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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200222T163000
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop: Planting\, Care and Design
DESCRIPTION:AWES is heading south for the winter! \nJoin AWES staff and Wheatland County as we embark on a Shelterbelt and Ecobuffer learning journey\, February 22\, 2020 from 1-430PM at the Wheatland County Administration Office. \nDuring the workshop participants will learn about:\n• The Benefits of Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers\n• How to establish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\n• Optimizing your design for pollinators\, fruit production\, water quality enhancement\, and mitigating high winds and flooding\n• Tips and Tricks to ensure maximum success in your planting project including plant choice\, ordering\, site prep\, planting\, and mulching \nParticipants may choose to design a shelterbelt or ecobuffer for their property with the help of the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society. \nThis will ALSO be the first opportunity for local landowners to apply for Wheatland County’s new Shelterbelt and Eco-Buffer funding program! \nRefreshments will be provided\, and there is no cost to participants! \nSimply register with Wheatland County’s Gay Mowat at 403-361-2166 or at gay.mowat@wheatlandcounty.ca by February 19\, 2020
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelt-and-eco-buffer-workshop-planting-care-and-design/
LOCATION:Wheatland County Administration Office\, 242006 Range Road 243\, Strathmore\, Alberta\, T1P 1J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Calgary
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/WC-Shelterbelt-Workshop-02-22-20-Poster.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015830
CREATED:20191114T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T212256Z
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers Shelterbelts: Planting and Design
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the province are deteriorating.. What can YOU do? \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society along with the MD of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie for an informative evening about how Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers can be designed and planted on your land. \nLearn how to: \n\nEstablish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\nConduct a basic site assessment to kick start your tree planting plan\nSelect tree species that will thrive in your region\nDesign a plan that meets your needs and provides the ecosystems services you wish to enhance!\n\nSupper and introductions will be held from 5-6 pm\, with the workshop and refreshments to follow. There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. \nPlease pre-register on Eventbrite by November 20th or contact Jill Henry of the County of Grande Prairie Agriculture Department at \njhenry@countygp.ab.ca or 780-532-9727 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers-shelterbelts-planting-and-design/
LOCATION:Grovedale Public Service Building\, 56361 TWP road 695a\, Grovedale\, Alberta\, T0H 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/November-21-Shelterbelt-Workshop-Poster-GP.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190822T160000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190820T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190820T163000
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CREATED:20190809T164516Z
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SUMMARY:West Country Ag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Clearwater County Presents: \nThe 2019 West Country Ag. Tour \nClearwater County\, AWES\, GWFA\, Benalto Ag\, Medicine River Wildlife Centre\, Biocomposite Group\, Alex Fuengling and Henry Askes will be presenting on agricultural topics throughout the day.  \n  \nHayrides will be taking place onsite\, and breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments will be provided! \nCost is $35 for the day. Please RSVP through Clearwater County by August 16\, 2019. \n  \nItinerary for Tuesday August 20\, 2019 \n7:30 – 9:00 am\nBreakfast at the Quonset in County yard Featuring the Waffle Truck.\n9:15 – 10:15 am\nCover Crop Cocktails. Presentations from Greg Paranich (GWFA) and Devin Knopp (Benalto Ag) at the County trial plots.\n10:15 – 10:45 am\nRole of Raptors – Presentation by Medicine River Wildlife Centre and Ottis the Owl.\n10:45 – 11:15 am\nCoffee break\n11:15 – 12:00 pm\nShelter belts – Management techniques for successfully establishing a shelterbelt. Brought to you by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society).\n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm\nLunch\n1:30 – 2:00 pm\nPreserving our Pollinators – Presentation by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society)\n2:15 -2:45 pm\nHemp mats – biodegradable and environmentally friendly weed control. Presented by Beau Taylor of Biocomposite Group.\n3:00 – 4:00 pm\nEquipment Demonstration- Alex Fuengling with direct seeder\, high speed disc and pasture harrows. Henry Askes – Bale Wrapper.\n4:00 – 4:30 pm\nRefreshments and door prizes.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/west-country-ag-tour/
LOCATION:Clearwater County Quarter\, Township Road 400 and Range Road 72\, Clearwater County\, Alberta\, T0M 0C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T015830
CREATED:20181012T125951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T162955Z
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SUMMARY:Blindman River Restoration Project Open House
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \nFacilitator : Noel St Jean (AWES)\nParticipating Organizations: (Lacombe County\, Red Deer County\, Ponoka County\,\nRed Deer River Watershed Alliance\, AWES & C&F)\n1.\nIntroductions\na. Team member Introductions\nb. Attendees Introductions\n2.\nIntroduction to Blindman River Restoration Project (Noel St Jean)\na. Review of project details\nb. Introduction to Riparian Assessment Project\n3.\nReview of the Riparian Assessment Project (Shari Clare)\na. Technical Details\nb. Potential Future Uses\n4.\nIntroduction and Review of the Ecological Values of Blindman River Riparian area (Kelsey Spicer-Rawe)\n5.\nReview of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Plans (Blindman River Sub-Basin)(Rosemarie Ferjuc)\n6.\nBenefits of becoming involved in the Blindman River Restoration Project & Process (Noel St.Jean)\na. Who Can Become Involved\nb. How you can become involved\nc. Linkages to other programs in the area.\nd. Benefits to being involved\n7.\nClosing/Summation and Going Forward Plans (Noel St Jean)
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/blindman-river-restoration-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Abbey Centre\, 4500 Womacks Rd\, Blackfalds\, Alberta\, T0M0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton,East of Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.awes-ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AWES-Blindman-Session-agenda-Oct-23-2018.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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