2018 Annual Fall Information Session
Claresholm Community Hall – November 15, 2018
Join us again this November for our annual Fall Information Session! The FRF Fall session gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through a variety of presentations and mini updates. While we are still compiling our agenda (full agenda will be released closer to the event), you can look forward to hearing about the following topics:
We also welcome groups or individuals to set up tables/booths at the event as well (at no cost!). There are limited spaces available; therefore, if you have educational or relevant materials that you wish to display, please contact Donna at corpirate@shaw.ca.
Early Bird Rate (Register by 5:00 pm October 15, 2018): $80.00 per person
After 5:00 pm October 15: $100.00 per person
Students and Agricultural Producers: Contact Donna for More Information
*Fees include our ‘traditional’ welcome cinnamon rolls, coffee, snacks, a locally catered lunch and plenty of opportunity to visit and network.
Doors open at 8 am with presentations from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Register online to secure your spot, or contact Donna at this email address (corpirate@shaw.ca) to make other arrangements for payment. Our goal is to ensure that events and information are assessable to everyone. We rely on sponsorship for cost recovery and continuation of the Foothills Restoration Forum. Please contact us if you, or your organization, are interested in providing support.
2018 Range Health Assessment Training – September 13, 2018
Designed for students, agrologists, ecologists, land owners, regulators, planners, reclamation practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about native grassland ecosystems.
Native Grasslands are healthy when production, soil stability, capture and release of water, nutrient cycling and functional diversity of native plants are performing well. Measuring the status of these key functions is the foundation of monitoring rangeland health.
This course offers field-based training on common plant identification, use of soils and landscape mapping (AGRASID and GVI) in relation to Alberta’s Range Plant Community Guides and Range Health Assessment Manuals. Designed to classify and assess grassland plant communities, these tools are critical for pre‐site assessments, reclamation design and restoration of native grassland.
Purchasing online is not available. Please contact Donna Watt at corpirate@shaw.ca or 403-563-8925 to enquire.
Target Audience
Designed for students, agrologists, ecologists, land owners, regulators, planners, reclamation practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about native grassland ecosystems.
This course will provide valuable context to interpret the results of data collected in the upcoming AEP Conservation Assessments – Strategic Siting and Pre-disturbance Site Assessments for Industrial Activities on Native Grasslands.
Learning Objectives
Purchasing online is not available. Please contact Donna Watt at corpirate@shaw.ca or 403-563-8925 to enquire.
The FRF annual information session gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through ‘open mike’ project updates & mini presentations. Featured presentations on our 2017 agenda are:
Many thanks to our speakers, sponsors and participants.
Stay tuned for our next Information Session in 2018!
