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  • Woodlot Best Management Practices Workshop

    Manning Legion Hall #120 4th Ave SW, Manning, AB, Alberta, Canada

    The 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. 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 and maintenance & restoration leads to healthier woodlots. We will end with a field visit to a local woodlot!

    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

  • Shoreline Management Workshop

    McArthur Place 10307 100 ST, Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada

    Lac La Biche County, AWES and Cows and Fish are pleased to be hosting an evening of hands on riparian area assessment and restoration on July 11, 2019.

    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

  • Woodlot BMPs: Establishing and rejuventating shelterbelts and ecobuffers

    Lindbrook Community Hall 51084 Alberta 630, Tofield, Alberta

    Shelterbelts and woodlots across the prairies are deteriorating. Don'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 including assessing tree health and managing shelterbelts and ecobuffers.

    Free

  • Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Resilience

    Neutral Hills Adult Learning Centre 5231 50 St, Consort, Alberta, Canada

    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.

    This workshop will cover the design and implementation of Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers on Agrocultural land, with a focus on native fescue grasslands.

    $30

  • 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

  • ROARS Bumblebee House Building Workshop

    Golden Valley Lutheran Church Education Unit 5327-56 Avenue, Viking, Alberta, Canada

    Learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations!

    $10

  • 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

  • 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

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