DIY – AWES | Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta

Shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers: Agroforestry Systems for Profitability and Resilience

June 20, 2019 Agroforestry, AWES, Battle River, design, DIY, eco-buffer, education, management, Paintearth County, riparian, shelterbelts, tree planting, Watershed, Workshop

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!

This workshop includes:

A presentation on designing and establishing shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers
Field visit of nearby riparian site to learn how to conduct a tree planting site assessment
Presentation on customizing your design to provide pollinator habitat, fruit production, water quality enhancement, and more!

Throughout the evening we’ll be helping you develop your own tree planting design using worksheets and other resources provided

Dress for the weather! Please bring rain gear and rubber boots/hikers

Light super and refreshments will be provided

There 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

Flagstaff County Bumblebee House Building Workshop

April 23, 2019 DIY, pollinators, Workshop

Join us in Flagstaff County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations!

Only 20 boxes available (1 box per family)! $10/person. Participants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson), all other materials are provided. Supper is also included.

Pre-registration required. Please register by contacting Brenda Martin, Assistant AG Fieldman at 780-384-4129 or bmartin@flagstaff.ab.ca

Building for the Berries Workshop in Grande Prairie County

January 7, 2019 design, DIY, food, fruit

The prairies – including the Grande Prairie region – are home to a diversity of fruit producing species bursting with valuable antioxidants and other nutrients. Yet these species continue to be underutilized in our diets. On February 5th, join the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society for a hands-on workshop on low-tech, ecologically-based fruit production, harvesting, and processing. The workshop will begin with a presentation that covers:

Promising fruit species for Alberta
How to design, establish, and maintain your own “food forest”
Low-tech strategies for harvesting and processing fruit

Following this presentation, participants will get the chance to build their own berry sorters that will make processing saskatoons, chokecherries, currants, and haskaps a breeze! Participants need to bring their own drill and bits (1/8” for making pilot holes, along with Phillips and #2 Robertson).

Snacks and refreshments will be provided. There will be enough material to build 20 berry sorters (the first 20 to register). Participants will build 1 berry sorter per group or family.

Northern Sunrise County Bumblebee House Building Workshop

November 19, 2018 DIY, pollinators, Workshop

Join AWES and Northern Sunrise County on February 7th, 2019 and learn about the importance of pollinators while getting crafty and building a house for bumble bees! It’s a great way to spend an evening with your friends or family!

Space is limited, so please register by emailing alus@northernsunrise.net or call Becky at 780-322-3831.

This is a FREE workshop, but you will have to bring your own cordless drill!

Parkland County Bumblebee House Building Workshop

October 18, 2018 DIY, pollinators, woodwork, Workshop

Join us in Parkland County and learn about the lives and needs of bumblebees and other pollinators while building a bumblebee house to support native bumblebee populations!

Participants need to bring their own drill (fully charged) and/or screwdriver (Phillips and #1 Robertson), all other materials are provided. Light refreshments provided.

Space is limited.

$15 fee/bee box/registrant

Please RSVP by stopping at the Parkland County Centre front desk (53109A Hwy 779) and pay the registration fee to secure your spot.

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