Connecting Mountains to Grasslands
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Learn about linkages between mountains and grasslands, Crown land and farmland, as well as between communities, the environment and economics!
Our courses are unique in their inclusive approach toward all stakeholders -- conservationists, ranchers, land-based businesses, small landowners, hunters, primary industry and government.
- Discover tools to help you increase levels of connectivity on your own property and your neighbours
- Learn basic terminology for land use management
- Understand corridors, patches, linkages and fragmentation
- Apply holistic thinking about sustainable land use management to reinforce positive connections
- Engage in dialogue for sustainable and smart solutions over the long term
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Who are the teachers?
We are thrilled to have Leslie Lowe and Peter Davidson return to offer their second replicable grasslands workshop at Clear Sky. Together we will look at the relationships between urban, agricultural development and the surrounding ecosystem.
Our goal is to heighten awareness, educate and engage dialogue about sustainable land use management in the Rocky Mountain Trench.
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Leslie Lowe, founder of “Beargrass Landscape Design and Environmental Planning” is a Registered Landscape Architect in Montana, with a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. She divides her time between her home and husband in Marysville B.C. and her second house in Whitefish, Montana. Leslie is gifted at sharing her passion for wildlife and native plants with large groups. She leads us with dynamic presentations and great clarity.
Peter Davidson, wildlife biologist and agrologist, has explored the trench extensively, and now serves our region as the President of the Rocky Mountain Trench Society and the Rocky Mountain Naturalists. Peter's repertoire is vast and he brings to our mix profound insights into and decades of experience working with and for our beloved Trench. Peter is a respected naturalist and avid birder adept at highlighting the pride of our region's unique biodiversity with all who are interested.
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What will the schedule look like?
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8:00am
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5:30pm
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Begin our day with refreshments and registration at 8 am.
Our workshop includes lunch and guest speaker David Zehnder of Ardcorp and Director of the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living.
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How much will the course cost?
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Full rate: |
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$99 (including lunch) |
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(a 3% PayPal fee will be added to the payment) |
We have up to 4 volunteer opportunities available for those who are more able to contribute time than finances in order to participate in this workshop. Please contact the grasslands team as soon as possible about the terms.
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As an environmental educator you may be eligible to apply through CBEEN for a professional development bursary to attend the next workshop. Join CBEEN if you have not already, and be sure to check out their web page. |
How to register?
Please contact us to reserve a space.
We encourage people to register and confirm your space with payment as early as possible, as we anticipate spaces will fill up quickly. The course capacity is limited to 25 participants, plus staff support, so please confirm a place for yourself at your earliest opportunity.
Three options of payment (how much?)are available:
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1) PayPal |
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(a 3% PayPal fee will be added to the payment) |
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2) Cheque
3) Money Order |
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Please make cheque or money order payable to "Clear Sky Meditation & Study Center" and sent it to:
PO Box 19, Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0 |
Please be sure to enclose your contact information so that we can contact you if we need to.
Cancellations: If requested before Friday, August 27, a refund minus a $50 processing fee can be provided.
How do I get to Clear Sky Center?
Course registrants will be emailed or faxed a map, or otherwise provided with directions. Clear Sky Center is in the Bull River valley, near Fort Steele and the trout hatchery.
What do I need to bring?
- Water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing and footwear
- Sun protection
- Pen & notebook (also available from the Clear Sky shop)
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Reading: "Plants of the Southern Interior" by Parish, Coupe and Lloyd
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