Fall Information Session 2024 – “Case Studies”

Join us in person for our annual Fall Information Session. This one-day event gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through presentations and mini updates. With booths, feature artists and lunch provided, you can expect an informative day to network and catch up on grassland conservation restoration news in Alberta. Attendees can look forward to hearing about the following topics at the event:

• Interim reclamation on CFB Suffield – Karen Guenther, CFB Suffield
• The Ecological Restoration of Grasslands – converting a cover of invasive smooth brome to native grasses and forbs – Mathis Natvik, U of C
• Log it, graze it, or watch it burn! Tree and brush encroachment control from a rancher’s perspective – Kim Burton, Burke Creek Ranch
• Environmental DNA research within AB grasslands – Jori Harrison, InnoTech Alberta & Emilie Porter U of A graduate student
• Kainais’ Skahkoyii Range Plant Community Guide – Blood Tribe Land Management
• Advancing native habitat recovery and improving carbon sequestration through harnessing soil microbial resources in Alberta’s Prairie landscape – Dr. Adriana Morrell, Lethbridge College
• AltaLink’s 551L Transmission Line Rebuild in Banff National Park with post-construction monitoring – Rhonda DeLong, Avens Consulting Inc.
• Mapping & restoration of upland & riparian forests in Medicine Hat – Brent Smith, Medicine Hat College

Prices for the event: $100.00 per person
Students and Agricultural Producers: $50.00 per person

*Prices include beverages, snacks, a catered lunch, booths, and plenty of opportunities to visit and network.

Registration: Online at https://grasslandrestorationforum.ca. For other arrangements, contact Donna Watt at corpirate@shaw.ca or 403-563-8925. There is a $50 administration fee for registration cancellations up to 48 hours in advance of the event. Sorry, no cancellations after that.

Our goal is to ensure that events and information are accessible to everyone. We rely on sponsorship for cost recovery and continuation of the Grassland Restoration Forum. Please contact us if you, or your organization, are interested in providing support.