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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181101T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181213T143000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Martin":MAILTO:bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca
GEO:52.783765;-111.708228
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
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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:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
CREATED:20190412T215349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T215349Z
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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:20190605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190605T203000
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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
GEO:53.3489236;-110.8736954
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190608T140000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Erickson%2C North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance":MAILTO:mara.erickson@nswa.ab.ca
GEO:53.4853793;-112.0272399
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
CREATED:20190619T222737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T163711Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer 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? \nJoin the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) in conjunction with Northern Lights County and North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) at the NPARA Research Farm for a workshop aimed at helping participants understand the purpose and benefits of shelterbelts and Eco-buffers. Participants will leave with the skills required to create their own Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt design\, site prep and plan and customized management plan. Available resources and funding opportunities to help with establishing Eco-Buffers and Shelterbelts can also be discussed. \n  \nGuest Speakers: \nNoel St. Jean and Rebekah Adams\, Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society \n  \nThe event will be hosted at the NPARA Research Farm (NPARA’s Research Farm is located 4 miles south of Manning and ½ mile west NW 32 – 90 – 23 – W5M; Please visit http://npara.ca/about-us/contact/ for directions) \n\nThis event has no charge. Please contact Noel St Jean at 1-780-245-5540 or nstjean@awes-ab.ca for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/tree-shelterbelt-and-eco-buffer-workshop/
LOCATION:NPARA Research Farm\, Township Road 910 and West of Mackenzie Highway\, Manning\, Alberta\, T0H 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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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GEO:52.217072;-111.902181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
CREATED:20190807T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
GEO:53.3869095;-112.8035114
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
CREATED:20190730T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T215847Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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:20191029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T161059Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T032628
CREATED:20200818T180602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T180602Z
UID:10000157-1598349600-1598364000@www.awes-ab.ca
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=County of Grande Prairie Fire Service Station 14 10808 100 Avenue Clairmont Alberta T0H 0W1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10808 100 Avenue:geo:-118.7948652,55.2580999
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