Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

  Please avoid the area surrounding George Genereux Urban Regional Park today, Tuesday May 26, while the Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a grass and brush fire near the west side of George Genereux Urban Regional Park along the  CNR rail corridor.  (South West of Saskatoon) Thank you to the dedicated firefighters and emergency crews working hard to protect public safety, nearby neighbourhoods, wildlife habitat, and Saskatoon’s important urban green spaces. Your professionalism and rapid response are deeply appreciated. Dry spring conditions can increase fire risk in naturalized areas. Please use caution with cigarettes, open flames, and report signs of smoke or fire immediately. #Saskatoon #YXE #SaskatoonFire #GrassFire #BrushFire #UrbanPark #EnvironmentalStewardship #WildfireAwareness #Saskatchewan #UrbanEcology #CommunitySafety   Residents are being asked to avoid the area surrounding George Genereux Urban Regional Park on Tuesday, May 26, as the Saskatoon F...

  Mother Moose and Baby Calf Roam Saskatoon’s Urban Forests Saskatoon Residents Asked to Report Moose (large animal) Sightings in Urban Green Spaces Residents enjoying walks through the forest trails of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or the nearby Southwest Off Leash Recreation Area may be fortunate enough to witness an extraordinary wildlife encounter: a mother moose browsing quietly beside her calf. These majestic animals remind us that Saskatoon’s naturalized green spaces continue to provide important habitat and travel corridors for wildlife. Recently, sightings of a cow moose and calf have raised community interest and concern. Saskatchewan conservation professionals emphasize that public reporting plays a vital role in monitoring wildlife movement within urban areas. Officials make management decisions based largely upon the number, timing, and location of reported sightings. If you observe moose within Saskatoon ci...

  A quiet walk through the forest can become unforgettable when a mother moose and her calf appear browsing among the trees. 🫎🌲 Urban forests and natural parks provide important habitat for wildlife, reminding us that these green spaces are shared ecosystems. If you encounter moose, give them plenty of space, keep dogs leashed, never approach calves, and observe respectfully from a safe distance. Learn how people and wildlife can safely coexist while protecting the beauty and biodiversity of our forest parks. #Moose #WildlifeSafety #UrbanWildlife #NatureWalk #ForestConservation #CanadianWildlife #Biodiversity #NatureLovers #Coexistence #EnvironmentalEducation https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/2026/05/21/26077/   Sharing the Forest: Walking Safely Among Moose in Urban Parks There is something unforgettable about walking quietly through a forested park and suddenly noticing movement among the trees. A tall mother moose lifts her head from a willow thicket while h...

  🚨 Canada’s most endangered ecosystem is disappearing in silence, and we need YOUR voice to help save it! 🚨 Did you know that North American temperate grasslands are disappearing faster than tropical rainforests? From biodiversity collapse to the terrifying spread of destructive invasive wild pigs, our terrestrial ecosystems are facing a quiet crisis—and the current provincial patchwork of laws isn't enough to stop it. As a UNEP-accredited charity, The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. has stepped up. We have officially submitted an evidence-based policy brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for the 2026 Pre-Budget Consultations, tackling three critical pillars: 🌾 National Terrestrial Biodiversity Protection for Species at Risk 🐗 A National Wild Pig Act & Coordinated Eradication Strategy 🌎 Federal-Level Protection for our endangered Temperate Grasslands 📋 Our Core Recommendations to the Federal Government: 1️⃣ Implement a National Te...

  🌎🦉 THE RESULTS ARE IN — SASKATOON SHOWED UP FOR NATURE! 🌿📷 Despite a rare spring snowstorm during the four-day event, Saskatoon citizens documented an incredible: 📷 925 observations 🌿 221 species 👥 49 observers 🔍 135 identifiers Saskatoon CNC YXE 2026  CITY NATURE CHALLENGE Even more exciting — 12 threatened or endangered species were recorded during the 2026 City Nature Challenge! Species observed included Osprey, Loggerhead Shrike, Western Tiger Salamander, Turkey Vulture, Killdeer, Green Ash, and more. The most observed species in Saskatoon? 🐦 American Robin led the way, followed by Yellow-rumped Warblers, Dark-eyed Juncos, American Crows, Black-capped Chickadees, and Canada Geese. Saskatoon outperformed several Prairie cities during extremely challenging weather conditions, proving once again how passionate this community is about biodiversity, citizen science, conservation, and environmental stewardship. Globally, the City Nature Challenge included: 🌍 754...

  🔥🌲 COMMUNITY CALL FOR HELP — HELP PROTECT OUR URBAN FORESTS 🌲🔥 Following the recent fire discovered May 11 in the west side of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (RSBBAA), there is growing concern about the fire risks and safety hazards posed by bush shelters and debris structures built within the forest. A Saskatoon Fire Department firefighter suggested that dismantling these shelters could help prevent future fires and reduce dangers from unstable logs collapsing onto people inside. Thankfully, this was NOT a homeless encampment, but it does highlight how quickly disaster could occur during these extremely dry spring conditions. Even Meewasin Valley Authority recently posted warnings about the VERY dry conditions across the river valley and natural areas, urging everyone to use extreme caution outdoors. Currently: 🌲 Two large shelters exist on the west side of RSBBAA 🌲 Two smaller shelters are on the east side 🌲 One additional structure exists in George G...