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SUMMARY:Flagstaff County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Flagstaff County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nOnly 20 boxes available (1 box per family)! $10/person. Participants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Supper is also included. \nPre-registration required. Please register by contacting Brenda Martin\, Assistant AG Fieldman at 780-384-4129 or bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/flagstaff-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Flagstaff County Office\, 12435 Twp Rd 442\, Sedgewick\, Alberta\, T0B 4C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190424T163000
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SUMMARY:Willow Cuttings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a landowner who wants to have more forest cover around your stream\, wetland\, or lake? Come learn how to harvest and plant stem cuttings that can provide this cover! We’ll start in Carvel Hall with a short presentation\, eat a light supper\, and then travel to a nearby wetland for hands-on restoration work with cuttings. Dress for the weather and bring rubber boots and pruners/loppers if you have them! \nFree workshop\, but space is limited! \nRegister by Tuesday\, April 16th by contacting Jennifer.Caudron@parklandcounty.com or 780-968-8888 ext. 8286.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/willow-cuttings-workshop/
LOCATION:Carvel Hall\, 52511 SH770\, Lot 3A\, Parkland County\, AB\, T0E 0H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190327T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T211120Z
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Restoration Project Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Landowners are invited to attend a session to learn more about the health and ecology of the Blindman River and discuss proposed restoration work to improve the quality of the river’s water and riparian area. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nThe Blindman River Project\nHow you can get involved\nThe ecological and environmental values of the river\nProject funding opportunities\n\nFor more information and to register\, please visit the Eventbrite page. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-restoration-project-info-session/
LOCATION:Forshee Community Hall\, Range Rd 20\, Bentley\, Alberta\, T0C 0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20190114T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T180057Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing your land’s habitat value for wildlife such as pollinators? Reducing wind-stress on your crops\, livestock\, or farm-site? Trapping snow where you want it to be trapped? Making your land more resilient to flooding and droughts? \nLuke Wonneck with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will join Red Deer County to host this workshop\, aimed at helping participants create their own Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt design\, site prep plan and customized management plan. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and shelterbelts will also be discussed. You will leave with your own plan of action for your Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt! \nAgenda: \n\n10:00 am – Introductions\n10:15 am – ALUS/Green Acreages/CAP funding\n10:45 am – Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers 101: Design\, establishment\, and maintenance basics\nNoon – Lunch\n12:30 pm – Activity: Conducting a virtual site assessment\n1:00 pm – Customizing your design to provide specific services\n1:30 pm – Activity: Creating your own plan\n3:00 pm – Wrap up\n\nRegister via Eventbrite. For more information\, call Ag Services at 403.342.8654 or email us at agriculture@rdcounty.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-and-shelterbelt-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer County\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190207T213000
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SUMMARY:Northern Sunrise County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join AWES and Northern Sunrise County on February 7th\, 2019 and learn about the importance of pollinators while getting crafty and building a house for bumble bees! It’s a great way to spend an evening with your friends or family! \nSpace is limited\, so please register by emailing alus@northernsunrise.net or call Becky at 780-322-3831.  \nThis is a FREE workshop\, but you will have to bring your own cordless drill!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/northern-sunrise-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:St Isidore Cultural Center\, 1 St\, St Isidore\, AB\, T0H 3B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181119T060125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T151259Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt Workshop in Northern Sunrise County
DESCRIPTION:AWES staff will be leading an interactive workshop on February 6th from 630PM to 830PM where participants learn about shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers\, and how to design\, establish\, and maintain one on their own properties. \nFor more information: \nPlease visit the event page at www.northernsunrise.net  \nor call 780-322-3831 \nor send an email to alus@northernsunrise.net
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-workshop-in-northern-sunrise-county/
LOCATION:St Isidore Cultural Center\, 1 St\, St Isidore\, AB\, T0H 3B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES: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:20190205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20190107T175333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T181702Z
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SUMMARY:Building for the Berries Workshop in Grande Prairie County
DESCRIPTION:The prairies – including the Grande Prairie region – are home to a diversity of fruit producing species bursting with valuable antioxidants and other nutrients. Yet these species continue to be underutilized in our diets. On February 5th\, join the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a hands-on workshop on low-tech\, ecologically-based fruit production\, harvesting\, and processing. The workshop will begin with a presentation that covers: \n\nPromising fruit species for Alberta\nHow to design\, establish\, and maintain your own “food forest”\nLow-tech strategies for harvesting and processing fruit\n\nFollowing this presentation\, participants will get the chance to build their own berry sorters that will make processing saskatoons\, chokecherries\, currants\, and haskaps a breeze! Participants need to bring their own drill and bits (1/8” for making pilot holes\, along with Phillips and #2 Robertson). \nSnacks and refreshments will be provided. There will be enough material to build 20 berry sorters (the first 20 to register). Participants will build 1 berry sorter per group or family. \nRegister via Eventbrite. For further information\, please contact Jill Henry 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-berries-workshop-in-grande-prairie-county/
LOCATION:TARA Centre\, 465X+M3\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES: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:20190204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20190107T173821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T175623Z
UID:10000119-1549301400-1549312200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Building for the Birds Workshop in Grande Prairie County
DESCRIPTION:Join the County of Grande Prairie and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a Bird House building workshop. \nLearn about the lives and needs of some of our local birds\, and then build your own birdhouse! Participants need to bring their own drill and bits ( Phillips & #2 Robertson\, 1/8 ” and 3/8″) \nSnacks and refreshments will be provided. Enough material for 20 birdhouses will be provided (for first 20 registrants) and participants will build 1 birdhouse per group or family. \nRegister via Eventbrite. For further information\, please contact Jill Henry 780-532-9727 or email jhenry@countygp.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-birds-workshop-in-grande-prairie-county/
LOCATION:Beaverlodge Agriculture Plex\, 1123 5 Ave\, Beaverlodge\, Alberta\, T0H 0C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES: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:20181213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181121T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T182216Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt Workshop in Flagstaff County
DESCRIPTION:Interested in creating a shelterbelt for your property? Are you a resident of Flagstaff County? Please join AWES and Flagstaff on December 13th 2018 to learn about the benefits of shelterbelts and how to create a custom shelterbelt design plus much more. \nThis is a FREE workshop with lunch included! \nPlease register by December 3rd to save your spot by contacting Brenda Martin at bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca or call 780-384-4100.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-workshop-in-flagstaff-county/
LOCATION:Flagstaff County Office\, 12435 Twp Rd 442\, Sedgewick\, Alberta\, T0B 4C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181115T203934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T210751Z
UID:10000115-1542879000-1542906000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Water and Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you a livestock or a crop producer who would like to learn more about riparian areas? We have all the details of the conference below.  AWES will be at the conference with  factsheets and other literature which will be available to participants – we’d love to chat with you! \n$50 includes all sessions\, lunch\, coffee and snacks.\nRegistration starts at 9:00am.\nTradeshow Booths are available\nRegistration Deadline: November 16 \n\n\n\nAgenda includes: \n\nFarming through the Change – David Sauchyn\, Univeristy of Regina\, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative\nWetlands on an Agricultural Landscape – John K. Pattison-Williams\, University of Alberta\nWorking with the Wetland Policy – Matthew Wilson\, Alberta Environment & Parks\nDucks Unlimited Producer Programs – Warren Robb\, Ducks Unlimited\nAgriculture Water Footprint and Social License – Dr. Reynold Bergen\, Beef Cattle Research Council\n\nBreakout Sessions: \nLivestock Producer Sessions focused on Riparian Mangement including a Producer Showcase: \n\nRiparian Pasture Science – Ross Adams\, Alberta Environment & Parks\nRiparian Management – Norine Ambrose\, Cows & Fish\n\nCrop Producer Sessions focused on Buffers and Wetland Management including a Producer Showcase: \n\nCrops\, Wetlands & Buffer Zones – Andrea Kalischuk\, Alberta Agriculture & Forestry\nRiparian Buffers – Tony Cowen\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\n\nFor more information contact Daniela at Mountain View County Agricultural Services: \nPhone: 403-335-3311 Ext 204 email: darcher@mvcounty.com \nEvent Day Contact: Lorelee Grattidge 403-994-0837 \nConference funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Environmental Stewardship Program
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/water-and-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Crossfield & District Communty Hall\, 900 Mountain Ave\, Crossfield\, Alberta\, T0M 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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GEO:51.4334039;-114.0266627
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T194042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T165816Z
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SUMMARY:Sturgeon County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Sturgeon County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a Bumblebee House Workshop! \nDate: November 7\, 2018\nTime: 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.\nLocation: Cardiff Hall – 55320 Rge Rd 251\, Sturgeon County\nCost: $15 per person – includes bee box & light refreshments (one bee box per household please) \nLearn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators\, and then build a bumblebee houses to take home! \nParticipants will need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Space is limited. \nPlease register by Nov 2\, 2018. \nCall – 780-939-8349 or\nEmail – agricultureservices@sturgeoncounty.ca.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/sturgeon-county-bumblebee-house-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Cardiff Hall\, 55320 Rge Rd 251 Sturgeon County\, Alberta\, T8R 1N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T171133Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Woodlots and Forested Areas Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new landowner who is interested in learning best management practices for your forested land or woodlot\, or a seasoned land owner who would like a refresher? Take a look at our event poster for more details about this workshop happening on November 3rd!
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/woodlots-and-forested-areas-workshop/
LOCATION:Hespero Hall\, Hespero\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181022T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T171114Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Eco-Buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Lacombe County and the AgroForestry & Woodlot Extension Society at the Eco-buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop!\nIt’s the perfect time to pre-plan for next year. This workshop will help participants prepare\, plan and create planting designs for their eco-buffer/shelterbelt. \nWhen: November 1\, 2018\, 6-9pm \nWhere: Lacombe County Office  \nCost: $20 \nRSVP by calling Jalene or Krista at 403.782.8959\nEco-buffer – a high-density group of trees\, shrubs and herbaceous plants designed and planted to be self-sustaining.\nShelterbelt – trees and shrubs planted as a barrier to reduce windspeed.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-and-shelterbelt-workshop/
LOCATION:Lacombe County Office\, 40403 RGE RD 274\, Lacombe\, AB
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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GEO:52.492247;-113.8433396
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181018T155611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T160210Z
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SUMMARY:Parkland County Bumblebee House Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Parkland County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations! \nParticipants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson)\, all other materials are provided. Light refreshments provided. \nSpace is limited. \n$15 fee/bee box/registrant \nPlease RSVP by stopping at the Parkland County Centre front desk (53109A Hwy 779) and pay the registration fee to secure your spot.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-bumbles-2/
LOCATION:Carvel Hall\, 3A 52511 SH770\, Parkland County\, AB\, T0E 0H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20181012T125951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T162955Z
UID:10000111-1540299600-1540310400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Blindman River Restoration Project Open House
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \nFacilitator : Noel St Jean (AWES)\nParticipating Organizations: (Lacombe County\, Red Deer County\, Ponoka County\,\nRed Deer River Watershed Alliance\, AWES & C&F)\n1.\nIntroductions\na. Team member Introductions\nb. Attendees Introductions\n2.\nIntroduction to Blindman River Restoration Project (Noel St Jean)\na. Review of project details\nb. Introduction to Riparian Assessment Project\n3.\nReview of the Riparian Assessment Project (Shari Clare)\na. Technical Details\nb. Potential Future Uses\n4.\nIntroduction and Review of the Ecological Values of Blindman River Riparian area (Kelsey Spicer-Rawe)\n5.\nReview of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Plans (Blindman River Sub-Basin)(Rosemarie Ferjuc)\n6.\nBenefits of becoming involved in the Blindman River Restoration Project & Process (Noel St.Jean)\na. Who Can Become Involved\nb. How you can become involved\nc. Linkages to other programs in the area.\nd. Benefits to being involved\n7.\nClosing/Summation and Going Forward Plans (Noel St Jean)
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-restoration-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Abbey Centre\, 4500 Womacks Rd\, Blackfalds\, Alberta\, T0M0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbey Centre 4500 Womacks Rd Blackfalds Alberta T0M0J0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4500 Womacks Rd:geo:-113.8090916,52.3840713
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180829T195342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T195342Z
UID:10000110-1538224200-1538238600@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Soil Erosion Series Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/soil-erosion-series-field-day/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180829T193118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T200441Z
UID:10000109-1538074800-1538150400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Soil Erosion Series 2-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register for each please visit the Eventbrite events page for both days: \nDay 1: Classroom session\nDay 2: Workshop \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/soil-erosion-series-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Sexsmith Civic Centre\, 99 Ave\, Sexsmith\, Alberta\, T0H 3C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T144417Z
UID:10000102-1537520400-1537632000@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Vermilion River County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Register with Chris Elder\, ALUS Coordinator\, before September 12th to reserve your spot by contacting him at (780) 852-7844 or celder@county24.com \nAre you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom September 21-22\, 2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Vermilion River County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Vermillion River County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. 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 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/vermillion-river-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Renewable Energy Learning Centre\, Lakeland College\, 5707 College Drive\, Vermilion\, Alberta\, T9X 1K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180829T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T145235Z
UID:10000108-1537261200-1537286400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing your land’s habitat value for wildlife such as pollinators? Reducing wind-stress on your crops\, livestock\, or farm-site? Trapping snow where you want it to be trapped? Making your land more resilient to flooding and droughts? \nIf you missed the June 20th Eco-buffer & Shelterbelt workshop\, don’t fret. On September 18\, Luke Wonneck with the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will again be joining Red Deer County to host a 2nd Eco-buffer & Shelterbelt workshop aimed at helping participants put their own designs together\, create a site prep plan and a customized management plan specifically for them. A short recap of the last workshop will also be given. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and shelterbelts will also be discussed and you will leave with your own plan of action for your eco-buffer or shelterbelt! \nWhen & Where: \n\nTuesday\, September 18\, 2018 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm\nAt the Red Deer County Centre\, in Council Chambers\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:00pm – Intros\, Recap June 20 presentations\n6:15pm – Light dinner\, ALUS/Green Acreages/CAP funding\n6:45pm – Example: Wetland site assessment (outside)\n7:45pm – Customizing your tree plant for different services\n8:15pm – Creating your own plan\n9:00pm – Head home\n\nRegistration: \n\nPre-registration is required\nRegister on Eventbrite.\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, September 20\, 2018.\nNote: your property’s Legal Land Location/Lot Block Plan numbers are required at the event\n\nPlease call Red Deer County’s Agriculture Services at 403.342.8654 with any questions\, or email us at agriculture@rdcounty.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-shelterbelt-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer County Centre\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
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:20180820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180816T164145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T164245Z
UID:10000107-1534777200-1534784400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Plant a Better World - Family & Youth
DESCRIPTION:Strathcona County Library Bookmobile’s “Library on Wheels” will be hosting this interactive and educational drop-in event for families. Azure Despins\, Agroforestry Intern at AWES\, will be there to speak on a range of forestry topics\, demonstrate different tree aging techniques\, and teach native Albertan tree identification. There will be a range of other activities at the event including making crafts from recycled materials\, and planting trees in test tubes! \nWhen: August 20th 2018\, 3-5 PM \nWhere: Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall \nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/plant-a-better-world-family-youth/
LOCATION:North Cooking Lake Hall\, 21033 Wye Rd\, Sherwood Park\, Alberta\, T8G 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180803T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T165114Z
UID:10000106-1534680000-1534687200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Bio-Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bio-blitz/
LOCATION:Rochon Sands Provincial Park\, Rochon Sands\, Alberta\, T0C 3B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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GEO:52.458718;-112.8834876
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rochon Sands Provincial Park Rochon Sands Alberta T0C 3B0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rochon Sands:geo:-112.8834876,52.458718
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T185551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T233641Z
UID:10000101-1533891600-1534003200@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Lac St Anne/Parkland: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom August 10-11/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Lac St Anne/Parkland Counties to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in either Lac St Anne or Parkland County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. 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. \nFor more information and to register\, please contact Lorraine Taylor\, Conservation Coordinator from Lac Ste. Anne County at 1-866-880-5722 or LTaylor@LSAC.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/lac-st-anne-parkland-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Lac Ste. Anne County Office\, Box 219\, Sangudo\, Alberta\, T0E 2A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lac Ste. Anne County Office Box 219 Sangudo Alberta T0E 2A0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Box 219:geo:-114.867943,53.8849719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T130556Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain View County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom July 23-24/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Mountain View County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Mountain View County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. 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. \nRegister at now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot for the course!  \nAny questions\, Contact Daniela at Mountain View County 403-335-3311 Ext 204\, email darcher@mvcounty.com \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/mountain-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Bergen Hall\, Range Rd 53C\, Mountain View County\, Alberta
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/Denver:20180719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T182820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T192236Z
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SUMMARY:Brazeau County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Cows & Fish\, and Brazeau County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic\, social\, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThis course includes: \n\nTwo full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\nPrintouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\nLunch and snacks/refreshments for both days\n\nYou will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan! \nRegister now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dawnia McCann from Brazeau County at 780-542-7777.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/brazeau-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden Age Friendship Centre\, 5020 50 Ave\, Breton\, Alberta\, T0C 0P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180620T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180517T163129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T163129Z
UID:10000105-1529516700-1529524800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop in Red Deer County
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing your land’s habitat value for wildlife such as pollinators? Reducing wind-stress on your crops\, livestock\, or farm-site? Trapping snow where you want it to be trapped? Making your land more resilient to flooding and droughts? Join us for our Eco-Buffer & Shelterbelt Workshop! \nEco-Buffers and Shelterbelts are tree-based systems with the potential to do all of these things and more. With the help of Luke Wonneck of the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society (AWES)\, Red Deer County is hosting a workshop where participants will learn the about the differences between Eco-Buffers and Shelterbelts\, the various benefits they can provide\, and some basic principles for designing and establishing one that would be suitable for your property. \nAvailable resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and Shelterbelts will also be discussed. \nWhen & Where: \n\nWednesday\, June 20\, 2018 from 5:45pm – 8:00pm\nAt the Red Deer County Centre\, in Council Chambers\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:45pm – Registration & Light Dinner\n6:00pm-7:45pm – Intros\, Presentations\n7:45pm-8:00pm – Recap\, Head Home\n\nRegistration: \n\nPre-registration is required\nRegister on Eventbrite\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, June 18\, 2018\nNote: your property’s Legal Land Location/Lot Block Plan numbers are required at the event\n\nPlease call Red Deer County’s Agriculture Services at 403.342.8654 with any questions\, or email us at agriculture@rdcounty.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-shelterbelt-workshop-in-red-deer-county/
LOCATION:Red Deer County Centre\, 38106 Range Road 275\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4S 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180417T170253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T130352Z
UID:10000098-1529051400-1529164800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Sunrise County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Cows & Fish\, and Northern Sunrise County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic\, social\, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThis course includes: \n\nTwo full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\nPrintouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\nLunch and snacks/refreshments for both days\n\nYou will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan! \nRegister now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Becky Devaleriola from Northern Sunrise County at bdevaleriola@northernsunrise.net or (780) 322-3831
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/northern-sunrise-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Harmon Valley Community Hall\, Nampa\, Alberta\, T0H 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Devaleriola":MAILTO:bdevaleriola@northernsunrise.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Buffers are diverse\, high-density shelterbelts that look and act like natural forest! Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Parkland County\, and Lac Ste. Anne County for a hands-on workshop. \n\nWhen: Monday\, June 4th 10am – 3pm (doors open at 9:30am)\nWhere: Rosenthal Hall\, Parkland County\, AB T0E 0H0\nWho should attend:  Ag producers and rural property owners looking to manage their land.\n\nWe’ll start with a presentation on the benefits of Eco-Buffers and how to design one. We’ll then travel to a nearby site and plant an Eco-Buffer! \nFree! Bag lunch and refreshments provided. Participants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own spade/shovel. \nSpace is limited! Registration required by Thursday\, May 31st. Contact: Jennifer.Caudron@parklandcounty.com or 780-968-8888 ext. 8286. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Rosenthal Hall\, Parkland County\, Alberta\, T0E 0H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
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SUMMARY:Rocky View County: 2-day Riparian Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \nAre you a farmer\, rancher\, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is\, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property\, a small pond out back\, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do\, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential? \nFrom May 31st-June 1/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Rocky View County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits to themselves\, their community\, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality\, moderation of floods and droughts\, erosion reduction\, wildlife habitat\, forage production for livestock\, recreational opportunities\, and alternative enterprises such as timber\, firewood\, fruit\, nuts\, mushrooms\, and medicinal plants. \nThe course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Rocky View County\, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions\, goods\, and services. Back in the class\, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing\, fruit or timber production\, wildlife habitat\, etc.)\, and an additional field visit\, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.\nIn short\, this course includes \n• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment\, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day\, weather permitting.\n• Printouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\n• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days \nThe fee for this course is $20 per participant. 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. \nRegister with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/rocky-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Crossfield Municipal Library\, 1210 Railway ST\, Crossfield\, Alberta\, T0M 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180411T143940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T170530Z
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SUMMARY:Edible Riparian Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the County of Wetaskiwin\, Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, and Cows and Fish for a free workshop on planting a riparian buffer that produces fruit! We’ll start with an overview of riparian management and health and the rationale behind the planting design. We’ll then plant and mulch a mixture of riparian and berry-producing species. \n\nSpace is limited! Register before May 25th with Kim Barkwell from Wetaskiwin County at kbarkwell@county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca or 780-387-6182\nParticipants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own spade/shovel.\nLunch and refreshments will be provided.\n\n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/edible-riparian-buffer-planting-workshop/
LOCATION:Location will be given to participants upon registration.
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180525T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210000
CREATED:20180516T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T140753Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2018
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting 2018\nMay 25\, 2018\nKeephills Hall\, Parkland County\nChair: Nancy Mayo\, President \nBusiness Meeting Agenda: Call in Number 1-855-392-2520 (8801711#) \nSchedule: \n1. Introduction(s)\n2. Determination of Quorum\n3. Acceptance of Agenda\n4. Approval Minutes 2017 AGM\n5. President report\n6. Brief staff report\n7. Financial report\n8. Auditor appointment\n9. Election of Board Members\n10. Special resolutions\n11. Board meetings 2017-2018\n12. Questions\n13. AdjournFull Day Schedule: \n\n9:00am – 10:30am – 2018 AGM business meeting\n10:45am – 11:30pm – Updates on AWES Program (extension/partnerships and projects)\n11:30am – 12:15pm –Dr. Ivan Whitson (Soil Moisture Storage on Donut Moraine Catchment)\n12:15pm – 1:15pm – Lunch catered by Keephills Hall Caterers (Keephills Hall Caterers)\n1:15pm – 3:30pm – Tour of Genesee Mine Reclamation Program (George Greenhough)\nDays End at Genesee Mine
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2018/
LOCATION:Keephills Hall\, 15A\, 51515 Range Road 32A\, Keephills\, Alberta\, Canada
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