Assessing the Impact, Envisioning the Future
- Location: Merritt BC
- Headquarters: Comfort Inn and Suites, 3713 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC V1K 1A3, CA
Information
Schedule
Lodging
Maps
Registration
Presentations; Silent Auction
Remote Participation and Late Notes
Information
Meeting Information:
- PNW Section Board Meeting
- Social at the Empty Keg Brewhouse
- Grassland assessment training
- Cumulative effects on grasslands
- Innovative ranching practices
- Annual meeting
- Posters and presentations
Presentations/Posters: Reach out to BC Chapter
Need help? Contact SRM BC Chapter
Schedule
Meeting Schedule:
| Tuesday, October 1, 3-5 p.m. | PNW Section Board Meeting | Comfort Inn and Suites Board Room, 3713 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC |
| Tuesday, October 1, 6-9 p.m. | Evening Social and Dinner. Entertainment by Rob Dinwoodie and Tim Ross. Add on ticket (CA$40) may be purchased during registration. | Empty Keg Brewhouse, 2190 Voght St, Merritt, BC (250) 315-BEER |
| Wednesday, October 2, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tour (includes lunch) If you wish to ride the bus rather than drive yourself or carpool, please indicate during the registration checkout process. | |
| Stop 1: Lundbom, Laurie Guichon Memorial Grassland site with presentation discussing history and significance of the site, grassland health assessment presentation provided by the Mike Dedels of Grasslands Conservation Council, followed by a presentation on invasive species and control efforts by Dave Walkem of the Invasive Species Council of BC. | ||
| Stop 2: Beaver Ranch with presentation by rancher Hayley Rutherford discussing the history of Guichon (now Beaver) Ranch, the world of ranching and innovative ranching practices. This stop is supported by the BC Forage Council and its grazing mentorship program. | ||
| Stop 3: Rafter P Ranch with presentation by Julia Smith on electric fencing technologies to help achieve rotational grazing goals on farm or ranch with multi species applications from cattle to pigs followed by presentations by rancher Nelson Patry on rotational grazing systems. | ||
| Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. | Banquet, Awards, Silent Auction. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. | Game On Sports Bar And Grill, 3701 De Wolf Way, Merritt, BC |
| Thursday, October 3, 8 a.m. | Annual Meeting | Comfort Inn and Suites, 3713 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC |
| 9-11 a.m. | Presentations, Posters, Wrap-up | |
Lodging
Lodging:
Comfort Inn and Suites, 3713 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC V1K 1A3, CA , (250) 315-0237
Ask for Society for Range Management rate: CA$165 single, $175 double plus tax.
Blocked rooms held until September 7.
Maps
Lodging and Headquarters
Tuesday, October 1 Social and Dinner at Empty Keg Brewhouse
Wednesday, October 2 Tour
Tour map goes here
Wednesday, October 2 Banquet: Game On Sports Bar and Grill
Registration
Registration
- Student: CA$161.08
- Member: CA$171.73
- Non-member: CA$193.03
- Tuesday, October 1 Social, Dinner, Entertainment: Add-on ticket cost of CA$40.00. Be sure to purchase add-on if you are interested.
- Bus for Wednesday, October 2 Tour: If you wish to ride the bus, please so indicate during the registration check out process.
- Cancellation: No refunds.
Click the button below to register!
Presentations; Silent Auction
Presentations and Posters
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Contact BC Chapter if you would like to present or if you would like to recommend another presentation
Silent Auction
- Please donate a silent auction item to support Student Scholarships and member Professional Development
Remote Participation and Late Notes
PNW Section Board Meeting, Tuesday October 1, 3-5 p.m. PDT
Participate remotely by Zoom:
Date & Time: Oct 1, 2024 3-5 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
- Passcode: board01
- Meeting ID: 948 4397 5862
- Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782, Password: 1517598
PNW Section Annual General Meeting, Thursday, October 3, 8-9 AM PDT
Participate remotely by Zoom:
Date & Time: Oct 3, 2024 8-9 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
- Passcode: agm76
- Meeting ID: 910 8395 5080
- Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782, Password: 046213
Watch this tab for:
- Board Meeting Agenda
- Annual Meeting Agenda
Late Notes:
