Time: 10 am – 4 pm
This year’s AGM and bus tour will include a business meeting in the morning, lunch, time to explore the fern glades and lakeshore views of Mt. Butte, and a bus tour with stops in the Battle Lake watershed. On the bus tour, guest speakers will share their information on local stewardship efforts, implementation of beneficial agricultural practices, and partnerships in lake watershed management. BRWA members, watershed residents, local groups, businesses, and government representatives are all invited! Busing for the event, to and from Camrose, will be available.
Meeting Materials
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
We will be at the annual Purple Martin Festival at Stoney Creek Center on June 18th. Come on down and learn about the extraordinary birds that are Purple Martins and how the Camrose community aids their growth and habitat. BRWA will be hosting a booth as well as bug dipping during the event.
For registration for the event email wildlifestewardship@camrose.ca
$10 for Adults
$25 for a Family of Four
Children under 12 are Free
For more information check out the Purple Martin Festival Face book page here.
Start Time: 9:30 am
Join us as we scout out Tide Creek to expand our Paddle the Battle online guide!
This is an open event but in order to participate personal boats and safety gear is required. We will be meeting at Gilwood boat dock (53°03’26.1″N 114°10’19.1″W), and if waters are too rough we will be driving to the bridge on highway 771 and loading in there. Please plan for a couple of hours by bringing your own lunch and plenty of water.
If interested in participating or if you have questions please contact engagement@battleriverwatershsed.ca
For more information about the paddle the battle guides checkout this link!
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
We will be hosting programs at the first Central Alberta Youth Range Day. Youth Range Day will be an interactive day to engage and educate youth aged 13-18 on topics such as rangeland management, riparian health, aquatic invertebrates, and plant identification! Parents are welcome! Space is limited, so register early (deadline to register is July 1)
For more information about the event click here or email stewardship@battleriverwatershed.ca
Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Join us at Big Knife Provincial Park to enjoy a gem in the heart of our watershed, including the hoodoos next to the Battle River. You will be treated to a day of activities, a watershed expo with experts on birding, water quality, and local wildlife. There will be guided hikes, a free lunch, and games and crafts for kids. Throughout this fun-filled day we will be exploring and appreciating all that this region provides to us. All at no-cost!
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
This year’s AGM and bus tour will include a business meeting in the morning, lunch, time to explore the fern glades and lakeshore views of Mt. Butte, and a bus tour with stops in the Battle Lake watershed. On the bus tour, guest speakers will share their information on local stewardship efforts, implementation of beneficial agricultural practices, and partnerships in lake watershed management. BRWA members, watershed residents, local groups, businesses, and government representatives are all invited! Busing for the event, to and from Camrose, will be available.
Meeting Materials
Magpie Nature Camp helps kids find joy in the great outdoors, teaching activities that empower them to connect to nature and find value in stewardship. Campers will learn about wilderness safety and awareness, edible and medicinal plants, fish and wildlife, and survival skills like shelter building, fire starting, and bow and arrow making. We will deepen our connection to nature, build confidence and resilience outdoors, learn ancient skills, and have fun!
Cohort 1: Ages 8, 9, & 10. 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cohort 2: Ages 10, 11, & 12. 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cohort 3: Ages 8, 9, & 10. 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cohort 4: Ages 10, 11, & 12. 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost is $75.00 per week per child, PLUS $50.00 per family for a Fish and Game membership. (Cost does not apply if you are already a member.)
Learn More and Sign up on the 2021 Magpie Nature Camp Event Page
Join us at Augustana on Feb. 6th, when Rita Wong will join the Battle River Watershed Alliance and local guests to explore our personal and community relationships with water. Check out the poster for more information!
Join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and the Battle River Watershed Alliance in this interactive webinar on the Riparian Intactness Assessment Project.
In this 101 workshop, you will learn the Why and How of the Riparian Intactness Assessment Project, how it applies to your work, and how it can improve the health of our watersheds.
Topics will include:
– Information about the project, and why the BRWA and NSWA are pursuing it
– An overview of the methods used to measure riparian intactness, pressure, and prioritization
– The importance of riparian areas for watershed health
– Tools and resources for governments, agriculture, and ENGOs to apply this knowledge
– Share your thoughts on the project and its potential relevance to your work.
Register at least 48 hours in advance.
This workshop is a pre-requisite for the “Where Data Meets Action: Riparian Web Portal” workshop.
August 15-19th or August 22-26th
10am-3pm
Ages 8-12
$75/per camper + $50/Family Camrose Fish and Game membership
Plan to Attend, Register Today!
The BRWA’s annual general meeting is open to our followers, supporters, members, and interested individuals and organizations.
Attend this meeting to hear an update on our year’s business and annual operations. Learn how the BRWA is working to achieve its goals.
Please register via Eventbrite to receive an agenda.
What will we cover?
Help us thank David Samm for his excellent leadership, and meet our new Executive Director! Hear from our team about what we have accomplished this year and what’s coming up next year.
The 2022 Alberta Caring for our Watersheds Contest will be hosted online Saturday April 23rd from 6:00-8:30pm MST. Register via our EventBrite page receive a link to the virtual event.
Students from across Alberta will share their ideas to improve their watershed.
Click the More Information button for details on finalists.
April 7th @ 7pm, The Bailey Theatre in Camrose
We are excited to welcome you for an evening of films, celebrations, and community at the Bailey Theatre. Come join us at the proverbial “water’s edge”!
As part of our Riparian Intactness Assessment project, we have developed a series of short films that showcase the important functions of riparian areas, share exciting new methods for monitoring them, and celebrate work that local landowners are doing to protect them. We are proud to present these videos for the very first time at this event!
Each year, we recognize recognize individuals, farms & businesses, organizations, and youth in the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds who are OuTstanding In Stewardship. We celebrate the work they are doing to care for our watersheds, including the land, air, water, and biodiversity. This evening, we will be celebrating the winners of the 2021 OTIS Awards.
Throughout the evening, we will also be able to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and saskatoon berry treats courtesy of the Bailey Bistro.
Our speaker panel includes:
Dr. Brian Smerdon is a Research Associate and Instructor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. He works to discover and share the story of groundwater: where it originated, how long its journey has been, and its experience along the flow path. Brian is also president of the Canadian chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists.
Dustin Twinn is a council member for the Swan River First Nation. He dedicates the majority of his time at the nation working on the restoration of their traditional territory.
Dr. Rita Wong is an Associate Professor in Critical and Cultural Studies at Emily Carr University. Rita investigates the relationships between contemporary poetics, water justice, and ecology. She has published many books and co-edited an anthology with Dorothy Christian entitled Downstream: Reimagining Water. She understands that when waterways are healthy, life (including people) will be healthy too, and that we cannot afford to endanger and pollute the waters that sustain our lives.
Each speaker brings a unique perspective and will share their knowledge and experiences with us.
Learn how you can use the Riparian Web Portal to:
-View new satellite-based riparian data through the interactive map
-Get inspired by on-the-ground stewardship projects
-Browse resources that will help you care for riparian areas that matter to you
Join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and the Battle River Watershed Alliance in this interactive training webinar on the Riparian Intactness Assessment Project and resulting Web Portal.
101: Our Intactness Project. In the AM workshop you will learn the Why and How of the Riparian Intactness Assessment project, how it applies to your work, and how it can improve the health of our watersheds. This webinar is a pre-requisite for the 102 workshop.
102: Where Data Meets Action. In the PM workshop, you will gain login access to see and understand riparian data and be trained on adding your projects to the site.
Take part in this Family Fishing Weekend and share your experiences with us!
On this weekend, Albertan’s are allowed to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons, without a sport fishing license.
Take a photo and share it with us using the #BattleRiverWatershed hastag for a chance to win a fabulous gift basket!
Thank you Cargill for supporting this project!
Be involved as a member of our organization by attending and supporting the BRWA’s work.
The BRWA’s annual general meeting is open to our members and other interested individuals and organizations. Attend this two-hour online meeting to hear an update on our year’s business and annual operations. Learn about how the BRWA has worked towards its goal, with a little help from our friends and partners.
An agenda and zoom link will be sent out to those who register the week prior to the event.
Register via Eventbrite
The 2021 Central Alberta Caring for our Watersheds Contest will be hosted online Saturday April 24th from 6:00-8:30pm MST. Register via our EventBrite page receive a link to the virtual event.
Students from across Alberta will share their ideas to improve their watershed.
Click the More Information button for details on finalists.
Be involved as a member of our organization by attending and supporting the BRWA’s work.
The BRWA’s annual general meeting is open to our members and other interested individuals and organizations. Attend this two-hour online meeting to hear an update on our year’s business and annual operations. Learn about how the BRWA has worked towards its goal as we “go with the flow” with the twists and turns of 2019/2020.
An agenda and zoom link will be sent out to those who register the week prior to the event.
Register via Eventbrite.
Join us on Friday, October 2nd (from 10 AM – 12 PM) to learn how to harvest and plant willow stem cuttings that can provide forest cover around streams, rivers, wetlands, and lakes. We’ll spend the morning working outside on all the steps of willow staking, from sourcing cuttings, to proper preparation, to planting, all while restoring a local creek! This workshop is free, but space is limited. Please register by contacting Kim Barkwell at kbarkwell@county10.ca or (780) 387-6182. Check out the poster for more details.
Drought and flood are two sides of the same coin: A broken water cycle is the root cause of both. Join Takota Coen from Coen Farm and Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture for an online workshop and field day at the Coen Farm. Learn how to design and implement low-tech, low-cost, nature-based earthworks that can build more effective and efficient water cycles on your land. Practice re-vegetation techniques and learn traditional uses of native plants. See the event poster for more information and registration details!
We are hosting another Finding Common Ground tour! Participants will travel by bus to explore energy production and efficiency options and opportunities in the region. By participating in this in-person tour and online webinars, these “Energy Ambassadors” will be trained with tools and knowledge to help make their home, office, and community more energy efficient and resilient! Professional development certificates will be provided to those Ambassadors who complete the training.
Join us for this 2-day workshop to learn how to design and implement low-tech, low-cost, nature-based earthworks that can build drought and flood resilience on your land. Check out the poster for more information and registration details.
Join the BRWA to celebrate our Battle! Come enjoy a gem in the heart of our watershed- Big Knife Provincial Park. You will be treated to guided hikes and canoe trips, a free lunch and saskatoon pie, and games and crafts for the kids. Throughout this fun-filled day we will be exploring and appreciating all that this region provides to us. All at no-cost!
You can see more details and invite your friends from our Facebook event page.
We are excited to host our annual Saskatoon Pie Baking Competition at the Downtown Camrose Farmer’s Market. The contest is open to everyone, new and experienced bakers alike!
There is no entry fee. All pie bakers receive a participation prize!
Champion judging will begin at 4:30 PM. Market-goers will be invited to sample pies and vote on their favorite for the People’s Choice Award starting at 5:00PM. Winners are announced by 6:00PM.
Please note that pie plates should be disposable, or can be retrieved by 6:00PM. A refrigerator will not be available. For more details call the Battle River Watershed Alliance office at: 780-672-0276, or check out the Saskatoon Pie Baking Competition Details Brochure.
Spirit of the Watershed is a plein-air art workshop which invites local artists to bring their art supplies outside. Participants have the opportunity for instruction and guidance from a local artist and instructor, and the space and time to be inspired by the beauty of nature.
Give voice to the diversity of perspectives that exist across the watershed and explore people’s connections to this place through photography.
Participants take photographs that have an impact on them or shape their connection to place in some way.
Riparian Web Portal Training
101: April 13th 2023 1:30pm
102: April 14th 2013 1:30pm
Learn More
Register: BRWA Eventbrite