• Blindman River Restoration Project Open House

    Abbey Centre 4500 Womacks Rd, Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada

    Agenda Facilitator : Noel St Jean (AWES) Participating Organizations: (Lacombe County, Red Deer County, Ponoka County, Red Deer River Watershed […]

  • 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
  • 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 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

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