2026 PCF Spring Meeting & Tour

June 15, 2026   ~   Medicine Hat, Alberta

Agenda – 2026 Spring Meeting

The PCF held their June meeting in Medicine Hat where members had the opportunity to provide their updates. Paul Jones (Alberta Conservation Association) shared his work on the Pronghorn Collaring Project and wildlife friendly fencing.  Tom Harrison (Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation [SSGF]) shared about the SSGF and the Central Prairies Living Labs. And finally, Barry Adams gave a History of Onefour Research Ranch that set the stage for the field tour of the Ranch the next day.

To watch a similar recorded presentation of the History of Onefour Research Ranch, presented by Barry Adams, Click Here.

June 16, 2026   ~   OneFour Research Ranch

Itinerary – OneFour Research Ranch Field Tour

The following day, 76 participants headed outside on a guided tour of the beautiful Onefour Research Ranch. The first stop was Cow Camp where we heard members of the Onefour Grazing Association speak about the past ten years of grazing.

A special thank you to the Onefour Grazing Association for welcoming us on this field tour and all of the speakers who shared their expertise, as well as coordination efforts from the University of Alberta – Rangeland Research Institute, the County of Forty Mile, and the Government of Alberta.

January 22, 2026

Location: Okotoks, AB and Virtual

Agenda

2025 PCF Spring Meeting & Tour

June 19, 2025

Magrath, Alberta

Agenda – 2025 Spring Meeting

The PCF held their June meeting in Magrath where members had the opportunity to provide their updates. Laurie Hamilton (Zanshin Environmental Networks Inc.) shared her update on the Grassland Vegetation Inventory Business Case to the group and valuable discussions were had.  Following presentations, the group headed outside on a guided tour of the beautiful McIntyre Ranch. The setting of the original barn was fitting as Ralph Thrall shared the history of the ranch and information to set the stage for the tour. Many thanks to the Thrall family for touring us through the ranch.

Click here to watch the 2025 PCF AGM!

January 23, 2025

Location: Virtual

Agenda

2024 PCF Fall Meeting & Tour

September 19, 2024

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Alberta

Agenda – PCF Fall Meeting

The PCF held their September meeting at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. The indoor venue was a perfect place to meet and provided beautiful views of the Bow River valley. Members gave updates, Robert Sissons shared a presentation about the Southern Alberta Native Seed Collaborative, and Nolan Ball talked about the current updates for the next Prairie Conservation Action Plan. After great conversations and a delicious traditional meal of beef stew and bannock, the group headed outside on a guided tour. It was a beautiful fall day to learn about the history of the Blackfoot Nation and visit this National Heritage Site.

2024 PCF Annual General Meeting

January 18, 2024

Location: Virtual

Agenda

Recording of the 2024 PCF AGM Business Meeting

State of the Prairie Committee Update – Livio Fent

Live Recording Member Presentation: Ghosts of Predators Past, Spirits of Perseverance Present, and Shadows of a Fragile Future: The Pronghorn Antelope, Paul Jones – Alberta Conservation Association

Member Presentation: State of the Cattle Industry: Classic Good, Bad and Ugly. Implications for Conservation. – Norm Ward, Rancher, Entrepreneur (Razer Gazer) Western Stock Growers Association past president

2023 PCF Fall Meeting & Tour

September 21, 2023

Glenbow Park Ranch, Cochrane Alberta

Agenda – 2023 PCF Fall Meeting

2023 PCF Spring Meeting & Tour

JUNE 14th, 2023

Heritage Hall, Milk River

The PCF held their June meeting on the 14th of June at the Heritage Hall in Milk River. Members gave updates, Tim Romanow shared a member profile for the Milk River Watershed Council Canada in the morning. After great conversations and a nice meal the group headed out to tour many of the projects of the MRWCC including bat houses and ended the day with a visit to Jane Lancasters’ property near Writing on Stone where she shared her efforts at native grassland reclamation.

2022 PCF Fall Meeting & Tour

September 22, 2022

Maycroft Hall, AB

The PCF held their fall meeting and tour on Thursday, September 22. Participants spent the  morning at the Maycroft Hall and after a hot lunch enjoyed an afternoon touring the Waldron Ranch with Mike Roberts.

State of the Prairie Update – Livio Fent

PCF Fall Meeting Agenda – September 22, 2022

Location of Maycroft Hall – Head west of highway 22 at crossing of the Oldman River

2022 PCF Spring Meeting

June 23, 2022

Location: Virtual

Member profile by Cows and Fish and member updates!!

2022 June Meeting – Recorded Webinar Here

2022 PCF Annual General Meeting

January 2022

Location: Virtual

2022 PCF AGM – Recorded Webinar Here

The PCF held the 2022 annual general meeting online via Goto Webinar. The meeting included board of director and working committee updates, a feature presentation from Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute, election of the 2022/2023 board of directors and member updates.