22nd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women

22nd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women:

Twin Butte Community Hall - Twin Butte, AB

July 16th & 17th, 2025

Topics covered will include:

• Range & riparian health

• Hands-on Plant identification

• Grazing Principles and Practices
• Local Ranching Women Stories
• Predator mitigation
• Managing with species at risk
• Herd health and elk: liver flukes

The cost of the two day event is $135.00.

This cost includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and supper on July 16th
• Breakfast and lunch on July 17th
• Course materials and plant identification book

Registration deadline: July 7th

What is the arrangement of the school? Hands-on learning (out in the pasture) and indoor presentations, about half-half each day. Please come prepared for all weather conditions and walking outside in a pasture setting.

Payment may be made online with a credit card, or by cheque made payable to the "Riparian Management Society". Please note that your registration is not considered final until payment is received.

We encourage you to register online, but if that is not possible, you may register by contacting Marnel with Cows and Fish at 403-382-0927. If you have a child accompanying you, please contact Marnel.

Each agency/organization representative must register separately. Up to 4 landowners/producers may register together.

Parking is free; if you plan to stay overnight on site, then you must book 1 of the free camping spaces when you register.

NOTE: We strongly recommend you book your accommodations in advance because the site is very close to Waterton Lakes National Park and this is a very popular tourist area in the summer. Below are some options.

Accommodation Options (NOT included in school fee):

Feel free to choose whatever option works best for you.

Hotels / Lodging

To simplify your options, consider staying where we have set aside a block of rooms:

Heritage Inn Hotel and Convention Centre: (403) 627-5000. You must CALL to get the group rate ($145 + taxes/night for single room). Tell them you are booking with 'Southern Alberta Grazing' to get in our block of rooms. There are a limited number of rooms and they need to be booked before June 15 to get the rate, if still available.

Other options:

Numerous other hotels and motels in Pincher Creek (approx 20-25 min away) and Waterton Lakes National Park (approx 20-25 min away).

Numerous rural B&B/local hosts (under 20 min):

• The Lodge at Thanksgiving Ranch: https://www.thanksgivingranch.ca/
• Dungarvan Creek Vacation Rentals: http://dungarvancreek.com/
• Corner Mountain Inn and Wellness Centre: https://www.cornermountaininn.com/
• Twin Butte Silos: https://www.twinbuttesilos.com/

Camping

Twin Butte Community Hall Campground (no amenities), on site - these are simple RV parking and tenting spots on the grass east of the hall's gradens with no camping amenities except using the bathroom in the hall: FREE but limited spots available--you must register for a spot when you register for your ticket.

If you plan to stay overnight on site, then you must book one of these free spaces (no hookups, no firepits or picnic tables and NO potable water). NOTE: You must bring your own potable drinking water as there is NO potable water at the hall, except for water provided at the meals. Camping spots must be booked when you register.

• ONLY 10 RV SPOTS AND 10 TENT SPOTS
• Please book an ADD-ON ticket when you register for the school to ensure you have a spot
• Includes the night before the school (Tues. Jul 15) and the night during the school (Wed. July 16)
• You will have access to the hall facilities: indoor toilets & sinks; no showers. Note water is NOT potable at the hall, so bring your own drinking water.

Crooked Creek Campground (16 min away)

• Reservations definitely recommended (use online booking link)
• $30-$50/night depending on hookups, site & number of people
• Indoor washroom & showers (free)
• 403-653-1100
• https://letscamp.ca/camps/crooked-creek-campground

Sleepy Hollow Campground, in Pincher Creek (20 min away)

• Reservations can be made after May 1
• $37/night full hook ups; power & water $32/ night; unserviced sites $25
• Indoor toilets, laundry & showers ($3 for shower).
• 403-627-2033 to book
• Info: https://www.facebook.com/sleepyhollowcamp.ca/

Veteran's Memorial Campground, in Pincher Creek (20 min away)

• Reservations definitely recommended
• $45/night full hook ups; power & water $40/ night; unserviced sites $30
• Indoor washroom & showers ($3 for shower, at nearby town pool).
• 403-627-4322 (Town, recreation office); Camp host 403-339-465
• Register online from https://pinchercreek.ca/content.php?p=91

Waterton Lakes National Park, in Waterton (20 min away)

• Reservations definitely recommended
• Varies by campground and services (approx. $20-$41)
• https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/waterton/activ/camping

We look forward to seeing you!