Grassland Restoration Forum (Previously FRF)

The Grassland Restoration Forum is a multi-stakeholder group that promotes the restoration of ecological health, function and operability of native grasslands.

[Sask PCAP @SaskPCAP]

In lieu of speaker honorariums, SK PCAP is excited to offer a grant for a native prairie restoration/reclamation project. Nominate an organization today!

#nativeprairie #rangeninja #agrolife

[Cows and Fish | Riparian Management Society @CowsandFish]

Did you love yesterday's video? Watch part 2 below, and learn more here: https://t.co/8Y0s5Mudck

By working with ranchers in #Alberta’s foothills, @CowsandFish and @SALTSlandtrust were able to see a significant improvement in #riparian health over a span of 20 years.

[Sask PCAP @SaskPCAP]

What is your carbon footprint? Learning more about your ecological footprint can go along way to helping climate vulnerable species like the Thick-billed Longspur

https://t.co/ArPlSpeod4

#SARSweetTweet #nativeprairie #pcapprairie

Image: Flickr Creative Commons/ Max Henschell

[Sask PCAP @SaskPCAP]

Leafy Spurge has been singled out as an invasive species that can wreak havoc on shortgrass native prairie and destroy the habitat for species like the Thick-billed Longspur. If you see Leafy Spurge, report it! Try iMap Invasives

Image: Flickr Creative Commons/ Matt Lavin

[Cows and Fish | Riparian Management Society @CowsandFish]

Ever thought about using targeted livestock grazing🐄🐐 as a tool to manage invasive🌿? @FoothillsRF has developed guidelines for monitoring so that targeted grazing projects can effectively quantify what is happening on the landscape. For more info 👉 https://t.co/E7cgPluNiM

[SODCAP Inc. @SODCAPInc]

Western wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass and streambank wheatgrass are three species of native wheatgrass that could be used to seed saline area! Your local seed supplier may be able to help you find a supply! #sodcap #nativeprairieregen

[Grassland Restoration Forum (Previously FRF) @FoothillsRF]

In case you missed it: our virtual Perennial Fall Information Session is coming up next week! Registration is still open for regular, student & agricultural producer rates ➡️ https://t.co/nrG7lR45j6

#grasslands #reclamation #ecology

[Sask PCAP @SaskPCAP]

Registration for the 9th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop is OPENED!
February 8-10, 2022
Theme: Restoration, Reclamation, Resilience: Improving, Soil, Water and Habitat

This virtual event will include webinars, case studies & more!

https://t.co/SMN4VmXERy

[Canadian Land Reclamation Association @CLRA_National]

The Canadian Soil Science Society's annual meeting will occur in Edmonton, AB at the University of Alberta on May 23-27, 2022. All session and workshop proposals must be received by November 15th, 2021.

https://t.co/5QSdYnvArM

[MD of Ranchland Ag Department @mdofranchlandag]

Organization Highlight: @Oldmanwatershed main goals are to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, promote community action, & develop land & water plans. Responsible for the Watershed Legacy Program, which funds watershed projects. For more info visit https://t.co/AaYvsfdjMP

[MD of Ranchland Ag Department @mdofranchlandag]

Autumn views in the Porcupine Hills

[Cows and Fish | Riparian Management Society @CowsandFish]

Only One Week Left To Show @fish_creek some 💖 Click the link below to help them achieve their $15,000 fundraising goal toward conservation efforts in #FishCreekPark

[SERestoration @SERestoration]

Join us on October 27, when Dr. Magda Garbowski will discuss how considering plant traits can improve plant selection for revegetation of systems threatened by drought or competition.

Register: https://t.co/C5BSganETr

[Grassland Restoration Forum (Previously FRF) @FoothillsRF]

Grassland #Conservation & Restoration on a Multiple Use Landscape workshop: beautiful day for a mix of #grassland theory & practice for conservation assessments & #reclamation planning, reclamation site tours from multiple industries, frank discussions & local knowledge exchange.

[MD of Ranchland Ag Department @mdofranchlandag]

Really enjoyed attending and presenting at the @FoothillsRF Grassland Conservation and Restoration in a Multiple Use Landscape tour last week. Appreciated the opportunity to share knowledge on our native seed harvesting program. Fun and informative event.

[EDI @EDI_edynamics]

EDI has an opportunity for an Intermediate Reclamation Specialist in our Saskatoon office. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience and knowledge with reclamation in western Canada. For details, see: https://t.co/zJQ8ZgZiQF

#reclamation #soil #vegetation #EDI

[Grassland Restoration Forum (Previously FRF) @FoothillsRF]

1st event of the fall! Attendees are delving into How to Use Range Plant Community Guides and Recovery Strategies Manuals for Project and #Reclamation Planning In #Grasslands today.

Here’s a reminder of upcoming #rangeland #conservation events ➡️https://t.co/IHao5RV8um

[MD of Ranchland Ag Department @mdofranchlandag]

The Ag Crew on tour! Last week we collaborated on the @FoothillsForage tour on Grazing and Water Management. We helped at the Weed Pull for @MunicipalityCNP picking Spotted Knapweed. Lastly we attended the @FoothillsRF tour on Monitoring Protocols for Targeted Grazing Projects.

[Alberta Ecotrust @AlbertaEcotrust]

@FoothillsRF is hosting two upcoming workshops on monitoring protocols for targeted grazing projects in Lethbridge on July 27 and at Antelope Creek Ranch on July 29. To register for these workshops, please visit their website: https://t.co/HQ1b0MOA3N

[Foothills Forage & Grazing Association @FoothillsForage]

The @FoothillsRF is hosting 3 grazing & industry related tours late July in southern Alberta. If you are interested in any of these events please connect with them directly!