kemo99 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Register Here for a riparian restoration project along Dismal Creek. The project involves two workdays:Day 1: harvest live willow stakesDay 2: install live willow stakes Willow stakes will be harvested locally by cutting stems from healthy willow stands at the project site. Branches will be trimmed and the willow stakes bundled then soaked in the creek until they are planted the following day. On the second day, willows stakes will be planted along the bank or the creek. The goal of the project is to add deep-rooted, native woody plants along the creek bank to help add strength to the soils, stabilize the bank, and prevent excess erosion. Willow staking is a bioengineering technique which helps speed up recovery of disturbed sites like this. This is a great opportunity to help learn about bioengineering and riparian restoration, and help improve the health of Dismal Creek, an important Arctic Grayling stream in the upper Pembina River watershed.The Northern Lights Fly Fishers has been active in Arctic Grayling monitoring and habitat assessment work since 2011 in partnership with Alberta Environment and Parks and with support form Alberta Conservation Association and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one or both days. Lunch and water will be provided (please bring a refillable water bottle). All tools and equipment will be provided; please dress appropriately for field work.Meeting place: Both days, meet at Tim Hortons in Spruce Grove (70 McLeod Ave Unit 117, Spruce Grove) at 8:00 am. Carpooling can be arranged from here. Register Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Ken put me down for Sunday. 05/05. Working Sat.but will try a trade off??? Tight Lines AlwaysDennis S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemo99 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 The event is running on Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5. Click the links above to register on eventbrite. Unfortunately the work will all be done by Sunday. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 en that why I picked Sunday. Water when I fall in froze a few of the brain cells. Sorry screwed up on days, for sure will do Fri. Try to work out something for sat. supposed to work. Will try and trade off. Dennis S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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