FRF Annual Fall Information Session
Claresholm Community Hall, Claresholm, Alberta -- November 16th , 2017
A variety of stakeholders gather for one day to listen to presentations on grassland conservation and restoration. The open mike session fosters a collaborative environment for the exchange of current information and new ideas through short updates on emerging issues, current projects, restoration efforts and techniques for restoring native grassland habitats. The event includes our ‘traditional’ welcome cinnamon rolls, a catered lunch and plenty of opportunity to visit and network.
“Evolving Energy and Climate on the Grasslands”
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 DRAFT agenda are:
· A Thousand Years of Variability in Grassland Climate – Drs. David Sauchyn and Mary Vetter
· Agriculture in the Crossroads of Grassland Loss and Restoration – Dr. Marian Weber, InnoTech Alberta
· Grassland Management in the Municipal District of Taber- Brian Peers
· Producer Management and Industrial Disturbance Influences on Grassland Seed Banks in Alberta - – Lysandra Pile, PhD candidate
Conservation Assessments - When and Where they Apply - Amanda Miller, AEP
Siting Renewable Energy Projects to Protect Wildlife Habitat - Kristin Cline, AEP
· Reclamation Requirements for Renewables – An Update- Susan McGillivray, AEP
· Certificates of Analysis versus Certified Seed - What is the difference?
If you wish to provide a five minute update on perspectives, experiences, sustainability or restoration initiatives please contact Donna at corpirate@shaw.ca. There are a few table/booth spaces available if you have educational or relevant materials that you wish to display.
Registration: Early bird rate by October 22nd, 2017 is $65.00 per person.
Agricultural Producers & Students pay $40; Registration after the early bird date is $85.00.
Online Registration is available at www.foothillsrestorationforum.ca; or you are welcome to contact
Donna Watt directly at: corpirate@shaw.ca or (403) 563‐8925.
Sponsorship Our goal is to ensure that events and information are assessable to everyone. We rely on sponsorship to help with cost recovery and continuation of the Forum. Please contact us if you, or your organization, are interested in providing support for these events.
Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions or require any further information.
Donna Watt Jane Lancaster
Foothills Restoration Forum Co-ordinator
Phone: (403) 563-8925 Phone: (403) 932-2269
Email: corpirate@shaw.ca Email: janelanc@telusplanet.net
