Latest Past Events

Tree Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Workshop

NPARA Research Farm Township Road 910 and West of Mackenzie Highway, Manning

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

River Revival Vegreville

Vegreville Regional Museum 14413 Alberta 16A, Vegreville

On June 8th from 10am - 2pm, join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA), the Town of Vegreville, and the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for a River Revival in Vegreville!

LEARN how native trees and wildflowers improve the riverbank and provide habitat for birds and pollinators. AWES and the NSWA will talk about “Eco-buffer 101”, and “What’s in Your Watershed?”. PLANT an “eco-buffer” of seedlings at our Vegreville demonstration site. (Demonstration provided. Bring gardening gloves and a spade if you have one. Extra spades will be available). CELEBRATE the enhancement of our local river site through family-friendly and kids' activities and refreshments. (Food available for a small cost)

Free

Eco-Buffer Planting Workshop

Renewable Energy Learning Centre, Lakeland College 5707 College Drive, Vermilion

Eco-Buffers are diverse, high-density, shelterbelts that look and act like a natural forest! Join the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society […]

Free

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