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SUMMARY:Fish Creek Speaker Series - Gardening with Alberta Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Gardening with Alberta Native Plants \n\n\n\nIn this talk Mathis will discuss the design\, installation\, and long-term management of native plant gardens in Calgary. Southern Alberta ecosystems are full of interesting plants that can be used to create beautiful gardens that support pollinators\, birds and other wildlife in your own yard. Topics that Mathis will cover will include: \n\n\n\n\nPlanning your garden layout and how to create different habitat zones (assessing light conditions\, soil preparation\, etc.)\n\n\n\nPlant Selection\n\n\n\nPlanting Design (nice plant combinations that look great)\n\n\n\nAttracting Wildlife (creating features for wildlife)\n\n\n\nSourcing and establishing plants (local nurseries\, plant rescues\, propagating your own plants!).\n\n\n\nLong-term Management (weeding needs\, watering approaches\, when to cut down old stalks\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nMathis Natvik is a restoration ecologist with just over 30 years of experience restoring grassland\, wetland\, and woodland ecosystems. His experience also includes innovative use of native plants in the urban environment including roadside wildflower meadows\, green roofs\, and rain gardens. Mathis has operated a private consulting firm (Natvik Design Inc) since 2000 and provided services to a variety of clients including municipalities\, provincial government\, NGOs\, and private landowners (see www.roofgarden.ca for examples of his work). He also teaches ecological restoration at the University of Calgary in the School of Architecture\, Planning\, and Landscape.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/fish-creek-speaker-series-gardening-with-alberta-native-plants/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, 15931 Woodpath Rd SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2W 4Z8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Calgary Nature Journal Club at Fish Creek!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Fish Creek and the Calgary Nature Journal Club to learn about nature journaling and native plants! \n\n\n\nGather in nature to slow down\, observe\, and connect through journaling. This introductory session will guide you through the basics of nature journaling—no experience needed! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be learning about the “Grow with Us” program\, all about nurturing native plant seedlings and supporting local ecosystems 🌱 \n\n\n\nCome curious\, leave inspired. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nBasic materials provided. Please feel free to bring your own! \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/calgary-nature-journal-club-at-fish-creek/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre\, 15979 Bow Bottom Trail
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