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SUMMARY:Nature Stewardship School – A Look From Past to Present
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Stewardship School hosts FREE community workshops teaching a variety of skills on how you can help our local wildlife. \nWe are hosting a webinar on how to work with nature to curb climate change\, using local Fraser Valley examples\, on Wednesday\, February 16th\, 2022\, from 6:30-8:00 PM. \nJoin us and hear from Close to Home Coordinator\, Laura Brodey and Biologist\, Dr. Mike Pearson. \nThis online workshop will cover the following: \n\nHow the historic Fraser Valley landscape was formed over time.\nUnderstanding floodplains\, water connectivity\, and the Sumas flood.\nHow the current Fraser Valley landscape stands to be impacted by climate change.\nConnecting knowledge of the past with awareness of the present to plan for a healthy climate future.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring any questions for discussion during the live Q&A portion of the webinar.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/nature-stewardship-school-a-look-from-past-to-present/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Janes":MAILTO:alex@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20220303T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T180320Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2022 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training\, please consider this limited-time opportunity. \nTraining will be provided by Aleesha Switzer (RPBio)\, a local biologist specializing in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $25 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration. \nFour session options are offered across two dates based on the frog breeding window in 2022: \nThursday\, March 10th  9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm  \nFriday\, March 11th 9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm  \nDepending on the demand\, new dates may be added. If conditions change\, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example\, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made. \nOnce Registered – You will receive an email within 2 business days with additional details on the session\, including when and where to meet. \nAdditional Information\nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however few environmental monitors are trained on the identification of this cryptic species. \nAll participants must wear a face covering when within 2m of another individual. We will be in group sizes of up to 12 people (plus the instructor). \nFor questions\, please contact Aleesha: aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/oregon-spotted-frog-professional-training-2022/2022-03-10/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleesha Switzer":MAILTO:aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220311T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20220303T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T180320Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2022 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training\, please consider this limited-time opportunity. \nTraining will be provided by Aleesha Switzer (RPBio)\, a local biologist specializing in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $25 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration. \nFour session options are offered across two dates based on the frog breeding window in 2022: \nThursday\, March 10th  9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm  \nFriday\, March 11th 9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm  \nDepending on the demand\, new dates may be added. If conditions change\, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example\, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made. \nOnce Registered – You will receive an email within 2 business days with additional details on the session\, including when and where to meet. \nAdditional Information\nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however few environmental monitors are trained on the identification of this cryptic species. \nAll participants must wear a face covering when within 2m of another individual. We will be in group sizes of up to 12 people (plus the instructor). \nFor questions\, please contact Aleesha: aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/oregon-spotted-frog-professional-training-2022/2022-03-11/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleesha Switzer":MAILTO:aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20220505T210417Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Backyard Biodiversity with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Want to help your backyard become a better place to support local wildlife?\nJoin experts from the Fraser Valley Conservancy to learn about the many benefits of adding native plants. Topics will also include which native plant options are recommended to liven up your garden\, and practical tips on garden layout and plant propagation.\nThis workshop is free. Registration is required.\nTo register:\nEmail: garden@leps.bc.ca\nCall: 604-546-0344 See less
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/improving-backyard-biodiversity-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Derek Doubleday Arboretum\, 21200 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V3A 4M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamsin Baker":MAILTO:outreach@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20220804T220136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T174803Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship Slipups
DESCRIPTION:Nature Stewardship School is back in session! Join the FVC’s Tamsin Baker and Aleesha Switzer for an in-person workshop event at the Abbotsford University of the Fraser Valley campus.\nWorkshop Topic\nHave you ever worried that your stewardship activities may be doing more harm than good? \nWe polled environmental professionals across the Fraser Valley and our FVC staff to find the top five most common mistakes people make when they are trying to care for nature. This workshop focuses on identifying how these five “stewardship slipups” show up across a wide variety of common practices including: \n\ninstalling boxes for birds\, bats\, or owls\nmanaging streamside or pondside habitat\nmoving\, relocating\, or rescuing wildlife\nfinding information online\nand many more!\n\nThis is your opportunity to identify stewardship slipups and learn what to do instead to become a champion for nature in the Fraser Valley. \n\nEvent Details\nThis in-person workshop event will take place from 1:00 – 4:30 PM on Saturday\, August 27th. Doors open at 12:30. \nThe details for parking and room number will be emailed once your ticket has been purchased. \nTamsin and Aleesha will present and take participant questions. If you have a burning stewardship question\, make sure to bring it to this event! \nCoffee\, tea\, and water will be available\, as well as some light snacks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mug and/or water bottle. There will be washroom and snack breaks\, and opportunities to chat with fellow participants and FVC staff. \n\nSafety\nThe FVC is taking precautions to avoid the spread of infectious diseases at this event. Our meeting space will allow for distanced seating\, and we are using the room at <50% capacity. \nHand sanitizing stations will be available\, and common surfaces will be disinfected regularly. \nMasks are not currently required\, however\, participants are free to wear them if they feel comfortable doing so. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nTickets for this Nature Stewardship School event are only $5.00. Please use the “Buy a Ticket” button below to be redirected to our FVC store where you can purchase your ticket.  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact send us an email. \nIf the store has sold out of tickets\, we have reached the maximum number of attendees for the event. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/nss-stewardship-slipups/
LOCATION:University of the Fraser Valley\, 33844 King Rd\, Abbotsford\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamsin Baker":MAILTO:outreach@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20221117T001926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T002135Z
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SUMMARY:Toad People Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join the FVC in watching ‘Toad People’\, a wildlife documentary filmed in Chilliwack \nEnjoy a free snack buffet \nWrite a letter for the UN Conference for Biodiversity \nFree and open to anyone \nUFV Abbotsford Campus\, Lecture Hall B101 \nRegister – Spots are limited
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/toad-people-film-screening/
LOCATION:University of the Fraser Valley\, 33844 King Rd\, Abbotsford\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230109T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20221115T223043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T225859Z
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SUMMARY:(New Date) Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship Slipups (Ryder Lake)
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 29th\, 2022\, TO JANUARY 9th\, 2023! NEW EVENT DETAILS ARE OUTLINED BELOW!\n  \nNature Stewardship School is back in session! Join the FVC’s  Aleesha Switzer and Jennifer Barden for an in-person workshop event at the Ryder Lake Hall in Chilliwack.\nWorkshop Topic\nHave you ever worried that your stewardship activities may be doing more harm than good? \nWe polled environmental professionals across the Fraser Valley and our FVC staff to find the top five most common mistakes people make when they are trying to care for nature. This workshop focuses on identifying how these five “stewardship slipups” show up across a wide variety of common practices including: \n\ninstalling boxes for birds\, bats\, or owls\nmanaging streamside or pondside habitat\nmoving\, relocating\, or rescuing wildlife\nfinding information online\nand many more!\n\nThis is your opportunity to identify stewardship slipups and learn what to do instead to become a champion for nature in the Fraser Valley. \nEvent Details\nThis in-person workshop event will take place from 5:15 pm to 8:30 pm on January\, 9th\, 2023. \nPizza will be provided at 5:15 pm before the presentation starts at 5:45 pm. Come join us for some food and conversation before the presentation starts!\nAleesha\, Tamsin and Jennifer will present and take participant questions. If you have a burning stewardship question\, make sure to bring it to this event! \nThere will be washroom and snack breaks\, and opportunities to chat with fellow participants and FVC staff. Coffee\, tea\, and water will be available\, as well as some light snacks during the break. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mug and/or water bottle. \nFor Ryder Lake Residents\nThere will also be an introduction to a new community group! If you live in Ryder Lake and are interested in learning more about the amazing wildlife and ecosystems surrounding you and how you can make a difference\, this may be the group for you! \nSafety\nThe FVC is taking precautions to avoid the spread of infectious diseases at this event. Our meeting space will allow for distanced seating\, and we are using the room at <50% capacity. \nHand sanitizing stations will be available. Masks are not currently required\, however\, participants are free to wear them if they feel comfortable doing so. \n  \n\nRegistration\n\nTickets for this Nature Stewardship School event are only $5.00.  \nPlease use the “Register Here” button below to register using your credit card.  \nIf you prefer to pay via E-transfer email Jenn for instructions. \nAll participants must register and purchase a ticket separately. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact send us an email. \nIf the tickets are no longer available\, we have reached the maximum number of attendees for the event. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/nss-stewardship-slipups2/
LOCATION:Ryder Lake Hall\, 49265 Elk View Rd\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, V4Z 1E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230209T231908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T182848Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2023
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2023 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training\, please consider this limited-time opportunity. \n  \nTraining will be provided by Aleesha Switzer (RPBio)\, a local biologist specializing in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $25 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration. \nFour session options are offered across two dates based on the frog breeding window in 2023:\n*** Update March 6th: To ensure participants are able to see frogs and a variety of egg masses\, the training session date has been delayed to later in the month. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused! *** \nThursday\, March 23rd  9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm \nFriday\, March 24th 9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm \n  \nDepending on the demand\, new dates may be added. If conditions change\, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example\, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made. \nOnce Registered – You will receive an email with additional details on the session\, including when and where to meet. \nSpace is limited – register now\n  \nAdditional Information\nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species. \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Aleesha: aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca \n  \nThis training is made possible thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/oregon-spotted-frog-professional-training-2023/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleesha Switzer":MAILTO:aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230420T221117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T173931Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship 101
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited so register now!\nThis workshop will walk you through the basics of how to effectively steward the natural world that surrounds you. We will discuss what exactly is “stewardship”\, what elements make a healthy habitat for local wildlife\, and practical strategies on how you can engage in stewardship right outside your front door! \n  \nThis Nature Stewardship School is taught by Aleesha Switzer\, project biologist at the Fraser Valley Conservancy\, and Tamsin Baker\, stewardship coordinator at the Fraser Valley Conservancy. \n  \nThis is also the second official session of our Mission Habitat Healers Team\, a local community stewardship team dedicated to learning about and caring for green spaces in Mission. \n  \nSchedule of Events: \n6:00 – 6:30: Doors open and pizza is served! \n6:30 – 8:30: Nature Stewardship School Workshop \n  \nWhat to bring: All the nature-based questions you can think of and your appetite\, as we’re serving pizza before the presentation starts! \n  \nIf you are unable to attend this event but are still interested in getting involved with our Habitat Healers Ambassador Team\, or if you have any further questions about the event\, please don’t hesitate to contact the Step to It Program Coordinator Andrea Sadowski
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/stewardship-101-mission-2023/
LOCATION:All Saints Hall\, 33077 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230420T223409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T173801Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship 101
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited so register now!\nThis workshop will walk you through the basics of how to effectively steward the natural world that surrounds you. We will discuss what exactly is “stewardship”\, what elements make a healthy habitat for local wildlife\, and practical strategies on how you can engage in stewardship right outside your front door! \n  \nThis Nature Stewardship School is taught by Aleesha Switzer\, project biologist at the Fraser Valley Conservancy\, and Tamsin Baker\, stewardship coordinator at the Fraser Valley Conservancy. \n  \nThis is also the second official session of our Agassiz Habitat Healers Team\, a local community stewardship team dedicated to learning about and caring for green spaces in Agassiz. \n  \nSchedule of Events: \n6:00 – 6:30: Doors open and pizza is served! \n6:30 – 8:30: Nature Stewardship School Workshop \n  \nWhat to bring: All the nature-based questions you can think of and your appetite\, as we’re serving pizza before the presentation starts! \n  \nIf you are unable to attend this event but are still interested in getting involved with our Habitat Healers Ambassador Team\, or if you have any further questions about the event\, please don’t hesitate to contact the Step to It Program Coordinator Andrea Sadowski.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/stewardship-101-agassiz-2023/
LOCATION:Agassiz Friendship House\, 7272 Morrow Road\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, v0M 1A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230725T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230626T201902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T174702Z
UID:10000100-1690306200-1690313400@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Ivy Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!\nIf you’re interested in attending similar workshops in the future\, please sign up for our Habitat Healers Ambassador Team newsletter so that you can be the first to know of eco-arts workshops happening in your community! \n  \nCome join us for a FREE workshop to learn step-by-step how to weave a basket using the invasive plant species\, English Ivy. \nYou’ll go home with important knowledge of how you can help eradicate this invasive species\, along with a basket made by your own two hands! \nWe’ll be joined by the instructor Marissa Waddell from Alouette River Management Society. \nCome join us for a fun day of crafting and learning under the shade of trees! \nWe will provide all necessary equipment\, as well as refreshments. If you want to pick the ivy for your basket yourself\, feel free to join us earlier for an ivy pull! \nChildren are welcome as long as they come with parental supervision! \nWe’ll be meeting near the Mission leisure center\, in the grassy field right beside the community garden. We’ll have signs around the parking lot directing people to the area we’re meeting. \n  \nTHIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/ivy-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:Lane Creek\, 33247 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J9
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230619T170325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T231455Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Health Field Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a benthic macroinvertebrate survey at our Windebank Creek property. During this interactive workshop you’ll learn about the little lifeforms living on the bottom of the stream and how they are crucial indicators of stream health. \nOur workshop instructor will be Kassa Dueck\, a staff member from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. \nCome learn how to protect and monitor the health of urban streams and aquatic habitats where salmon still spawn and migrate through. This survey will teach you how to detect early warning signs of pollution and water contamination. \nWe’ll be getting up close and personal with benthic macroinvertebrates\, which are small organisms without backbones\, like insects\, worms\, and crustaceans\, that live in or near the sediment at the bottom of rivers\, streams\, or wetlands. \nWe will provide all necessary equipment\, as well as refreshments. \nPlease dress in closed-toed shoes\, long sleeves and long pants\, as we will be by a stream with a lot mosquitos and plant debris present. \nChildren are welcome as long as they come with parental supervision! \nWe’ll be meeting at our Windebank Creek property\, which is beside Embers BBQ House\, at the end of Logan Ave. \n 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/stream-health-field-workshop/
LOCATION:Windebank\, 32559 Logan Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 6W8
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230827T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20230728T225941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T175125Z
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SUMMARY:Abundance Farm: Walk and Talk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Abundance Farm is a unique model that bridges the city and the country by creating community and growing food together as a collective. Join Melanie Buffel\, Farm Manager at Abundance Community Farm and Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network Manager\, for a walk and talk tour of the main garden\, greenhouse\, food forest\, and medicine wheel. \nCome learn about the systems used to manage this productive community farm. Abundance Farm has a no-till approach that aims to regenerate the living food web of microorganisms in the soil. They create compost using all local ingredients from their own garden\, hay fields and neighboring dairy and chicken farms. \nAfter this tour\, enjoy a beautiful 30-minute documentary that showcases the many elements that make the farm a special place. \nAbundance Community Farm is located on the unceded territory of the Cheam\, Seabird Island\, Skwah\, and Kwaw kwa-a-pilt  First Nations\, close to the town now known as Agassiz\, BC\, 1.5 hours east of Vancouver. \nThis farm is a beautiful place to build connections with like-minded people in your community. The farm is open to the community every weekend until the end of October. You are welcome to join them to get your hands dirty every Saturday as you work together in the garden and enjoy an evening potluck and connection time. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease wear appropriate shoes and clothing as we may be walking through thicker grassy areas. \nPlease note that this is a zero waste farm. If you bring a snack for yourself\, there is no place to dispose of single use items/take out containers; please pack out what you bring in. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/abundance-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Abundance Farm\, 1020 Hamilton Rd\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, V0M 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20231012T173127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T211518Z
UID:10000113-1699102800-1699115400@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship Slipups
DESCRIPTION:Learn To Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Made When Caring For Nature\nRegister now! \nTHE STEWARDSHIP SLIPUPS WORKSHOP IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Join the FVC’s Tamsin Baker and Joelle Krol for this in-person event on November 4th in Mission. \nHave you ever worried that your stewardship activities may be doing more harm than good? \nWe polled environmental professionals across the Fraser Valley and our FVC staff to find the top five common mistakes people make when they are trying to care for nature. \n  \nThis workshop focuses on avoiding mistakes when: \n\nInstalling boxes for birds\, or bats\nManaging streamside or pondside habitat\nMoving\, relocating\, or rescuing wildlife\nFinding information online\nAnd More!\n\nThis is your opportunity to avoid stewardship slipups in your yard and become a champion for nature in the Fraser Valley! \nEvent Details\nDate: November 4th\, 2023 \nTime: 1:00pm – 4:30pm; doors open at 12:30pm \nLocation: Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre – 7682 Grand St\, Mission\, BC \n  \nRefreshments will be available. \nThere will be breaks\, and opportunities to chat with fellow participants and FVC staff. \nThis workshop is designed to be appropriate for ages 13 and up. \nThis workshop is in partnership with the Abbotsford-Mission Nature Club.  \nRegistration\nRegistration is required for this workshop.  \nWhile there is no fee to register\, we will be accepting donations at the door. \nIf you are unable to register\, we have reached the maximum number of attendees for the event. \n 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/nature-stewardship-school-stewardship-slipups/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamsin Baker":MAILTO:outreach@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240220T182339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T192045Z
UID:10000118-1710374400-1710547199@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training\, please consider this limited-time opportunity. \n  \nTraining will be provided by Jenn Barden and Aleesha Switzer\, specialists in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $25 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration. \nFour session options are offered across two dates based on the frog breeding window in 2024:\nThursday\, March 14th 9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm \nFriday\, March 15th 9:30am-12:00pm     or     1:00pm-3:30pm \nNote: registration closes at 3:00 pm on Wednesday\, March 13th.  \n  \nDepending on the demand\, new dates may be added. If conditions change\, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example\, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made. \nOnce Registered – You will receive an email with additional details on the session\, including when and where to meet. \nSpace is limited – register now\n  \nAdditional Information\nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however\, few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species. \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Jenn: jenn@fraservalleyconservancy.ca \n  \nThis training is made possible thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/oregon-spotted-frog-professional-training-2024/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240328T221644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T162410Z
UID:10000122-1715796000-1715804100@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Education: Equipping You for Your Journey to Care for Nature! - Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, in Mission\, for a two-hour educational event where we equip you with the knowledge you need to start your journey as a Habitat Healer volunteer: \n–         What are the habitats we find in the Fraser Valley? \n–         How do we know if habitats are healthy? \n–         How can we “heal” unhealthy habitats? \n–         What is the Habitat Healers volunteer program doing this year? \n–         How do we get involved in caring for nature in the community? \nHabitat Healers is open to everyone in the Fraser Valley. Current Habitat Healers – come out to hear new updates to the program and learn how you can get involved this year. Abbotsford and Mission events with the same name will have the same information. \nRefreshments provided (water\, tea\, coffee\, and snacks). \n  \nRegistration required. \nRegistration opens on April 24.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/volunteer-education-mission-may2024/
LOCATION:All Saints Hall\, 33077 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleesha Switzer":MAILTO:aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240525T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240525T174500
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240328T221829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T162857Z
UID:10000123-1716651000-1716659100@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Education: Equipping You for Your Journey to Care for Nature! - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, in Abbotsford\, for a two-hour educational event where we equip you with the knowledge you need to start your journey as a Habitat Healer volunteer: \n–         What are the habitats we find in the Fraser Valley? \n–         How do we know if habitats are healthy? \n–         How can we “heal” unhealthy habitats? \n–         What is the Habitat Healers volunteer program doing this year? \n–         How do we get involved in caring for nature in the community? \nHabitat Healers is open to everyone in the Fraser Valley. Current Habitat Healers – come out to hear new updates to the program and learn how you can get involved this year. Abbotsford and Mission events with the same name will have the same information. \nRefreshments provided (water\, tea\, coffee\, and snacks). \n  \nRegistration required. \nRegistration opens on April 24.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/volunteer-educat-abbotsford-may2024/
LOCATION:Matsqui Recreation Centre Multi Purpose 2/3 Room\, 3106 Clearbrook Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V2T 4B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleesha Switzer":MAILTO:aleesha@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240528T222302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T215112Z
UID:10000128-1718445600-1718454600@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Explore Lane Creek: A guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor – Walk\, Learn\, Discover\, Connect \nJoin us for a family-friendly walk guided by local experts to discover what makes Lane Creek an important spot. From learning the names of our native plants to hunting for sneaky critters\, you’ll be on a mission to uncover the secrets of nature right in our backyard. Get outside\, connect with nature\, and grow your awareness of how to be a Habitat Healer! \nLearning Takeaways: \n• Learn about the habitat at Lane Creek \n• What makes Lane Creek special \n• Identify native plants and look for critters \n• Meet likeminded people \n  \nRegistration required. 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/explore-lane-creek-a-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Lane Creek\, 33247 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J9
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240530T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T225009Z
UID:10000131-1718888400-1718895600@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Tadpole Professional Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register now for our 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Tadpole Identification Workshop! This virtual training workshop will enable environmental professionals to accurately identify and distinguish tadpoles\, metamorphs and juveniles of Lower Mainland frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. \nEnvironmental professionals\, contractors\, or government staff – if you will be working in the Lower Mainland you may encounter species at risk including Oregon Spotted Frogs and Northern Red-legged Frogs. Tadpoles can be challenging to identify\, especially when differentiating between these two species. This workshop will outline how you can identify frog tadpoles in the Lower Mainland\, including which features can help you distinguish between the very similar-looking tadpoles\, metamorphs and juveniles of Rana pretiosa and Rana aurora. \nThis training will be provided by Jenn Barden\, Program Coordinator at the Fraser Valley Conservancy\, and Briar Hunter\, Ecosystem Biologist with the Ministry of Water\, Land and Resource Stewardship. Both are specialists in Oregon Spotted Frogs and have extensive amphibian and reptile experience. \nDate: June 20\, 2024 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PDT \nPlatform: Online via Zoom \nCost: $25 per person \nAccess: Participants who pay to attend will receive a link to a recording of the presentation. Those who are unable to attend can still receive a recording by registering. \nAfter the workshop participants will receive a new resource document that can be used to identify Oregon Spotted Frog and Northern Red-legged Frog tadpoles\, metamorphs and juveniles in the field! \nOnce registered\, you will receive an email with session details and a meeting link will be sent out a week before the event. \nREGISTER NOW\nAdditional Information \nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who may come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. The Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however\, few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species\, particularly for tadpoles and juveniles. \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Jenn: jenn@fraservalleyconservancy.ca \n  \nThis training is made possible thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/tadpole-training-2024/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240528T222347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T215352Z
UID:10000129-1719050400-1719059400@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Venture McKee Park: A guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor – Walk\, Learn\, Discover\, Connect \nJoin us for a family-friendly walk guided by local experts to discover what makes McKee Park an important spot. From learning the names of our native plants to hunting for sneaky critters\, you’ll be on a mission to uncover the secrets of nature right in our backyard. Get outside\, connect with nature\, and grow your awareness of how to be a Habitat Healer! \nLearning Takeaways: \n• Learn about the habitat at McKee Park \n• What makes McKee Park special \n• Identify native plants and look for critters \n• Meet likeminded people \n  \nRegistration required. 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/venture-mckee-park-a-guided-tour/
LOCATION:McKee Park\, Skeena Ave\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V2S 7H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240613T194039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T211634Z
UID:10000132-1720866600-1720875600@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Workshop - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Indoor – Relax\, Learn\, Ask\, Discuss \n???? Attention Fraser Valley residents! Want to learn about how to control those pesky invasive plants taking over your neighbourhood? Come join us for an informative workshop co-hosted by the Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society. \nThis workshop is also great for Habitat Healers looking to learn more about how they can take action in the community! \n???? Find out how invasive plants impact the local environment. \n???? Learn tips and tricks to help tackle them and make a real difference. \n???? Get resources to help identify invasive plants and their lookalikes. \n???? Bring your invasive plant question and get answers from an expert! \nSign up now to get started! \n  \nRegistration required. 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/invasive-plants-workshop-abby2024/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Exhibition Park\, Legacy Conference Room\, 32470 Haida Drive\, Abbotsford\, B.C.\, V2T 5A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240613T194130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T223953Z
UID:10000133-1721239200-1721248200@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Workshop - Mission
DESCRIPTION:Indoor – Relax\, Learn\, Ask\, Discuss \nAttention Fraser Valley residents! Want to learn about how to control those pesky invasive plants taking over your neighbourhood? Come join us for an informative workshop co-hosted by the Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society. \nThis workshop is also great for Habitat Healers looking to learn more about how they can take action in the community! \n\nFind out how invasive plants impact the local environment.\n Learn tips and tricks to help tackle them and make a real difference.\nGet resources to help identify invasive plants and their lookalikes.\nBring your invasive plant question and get answers from an expert!\n\nSign up now to get started! \n  \nRegistration required. 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/invasive-plants-workshop-mission2024/
LOCATION:All Saints Hall\, 33077 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20240724T172114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T174846Z
UID:10000139-1727456400-1727461800@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:All About Bats - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Indoor – Attend\, Relax\, Learn\, Ask \nCurious about the bats in your area? Join us for a FREE presentation with guest speaker Aysha Mcconkey\, Junior Biologist from\nB.C Bats. Did you know that bats are important pollinators\, insect control\, good for the environment\, and indicators of a healthy area?\nSome bats are at risk and need your help. Become a bat volunteer and participate in a citizen science program. \nDoors open at 4:45 pm. Light refreshments will be offered. \nLearning Takeaways: \n• Species of bats that live in the Fraser Valley and about their health. \n• Habitat features for different types of bats. \n• Tips and tricks for bat boxes. \n• Who to contact when you come across bats and how you can help! \nFree Event. Registration Required. \n  \nThanks to our guest speaker: \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/allaboutbats2024/
LOCATION:Ryder Lake Hall\, 49265 Elk View Rd\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, V4Z 1E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20241004T204825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T213616Z
UID:10000151-1731610800-1731616200@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Leaving a Legacy for Nature: Introductory Session on Land Protection
DESCRIPTION:Online – Attend\, Learn\, Ask \nAre you interested in learning how you can protect your land for nature? Join us for an online presentation that will introduce the basics of long-term land protection. Topics will include what landowners need to consider and highlight tools and programs. Land protection stories will be shared as well as questions from participants will be encouraged. \nSpeakers will be Tamsin Baker\, Stewardship Coordinator\, and Joanne Neilson\, Executive Director. \nLearning Takeaways: \n\nThe role of the FVC in land protection.\nWhen land protection is a beneficial option.\nWhat you need to consider when looking to protect land long-term.\nKey programs and tools available as options.\n\nFree Event. Registration Required.
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/leaving-a-legacy-nov2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamsin Baker":MAILTO:outreach@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20241018T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T165238Z
UID:10000153-1732356000-1732363200@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Enhance Your Pond for Wildlife Using Live Stakes: A Workshop for Land Owners
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor – Learn\, Clip\, Stake\, Enhance  \nDo you manage a property with a pond that could benefit from enhancements for wildlife? Join the Fraser Valley Conservancy\, together with the City of Abbotsford\, for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to use live tree stakes to support native species and riparian ecosystems. \nThis workshop is perfect for landowners or others who manage properties with ponds and want to make a difference in supporting local wildlife and conserving riparian areas. \nWhat Are Live Stakes? \n“Live stakes are dormant stem cuttings from live trees and shrubs. They are inserted directly into stream banks or areas prone to erosion. These cuttings will eventually grow into new trees and shrubs\, helping to stabilize soil and prevent further soil loss.” – Penn State Extension  \nThe Fraser Valley Conservancy uses live stakes to not only improve pond and wetland soil stability\, but also to create habitat for wildlife! Live stakes harvested from native trees and shrubs are a quick\, easy\, and cost-effective way to improve your pond at home. \nWhat Will You Learn? \nThis workshop is led by our Habitat Enhancement Coordinator\, Jon Blais. You will learn how to identify native trees and shrubs that are suitable for creating live stakes\, such as willows and red osiers. You will then learn how to clip branches for stakes\, how to install them\, and things you need to know to create stable shorelines and good habitat. Participants are encouraged to bring questions about their own ponds for Jon to answer. \nWhat Will You Do? \nThis is a hands-on workshop that will take place at Gladwin Pond Trail in Abbotsford. After watching Jon’s demonstrations\, you will be clipping and installing stakes\, and putting up beaver cages to protect them. This workshop takes place rain or shine\, so expect to get dirty! \nTakeaways: \n🌿 Learn about native trees and shrubs and their importance for riparian habitats. \n🌿 Watch live demonstrations and practice harvesting branches\, installing live stakes\, and protecting them with beaver cages. \n🌿 Gain hands-on experience in creating habitats that benefit local wildlife. \n🌿 Learn practical techniques that can improve the health of your pond and surrounding areas. \nThis is an adult-oriented event\, not intended for participants under 16. \n$10 registration fee. Registration required. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email Jon: jon@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/livestakingworkshop2024/
LOCATION:Gladwin Pond Trail\, Gladwin Pond Trail\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V4X 1T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20250226T225109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T225201Z
UID:10000166-1742169600-1742342399@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2025 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways\, ditches\, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training\, please consider this limited-time opportunity. \nTraining will be provided by Olga Grunlund and Jon Blais\, specialists in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $50 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration. \nTwo sessions are available and are based on the anticipated frog breeding window:\nMonday\, March 17th 12:30 PM – 3:00PM \nTuesday\, March 18th 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nImportant Notes:  \nRegistration closes once all spots are filled or at 3:00 pm on March 16th. \nIf conditions change\, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example\, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made. \nOnce Registered – You will receive an email with additional details on the session\, including when and where to meet. \nSpace is limited – register here!\nAdditional Information\nThis session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors\, municipal staff\, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada\, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches\, sloughs\, shallow wetlands\, and marshes in the Fraser Valley. In the past decade\, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however\, few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species. \nFor questions\, please contact Olga: Olga@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/oregon-spotted-frog-professional-training-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20250205T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190621Z
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SUMMARY:All About Composting
DESCRIPTION:Indoor – Relax\, Learn\, Ask\, Discuss \nAre you curious about composting but unsure where to begin? Or maybe you’re a seasoned composter looking to refine your skills and troubleshoot common challenges. Either way\, this event is for you! \nJoin Jon Blais\, our Habitat Enhancement Coordinator\, for a fun and informative presentation created by Brittany Johnston of Queen B’s Seeds. No matter your experience level\, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and practical tips. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n🌿The science behind composting (i.e.\, how organic matter breaks down into compost). \n🌿What to compost (and what to avoid) to keep your compost thriving. \n🌿Different composting methods and how they work. \n🌿Composting solutions for every home – whether you live in an apartment or detached house. \n🌿How to troubleshoot common challenges\, such as odor\, pests\, and slow decomposition. \nImportant Reminders:  \n👉 Registration required. \n👉 This activity is adult-oriented; children are welcome with adult supervision. \nBonus:   \n⭐ Join the Go Green! Weekly Composting Contest
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/all-about-composting/
LOCATION:All Saints Hall\, 33077 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20250414T193320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193320Z
UID:10000173-1747938600-1747944900@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Online – Relax\, Learn\, Ask\, Discuss \nAttention Fraser Valley residents! Want to learn about how to control those pesky invasive plants taking over your neighbourhood? Come join us for an informative workshop co-hosted by Kathy Ma Green from the Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society. \nThis workshop is also great for Habitat Healers looking to learn more about how to take action in the community. Bring your invasive plant questions and get answers from an expert! \nWhat You Will Learn: \n🌿Find out how invasive plants impact the local environment. \n🌿Learn tips and tricks to help tackle them and make a real difference. \n🌿Get resources to help identify invasive plants and their lookalikes. \n🌿Learn how you can help remove invasive plants from public spaces. \nImportant Reminders:  \n👉 Registration required. \n👉 Free virtual event; Zoom link will be sent upon registration. 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/invasive-species-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20250428T171854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T165250Z
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SUMMARY:Solving the Mystery of the Elusive Phantom Orchid
DESCRIPTION:Indoor & Outdoor – Learn\, Ask\, Explore\, Discover \nDid you know that Ryder Lake is one of the few places in Canada where the elusive and endangered Phantom Orchid grows? \nJoin us for a special indoor and outdoor event to learn all about this unique\, rare plant and what you can do to help. We will start with a presentation inside Ryder Lake Hall\, followed by a visit to a nearby property where we will hopefully see a phantom orchid blooming in the wild. \nTakeaways:  \n🌿 Learn how to identify the Phantom Orchid and where and when to find it. \n🌿 Discover what makes the Phantom Orchid unique and why it’s endangered. \n🌿 Find out how you can help protect the Phantom Orchid and support local conservation efforts. \n🌿 Experience a guided walk to (hopefully!) see a Phantom Orchid blooming in the wild. \nImportant Reminders:  \n👉 Event by donation at the door. Pizza will be offered. Registration required. \n👉 Parking is provided at Ryder Lake Hall. Please respect the no parking signs around the firehall. \n👉 Be prepared that accessing the location of the Phantom Orchid may require a short walk / easy hike. Details will be provided closer to the event. \n👉 This activity is adult-oriented; children are welcome with adult supervision. \nEVENT IS NOW FULL. Follow registration link for instructions on how to be added to a waitlist. \n 
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/solving-the-mystery-of-the-elusive-phantom-orchid/
LOCATION:Ryder Lake Hall\, 49265 Elk View Rd\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, V4Z 1E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T210532
CREATED:20250516T210943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200118Z
UID:10000176-1750789800-1750795200@fraservalleyconservancy.ca
SUMMARY:Saving Water at Home
DESCRIPTION:Indoor – Relax\, Learn\, Ask\, Discuss \nAre you curious about how your household water use connects to the bigger picture of caring for nature? Whether you’re looking to cut back on your utility bill\, care for your garden more consciously\, or just understand how water systems work in Mission and Abbotsford\, this event is for you! \nJoin us for an interesting and beginner-friendly presentation hosted by Laith Furatian PhD\, P.Eng.\, a Senior Water Engineer at Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Services. \nGiveaway:  \n⭐ The first 50 registrants who live in Abbotsford and Mission and attend the presentation will receive a free at-home Water Saving Kit! \n⭐ The kit includes indoor water-saving tools and a smart watering hose nozzle. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n💧 Where your water comes from and where it goes \n💧 What water demand management is and why it matters \n💧 Easy ways to save water inside your home \n💧 Waterwise landscaping tips for your yard \n💧 How your choices at home support a healthy local ecosystem \nImportant Reminders: \n👉 Registration required. \n👉 This activity is adult-oriented; children are welcome with adult supervision. \nBonus:   \n⭐ Join our Go Green! Saving Water Contest
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/saving-water-2025/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Exhibition Park\, Ag-Rec Gallery\, 32470 Haida Drive\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V2T 5A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops
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