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Every steward has his or her own definition of what stewardship means to them. Most often, stewardship evokes a sense of personal responsibility for ensuring our natural resources are sustainably managed for our own quality of life, and for future generations.
“Sustainable range provides nutritious forage for livestock and wildlife, has aesthetically pleasing scenery is environmentally sound; all healthy by-products of responsible stewardship.”
‘Ma’ Dame Debbie Webster, 2007. Read more...Agriculture and Oil & Gas
"This may not be heaven, but it’s a local call." is a common sentiment for those of us that live and work in this rural community. Read more...
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Imagine that you live in city with twice the population of Calgary. Your city relies on wells for its water as the climate is dry and there are no... Read more...
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How better to foster and celebrate the connection to the natural world and the wise use of Alberta’s Parks.
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According to the definition of Stewardship... we should be carefully monitoring the resources that keep us alive, healthy and happy! Read more...
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June 2011
June 4 - Up the Creek
Walk along the creek with guides to discover the components of a healthy mountain stream - and why it's important to water users downstream. Includes a Riparian workshop – water testing kit care of Alberta Water Quality Awareness, an interpretive hike and tour to see who else uses our creeks. Package will offer 2 meals and campfire visiting. $85/person
- Hosts: Brown Creek, Chimney Rock Bed and Breakfast, Herbal Healing, Janet Sippola Western Artist, Joyce Pallister-Bronsch, Oxley Ranch Tours
- To register: Contact Dame Debbie 403.646.0151 or websterranch@xplornet.ca
June 5 – Weed and Feed
Edible and Medicinal Plant Workshop – interpretive hike to discover what native plants were traditionally used for and their benefits. A fresh lunch will be provided for outdoor dining and after our evening meal, we'll finish the day around the fire. $135/person
- Hosts: Chimney Rock Bed and Breakfast, Full Circle Adventures
- To register: Contact Dame Julie 403.933.4432 or info@full-circle-adventures.com
June 11 - Wildflowers for your Yard
Would you like to incorporate some wildflowers into your domestic garden? We'll tour the garden at Chimney Rock B&B where Deb will help point out her best and worst picks. The guided hike will show you where they grow naturally. Lunch will be in a sea of grasses and flowers and there will be time to review the day around the fire after supper. $160/person
- Hosts: Chimney Rock Bed and Breakfast, Full Circle Adventures
- To register: Contact Dame Julie 403.933.4432 or info@full-circle-adventures.com
June 12 - Wild Tea Party
Learn more about our native plants and their benefits. This guided hike will take you through the rangeland of the sacred Porcupine Hills where plants were traditionally gathered for their medicinal values. After lunch, travel to Nanton's Herbal Healing for an apothecary talk to discuss how these herbs are still used today. $146/person
- Hosts: Full Circle Adventures, Herbal Healing, Oxley Ranche Tours
- To register: Contact Dame Julie 403.933.4432 or info@full-circle-adventures.com
June 12
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site - Chuckwagon Cook-Off
Round-up Camp cooks were men of ingenuity, adaptability and perserverance. Join us for the Bar U Cook-Off and sample the competitors' beef stew and biscuits, cooked over an open camp fire - just like they did 100 years ago!
All special events at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site begin at 1pm and are subject to cancellation or rescheduling depending on weather conditions. For more events information call 403-395-3044.
June 19
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site - Percheron Horse Show, tribute to the Percheron Horse
The second annual Percheron Halter Class show, a tribute to the great Bar U Percheron show horses as well as to the man who made it all possible: George Lane.
All special events at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site begin at 1pm and are subject to cancellation or rescheduling depending on weather conditions. For more events information call 403-395-3044.
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All programs are subject to change – new events may be added throughout the year.
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"I can't thank you enough for your incredible hospitality. What a journey this has been and we are not done yet. Thank you to all the Dames on the Range - I'm looking forward to our next journey together."
Tracey M, Calgary
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"Thank you for your part in the Dames on the Range venture. We've done so much this weekend and have today's ride to look forward to - Wow!"
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Need more time to see the country? Extend your stay and visit our other Dames on the Range businesses in Nanton and surrounding area – there is plenty to see and do in our “neigh”bourhood!
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"What a great stay! Thank you so much for all the wonderful conversation, tours of the ranch, and fantastic food. Mike loved seeing the bears; the rest of the group maybe not so much. And Deb, good luck with the Dames on the Range."
Mike, Carole and family