education Unit 5327-56 Avenue Viking Alberta T0B 4N0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5327-56 Avenue:geo:-111.7835404,53.1005077
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
CREATED:20191128T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T221924Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop: Planting\, Care and Design
DESCRIPTION:AWES is heading south for the winter! \nJoin AWES staff and Wheatland County as we embark on a Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer learning journey\, February 22\, 2020 from 1-430PM at the Wheatland County Administration Office. \nDuring the workshop participants will learn about:\n• The Benefits of Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers\n• How to establish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\n• Optimizing your design for pollinators\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and mitigating high winds and flooding\n• Tips and Tricks to ensure maximum success in your planting project including plant choice\, ordering\, site prep\, planting\, and mulching \nParticipants may choose to design a shelterbelt or ecobuffer for their property with the help of the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society. \nThis will ALSO be the first opportunity for local landowners to apply for Wheatland County’s new Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer funding program! \nRefreshments will be provided\, and there is no cost to participants! \nSimply register with Wheatland County’s Gay Mowat at 403-361-2166 or at gay.mowat@wheatlandcounty.ca by February 19\, 2020
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-and-eco-buffer-workshop-planting-care-and-design/
LOCATION:Wheatland County Administration Office\, 242006 Range Road 243\, Strathmore\, Alberta\, T1P 1J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050507
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SUMMARY:Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MARA and Mackenzie County for the Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems workshop held at the Fort Vermillion Community Complex January 15\, 2020 from 8:45-3:30pm. \nDr. Breanne Tidemann\, and Dr. Kelly Turrington of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) and Noel St. Jean of the Agroforestry and  Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will be speaking on topics including: \n\nIntegrated weed Management\, Herbicide Resistance and Harvest Weed Seed Control\nIntegrated Cereal Disease Management\nIntegrated Crop and Pest Management for canola\nShelterbelt/Eco-buffer Establishment and Alley Cropping\nAgroforestry Systems for Sustainable Agriculture\n\nRegistration is free and lunch will be provided. For details and registration please contact MARA at 780-927-3776 or research@mackenzieresearch.ca \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/integrated-weed-and-pest-management-of-field-crops-and-eco-buffers-alley-cropping-agroforestry-systems/
LOCATION:Fort Vermillion Community Complex\, 5001 44 Ave\, Fort Vermillion\, Alberta\, T0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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