Events and Lectures

Interested in learning about forestry, soil science, agricultural production methods or sustainable agriculture? Consider participating in one of our annual series, or find other related events hosted by the Faculty of ALES.

Forest Industry Lecture Series

The Evolution of Indigenous Economic Participation in the Resource Sector: Right, Agreements and Corporations

Presented by Heather Exner-Pirot from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute on March 5, 2026

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For more information, contact:

FILS Academic Lead
Brad Pinno
bpinno@ualberta.ca
780 492-1280

FILS Academic Co Lead
Barb Thomas
bthomas@ualberta.ca
780 492-8016

Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture

From soil pits to algorithms: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the future of agricultural soils

Presented by Tahmid Huq Easher from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology on February 6, 2026

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For more information, contact:

Bentley Lecture Academic Co Lead
Guillermo Hernandez-Ramirez
ghernand@ualberta.ca
780 492-2428

Bentley Lecture Academic Lead
Devin Serfas
serfas@ualberta.ca

For other inquiries about the department: