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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171115T210000
DTSTAMP:20171027T195909Z
CREATED:20171027T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 15\, 2017\n6:30 PM\nAWA COTTAGE SCHOOL\n455 12 STREET NW\n$10 \nAWA presents a screening of Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Forest. \nLast Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest is a cinematic journey into the tragically threatened world of endangered mountain caribou\, their home in the world’s largest remaining inland temperate rainforest\, and the critical human choices that will ultimately decide the fate of this stunning ecosystem. \nScreening of the film will be followed by AWA’s Carolyn Campbell’s update on the status of Alberta’s caribou.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/last-stand-the-vanishing-caribou-rainforest/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Social,Species at Risk,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20171115T210000
DTSTAMP:20171027T194132Z
CREATED:20171027T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T194132Z
UID:5351-1510770600-1510779600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:NatureTalks: Why Water Matters
DESCRIPTION:The NatureTalks cross-country speaker series is visiting Calgary. Purchase tickets today for an evening of thought-provoking discussion\, featuring a multi-disciplinary panel that will explore the value of water —as a resource\, an inspiration and place that sustains life. Join us afterwards for socializing and refreshments. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 15\, 2017\nLocation: TELUS Spark – 220 St Georges Dr NE\, Calgary\, AB\nTime: Doors at 6:30 p.m.\, event begins at 7:00 p.m. \nTickets: 1 for $10/ 2 for $15 – Click here to purchase \n\nQuestions? Email events@natureconservancy.ca or call 1-800-465-0029 ex. 2282 \nEvent speakers: More speakers to be announced\n\nMichael Crothers\nPresident | Shell Canada\nDan Kraus\nSenior Conservation Biologist | Nature Conservancy of Canada\nJeff Saarela\nResearch Scientist\, Botany | Canadian Museum of Nature\nKevin Van Tighem\nAuthor | Heart Waters: Sources of the Bow River\n\n\nModerated by:\n\nJane Gilbert\nVice-president\, Public Affairs and Communications | Nature Conservancy of Canada
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/naturetalks-why-water-matters-2/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171002
DTSTAMP:20170920T144212Z
CREATED:20170920T144212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T144212Z
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Here is an opportunity for you to come out and learn about an easy way to convert turf into a planting bed so you can see less of your lawnmower\, watering hose and chemicals! \nWith your help\, we’ll plant a demonstration garden of native sun-loving perennials and shrubs that can take the place of a lawn with minimal maintenance requirements. While we’re building\, we’ll explain how alternatives to turf and healthier soil prevent flooding\, mitigate drought\, improve water quality and put money back in your pocket. \nBring your gardening questions and plans and get advice for your own property. \nStay for an hour\, stay for the day. \nLunch\, literature and refreshments provided. This is a free event\, made possible with support from the Calgary Foundation. \nSunday\, October 1\, 2017 \n10 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/demonstration-garden-planting-2/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Native Plants,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170927
DTSTAMP:20170905T004630Z
CREATED:20170905T004630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T004630Z
UID:5153-1506384000-1506470399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Northern Leopard Frog Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the WBR Northern Leopard Frog Project we will be hosting a workshop on the afternoon of Tuesday\, September 26th for anyone interested in learning more about the northern leopard frog\, how they contribute to our environment and ways in which we can foster their return to southern Alberta.  Speakers will include Lea Randall from the Calgary Zoo and Brad Downey from MULTISAR.  Parks Canada staff from Waterton will also present on the Park’s reintroduction efforts. \nWe are still very interested in hearing about your northern leopard frog sightings and stories (both past and present) and welcome you to contact us at nleopardfrog@watertonbiosphere.com \nFor more information on the WBR Northern Leopard Frog Project click here
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/northern-leopard-frog-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTSTAMP:20170920T144109Z
CREATED:20170920T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T144109Z
UID:5230-1506211200-1506297599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity for you to come out and learn about two landscaping features that will help you see less of your lawnmower\, watering hose and chemicals! \nWith your help\, we’ll plant a demonstration garden of native sun-loving perennials that can take the place of a lawn with minimal maintenance requirements. Tucked in at the front will be a rain garden that holds precious rainwater. While we’re building\, we’ll explain how rain gardens and alternatives to turf protect ponds and wetlands and Nose Creek and put money back in your pocket. Bring your gardening questions and plans and get advice for your own property. Stay for an hour\, stay for the day. Lunch\, literature and refreshments provided. This is a free event\, made possible with support from the Calgary Foundation. \n  \nSunday\, September 24\, 2017 \n10 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. \n465 Midtown Parkway SW AIRDRIE
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/demonstration-garden-planting/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Native Plants,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTSTAMP:20170905T004305Z
CREATED:20170905T004305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T004305Z
UID:5150-1506038400-1506297599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Waterton Wildlife Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/waterton-wildlife-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170915
DTSTAMP:20170713T231024Z
CREATED:20170713T231024Z
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UID:4982-1505260800-1505433599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:PCF Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are looking to have it in Milk River on September 13 and 14\, 2017\, with the tour portion going into the Sweetgrass hills in Montana (this means that members wishing to take part on the tour will need to have valid passports).
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/pcf-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting,Prairies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170829T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20170829T140000
DTSTAMP:20170726T223230Z
CREATED:20170726T223230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T223230Z
UID:5037-1503999000-1504015200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Paintearth Riparian Health Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/paintearth-riparian-health-day/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Field Tour,Riparian Habitat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTSTAMP:20170710T215744Z
CREATED:20170710T215744Z
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UID:4948-1502323200-1502409599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Journey into Blind Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAugust 10th\, 2017\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nBlind Canyon\, Alberta\nHabitat Restoration \n\nJoin NCC and the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition (CCWC) on a stunning hike into Blind Canyon to tackle invasive weeds on this site which\, while remote\, is not immune to encroachment from invasive plants. \nPlease note\, the event involves a one hour up-hill hike to access the site\, so all participants must be physically prepared & equipped for a strenuous day of hiking. Pack horses will be used to assist in removal of the weeds. \nIf you’d like to carpool to the event\, please click here\, https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/t6a748 to add your car or join a ride going to the event. There is also a wait list feature if there isn’t a ride there yet that works for you. Happy carpooling! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Blind CanyonConserved in partnership with Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) and Alberta Fish and Game Association (AFGA)\, Blind Canyon is scenically located along the front slopes of the Rocky Mountains\, southwest of Twin Butte. The property\, originally purchased by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation of Canada\, was acquired by NCC\, ACA and AFGA in 2009 when the foundation closed its Canadian operations. \nTwo creeks flow through the property\, which  features an old homestead site from the 1920s. The property is also part of a key movement corridor for wide-ranging carnivores\, such a grizzly bears and wolverine. This area along the Rocky Mountain slopes is a haven for a diverse range of plant life as well. Nine rare species have been documented on the property\, including limber pine and mariposa lily. \nWhat you will be doingIn partnership with the Castle Crown Wilderness Coalition\, we will be tackling our first volunteer-powered weed pull at an old farm site in the front ranges of Blind Canyon. We’ll be targeting several restricted and noxious weeds\, including burdock. \nWhy you will love itEnjoy a stunning hike into Blind Canyon led by local guide\, Wendy Ryan. Take in the beautiful scenery and learn about both the natural and human history of the area.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/journey-into-blind-canyon/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Restoration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170801
DTSTAMP:20170721T224845Z
CREATED:20170721T224845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T224845Z
UID:5013-1501113600-1501545599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:2017 BSC BIOBLITZ
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the 2017 BSC Bioblitz has been scheduled for July 27-31 in the two main blocks of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan and Alberta.  More information regarding the sampling sites\, vehicles\, camping and other accommodation options will be circulated shortly. \nThis year\, the BSC event has paired up with Bioblitz Canada 150 for a period of 24 hours. http://bioblitzcanada.ca/events_science-cypress.aspx \nParticipants to this portion of the program will be asked to produce a list of taxa collected during those 24 hours at a level of taxonomic resolution to be determined based on the sampled taxa. \nFor additional information about this event\, please contact Cory Sheffield cory.sheffield@gov.sk.ca
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/2017-bsc-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Saskatchewan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170726
DTSTAMP:20170515T002149Z
CREATED:20170515T002149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T002149Z
UID:4760-1500940800-1501027199@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual West Castle Wetlands Ecological Reserve Weed Pull
DESCRIPTION:Come help fight invasive weeds in the ecological reserve and enjoy a BBQ after all your hard work!\nWhen: July 25th from 9:30am-3:30pm\nWhere: West Castle Wetland Ecological Reserve\nMore info: Click here
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/10th-annual-west-castle-wetlands-ecological-reserve-weed-pull-2/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Invasive Species
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170720
DTSTAMP:20170711T220651Z
CREATED:20170711T220651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T220651Z
UID:4964-1500422400-1500508799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Carbon & Forages
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Barry Irving from the University of Alberta as he speaks to carbon capture and forages and the current research in Alberta. \nHe will be followed by Grant Lastiwka from Alberta Agriculture & Forestry who will talk to pasture management\, forages\, carbon\, and connecting the dots. He will speak to the big picture and why measuring carbon isn’t easy. \nWe will wrap up the afternoon with a field tour led by Dianne Westerland of the Chinook Applied Research Association who will show us the Foothills Forage Perennial Forages Trial which features 32 different varieties of forages. \nWhen: July 19\, 2017\n1:00pm-4:30pm \nWhere: Rugby Hall (near Didsbury) From Hwy 2\, turn into Didsbury and follow Hwy 582 west then turn south/west onto Twnship Rd 313/RR 40. The hall is at the corner of RR40 and TR 312. (see map below) \nCost: $15/members\, $20/non-members
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/carbon-forages/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170715
DTSTAMP:20170710T152218Z
CREATED:20170710T152218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T152218Z
UID:4945-1499990400-1500076799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:A Golden Bouquet
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJuly 14th\, 2017\, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM \nGolden Ranches Conservation Area\, Alberta\nHabitat Restoration \n\nThe Golden Ranches property is located in the heart of the Cooking Lake Moraine. It is home to an abundance of wildlife including a number of song birds\, mule deer\, moose\, and red-tail hawk. Come explore the area with NCC and partners\, and help remove noxious common tansy and hear from internationally acclaimed “Nature Nut” John Acorn! \nIf you’d like to carpool to the event\, please click here\, https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/sgb0xq to add your car or join a ride going to the event. There is also a wait list feature if there isn’t a ride there yet that works for you. Happy carpooling!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/a-golden-bouquet/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Restoration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170714
DTSTAMP:20170710T152003Z
CREATED:20170710T152003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T152003Z
UID:4943-1499904000-1499990399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Thistle Be Fun
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJuly 13th\, 2017\, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM \nClifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary\, Alberta\nHabitat Restoration \n\nCare to join us? “Thistle” only take a minute! Join us as we head to Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary to continue our ongoing control of invasive thistle. Take part in this fun-filled day of invasive species control \, tidying the trails\, and bad puns\, to help ensure Clifford E. Lee remains a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife! \nIf you’d like to carpool to the event\, please click here\, https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/czku3r to add your car or join a ride going to the event. There is also a wait list feature if there isn’t a ride there yet that works for you. Happy carpooling!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/thistle-be-fun/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Invasive Species,Restoration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTSTAMP:20170628T223017Z
CREATED:20170628T223017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T223017Z
UID:4916-1499472000-1499558399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:15th Annual Blueweed Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Staging Area\, on Christie Mines Road (5429\, Rg. Rd. 1–1) for registration\, coffee and snacks (click for map directions) \nThis is an open invitation to all residents of the Town of Pincher Creek\, the M.D. of Pincher Creek and Oldman watershed citizens who just want a new experience to remove noxious and invasive weeds along our creek. Come prepared to pick weeds and return to the staging area for beef\, beverages\, prizes and conversation. \nBring your own bagged lunch\, drinking water\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, sturdy shoes and lawn chair(s) for afterwards. \nPlease do not bring your dog. Absolutely No Dogs\, Please!! \nSome reminders for Volunteers \n\nWalk forwards\, but take a look backwards too; blueweeds sprout just after you walk by!\nGlance away from the creek to. Most plants are within 15 m of the creek\, but there are places where they may be 100 m away hidden in willows\, etc.\nWandering aimlessly\, with a partner may work well for you.\nMake a note with the team leader\, to identify locations of outbreaks so that the land owner (or MD crews) can return and take action with a sprayer.\nWatch for rosettes (1st year plants) and try to dig them out with shovels.\nTry to avoid carrying weeds in bags with holes as this may spread seeds.\nKeep track of all bags and ensure they are all returned to staging area.\nThis is a competition\, so please record the number of full bags on your crew signup sheet when you return.\nAlways respect private land.\nAwards will be presented for the Biggest Wreck\, Determination and of course the prestigious Bent Back Award. Please discuss nominations with the organizers after returning.\n\nCONTACT CHRISTI BUSTARD (627-3714) OR REGISTER BY EMAIL
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/15th-annual-blueweed-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Invasive Species
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTSTAMP:20170515T002036Z
CREATED:20170515T002036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T002036Z
UID:4757-1499472000-1499558399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:15th Annual Blueweed Blitz hosted by the Pincher Creek Watershed Group
DESCRIPTION:Come join the community and work together to help reduce the effects of this plant on the Pincher Creek. Bring your lunch and water and they provide the rest – bbq supper included!\nWhen: July 8th\, registration begins at 9:45am\nWhere: TBA
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/15th-annual-blueweed-blitz-hosted-by-the-pincher-creek-watershed-group/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Invasive Species
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
DTSTAMP:20170526T001011Z
CREATED:20170526T001003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T001011Z
UID:4803-1498694400-1498780799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:PCF meeting and tour
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held at the Shepard Community Hall (Calgary) on June 28th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. We are still working on putting together a tour\, but it will be on June 29th\, beginning in the morning and ending mid-afternoon.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/pcf-meeting-and-tour/
LOCATION:Shepard Community Hall\, 10800 84 St SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T3S0A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting,Prairies
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
DTSTAMP:20170620T222355Z
CREATED:20170620T222355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T222355Z
UID:4882-1498608000-1498780799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Conservation Forum Spring Meeting and Tour
DESCRIPTION:The June Prairie Conservation Forum meeting will be held at Shepard Community Hall in Calgary from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm on June 28\, 2017. Please note that this will be an afternoon meeting\, so lunch will not be provided. The membership will have a chance to hear about two projects that PCF has been working on over the past year\, including ‘Beneficial Management Practices for the Renewable Energy Industry’ and ‘Connecting Habitats in the Prairies’. The tour will be the next day\, June 29th\, with the meeting place at Ralph Klein Park at 8:30 am. We will have a chance to see the wetlands at the park\, and will then travel to the Calgary Zoo’s Devonian Wildlife Conservation Centre in DeWinton for a tour of their breeding facility. After lunch (which will be provided)\, Cows and Fish will show us some examples of riparian restoration projects. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, June 26\, 2017 by visiting this website to complete your online registration. If you have any difficulties\, please contact me at info@albertapcf.org.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/prairie-conservation-forum-spring-meeting-and-tour/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation,Meeting,Prairies
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170621
DTSTAMP:20170618T225454Z
CREATED:20170618T225454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170618T225454Z
UID:4876-1497916800-1498003199@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Bioengineering Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Elbow River Watershed Parnership is partnering with the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association and Backcountry Trails Flood Rehabilitation Program on some bio-engineering\, some trail work and trying a new (to us) product\, Flex MSE which was generously donated for this project. \nWe are looking for up to 15 volunteers. This is manual outdoor labour. We will be planting willows\, installing a wattle fence and filling and stacking the bags with soil. \n\nPlan-\n9:30am meet in West Bragg in the South parking lot. (the main parking lot is under construction)\nsafety talk for 15 minutes\n9:45 start walking to the site\n\n\nPlease join us and be prepared to walk or bike 1.6km to the trail site of a popular intersection.\nTo bring: \n\nwork gloves\nhand pruners (if you have them)\noutdoor clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, be prepared for all types of weather\nwater to drink\na shovel (if you have one)\na bucket\n\nWe will bring: \n\ncoffee and a snack for all volunteers\nplanting poles\nwillows\nother hand tools\n\nPlease bring a signed waiver \nQuestions? e-mail Flora coordinator@erwp.org
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/bioengineering-volunteer-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Bio-Engineering,Get your hands dirty!
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170605
DTSTAMP:20170515T000801Z
CREATED:20170515T000801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T000801Z
UID:4751-1496361600-1496620799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Botany\, AB
DESCRIPTION:ANPC will be joining with the Castle Crown Wilderness Coalition this year to host Botany Alberta in the Castle Crown Wilderness Area.\nFriday\, June 2 – we will be hosting a meet and greet.\nSaturday\, June 3 – hike to Big Sagebrush – a 6 hour moderate hike. In the evening there will be a dinner and discussion about the plants found so far.\nSunday\, June 4 – hike to Antelope Butte – a 6 hour easy to moderate hike.\nOther hikes may include Prairie Bluff\, and Little Pincher and South Fork ridge.\nMeetings times will be 9am each morning at the Beaver Mines General Store \nAccommodations include Beaver Mines Lake Campground and Pincher Creek.\nFor more information\, volunteering opportunities or to confirm your attendance please email anpcbotanyab@gmail.com \nDownload a poster about the weekend here.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/botany-ab/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Canada,Conference,Native Plants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170531T130000
DTSTAMP:20170520T012722Z
CREATED:20170520T012721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T012722Z
UID:4782-1496232000-1496235600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Inspiring a Culture of Responsible Resource Development through the Evergreen Learning and Innovation Centre
DESCRIPTION:“Inspiring a Culture of Responsible Resource Development through the Evergreen Learning and Innovation Centre” with Doug Kulba\, Alberta Environment and Parks \nDate: May 31 2017 \nTime: 12:00pm MDT \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wetlands-bmp-knowledge-exchange-webinar-tickets-32855742410
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-inspiring-a-culture-of-responsible-resource-development-through-the-evergreen-learning-and-innovation-centre/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Webinar,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170528
DTSTAMP:20170429T000936Z
CREATED:20170429T000936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T000936Z
UID:4702-1495843200-1495929599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Street 2 Stream Workshops - New Street Riverbank Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Send your elected officials\, realtor\, builder\, and non-stormwater professional to learn more about why we need low-impact development to protect riparian areas. Lots of examples of what is happening in Alberta\, and great information by Cows and Fish about the value of riparian areas\, including economics. Funded by the RBC Blue Water Project and The Calgary Foundation. \nMAY 27 CALGARY\, LOCATION TBD\, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/street-2-stream-workshops-new-street-riverbank-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Restoration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525
DTSTAMP:20170513T002007Z
CREATED:20170513T002007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T002007Z
UID:4744-1495497600-1495670399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Soil Schools
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/soil-schools/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Alberta,Soil & Land,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T160000
DTSTAMP:20170429T000518Z
CREATED:20170429T000518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T000518Z
UID:4700-1494669600-1494691200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Street 2 Stream: Elbow Riverbank Restoration Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Street 2 Stream: Elbow Riverbank Restoration Blitz \nAlberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish); Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership (ALIDP) \nSaturday\, May 13\, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (MDT) \n\nCalgary\, AB
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/street-2-stream-elbow-riverbank-restoration-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Get your hands dirty!,Restoration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170511
DTSTAMP:20170507T233204Z
CREATED:20170507T233204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170507T233204Z
UID:4714-1494374400-1494460799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:YEG Natural Treasures: Collaboration as a Conservation Tool
DESCRIPTION:YEG Natural Treasures:\nCollaboration as a Conservation Tool \nWednesday\, May 10\n7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30)\nJackson Power Electric Ltd.\n9744 – 60 Avenue\, Edmonton\nDonations accepted at the door
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/yeg-natural-treasures-collaboration-as-a-conservation-tool/
LOCATION:Jackson Power Electric LTD.\, 9744 – 60 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTSTAMP:20170124T180434Z
CREATED:20170124T180434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T180434Z
UID:4335-1493424000-1493510399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity in Alberta's Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/biodiversity-in-albertas-changing-landscape/
LOCATION:Kinsmen Community Centre\, Ponoka\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting,Native Seeds
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170413
DTSTAMP:20170411T000550Z
CREATED:20170411T000514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T000550Z
UID:4655-1491955200-1492041599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program & Agricultural Watershed Enhancement Program
DESCRIPTION:DATE AND TIME\n\nWed\, 12 April 2017 \n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM MDT \n\nLOCATION\n\nBest Western Plus Camrose Resort & Casino \n3201 48 Avenue \nCamrose\, AB T4V 0K9 \n\nThe Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) and the Agricultural Watershed Enhancement (AWE) Program invite you to gather and learn about the work that grant recipients have undertaken toward improving surface water quality and watershed resiliency to flood and drought events. We will showcase this work in a one-day event in Camrose\, Alberta. \nYou will hear from current AWE and WRRP grant recipients and from funding agencies that support producers\, stewardship groups and municipalities to improve water quality and watershed resiliency through on-the-ground actions. Please join us to network and celebrate the work being supported by WRRP and AWE and learn how we can continue to work together to improve Alberta’s watershed resiliency. \n*A light lunch will be provided* \nWe look forward to sharing these projects in the first WRRP/AWE Joint Showcase Event. \nWe hope you can make it! \nAgricultural Watershed Enhancement Program and Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/watershed-resiliency-and-restoration-program-agricultural-watershed-enhancement-program/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T160000
DTSTAMP:20170402T152044Z
CREATED:20170402T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170402T152044Z
UID:4614-1491487200-1491494400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:ASPB AGM - Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Date:                                        Thursday\, April 6\, 2017 \nTime:                                          2:00 – 4:00 pm \nEdmonton Location:       NAIT \n11762 106 St NW \nRoom W202 \n                                                       Edmonton\, AB T5G 2R1
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/aspb-agm-edmonton/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T160000
DTSTAMP:20170402T151949Z
CREATED:20170402T151949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170402T151949Z
UID:4612-1491487200-1491494400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:ASPB AGM - Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Date:                                         Thursday\, April 6\, 2017 \nTime:                                         2:00 – 4:00 pm \nCalgary Location:             Kahanoff Conference Centre \n200\, 105 12th Avenue SE \nCalgary\, Alberta T2G 1A1
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/aspb-agm-calgary/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170406
DTSTAMP:20170402T151840Z
CREATED:20170402T151840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170402T151840Z
UID:4610-1491350400-1491436799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Remediation and Reclamation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date:               April 5th\, 2017 \nTime:               8:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation:      Calgary Zoo – Safari Lodge \n1300 Zoo Road NE \nCalgary\, AB \nT2E 7V6 \nDetails:  \nPlease join ASPB and representatives from Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP)  for a morning of talks\, including: \n\nNew AER One Stop Reclamation Certificate System\nProject Level Conservation\, Reclamation and Closure Plans (PLCRCP) and the SED001\nA Biologist’s Role in Remediation – A Former Unofficial Dumpsite in the Columbia National Wildlife Area\nProvincial perspective & Changes in response to CCME Volume 4\n\n  \nProgram Outline: \nSession #1 – 8:30 – 10:00 \nNew AER One Stop Reclamation Certificate System – Jamie Legarie or Nicole Ruptash\, AER \n10:00 – 10:30 – Break \n  \nSession #2 – 10:30 – 11:00\, 11:00 – 11:30\, & 11:30 – 12:00 \nProject Level Conservation\, Reclamation and Closure Plans (PLCRCP) and the SED001 – What You Need to Know – Angela Taylor\, AER \nA Biologist’s Role in Remediation – A Former Unofficial Dumpsite in the Columbia National Wildlife Area –  Kalina Noel\, SLR Consulting \nProvincial perspective & Changes in response to CCME Volume 4 – Gordon Dinwoodie\, AEP\n12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/remediation-and-reclamation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Reclamation,Workshop
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