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A Journey Into a Living Prairie Sanctuary of Memory, Ecology, and Renewal

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🌿 A Prairie Reclamation  HUMBOLDT BRONCOS MEMORIAL FOREST  Saskatchewan’s prairies—some of the most endangered ecosystems on Earth—stand to gain from every restored acre. The forest will provide habitat for songbirds and wildlife, reconnect fragmented greenspace, and act as a climate-mitigating carbon sink inspired by the teachings of Richard St. Barbe Baker, Saskatchewan-born global forester and founder of the “Men of the Trees.” This work is not merely environmental restoration—it is a cultural and ecological renaissance.  🌲 How You Can Help This Living Forest Take Root This Christmas, or at any time of year, you can help shape this sanctuary: Sponsor a bench for quiet reflection Sponsor a fence picket to protect the growing forest Adopt a tree and let your legacy grow with it Each contribution becomes part of the story—a gesture of hope rooted in living soil.  🌿 A Community Effort Supported by the Village of Clavet, the RM of Blucher, the City of ...
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Frost-Kissed Forests: A Heartwarming Winter Walk in Nature

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Step Into Winter Wonder! There’s a special kind of magic waiting in the frosted forest… the kind where every branch sparkles with hoar frost, every breath feels crisp and clean, and the only sound is the cheerful chatter of winter birds. Take a walk through the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and discover the Red-breasted Nuthatch darting through spruce, Black-capped Chickadees hopping like tiny snow spirits, and maybe even a bold Pileated Woodpecker or a drifting flock of Bohemian Waxwings. This is WinterCity at its best—quiet, bright, and full of life. Whether you’re out for fresh air, a mindful moment, or your next bird sighting, winter walking in the forest is a reminder that the season isn’t something we just get through—it’s something we can truly enjoy. Watch the full video and let winter’s beauty take root in your heart. friendsareas.ca https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/.../finding-winters.../ #WinterCityYXE #Saskatoon #BirdWatching #WinterWalking #NatureLo...
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🚨🐾 Community Alert – Help Protect Our Off-Leash Recreation Area! 🐾🚨

  🚨🐾 Community Alert – Help Protect Our Off-Leash Recreation Area! 🐾🚨 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the South West Off-Leash Recreation Area are beloved places where walkers, cyclists, and dog-lovers enjoy exercise, fresh air, and nature. 🌿🚴‍♀️🐶 But recently, multiple cuts have been found in the perimeter fencing—even though there are already two excellent gates. In the short time it took to map the damage with GPS, three dogs escaped through the openings. 😟🐕💨 With the CN Chappell Yards nearby, this is extremely dangerous. Dogs risk getting injured by trains, becoming lost in cold weather, or wandering far from home. 🚂❄️ Fence vandalism isn’t just frustrating—it’s a serious safety issue and violates City Bylaw 8175 and Saskatchewan’s Line Fence Act. 👀 Be the “eyes on the park.” If you see someone damaging the fence, stay safe—but if possible, take a photo and report it. 📸⚠️ 📞 Report vandalism or disrepair: City of Saskatoon Bylaw Compliance: 3...
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Together for Nature: Inspiring Youth Through the Forest

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When children step into nature, something magical happens — they realize they are part of it. This year, classrooms explored the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, thanks to the support of SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel, and the Saskatoon Nature Society. Special thanks to Chantelle, our passionate docent, and our partners Wild About Saskatoon and One School One Farm Shelterbelt Project for their guidance. Together, we’re planting seeds — not just in the ground, but in young minds. Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. https://friendsareas.ca https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com friendsafforestation@gmail.com COME TO NATURE, COME TO LIFE! #KidsInNature #EnvironmentalStewardship #SaskatoonForests #friendsareas #friendsafforestation #YouthConservation #OutdoorLearning #SustainableFuture #NatureEducation #CommunityEngagement #TreePlanting #Biodiversity  https://youtu.be/d0WEfiD4uyk YOUTUBE  
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From the Niger Delta to Nairobi: How One Young Changemaker is Bringing Local Sustainability to the Global Stage

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  🌍 ✨ From the Niger Delta to Saskatoon to the world stage! ✨ 🌍 Meet Prince Sobere George — a passionate sustainability leader and recent USask grad who's turning lived experience into global impact. This December, he’s looking to represent grassroots climate action at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya! 🌿 ✈️ But he needs your help to get there. Prince is a voice for circular economy, Indigenous land stewardship, and waste reduction — from recycled fashion in Nigeria to urban afforestation in Saskatoon. He’s co-creating an international webinar series spotlighting real, local solutions for a regenerative planet. 🌳 💚 🙌 Support his journey. 📢 Amplify community-rooted sustainability. 💥 Show that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.   From the Niger Delta to Nairobi: How One Young Changemaker is Bringing Local Sustainability to the Global Stage OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA In a world grappling with climate crises, waste ov...
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Ready to Go Wild with Nature Knowledge?

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🌿 Deep Roots, Big Impact: Test Your Nature Knowledge and Protect What Matters Have you ever wondered how much you really know about the natural world around you? From buzzing pollinators and resilient grasses to the quiet role of trees in fighting climate change — nature is working nonstop. And now, it’s your turn to step in. Introducing the “Explore. Learn. Protect.” Nature Quiz , a fast-paced, fun, and enlightening way to celebrate the wild wonders of our planet — especially the Great Plains and urban forests of North America. 🌾 Why Take the Quiz? The quiz isn’t just a game — it’s an eye-opening journey into biodiversity, conservation, and climate action . Whether you're a student, educator, nature lover, or just someone who loves a good challenge, this quiz offers: Surprising facts about native species, ecosystems, and the importance of green spaces Quick, team-based fun that gets everyone involved A chance to learn something meaningful while having a great time I...
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Shape the Future of Meewasin: Survey to A National Urban Park for All

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🌿 Your Valley. Your Voice. Your Future Park. 🌿 Picture this: miles of trails winding through native grasslands, forested riverbanks, and spaces for cultural ceremony, environmental learning, and year-round fun. That’s the vision for the new Meewasin National Urban Park —and you have a chance to shape it. 📣 The community survey is open now at meewasin.com/urbanpark Whether you visit every week or just once a year, your input matters. Tell us how you connect with Meewasin—including places like the east half of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area . 🌲 🔍 What’s in the survey? ✅ Share how you use the Valley—hiking, biking, birdwatching, paddling, hugging trees or just soaking in the fresh air ✅ Give feedback on conservation, reconciliation, accessibility, safety, forests, education & more ✅ Help shape the Visitor Centre, trail upgrades, ecological restoration, and cultural gathering spaces ✅ Tell us what your top priority is—restoration, seed banks, river acce...
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