Restoration and Reciprocity in the Elbow Oct 5th 2024

Restoration and Reciprocity in the Elbow

Join us for a captivating event focused on restoration and reciprocity in the beautiful Elbow area. This in-person gathering will take place at the West Bragg Creek Day use area. Immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings as we explore ways to restore and give back to this cherished natural space. Learn from experts, engage in hands-on activities, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for environmental stewardship. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact and deepen your connection to the Elbow. Come and be part of this inspiring event!

This opportunity is open to everyone interested in bio-engineering and is free of charge, space is limited!

All participants must register through Eventbrite in order to participate.

Please note that the field work involves physical labour with hand tools. You will have to be reasonably fit and we will require that you sign a waiver prior to commencing the work.

About the field day: Working with hand-tools we will be harvesting and planting willow and potted native plants. Our actions will provide an opportunity to improve habitat and water quality

This year's planting day will be led by the ERWP and Leaf Ninjas and in partnership with Bragg Creek Trails

Flora Giesbrecht - has 10 years of experience participating in and organizing restoration projects in the Elbow watershed area.

and Leaf Ninjas

Specializing in horticulture, Leaf Ninjas excels in ecological installation, fostering plant growth in challenging environments. With over a decade of experience in bioengineering, revegetation, slope stability, and riparian restoration, we serve municipalities, industrial sites, natural areas, and community groups, ensuring resilience and ecological balance.

W hy is this kind of work important?

We have noted that there are a few areas in West Bragg that are heavily impacted by land users including cattle, industry and non-motorized recreation. The areas are important because they are along Bragg Creek and Ranger Creek (designated critical habitat for Bull Trout). There is erosion, compacted soil, and bare/non-vegetated ground. These conditions can impact water quality and Native Trout.

To help improve the riparian area, improve Native Trout habitat, to lessen the risk of spreading Whirling Disease, to improve water quality, and to encourage beneficial management practices in the area, the ERWP and Leaf Ninjas are pleased to offer this project to hard working volunteers.

Where can I find out more about the organizers?

Please visit www.erwp.org or contact Flora coordinator@erwp.org and www.leafninjas

By registering for the bio-engineering field day, you agree to the following terms:

By registering for this bio-engineering field day organized by Elbow River Watershed Partnership Society (ERWP), you, for yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby release, waive and forever discharge ERWP and all its respective subsidiaries, agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, elected and appointed officials, successors and assigns of and from all claims, demands, damages, cost, expenses, actions, causes of action, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to your person, or property howsoever caused, arising or to arise by reason of my participation in the said event, whether as participant or otherwise, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the event and notwithstanding that same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of any of the aforesaid.

You further hereby undertake to hold and save harmless and agree to indemnify all of the aforesaid from and against all liability incurred by any or all of them arising as a result of, or in any way connected with, your participation in the said event.

You acknowledge that working in the backcountry involves inherent risks, including, but in no way limited to, risks associated with weather, natural occurrences, risks from third parties operating in the area, and risks associated with wildlife, that may cause serious injury and possibly death to participants.