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SUMMARY:Rocky View County: 2-day Riparian Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \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 May 31st-June 1/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Rocky View 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 Rocky View 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. \nRegister with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24\, 2018. \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/rocky-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Crossfield Municipal Library\, 1210 Railway ST\, Crossfield\, Alberta\, T0M 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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SUMMARY:Northern Sunrise County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Cows & Fish\, and Northern Sunrise County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic\, social\, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. 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. \nThis course includes: \n\nTwo 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.\nPrintouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\nLunch and snacks/refreshments for both days\n\nYou will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan! \nRegister now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Becky Devaleriola from Northern Sunrise County at bdevaleriola@northernsunrise.net or (780) 322-3831
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/northern-sunrise-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Harmon Valley Community Hall\, Nampa\, Alberta\, T0H 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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SUMMARY:Brazeau County: 2-day Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, Cows & Fish\, and Brazeau County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic\, social\, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. 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. \nThis course includes: \n\nTwo 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.\nPrintouts of background information and management tools\, including a course workbook\, relevant informational factsheets and manuals\, laminated maps of participants’ properties\, and more\nLunch and snacks/refreshments for both days\n\nYou will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan! \nRegister now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dawnia McCann from Brazeau County at 780-542-7777.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/brazeau-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden Age Friendship Centre\, 5020 50 Ave\, Breton\, Alberta\, T0C 0P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180723T090000
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SUMMARY:Mountain View County: 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 July 23-24/2018\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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. \nRegister at now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot for the course!  \nAny questions\, Contact Daniela at Mountain View County 403-335-3311 Ext 204\, email darcher@mvcounty.com \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/mountain-view-county-2-day-riparian-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Bergen Hall\, Range Rd 53C\, Mountain View County\, 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/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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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:20190704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190704T160000
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SUMMARY:Woodlot Best Management Practices Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get the Most Out of YOUR Woodlots & Forested Areas!!\nThe Agroforestry and Woodlot Society and the North Peace Applied Research Association invite you to our Woodlot Best Management Practices workshop on July 4th\, 2019 in Manning\, AB. \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 Visit to Local Woodlot managed by Florian Spika \n  \nGuest Speakers: Florian Spika (landowner) and Mikel Jackman (Mercer-Peace River) \n  \nThere is no charge for this workshop. For more information please call Noel St Jean at 1-780-245-5540 or nstjean@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/1440/
LOCATION:Manning Legion Hall\, #120 4th Ave SW\, Manning\, AB\, Alberta\, T0H 2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190711T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T165515Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What types of shoreline management can help or hurt your lake?  \nJoin Cows and Fish\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society\, and Lac La Biche County on July 11\, 2o19 for a workshop where you’ll learn how to identify and manage for a healthy shoreline. We’ll start at McArthur Place with some short presentations\, and then head to the nearby lakeshore to assess its health and discuss restoration options. Dress for the weather and bring rubber boots or hikers if possible. \nFree workshop\, but space is limited! \nA light dinner will be provided \nPlease register on Eventbrite by July 5th or by contacting Lac La Biche County at green@laclabichecounty.com or 780-623-6739.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shoreline-management-workshop/
LOCATION:McArthur Place\, 10307 100 ST\, Lac La Biche\, Alberta\, T0A 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
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:20200804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
CREATED:20200703T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T204523Z
UID:10000151-1596567600-1597784400@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Riparian Management Course
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online course will help farmers\, ranchers\, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian areas. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3i7FECa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiparian areas – those wet areas around water bodies – are often overlooked and underrated. Yet with proper design and management\, they can become the most productive parts of the landscape\, magnets for diverse wildlife\, and moderators of flood and drought cycles. In this interactive online course\, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) and Cows and Fish will help Alberta land owners and managers maximize the potential of their riparian areas to provide diverse benefits for their lands and watersheds. \n  \nCourse Details \nThe course will be implemented over Zoom (links and details provided to participants) in five sessions\, 7-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 4th to 18th. Each session will include a mixture of live presentations\, activities\, and Q&A. \nIn the first couple of sessions\, participants will learn what riparian areas are\, how riparian areas function\, and how this functioning is affected by the health of the riparian area. Participants will then be given tools to assess the health of their own riparian areas\, along with a framework for developing a management plan for it. \nIn the third and fourth sessions\, participants will learn about the range of goods and services healthy riparian areas can provide\, such as water quality\, flood and drought resilience\, biodiversity habitat\, forage\, biomass\, food\, nutrient cycling\, pest suppression\, pollination\, and more. Participants will then learn how management and restoration activities can support these goods and services. Content will be customized according to the interests and backgrounds of participants. \nParticipants will be expected to spend 2-4 hours outside of session time in developing their management plans. In the fifth session\, participants will have the opportunity to share draft versions of these plans. Course facilitators and other participants will provide feedback and advice. \nUpon completion of the course\, alumni can request to receive free consultation services from AWES and Cows and Fish staff over email\, over the phone\, or in person. These services will be provided on a first come first serve basis as long as funds are available. \n  \nCourse Cost and Funding \nThe fee for this course is $20 per household unit. 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*Note: This course is only available to individuals or organizations who own or manage land in the province of Alberta. Examples of eligible participants include but are not limited to farmers\, ranchers\, acreage owners\, or the staff of municipalities or land trusts.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/riparian-management-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary,North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake,West of Edmonton,East of Edmonton,West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie,North and West of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake to the Border
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013724
CREATED:20200814T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T211419Z
UID:10000156-1598520600-1598536800@www.awes-ab.ca
SUMMARY:Stream and Pond Field Day
DESCRIPTION:At this fun and educational outing you’ll be able to learn more about your water body\, and what you can do to improve its health.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be a fun and educational outing where you’ll be able to learn how to assess the health of your riparian area\, identify common species\, develop a management plan and cut\, plant and grow your own willow cuttings. \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society and Cows and Fish for a hands-on outdoor workshop along a creek near Tofield and learn how to diagnose and improve the health of your stream or pond. \nTopics Included: \n• Cows and Fish’s Riparian Health Assessment process; \n• plant identification; \n• how to conduct a tree planting assessment; and \n• how to plant willow cuttings! \nRegister on Eventbrite! This event is free but registration is mandatory as space is limited. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and for light hiking. As this is a remote\, outdoor event there will not be any available washroom facilities. (Black Nugget Lake Campground Day Use area with washroom facilities & water are a short drive away if needed). This event will NOT be hosted at the Beaver County Office. Location details will be provided following registration.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/stream-and-pond-field-day/
LOCATION:Beaver County
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2019_08_27-Stream-Pond-Field-Day.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekah Adams":MAILTO:r.adams@awes-ab.ca
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