Native Species Database

tree planting

  1. Events
  2. tree planting

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

River Revival Vegreville

Vegreville Regional Museum 14413 Alberta 16A, Vegreville, Alberta, Canada

On 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!

LEARN 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?”. PLANT 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). CELEBRATE the enhancement of our local river site through family-friendly and kids' activities and refreshments. (Food available for a small cost)

Free

Tree Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop

NPARA Research Farm Township Road 910 and West of Mackenzie Highway, Manning, Alberta, Canada

The Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) in conjunction with Northern Lights County and North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) will host this workshop, aimed at helping participants create their own Eco-Buffer or shelterbelt design, site prep and plan and customized management plan. The event will be hosted at the NPARA Research Farm just south of Manning, AB

Free

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

West Country Ag Tour

Clearwater County Quarter Township Road 400 and Range Road 72, Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada

Clearwater County Presents: The 2019 West Country Ag. Tour Clearwater County, AWES, GWFA, Benalto Ag, Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Biocomposite […]

$35

Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers Shelterbelts: Planting and Design

Grovedale Public Service Building 56361 TWP road 695a, Grovedale, Alberta, Canada

Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, the MD of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie on November 21 , 2019 for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers, and how they can be designed to provide ecosystem 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

Riparian Management Course

Online

This interactive online course will help farmers, ranchers, and other land managers in Alberta make the most of their riparian […]

$20

Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer Design

County of Grande Prairie Fire Service Station 14 10808 100 Avenue, Clairmont, Alberta, Canada

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!

Free

Stream and Pond Field Day

Beaver County

This 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.

Free

Receive Emails About Nearby AWES Events!

Fill out this form to receive an email notification whenever an AWES event is planned in your region. Simply fill out your name, email, and check off which regions you’d like to receive notifications for.

[email-subscribers namefield=”YES” desc=”” group=”Public”]

Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society


17507 Fort Road
Edmonton, AB T5Y 6H3

Email: info@awes-ab.ca

Copyright © 2024 Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society. All rights reserved. Grande Prairie Web Design by nine10 Incorporated