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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145641
CREATED:20191114T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T212256Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145641
CREATED:20191021T153537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T153537Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MARA and Mackenzie County for the Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems workshop held at the Fort Vermillion Community Complex January 15\, 2020 from 8:45-3:30pm. \nDr. Breanne Tidemann\, and Dr. Kelly Turrington of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) and Noel St. Jean of the Agroforestry and  Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will be speaking on topics including: \n\nIntegrated weed Management\, Herbicide Resistance and Harvest Weed Seed Control\nIntegrated Cereal Disease Management\nIntegrated Crop and Pest Management for canola\nShelterbelt/Eco-buffer Establishment and Alley Cropping\nAgroforestry Systems for Sustainable Agriculture\n\nRegistration is free and lunch will be provided. For details and registration please contact MARA at 780-927-3776 or research@mackenzieresearch.ca \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/integrated-weed-and-pest-management-of-field-crops-and-eco-buffers-alley-cropping-agroforestry-systems/
LOCATION:Fort Vermillion Community Complex\, 5001 44 Ave\, Fort Vermillion\, Alberta\, T0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T163000
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CREATED:20191128T221509Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop: Planting\, Care and Design
DESCRIPTION:AWES is heading south for the winter! \nJoin AWES staff and Wheatland County as we embark on a Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer learning journey\, February 22\, 2020 from 1-430PM at the Wheatland County Administration Office. \nDuring the workshop participants will learn about:\n• The Benefits of Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers\n• How to establish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\n• Optimizing your design for pollinators\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and mitigating high winds and flooding\n• Tips and Tricks to ensure maximum success in your planting project including plant choice\, ordering\, site prep\, planting\, and mulching \nParticipants may choose to design a shelterbelt or ecobuffer for their property with the help of the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society. \nThis will ALSO be the first opportunity for local landowners to apply for Wheatland County’s new Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer funding program! \nRefreshments will be provided\, and there is no cost to participants! \nSimply register with Wheatland County’s Gay Mowat at 403-361-2166 or at gay.mowat@wheatlandcounty.ca by February 19\, 2020
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-and-eco-buffer-workshop-planting-care-and-design/
LOCATION:Wheatland County Administration Office\, 242006 Range Road 243\, Strathmore\, Alberta\, T1P 1J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200229T160000
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CREATED:20200206T214806Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145641
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145641
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
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