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Together for Tomorrow: Environmental Progress Report

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🌿✨ Exciting news, everyone! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share our latest video highlighting the incredible achievements and progress of the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas for the last fiscal year of this environmental charity! Join us as we celebrate our efforts in conservation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. From successful tree planting initiatives to habitat restoration projects, our team has made a significant impact in fostering biodiversity and enhancing green spaces in Saskatoon. Check out the video to see how our volunteers, partners, and community members have come together to create a greener, healthier environment for all. Together, we’re making a difference! πŸŽ₯ Watch now and be inspired! #Saskatoon #Afforestation #Conservation #Community #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalStewardship #2023Achievements Building Transformative Solutions: A Collaborative Approach to Conservation Annual Report 2023-2024 Welcome to the 2023-2024 Annual Report for Friend

National Forest Week Saskatoon

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🌲 ✨ What an incredible National Forest Week we just wrapped up! 🌳 πŸ’š A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in celebrating our beautiful green spaces! πŸ™Œ πŸ’– πŸŽ‰ Highlights from the week: πŸ—£️ An inspiring presentation by Dr. Eric Lamb on invasive grasses and biodiversity! With a special Presentation by Anna, and introduction by Srichand 🌾 🚫 πŸ“š Engaging educational field trips to the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area with thanks to TD Parks People and ParticipACTION! 🌍 πŸ“– 🎌 Our heartfelt Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony to honor our commitment to nature! 🌿 🌈 Together, we embraced the theme of “Two-Eyed Seeing,” welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests! 🌟 🌎 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue protecting our precious environment! πŸ’ͺ πŸ’š www.friendsareas.ca #NationalForestWeek #Grateful #Saskatoon #Afforestation #Biodiversity #CommunityLove #NatureMatters #EcoWarriors 🌳 🌼 ✨

πŸš›✨ Get Ready for Curbside Swap Magic in Saskatoon! ✨πŸš›

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πŸš›✨ Get Ready for Curbside Swap Magic in Saskatoon! ✨πŸš› Mark your calendars! πŸ—“️ Saskatoon’s annual Curbside Swap events are coming up on June 1, 2024 and September 14, 2024. πŸ—‘️πŸ”„ It's your chance to declutter responsibly and give new life to unwanted items like appliances, bicycles, furniture, and more! 🏠🌟 How It Works: Place a "free" sign on items you no longer need. Watch your items find new homes! Discover "new-to-you" treasures! πŸ› ️πŸš²πŸ›‹️ This is a fantastic way to practice the 5 Rs—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle—and contribute to a culture of sharing within our community. πŸŒπŸ’š Let’s embrace sustainability and keep our community vibrant and clutter-free. 🌱🌟 Remember, every small action contributes to a more sustainable world. 🌍✨ πŸ”— Learn More & Get Involved: Sustainable Speakers Series πŸ”— Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas: Friends Areas Swap 'Til You Drop, Saskatoon! πŸ’ͺπŸš› #CurbsideSwap #SaskatoonEvents #Declutter #Sust

Flag Raising Ceremony National Forest Week Sept 22 2024

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🌲 National Forest Week is Here! 🌲 September 22-28, 2024 πŸŽ‰ Join the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas for a week of celebration and action! This year’s theme, "Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming All Knowledge to Sustain Our Forests," emphasizes the importance of integrating both Indigenous and Western knowledge for effective forest stewardship. 🌳🧠 🚩 Kick off the week with our Flag Raising Ceremony on September 22 at 2:00 PM in Civic Square! 🌍✨ This event symbolizes our commitment to unity and respect for diverse perspectives in forest conservation. 🌱 On September 24 at 7:00 PM , join us at Cliff Wright Library for an insightful talk by Dr. Eric Lamb on managing invasive grasses and embracing sustainable practices. πŸŒΏπŸ“š πŸ“’ Don’t miss out on more exciting events throughout the week at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park! 🌳🌞 Be part of the change and celebrate with us! πŸ’šπŸŒ #NationalForestWeek #TwoEyedSeeing #For

National Forest Week Saskatoon Events 2024

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πŸŒ²πŸŽ‰ National Forest Week is Here! πŸŽ‰πŸŒ² Join us from September 22-28 as we celebrate the beauty of trees and take action for our planet! 🌍✨ This year's theme, “Create Your Own Path,” invites us to blend Two Eyed Seeing—combining traditional wisdom and modern science to protect our forests. 🌳🧠 Kick off the week with our Flag Raising Ceremony in Civic Square on September 22 at 2 PM. πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸž️ And don’t miss Dr. Eric Lamb’s talk on September 24 at Cliff Wright Library 7pm about enhancing biodiversity and managing invasive grasses. 🌿🌾 Come out, connect with nature, and make a difference! πŸŒŸπŸƒ For more info and events, visit Friendsareas.ca. Let’s celebrate trees and work together for a greener future! πŸŒ³πŸ’š #NationalForestWeek #CelebrateTrees #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #TwoEyedSeeing #FriendsOfTheForest #SaskatoonEvents #NatureLovers

Illuminate the Night: Celebrate National Moth Week!

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πŸŒ™ ✨ Dive into the enchanting world of moths during National Moth Week, July 20-28! Join us in celebrating these fascinating creatures that flutter under the moonlight.    πŸ¦‹ πŸ” Whether you're a novice or an expert, you can contribute to moth research by simply leaving a porch light on and using iNaturalist to document your sightings.    πŸ“Έ 🌿 Let's uncover the diversity and importance of moths in our ecosystems together. Every observation counts towards understanding and conserving these vital pollinators and indicators of environmental health.   🌍 πŸ’š Get involved, share your discoveries, and be a part of the global effort to protect biodiversity. Together, we can make a significant impact!   πŸ¦‹ πŸ’« #NationalMothWeek #Moths #Nature #Conservation #Biodiversity #citizenscience Announcement by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas environmental charity friendsafforestation@gmail.com https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/ http://www.friendsareas.ca/

National Forest Week September 22-28, 2024 Saskatoon

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🌲✨ Exciting Announcement for National Forest Week 2024! ✨🌲 Join us from September 22-28 as we celebrate National Forest Week with a special theme: "Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests." This year, we're embracing diverse perspectives to ensure the health and vitality of our precious forests. 🌿 Flag Raising Ceremony: Sunday, September 22 Kick off the week with a symbolic flag raising ceremony, honoring the beauty and importance of our forests. πŸ“š Event Highlight: Tuesday, September 24 In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and Saskatoon Public Library, join us for a discussion on the impact of invasive grasses on native ecosystems. Learn how these grasses affect biodiversity and what we can do to preserve our natural landscapes. 🌳 Discover Your "Phile" Discover your fondness.   Are you a nemophile (lover of forests), xylophile (lover of wood), dendrophile (lover of trees), or rhizophile (lover