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Bigstone Creek Tree Planting Workshop

May 7, 2019 planting, riparian, Workshop

Interested in learning how to convert an old pasture into a diverse forest full of wildlife? Join us for a tree planting workshop where you will contribute to an active riparian restoration project along Bigstone Creek in the County of Wetaskiwin! Dress for the weather and bring a spade and lawn chair (extras will be provided). Lunch included!

Free workshop, but space is limited! Register by Wednesday, May 22nd by contacting Kim Barkwell at kbarkwell@county10.ca or 780-387-6182.

Willow Cuttings Workshop

March 28, 2019 Cuttings, planting, riparian, Workshop

Are you a landowner who wants to have more forest cover around your stream, wetland, or lake? Come learn how to harvest and plant stem cuttings that can provide this cover! We’ll start in Carvel Hall with a short presentation, eat a light supper, and then travel to a nearby wetland for hands-on restoration work with cuttings. Dress for the weather and bring rubber boots and pruners/loppers if you have them!

Free workshop, but space is limited!

Register by Tuesday, April 16^th by contacting Jennifer.Caudron@parklandcounty.com or 780-968-8888 ext. 8286.

Blindman River Restoration Project Info Session

March 18, 2019 Blindman River, Restoration, riparian, Water

Landowners are invited to attend a session to learn more about the health and ecology of the Blindman River and discuss proposed restoration work to improve the quality of the river’s water and riparian area.

Participants will learn about:

The Blindman River Project
How you can get involved
The ecological and environmental values of the river
Project funding opportunities

For more information and to register, please visit the Eventbrite page.

Vermilion River County: 2-day Riparian Management Course

April 17, 2018 education, food, fruit, management, planting, riparian

Register with Chris Elder, ALUS Coordinator, before September 12th to reserve your spot by contacting him at (780) 852-7844 or celder@county24.com

Are you a farmer, rancher, or acreage owner with a “riparian area” – that is, land that borders some sort of water feature? Perhaps you have a stream running through your property, a small pond out back, or even just a wet spot in your cropland. If you do, then the next question is: are you managing your riparian areas to their full potential?

From September 21-22, 2018, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Vermilion River County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental, social, and economic benefits to themselves, their community, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and alternative enterprises such as timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

The course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Vermillion River County, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions, goods, and services. Back in the class, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing, fruit or timber production, wildlife habitat, etc.), and an additional field visit, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.
In short, this course includes

• Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day, weather permitting.
• Printouts of background information and management tools, including a course workbook, relevant informational factsheets and manuals, laminated maps of participants’ properties, and more
• Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days

The fee for this course is $20 per participant. This fee has been greatly reduced, as the majority of course costs are being covered by a grant from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP), administered by Alberta Environment and Parks. The primary objective of WRRP is to increase the natural ability of the province’s watersheds to reduce the intensity, magnitude, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Widespread implementation of the riparian restoration and management practices taught in this course has the potential to mitigate flooding and drought throughout the watershed while also providing direct benefits to landowners.

Mountain View County: 2-day Riparian Management Course

April 17, 2018 education, management, riparian

From July 23-24/2018, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Mountain View County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental, social, and economic benefits to themselves, their community, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and alternative enterprises such as timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

The course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Mountain View County, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions, goods, and services. Back in the class, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing, fruit or timber production, wildlife habitat, etc.), and an additional field visit, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.
In short, this course includes

Register at now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot for the course!

Any questions, Contact Daniela at Mountain View County 403-335-3311 Ext 204, email darcher@mvcounty.com

Brazeau County: 2-day Riparian Management Course

April 17, 2018 education, management, planting, riparian

Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, Cows & Fish, and Brazeau County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic, social, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and alternative enterprises such as timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

This course includes:

Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day, weather permitting.
Printouts of background information and management tools, including a course workbook, relevant informational factsheets and manuals, laminated maps of participants’ properties, and more
Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days

You will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan!

Register now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course!

If you have any questions, please contact Dawnia McCann from Brazeau County at 780-542-7777.

Northern Sunrise County: 2-day Riparian Management Course

April 17, 2018 education, management, planting, riparian

Do you have riparian areas on your land? Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, Cows & Fish, and Northern Sunrise County for a mini-course that will give you ideas and tools to maximize the economic, social, and environmental benefits provided by your riparian areas. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and alternative enterprises such as timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

This course includes:

Two full days of instruction/active participation on riparian area assessment, restoration and management. This includes site visits to nearby riparian areas each day, weather permitting.
Printouts of background information and management tools, including a course workbook, relevant informational factsheets and manuals, laminated maps of participants’ properties, and more
Lunch and snacks/refreshments for both days

You will leave the course with a draft version of your own Riparian Management Plan!

Register now via Eventbrite to reserve your spot in the course!

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Devaleriola from Northern Sunrise County at bdevaleriola@northernsunrise.net or (780) 322-3831

Rocky View County: 2-day Riparian Management Workshop

April 17, 2018 education, management, riparian

Register with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24, 2018.

From May 31st-June 1/2018, the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society is partnering up with Cows & Fish and Rocky View County to deliver a mini-course that aims to help landowners manage their riparian areas in ways that maximize the environmental, social, and economic benefits to themselves, their community, and the greater watershed. Examples of these benefits include improved water quality, moderation of floods and droughts, erosion reduction, wildlife habitat, forage production for livestock, recreational opportunities, and alternative enterprises such as timber, firewood, fruit, nuts, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

The course will begin with a brief background on riparian areas and their importance within the larger watershed. Participants will then get the chance to visit a riparian area in Rocky View County, where they will learn how to conduct a site assessment for determining riparian health and potential to provide functions, goods, and services. Back in the class, participants will be given maps of their own riparian areas and other tools to help define a vision and management plan. Course staff will support this exercise through presentations and one-on-one technical assistance on potential management practices that landowners may wish to consider (e.g. to provide opportunities for sustainable grazing, fruit or timber production, wildlife habitat, etc.), and an additional field visit, weather permitting. The course will end with participants having the opportunity to share their vision and management plan with other participants to receive further feedback and insight.
In short, this course includes

Register with Rocky View County online or by calling 403-230-1401. The deadline to register is May 24, 2018.

Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop

April 17, 2018 planting, riparian

Eco-Buffers are diverse, high-density shelterbelts that look and act like natural forest! Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, Parkland County, and Lac Ste. Anne County for a hands-on workshop.

When: Monday, June 4th 10am – 3pm (doors open at 9:30am)
Where: Rosenthal Hall, Parkland County, AB T0E 0H0
Who should attend: Ag producers and rural property owners looking to manage their land.

We’ll start with a presentation on the benefits of Eco-Buffers and how to design one. We’ll then travel to a nearby site and plant an Eco-Buffer!

Free! Bag lunch and refreshments provided. Participants should dress for the outdoors and bring their own spade/shovel.

Space is limited! Registration required by Thursday, May 31st. Contact: Jennifer.Caudron@parklandcounty.com or 780-968-8888 ext. 8286.

Building a Riparian Forest – Skills Course

April 16, 2018 planting, riparian

AWES, Battle River Watershed Alliance, Cows and Fish, and Flagstaff County present this one day workshop which will include a site visit and will give you important hands-on skills in:

Harvesting, storing, and planting willow cuttings
Strategies for improved riparian management
Native Plant Identification

When: April 24th, 2018, 10 am to 4 pm

Where: Prague Hall, 46203 Range Road 140

Bring your pruners & loppers! Be prepared to be outside. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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