Thursday, November 16th, 2017 Claresholm Community Centre, 5920 8th Street West, Claresholm, AB. “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 Ø 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. Cost for the day’s event is: Early bird rate: (by October 22) $65.00 per person After October 22: $85.00 per person. Students and agricultural producers: $40 per person. Fees include our ‘traditional’ welcome cinnamon rolls, a 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 at http://www.foothillsrestorationforum.ca 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. |
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