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  • Bio-Blitz

    Rochon Sands Provincial Park Rochon Sands, Alberta, Canada
    Free

  • Vermilion River County: 2-day Riparian Management Course

    Renewable Energy Learning Centre, Lakeland College 5707 College Drive, Vermilion, Alberta, Canada

    Register with Chris Elder, ALUS Coordinator, before September 12th to reserve your spot by contacting him at (780) 852-7844 or […]

    $20

  • Best Management Practices on Forested Managed Lands ***Cancelled***

    Flatbush Community Complex AB-44 and Township Road 661, Flatbush, Alberta, Canada

    Join 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.
    At this workshop private landowners will learn:
    Best management practices on forested private lands
    How forested lands contribute economically and environmentally
    Management to maximize ecological and economic value
    Maintenance & restoration leads to healthier woodlots
    Plus: Outdoor Field Visits in the afternoon

  • Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Profitability and Resilience

    Battle River Innovation Centre 5302-50 Avenue, Castor, Alberta, Canada

    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?
    Join 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!

    Free

  • Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop: Planting, Care and Design

    Wheatland County Administration Office 242006 Range Road 243, Strathmore, Alberta, Canada

    Join AWES staff and Wheatland County as we embark on a Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer learning journey, February 22, 2020 FROM 1-430PM. 

     During the workshop participants will learn about:
    • The Benefits of Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers
    • How to establish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property
    • Optimizing your design for pollinators, fruit production, water quality enhancement, and mitigating high winds and flooding
    • Tips and Tricks to ensure maximum success in your planting project including plant choice, ordering, site prep, planting, and mulching

    Free

  • Managing New and Existing Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers

    Holden Community Hall 4919 49 Ave, Holden, Alberta, Canada

    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). 

    AWES 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.

    Free

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