BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//British Columbia Wine Grape Council - ECPv6.11.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bcwgc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British Columbia Wine Grape Council
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215442
CREATED:20250718T154939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T160444Z
UID:10000016-1754470800-1754485200@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Northern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Northern Tour \nEvent Date & Time:Tuesday\, August 6\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: Join us for the Northern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna and West Kelowna\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nWaldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family)\, Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\nKalala Vineyards (Kalala Winery)\, West Kelowna – 3361 Glencoe Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC V4T 1M1\n\nContributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, UBC\, BC Living Labs\, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, BC Grapegrowers’ Association\, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC. \n📝 Registration is required. \n📄 Full itinerary available here: \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring:Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions?Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Southern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-northern-tour/
LOCATION:Waldhof Viineyard\, 5225 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-banner-v2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AAFC":MAILTO:aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215442
CREATED:20250718T152716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T154458Z
UID:10000015-1754384400-1754398800@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Southern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Southern Tour \nEvent Date & Time: Tuesday\, August 5\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: \nJoin us for the Southern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Okanagan Falls and Oliver\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nEquipment demos including the roller crimper\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nThomas Ranch Vineyard (Arterra Wines)\, Okanagan Falls – 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, V0H 1R2\nDiamondback Vineyard (Andrew Peller)\, Oliver – 500 Burrowing Owl Pl\, Oliver\, BC V0H 1T1\n\nContributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, UBC\, BC Living Labs\, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, BC Grapegrowers’ Association\, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC. \n📝 Registration is required. Register here \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions? Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Northern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-southern-tour/
LOCATION:Thomas Ranch Vineyard\, 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, BC\, V0H 1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-banner-v2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AAFC":MAILTO:aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215442
CREATED:20250620T184322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T182131Z
UID:10000012-1751961600-1751972400@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Live Irrigation Demo with Verdi
DESCRIPTION:Live Demo in Osoyoos\nTake control of your irrigation like never before. Verdi unlocks real-time valve control\, pump automation\, and flow and pressure monitoring across your fields — all without digging\, rewiring\, or costly infrastructure changes. \nWhere: 4403 48th Ave\, Osoyoos\, BC\, V0H 1V6\nWhen: Tuesday July 8\, 8:00-11:00AM \nWhy attend?\nWe’re keeping it simple\, useful and local. This isn’t a sales pitch – it’s a practical\, in-field workshop for growers ready to explore what’s next in irrigation.\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll see in the live demo\n\nHow to schedule irrigation in seconds\nWhat to expect from Verdi’s Dashboard\nHow we verify irrigation actually happened\nWhat happens when irrigation fails?\nHow easy is setup? We’ll show you.\n\nYou’ll also get:\n\nFree catered breakfast + coffee\nExpert knowledge from Verdi’s local team\nA look at the latest automation tools built specifically for specialty crops\nA chance to ask questions and see if automation makes sense for your farm\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/live-irrigation-demo-with-verdi/
LOCATION:4403 48th Ave\, Osoyoos\, BC\, V0H 1V6\, 4403 48th Avenue\, Osoyoos\, BC\, V0H 1V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstration
ORGANIZER;CN="Verdi":MAILTO:info@verdi.ag
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215442
CREATED:20250508T193742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T193742Z
UID:10000005-1747303200-1747317600@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Shuswap Kontiki Kiln Biochar Demo
DESCRIPTION:Witness a live biochar burn in process using vineyard prunings in a traditional kiln. Stop by anytime between 10:00 – 2:00 \nLearn about the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards\, orchards\, farms and forestry sectors are starting to implement this ancient practice already successful in other countries. \nHosted by RegenerativeBiochar.ca | email: regenerative.biochar@proton.me
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/shuswap-kontiki-kiln-biochar-demo/
LOCATION:Sunnybrae Vineyard\, 3849 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road\, Tappen\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstration
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T215442
CREATED:20250422T202855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T203744Z
UID:10000003-1746090000-1746108000@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Kontiki Kiln Biochar Burn Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Learn the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards\, orchards and farms are starting to implement this ancient agricultural practice that’s already successful in other countries. \n\nIncrease water holding capacity\nIncrease microbial life in soils\nBuild resilience to disease and climate\nBuild healthy soils = healthy body\nIncrease crop yields.\n\nEmail: rengenerativegeo@proton.me \nStop by anytime during the day!
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/kontiki-kiln-biochar-burn-demonstration/
LOCATION:Hidden Valley Vineyard\, 1252 Naramata Road\, Naramata\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstration
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR