When: Monday, July 15, 2019 - 5:00pm
Where: Battle River Innovation Centre, 5302–50 Avenue, Castor, Alberta
Cost: Free, but you must register by July 12. Light supper and refreshments included
Agroforestry Systems for Profitability and Resilience
Are you interested in creating wildlife and pollinator habitat, harnessing fruit production, mitigating highs winds and flooding, or enhancing water quality on your property? Don’t know where to begin, or just need some helpful tips and tricks?
Join the County of Paintearth, The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, Battle River Research Group and the Battle River Watershed Alliance on July 15th, 2019 for a workshop about Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers, and how they can be designed to provide these services to your land!
This workshop includes:
A presentation on designing and establishing shelterbelts and Eco-Buffers
Field visit of nearby riparian site to learn how to conduct a tree planting site assessment
Presentation on customizing your design to provide pollinator habitat, fruit production, water quality enhancement, and more!
Throughout the evening we’ll be helping you develop your own tree planting design using worksheets and other resources provided
Dress for the weather! Please bring rain gear and rubber boots/hikers
Light super and refreshments will be provided
There is no charge for this event, however registrations are required. Please register by Friday July 12th via the Battle River Research Group or by calling 780-582-7308
