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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:20190429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190429T203000
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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:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190511T160000
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SUMMARY:BMPs on Private Forested Lands Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to make the most out of your woodlot or forested area? At this workshop private landowners will learn: \n\nBest management practices on private forested lands \nHow forested lands contribute economically and environmentally\nManaging for maximizing ecological and economic value\nHow maintenance & restoration lead to healthier woodlots\n\nPlus outdoor field visits in the afternoon: \n\nWoodlot managed by Mr. Florian Spika\nNPARA Research Farm – shelterbelt tree & eco-buffer demos\n\nGuest Speakers: Florian Spika (landowner) and Mikel Jackman (Mercer-Peace River) \nCost: $10 includes lunch and refreshments (pay at the door) \nRegister by MAY 08 for space and lunch considerations with Noel St. Jean at 1-780-245-5540 or nstjean@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bmps-on-private-forested-lands-workshop/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139\, Manning\, AB\, W9C8+HF\, Manning\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190525T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
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SUMMARY:Bigstone Creek Tree Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to convert an old pasture into a diverse forest full of wildlife? Join us for a tree planting workshop where you will contribute to an active riparian restoration project along Bigstone Creek in the County of Wetaskiwin! Dress for the weather and bring a spade and lawn chair (extras will be provided). Lunch included! \nFree workshop\, but space is limited! Register by Wednesday\, May 22nd by contacting Kim Barkwell at kbarkwell@county10.ca or 780-387-6182. 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/bigstone-creek-tree-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/Edmonton:20190605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
CREATED:20190507T160703Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Buffers are diverse\, high-density\, shelterbelts that look and act like a natural forest! \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and the County of Vermilion River for a free\, hands-on Eco-Buffer design and planting workshop on June 5th. \nThe evening will start with a presentation on the benefits of Eco-Buffers and how to design one\, then we’ll travel to a nearby site to plant and mulch an Eco-Buffer! \nA light dinner will be provided. \nParticipants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own work gloves and spade/shovel. \n  \nSpace is Limited! Register by June 3rd with Chris Elder at CElder@county24.com or 1-780-853-7844
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/eco-buffer-planting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Renewable Energy Learning Centre\, Lakeland College\, 5707 College Drive\, Vermilion\, Alberta\, T9X 1K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190607T160000
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of riparian restoration to improve the health of the Blindman River! \nOccurring at the Oostenbrink Property just north of Bentley\, Alberta\, and sponsored by the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance\, Lacombe County and Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society \nPlanting of a variety of tree species along the rivers edge will be done to increase the vegetation cover along the river \nBring your gloves and work boots and enjoy the day in country \nLunch and an education session will be provided \nPlease pre-register for this event on Eventbrite so we know how much lunch to order \nFor inquires call Rosemarie Ferjuc 403-340-7379 or email rosemarie.ferjuc@rdrwa.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Bentley\, AB\, Highway 20 and Highway 12\, Bentley\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
CREATED:20190515T215527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T215527Z
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SUMMARY:River Revival Vegreville
DESCRIPTION:Are you in need of a river revival? Take our quiz below to find out! \n\nWould you like to know how trees\, native wildflowers and shrubs can help protect our riverbanks and even improve our water quality?\nWould you like to learn what a “riparian area” is?\nDo you like spending time outdoors\, enjoying food\, friends\, and family?\nIf you answered “yes” to any of these questions\, this FREE event is for you!\n\nOn June 8th from 10am – 2pm\, join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA)\, the Town of Vegreville\, and the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for a River Revival in Vegreville! \n\nLEARN how native trees and wildflowers improve the riverbank and provide habitat for birds and pollinators. AWES and the NSWA will talk about “Eco-buffer 101”\, and “What’s in Your Watershed?”\nPLANT an “eco-buffer” of seedlings at our Vegreville demonstration site. (Demonstration provided. Bring gardening gloves and a spade if you have one. Extra spades will be available.)\nCELEBRATE the enhancement of our local river site through family-friendly and kids’ activities and refreshments. (Food available for a small cost)\n\nEvent activities will start at 10am at the Vegreville Regional Museum grounds with an introduction and demonstration. Tree planting will take place in the middle of the event and kids activities will be available throughout the day. \nThis event is FREE–All are welcome! Help us plan for # of attendees by registering at this eventbrite page or contact Mara at 587-525-6830 / mara.erickson@nswa.ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/river-revival-vegreville/
LOCATION:Vegreville Regional Museum\, 14413 Alberta 16A\, Vegreville\, Alberta\, T9C 1R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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GEO:53.4853793;-112.0272399
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
CREATED:20190605T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T184246Z
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices on Forested Managed Lands ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of YOUR woodlots and forested areas! \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Society in conjunction with the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River at the Flatbush Community Complex on Monday June 17th\, 2019 for a day of woodlot management benefits and techniques. \nAt this workshop private landowners will learn: \n\nBest management practices on forested private lands\nHow forested lands contribute economically and environmentally\nManagement to maximize ecological and economic value\nMaintenance & restoration leads to healthier woodlots\n\nPlus: Outdoor Field Visits in the afternoon: \n\nPrivate forested lands owned by Vanderwell Contractors Ltd.\nAlberta Conservation Association Lands near Flatbush\n\nGuest Speakers: Mr. Con Dermot (Vanderwell) and Mr. Roy Schmelzeisen (ACA)\nPresentation: MD of LSR – Livestock Grazing & Firesmart Treated areas ; Weeds of Distinction \nLunch and Refreshments Provided\nRegister by June 10th for space and lunch considerations with Noel St Jean\, RPF at 1-780-245-5540 or nstjean@awes-ab.ca \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/best-management-practices-on-forested-managed-lands/
LOCATION:Flatbush Community Complex\, AB-44 and Township Road 661\, Flatbush\, Alberta\, T0G 0Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:54.690333;-114.1027852
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
CREATED:20190529T210216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T210216Z
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SUMMARY:AWES 2019 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society for their 2019 Annual general Meeting being hosted by Big Lakes County at the Joussard Community Hall in Joussard AB. \nAgenda features:\nAnnual General Meeting Business\nAWES project and program updates\nWatershed Resiliency Partnership Projects in the Lesser Slave Watershed\nWoodlot field tour by Vanderwell Contractors Ltd. \nLunch will be provided. Please be sure to dress for the weather\, as our tour will take place rain or shine \nRSVP here prior to the event \nFor more info please call Noel St. Jean at 780 643 6732 or email nstjean@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/awes-2019-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Joussard Community Hall\, Joussard\, Alberta\, T0G 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T045130
CREATED:20190529T224518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T224518Z
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SUMMARY:Building for the Berries
DESCRIPTION:Alberta is home to many species that produce delicious and nutritious fruits!\nJoin Parkland County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society on June 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 to learn how you can produce\, harvest and process local fruits in a low-tech\, ecologically friendly way! \nAt this workshop you will learn about: \n\nPromising fruit species for Alberta\nDesigning\, establishing\, and maintaining your own “food forest”\nLow-tech strategies for harvesting and processing fruit\n\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to build your own berry sorters\, making processing this year’s berry harvest a breeze! \n  \nCost: $20/registrant or family group \nRSVP by June 25 at Parkland County Center or call (780) 968-8888 \nPlease note: Participants are asked to bring their own drill and bits. (Including a 1/8″ for pilot holes\, along with a Phillips and a #2 Robertson bit)
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/building-for-the-berries/
LOCATION:Garden Valley Community Hall\, 52002 range road 274\, Parkland County\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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