Speaking Engagement - Sustainable Horsekeeping
May 17th - Sustainable Horsekeeping with Jane Myers 6:30-9:30pm
This is a unique opportunity to learn from an internationally recognized equine expert visiting Canada for a limited time. Jane Myers is an internationally-recognized expert on environmentally sustainable practices for horse farms. She has been in the horse industry in Australia and the UK for over 35 years. She is a Principal with Equiculture www.equiculture.com.au and is the author of Managing Horses on Small Properties; Horse Safe: A Complete Guide to Equine Safety; and the co-author of the new Sustainable Horsekeeping series. Workshop topics include: · Horse grazing behaviour For more information and to register for this free event, please contact Langley Environmental Partners Society at 604.532.3515 or email
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Langley Firehall #6, upstairs board room
· Manure and pasture management
· Water and vegetation management
Manure Maven Training
March 6th, 2012
LEPS will be holding a workshop to train new Manure Mavens to assist with the delivery of our province-wide Horse Manure Composting Program. Qualified applicants will join us for a training workshop at the Ministry of Agriculture in Abbotsford March 6th, 2012. Participants will receive materials and training in order to deliver the program and act as a point of contact in their community. Participants will be recive a resource binder, materials to carry out their own regional workshops and copies of the Land Management Guide for Horse Owners and Small-Lot Farmers.
We are currently accepting applications and inquiries from individuals interested in joining the network and attending the workshop. Please contact Stephanie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604-532-3515 for more information.
Event - Educational Booth
January 20th-22nd, 2012
Come out and visit our educational booth at the Horse Council of BC's 2nd Annual Equine Education Conference. We'll be at the Delta Hotel in Richmond all three days with our educational booth and lots of resources on Horse Manure Composting. Don't forget to pick up your copy of the Land Management Guide while you're visiting.
Speaking Engagement - Manure Maven
November 17th, 2011
Students taking Equine Production and Management at the University of the Fraser Valley (Chiliwack) are being treated to a presentation by Manure Maven, Andrea Lawseth, on proper manure management. They will learn about manure management practices, waste management regulations, how easy it is to compost and compost troubleshooting. Resource materials will be provided. To set up a workshop or presentation in your area please contact your local Manure Maven or contact the Manure Maiden at 604-532-3515.
Event - Educational Booth
October 21, 22 & 23, 2011
Come out and visit our educational booth at the Mane Event at Heritage Park, Chiliwack, BC. We will have our educational booth on Horse Manure Composting with lots of resources on developing your own manure composting system. There will be a small-scale 3-bay composting system on display and don't forgot to pick up your copy of the Land Management Guide while you're visiting. We're even giving away free copies!
Accepting Horse Manure - The Answer!
August 16th, 2011
Do you have your own trailer for hauling manure but don't know where to take it? The Answer Garden Product Ltd. located in Abbotsford, BC acceps trailer loads of horse manure free of charge. They compost all of the horse manure as well as all of the materials from the Township of Langley's newly expanded "Green Can" program. It's a good idea to call The Answer at (604)-856-6221 ahead of time to make sure they haven't reached their daily/weekly capacity.
Event - Educational Booth
July 23 & 24, 2011
Come out and visit the Manure Maiden at the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest on July 23 & 24. The event is located at the Albion Fair Grounds in Maple Ridge and we'll be there Saturday 10am-9pm & Sunday 10am-5pm. We will have our educational booth on Horse Manure Composting with lots of resources on developing your own manure composting system. There will be a small-scale 3-bay composting system on display and don't forgot to pick up your copy of the Land Management Guide while you're visiting. Check out the Country Fest poster for more activities and things to check out!
Speaking Engagement - Manure Maven
June 21, 2011
Join Manure Maven, Karen Moores, as she presents on proper manure and pasture management in Quesnel on June 21, 2011. The workshop is hosted by the Baker Creek Enhancement Society. For more information or to register please contact bces [@] telus.net.
Workshop - Turning manure into Black Gold
May 09, 2009Free workshop to learn about turning horse manure into Black Gold! Learn about manure management practices, waste management regulations, how easy it is to compost manure and compost troubleshooting. Resource materials will be provided. Saturday, May 09 2009, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Coghlan Hall - 6795 256 St. For registration and information please contact 604-532-7339 or worms [@] tol.bc.ca. Event brought to you by LEPS and Township of Langley along with Glen Valley Watersheds Society (with thanks from Vancity Regional Grants program).
Speaking Engagement - Manure Maiden
March 19, 2009
The Manure Maiden will be speaking at the Backcountry Horsemen meeting on March 19, 2009 at 7:30pm on topics including Manure and Pasture Management. Join Andrea Lawseth in Langley at Harmsworth Hall on 232nd Street to learn more about how to manage your black gold.
Workshop - Pasture Management
March 17, 2009Horse Manure and Pasture Management Workshop with the Langley Vintage Riders Equestrian Club. Andrea will be speaking at the club's regular meeting held at St. Andrew's United Church (9025 Glover Road, Langley) at 7pm. Non-members are usually welcome for a minimal fee. Check out their website, www.vintage-equestrian.ca or more information and to find out what this great club is up to!
