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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:20260404T034146
CREATED:20210220T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T220111Z
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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:20260404T034146
CREATED:20210220T223046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T195626Z
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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:20260404T034146
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20210129T232820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T215004Z
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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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
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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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GEO:52.7656368;-112.9712831
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20200814T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T211419Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
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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
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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:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20200818T180602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T180602Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20200811T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T170445Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
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:20260404T034146
CREATED:20191128T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T221924Z
UID:10000146-1582376400-1582389000@www.awes-ab.ca
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/WC-Shelterbelt-Workshop-02-22-20-Poster.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:51.0390767;-113.2858549
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wheatland County Administration Office 242006 Range Road 243 Strathmore Alberta T1P 1J6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=242006 Range Road 243:geo:-113.2858549,51.0390767
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20191021T153537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T153537Z
UID:10000143-1579077900-1579102200@www.awes-ab.ca
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
GEO:58.3829697;-116.019947
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Vermillion Community Complex 5001 44 Ave Fort Vermillion Alberta T0H 1N0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5001 44 Ave:geo:-116.019947,58.3829697
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20191114T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T212256Z
UID:10000145-1574355600-1574370000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers Shelterbelts: Planting and Design
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the province are deteriorating.. What can YOU do? \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society along with the MD of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie for an informative evening about how Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers can be designed and planted on your land. \nLearn how to: \n\nEstablish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\nConduct a basic site assessment to kick start your tree planting plan\nSelect tree species that will thrive in your region\nDesign a plan that meets your needs and provides the ecosystems services you wish to enhance!\n\nSupper and introductions will be held from 5-6 pm\, with the workshop and refreshments to follow. There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. \nPlease pre-register on Eventbrite by November 20th or contact Jill Henry of the County of Grande Prairie Agriculture Department at \njhenry@countygp.ab.ca or 780-532-9727 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers-shelterbelts-planting-and-design/
LOCATION:Grovedale Public Service Building\, 56361 TWP road 695a\, Grovedale\, Alberta\, T0H 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/November-21-Shelterbelt-Workshop-Poster-GP.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:55.0228645;-118.8641395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grovedale Public Service Building 56361 TWP road 695a Grovedale Alberta T0H 1X0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=56361 TWP road 695a:geo:-118.8641395,55.0228645
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20191021T155739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T161059Z
UID:10000144-1572361200-1572379200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:AWES and CARA are pleased to present ‘Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Resilience’ October 29\, 2019 from 3-8 pm in Consort\, AB. \nThis workshop will cover the design and implementation of Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on Agrocultural land\, with a focus on the northern fescue grassland ecoregion. AWES will advise on how to customize your shelterbelt or eco-buffer design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement and more! \nThroughout the evening participants will develop the skills to develop tree planting plans. We will walk through tree planting designs using worksheets and other resources provided. \nThe workshop will wrap up with a field visit of a future shelterbelt planting location for a hands on learning experience. \nThere is a nominal fee of $30/person. \nA catered dinner and refreshments will be provided. \nPlease come dressed for the weather as we will be venturing to a nearby field site. \nFor details and registration\, contact CARA at 403-664-3777 or cara-3@telus.net \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers-agroforestry-systems-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Neutral Hills Adult Learning Centre\, 5231 50 St\, Consort\, Alberta\, T0C 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Shelterbelts-and-Eco-Buffers-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.0130283;-110.7747414
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neutral Hills Adult Learning Centre 5231 50 St Consort Alberta T0C 1B0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5231 50 St:geo:-110.7747414,52.0130283
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190730T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T215847Z
UID:10000140-1567083600-1567094400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Awes will be at Rural Routes to Climate Solutions’ Agroforestry Field Day in Leduc\, AB on August 29th! \nIf you have ever wanted to take a more in-depth look at agroforesty practices in Alberta\, this is a great way to obtain information\, and stir up ideas. \nThe day features presentations by agroforestry researchers from the University of Alberta\, as well as AWES\, who will be talking about shelterbelts and their modern day cousin: the Eco-Buffer! \nFor more on the Agroforesty Field Day\, and to register\, visit Rural Routes to Climate Solutions’ website. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/agroforestry-field-day/
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190722T192438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T192438Z
UID:10000138-1566810000-1566835200@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 of both. Join Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 2-day workshop at the Coen Farm and the nearby Ferintosh Hall to 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. The workshop will include a mixture of in-class presentation and activity time at the Hall\, and field trips out to the Coen Farm where a 30 ton excavator and D3 Bulldozer will be actively constructing a variety of earthworks. \nTopics will include: \n\nPrinciples of water harvesting\nThe design and implementation process for a variety of water harvesting earthworks like\, dugouts\, dam and swales\nStrategic snow harvesting with trees\nGravity water reticulation\nFlood irrigation\nAquaculture\nUsing Google Earth Pro\nAccessing contour maps\nMuch more!\n\nDress for the farm and the weather! Bring steel-toed boots and rain apparel if you have them. \nDelicious beyond-organic Coen Farm lunches and snacks included! Note dietary restrictions when registering. \nCost is only $40. Space is limited! Register on Eventbrite by August 22. \nThis workshop made possible by the Government of Canada’s Eco-Action Community Funding Program\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, the Battle River Water Shed Alliance\, Win EcoScience Inc.\, Camrose County and the University of Alberta
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency/2019-08-26/
LOCATION:Ferintosh Hall\, 203 Glenmere Ave\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.764609;-112.9701991
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ferintosh Hall 203 Glenmere Ave Ferintosh Alberta T0B 1M0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=203 Glenmere Ave:geo:-112.9701991,52.764609
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190722T192438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T192438Z
UID:10000137-1566723600-1566748800@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 of both. Join Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for a 2-day workshop at the Coen Farm and the nearby Ferintosh Hall to 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. The workshop will include a mixture of in-class presentation and activity time at the Hall\, and field trips out to the Coen Farm where a 30 ton excavator and D3 Bulldozer will be actively constructing a variety of earthworks. \nTopics will include: \n\nPrinciples of water harvesting\nThe design and implementation process for a variety of water harvesting earthworks like\, dugouts\, dam and swales\nStrategic snow harvesting with trees\nGravity water reticulation\nFlood irrigation\nAquaculture\nUsing Google Earth Pro\nAccessing contour maps\nMuch more!\n\nDress for the farm and the weather! Bring steel-toed boots and rain apparel if you have them. \nDelicious beyond-organic Coen Farm lunches and snacks included! Note dietary restrictions when registering. \nCost is only $40. Space is limited! Register on Eventbrite by August 22. \nThis workshop made possible by the Government of Canada’s Eco-Action Community Funding Program\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, the Battle River Water Shed Alliance\, Win EcoScience Inc.\, Camrose County and the University of Alberta
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/earthworks-for-cold-climate-water-resiliency/2019-08-25/
LOCATION:Ferintosh Hall\, 203 Glenmere Ave\, Ferintosh\, Alberta\, T0B 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:52.764609;-112.9701991
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190807T170705Z
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SUMMARY:Woodlot BMPs: Establishing and rejuventating shelterbelts and ecobuffers
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the prairies are deteriorating. \nDon’t wait until its too late to take action! Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society to learn best management practices for private forested lands. Topics covered will include: \n\nConducting tree health assessments\nEstablishment of tree stands\nWoodlot maintenance and rejuvenation strategies\nPlanning and developing shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on your property!\nForest management within todays disease and pest climate\n\nThe evening will end with a field visit to a local nature reserve to apply assessment strategies learned in the workshop. \nCome prepared for any conditions! Boots and rain gear are recommended. \nA light dinner will be provided.\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, however please RSVP on Eventbrite by August 16th\, 2019
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlot-bmps-establishing-and-rejuventating-shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers/
LOCATION:Lindbrook Community Hall\, 51084 Alberta 630\, Tofield\, Alberta\, T0B 4J0
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190820T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190809T164516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T164639Z
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SUMMARY:West Country Ag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Clearwater County Presents: \nThe 2019 West Country Ag. Tour \nClearwater County\, AWES\, GWFA\, Benalto Ag\, Medicine River Wildlife Centre\, Biocomposite Group\, Alex Fuengling and Henry Askes will be presenting on agricultural topics throughout the day.  \n  \nHayrides will be taking place onsite\, and breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments will be provided! \nCost is $35 for the day. Please RSVP through Clearwater County by August 16\, 2019. \n  \nItinerary for Tuesday August 20\, 2019 \n7:30 – 9:00 am\nBreakfast at the Quonset in County yard Featuring the Waffle Truck.\n9:15 – 10:15 am\nCover Crop Cocktails. Presentations from Greg Paranich (GWFA) and Devin Knopp (Benalto Ag) at the County trial plots.\n10:15 – 10:45 am\nRole of Raptors – Presentation by Medicine River Wildlife Centre and Ottis the Owl.\n10:45 – 11:15 am\nCoffee break\n11:15 – 12:00 pm\nShelter belts – Management techniques for successfully establishing a shelterbelt. Brought to you by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society).\n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm\nLunch\n1:30 – 2:00 pm\nPreserving our Pollinators – Presentation by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society)\n2:15 -2:45 pm\nHemp mats – biodegradable and environmentally friendly weed control. Presented by Beau Taylor of Biocomposite Group.\n3:00 – 4:00 pm\nEquipment Demonstration- Alex Fuengling with direct seeder\, high speed disc and pasture harrows. Henry Askes – Bale Wrapper.\n4:00 – 4:30 pm\nRefreshments and door prizes.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/west-country-ag-tour/
LOCATION:Clearwater County Quarter\, Township Road 400 and Range Road 72\, Clearwater County\, Alberta\, T0M 0C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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GEO:52.406702;-114.913301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190813T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190722T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T214357Z
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SUMMARY:Train the Trainer: Completing a Successful Planting Project
DESCRIPTION:Anyone can plant a tree\, but how is a large-scale planting project developed? During this workshop in Parkland County\, The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society will teach you to develop and execute efficient and effective project plans by helping you create procedures that can be applied to your county’s planting activities. \nLearn to complete a planting program on private or county lands regardless of whether the outcome is a shelterbelt\, eco-buffer\, riparian buffer or bioengineering for site restoration. \n  \nAWES will take you through the following seven steps to cover the entire process of completing a planting project on private or county lands: \n1.      The complications of planting sites on private lands \n2.      Setting long term objectives and levels of success \n3.      Assessing private land sites \n4.      Determining complicating factors \n5.      Planning and implementing planting projects \n6.      Evaluating outcomes of planting projects \n7.      Assessing levels of success \n  \nA field component will take participants through an overview of the site assessment process and will provide a verbal and written recommendation on how to appropriately prescribe and restore and the demonstration site. After completing the workshop\, participants will be able to conduct a basic site assessment and respond to most questions and concerns from landowners. \n  \nLunch will be provided. \nPlease register through Parkland County at 780-968-8888 Ext 8261 or Krista.Quesnel@parklandcounty.com by August 9th\, 2019
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/train-the-trainer-completing-a-successful-planting-project/
LOCATION:Parkland County Services Building\, 2700 48 ST\, Stony Plain\, T7Z 2Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190620T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T165131Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Profitability and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in creating wildlife and pollinator habitat\, harnessing fruit production\, mitigating highs winds and flooding\, or enhancing water quality on your property? Don’t know where to begin\, or just need some helpful tips and tricks?\nJoin the County of Paintearth\, The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Battle River Research Group and the Battle River Watershed Alliance on July 15th\, 2019 for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers\, and how they can be designed to provide these services to your land! \nThis workshop includes: \n\nA presentation on designing and establishing shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\nField visit of nearby riparian site to learn how to conduct a tree planting site assessment\nPresentation on customizing your design to provide pollinator habitat\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and more!\n\nThroughout the evening we’ll be helping you develop your own tree planting design using worksheets and other resources provided \n  \nDress for the weather! Please bring rain gear and rubber boots/hikers \nLight super and refreshments will be provided \nThere is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. Please register by Friday July 12th via the Battle River Research Group or by calling 780-582-7308
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers-agroforestry-systems-for-profitability-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Battle River Innovation Centre\, 5302-50 Avenue\, Castor\, Alberta\, T0C 0X0\, 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:52.217072;-111.902181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190711T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034146
CREATED:20190618T170851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T165515Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What types of shoreline management can help or hurt your lake?  \nJoin Cows and Fish\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, and Lac La Biche County on July 11\, 2o19 for a workshop where you’ll learn how to identify and manage for a healthy shoreline. We’ll start at McArthur Place with some short presentations\, and then head to the nearby lakeshore to assess its health and discuss restoration options. Dress for the weather and bring rubber boots or hikers if possible. \nFree workshop\, but space is limited! \nA light dinner will be provided \nPlease register on Eventbrite by July 5th or by contacting Lac La Biche County at green@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6739.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shoreline-management-workshop/
LOCATION:McArthur Place\, 10307 100 ST\, Lac La Biche\, Alberta\, T0A 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:54.7643438;-111.9714455
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McArthur Place 10307 100 ST Lac La Biche Alberta T0A 2C0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10307 100 ST:geo:-111.9714455,54.7643438
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