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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180819T120000
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SUMMARY:Bio-Blitz
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180922T160000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180929T123000
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SUMMARY:Soil Erosion Series Field Day
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URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/soil-erosion-series-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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