Agriculture

Public Land Sale Opposed

A quarter section of public land, SE 31-9-13-W4, located near Taber is slated for auction on March 31, 2020. The provincial government should be proactively avoiding any further losses of native prairie landscapes. With less than 2% of Alberta’s native prairie grasslands protected, we need this piece left as is under public land management.  Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is calling for this public land sale to be withdrawn. Read More

Public Lands Should Not be Sold to Mackenzie County

A recent proposal to sell 140,000 hectares of Alberta public lands to Mackenzie County would convert vital boreal native habitat into agricultural lands and grazing reserves.

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) does not support the sale and conversion of public lands, an important finite public resource. AWA believes any proposal to sell and convert public lands must have a thorough consultation process that engages local indigenous communities and the general public. Read More

Walking Tour: Antelope Creek Ranch And Majorville Medicine Wheel Project

Aug 22 2019 - 10:00am

Alberta’s grasslands are important as critical habitat for wildlife, including species at risk, all while supporting industrial, agricultural and recreational activities. Join AWA for a walking tour of Antelope Creek Ranch, an important and successful ranch that balances a number of land-uses, while ensuring the ecological integrity of the local ecosystems is maintained. From Antelope Creek we will travel to the Majorville Medicine Wheel Project and learn about management priorities of this area, some of the history of the homesteaders, the Ducks Unlimited Project and see the significant Alberta historical resource – the Majorville Cairn and Medicine Wheel.

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Antelope Creek Ranch
AB

Holding The Reins Landowners' Summit 2016

Mar 10 2016 - 3:30pm to 9:30pm

Are you someone concerned about the sustainability of your food? Interested in the future of rangeland conservation in Southern Alberta? This event is for you!

Holding the Reins 2016 will be hosted on March 10, 2016 at the Fort MacLeod Community Hall. This year's landowner summit will showcase many interesting speakers who will present on important topics and programs within the Oldman watershed and beyond. This year, we are excited to host 40 agriculture science students from the Lethbridge College. Read More

Location

Fort MacLeod Community Hall
301 25 Street
Fort MacLeod , AB

Seedy Sunday in Sherwodd Park

Mar 13 2016 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Buy Organic and heirloom seeds, get information on how to garden, get information on health and wellness, listen to informative speakers talk about gardening topics, take advantage of free give aways, take advantage of the seed give/take/swap table. Read More

Location

Salisbury Greenhouse
52337 Range Rd 232
Sherwood Park , AB

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