Grassland Restoration Forum

06/20/2026

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06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Check out this workshop on June 24th!

Sharing an upcoming learning opportunity hosted by the Foothills Forage & Grazing Association at the Patricia Community Hall!

Join them for a day focused on the Pasture Powerup Project, exploring grazing systems, invasive species management, and practical approaches that can be applied on your own operation.

The day will include:
🌾 Pasture tours and demonstration plots
🌾 Treatment vs. control comparisons
🌾 Grazing management discussions
🌾 Insights from Corteva and Envu representatives

📍 Patricia Community Hall
📅 June 24, 2026

Cost:
• FFGA Members – $20
• Non-Members – $25

For more information or to register:
https://www.foothillsforage.com/pasturepowerup

06/14/2026

Healthy grasslands support healthy ecosystems, strong communities and resilient agriculture.

CFGA’s Grassland Learning & Knowledge Hub brings together resources, tools and practical information to help deepen understanding of Canada’s grasslands and the important role they play across our landscapes. From conservation and biodiversity to stewardship and sustainable management, the hub is designed to support learning and spark meaningful conversations about the future of our grasslands.

Whether you’re a producer, land steward, educator or simply passionate about grassland conservation, there’s something to explore.

Learn more: www.canadianfga.ca/en/conservation/grassland-learning-knowledge-hub/

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Common (a.k.a.) lesser burdock (Artium minus (Hill) Bernh. is designated as a Noxious W**d in Alberta under the Alberta W**d Control Regulations. Noxious W**ds are considered widespread and cannot be fully eradicated but landowners are required to control their spread according to the Alberta W**d Control Act.

Targeted Grazing is one method to reduce the spread of Common burdock. Learn more about targeted grazing practices: https://grasslandrestorationforum.ca/targeted-grazing-monitoring-protocols/

The Alberta Invasive Species Fact Sheets provide more information on ID, toxicity, prevention and control of common burdock https://abinvasives.ca/invasive-species/

06/08/2026

Looking for a new contract opportunity? 🙂🌾 Check out this Event Coordinator position with the Grassland Restoration Forum! To apply, send your resume to [email protected].
Learn more about the GRF: grasslandrestorationforum.ca

06/04/2026

Join us at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump for this special milestone as we honour GRF’s work to promote the conservation and restoration of Alberta’s native grasslands, pay tribute to the Blackfoot Nation for the role they played in the early history of stewardship of these lands, and celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists with our greater community and colleagues. 🙂🌾

Agenda:
👉 A site tour of the facility led by Stan Knowlton, retired interpretive guide at Head Smashed In.
👉 A presentation of Stan’s current work with wild harvesting native hay and an opportunity to discuss current challenges in native seed supply. Stan is an active member of the Prairie Native Seed Collaborative.
👉 A guided hike to a vision quest site and the drive lanes with Stan to learn how the buffalo were managed in this landscape.
👉A chance to engage with past and current members of the GRF.

Details and Registration on-line at grasslandrestorationforum.ca.

We look forward to celebrating together with you in a place rich with history,
meaning, and connection.

The Grassland Restoration Forum (GRF) promotes the conservation and restoration of native grasslands in Alberta through education, outreach and research to improve reclamation practice and foster stewardship. The GRF began in 2006 as a collaboration between members of provincial agencies, the ranchi...

06/03/2026