Land Stewardship Centre

Alberta supports an array of beautiful native flowering plants. Check out ALCLA Native Plants' new database that showcases plants that are edible, nitrogen-fixing, and ultimately support biodiversity! Check it out > https://alclanativeplants.com/plants/

This #EarthDay let's reflect on how we can all steward the environment we call home. #TakeCareOfThePlanet > http://earthday.ca See our funding opportunities for small acreages and watershed stewardship groups > http://landstewardship.org

Start or continue your organization's story of stewardship. Apply to our Watershed Stewardship Grant today. The deadline for applications is this Friday (April 30th, 2021) #Stewardship #AlbertaGrant #watershed

What type of projects would be eligible for our cost-sharing Green Acreage Program funding on your small acreage, hobby farm, or recreational property? Wetland enhancements Stormwater management Riparian zone enhancements ... Exclusion fencing, off-site watering systems, and stream crossings For more information + to apply > https://www.landstewardship.org/green-acreages-guide/

Since spring has settled in and many of us are excited to get into the garden, consider incorporating native wildflowers to support beneficial insects and pollinators? Join Pigeon Lake Watershed Association + Edmonton Native Plant Society as they speak to wildflowers at Pigeon Lake!

Soil anchors all life and is rich in biodiversity. Join Rural Routes to Climate Solutions as they feature presenter: Dr. Kris Nichols. Join the conversation on April 28th @ 1:00 PM as they speak to the top things that farmers, ranchers, and producers need to know about soil health.

Did you miss our Stewards in Motion Spring into Stewardship Webinar? View the Recording: https://bit.ly/2QpGcKu Access Passcode: 0@fu19=y

A unique funding opportunity for your small acreage, recreational property or hobby farm is available now. Land Stewardship Centre's Green Acreages Program is offering a cost-share amount of up to $2500 per project! Check out the infographic for guidance on how to apply and go to our website > https://www.landstewardship.org/green-acreages-guide/ #acreage #hobbyfarm #stewardship #funding

Our office wildlife cameras have caught a showing us some attitude! Learn more about us, Land Stewardship Centre > https://www.landstewardship.org/about-us/ #wildlife #yeg #rivervalley #stewardship

Don't miss out - Spring into Stewardship tomorrow April 8th @ 10:00 AM! Register here > https://bit.ly/3qOWnxh Featuring presentations on pond levelers, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring + much more! Trout Unlimited Canada, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society, Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society, Peace Country Beef & Forage Association & Rural Routes to Climate Solutions.

Planning has begun for Big Island, a new provincial park that will be along the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Promoting sustainable recreation opportunities, stewardship all while ensuring Indigenous rights are respected and sensitive habitats are protected. Article Credit: CBC CBC Edmonton City of Edmonton... Enoch Cree Nation See more

Provide your input to the YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) circular plastic economy survey: this is a method of reusing, recycling and remanufacturing materials, such as plastics, across multiple lifecycles. Go to this link to complete the survey > https://bit.ly/31y4Omw

Our Grassroots Newsletter aims to inspire Alberta's stewards. Check out our March 2021 release; featuring a stewardship showcase of Mayatan Lake Management Association, updates on our Green Acreages Program, and much more! Read it here > https://mailchi.mp//grassroots-news-inspiring-albertas-ste

There are so many amazing stewardship groups across Alberta, whose efforts conserve, restore and educate in the watersheds we all live in. Join the conservation + let's learn from each other on April 8th @ 11:00 AM : Register Now > https://bit.ly/3qOWnxh Trout Unlimited Canada, Peace Country Beef & Forage Association, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society, Rural Routes to Climate Solutions Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society... #Stewardship #Alberta #YEG #YYC See more

It has arrived Land Stewardship Centre's Watershed Stewardship Grant! Perfect timing, as today, is #WorldWaterDay. If your grassroots efforts enhance your local watershed apply today > https://www.landstewardship.org/apply-grant/ Have questions? Please contact [email protected]

Nutrient budgets for lakes look at different nutrient species such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Various inputs add additional nutrients into the consist of stormwater runoff, ponds, and groundwater seepage. Moose Lake Watershed Society is having a webinar on Moose Lake's Nutrient Budget. Learn about how this all connects to lake water quality! To register: https://bit.ly/3smQ3OX Partly funded by Land Stewardship Centre's Watershed Stewardship Grant ... #watershed #nutrientbudget #waterquality #Albertalake Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Lakeland Agricultural Research Association Alberta Lake Management Society See more

We're excited to announce our upcoming Stewards in Motion Webinar: Spring into Stewardship! Join us on April 8th @ 10:00 AM to engage with Alberta's watershed stewardship groups. Generating a conversation to learn about each other and learn from each other. Link to register > https://bit.ly/3qOWnxh ... Featuring presentations from Trout Unlimited Canada, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society, Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society and Peace Country Beef & Forage Association.

On this Watershed Wednesday , we'd like to share with you North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance's 'Stories of Stewardship' story map! Hear project success stories and learn new things about the Vermillion River.

Bighill Creek is nestled in a valley near the town of Cochrane and is a tributary to the Bow River. The Bighill Creek Preservation Society ensures this beautiful area is stewarded. Join this local watershed group for their upcoming Annual General Meeting on December 5th @ 10:00 am. Please email [email protected] for more information! Bow River Basin Council #Stewardship #Watershed... Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter See more

Enjoy the winter wonderland in some natural spaces this season. The areas listed below are great for bird watching and provide an opportunity to unwind. Do you have a favourite nature getaway? Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Kerry Wood Nature Centre... Wagner Natural Area See more

More of us are working from home. If you're an acreage owner this allows for your commute time to be converted into other tasks, perhaps into stewardship projects on your land! It's never too early or too late to start planning with our Green Acreage Guide > https://store.landstewardship.org/collections/paid-resources #Acreage #Alberta #Stewardship #Workingfromhome #Landowner

Grassroots News November 2020 > https://bit.ly/32HuON6 Featuring Green Acreage Program updates and stewardship highlights from across Alberta. #Stewardship #Alberta #Newsletter #November

Celebrating 20 years, the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance is featuring presentations from partners, today they are hosting local Watershed Stewardship Groups. Join speakers from Wizard Lake and Mayatan Lake as they speak to opportunities and challenges for lake watershed planning. Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association... #Watershed #Stewardship #AlbertaLake See more