Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

  "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved.” — Jane Goodall   Discover the heritage of Saskatoon's Secret Forests converting and transforming to Saskatoon's Hidden Gems. The Wildwoods of Saskatoon Monday October 24 at 7:00 pm Treasure Saskatoon's ecoheritage. Come to Nature. Come to Life. . . bit.ly /3rk33pN  Eventbrite Link   "As we progress into the twenty-first century, anyone who considers themselves a realist will have to make the environment a top priority." —Leonardo DiCaprio   mail friendsafforestation@gmail.com phone or text Thanks! stbarbebaker.wordpress.com friendsareas.ca   #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiversity #wildlife #plantlife #wanderlust #naturelovers #optoutside #instagood #picoftheday #volunteer #training #parks #optingoutside #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation...

"You don't stumble upon your heritage. It's there, just waiting to be explored and shared. " Robbie Robertson Discover the heritage of Saskatoon's Secret Forests converting and transforming to Saskatoon's Hidden Gems. The Wildwoods of Saskatoon Monday October 24 at 7:00 pm Treasure Saskatoon's ecoheritage. Come to Nature. Come to Life. "Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our children - are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings. " Walt Disney Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com phone or text Thanks!  stbarbebaker.wordpress.com friendsareas.ca #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiversity #wildlife #plantlife #wanderlust #naturelovers #optoutside #instagood #picoftheday #volunteer #training #parks #optingoutside #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation #citizenscience #communityscience #Ecolog...

 Wildwoods of Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Heritage Documentary. October 24 at 7:00 pm Zoom and YouTube Live. https://archive.sendpul.se/v/4oonz/lvh9/ Register Now! bit.ly/3rk33pN #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiversity t #wildlife #plantlife #wanderlust #naturelovers #optoutside #instagood #picoftheday #volunteer #training #parks #optingoutside #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation #EcologicalEmergency #naturelovers #inaturalist #saskatchewanbirds #yxebirds #getoutdoors #naturephotography #yxe #thegreatoutdoors #nativeprairie #grasslands #wildlife #bees #pollinators #prairiepollinators #ExploreSask #wildlifewatcher #prairielife #sasklife #nativeprairie #speciesatrisk #conservation #KeepSaskWild #socialdistance #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #beesknees #LeavetheLeaves #NoMowMay #nature4all #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation @FriendsAreas #saskatoon #saskatooning #sustainability #sustainable #eve...

We come and pick up your recyclables. We do the chore of sorting. We do the chore of making sure the glass are in their own boxes. We do the chore of removing all the lids.  We do the chore of filling up with gas and driving the bottles in. Then, we offer to you a charitable tax receipt for your donation! Donate Now.   Did you know? You can receive as much as 53% back through charity tax deductions. You can help the environment doubly, one way is by recyling, the other way is providing your recycling towards environmental education and environmental protections by supporting Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.   We are a local Saskatoon non profit Environmental Charity named Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. working with your support to preserve 326 acre Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 148 acre George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon providing an amazing semi-wilderness habitat and ho...

Order Your 2023 Inspirational Afforestation Scenic Calendar Today Support Nature Now.  Declining Species Need Habitats. http://friendsareas.ca/  Support the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.  Come to Nature.  Come to Life. Ladies and Gentleman, Hot off the press, the  2023 Charity inspirational Saskatoon Afforestation Areas  Calendar. Just to let  you know 100% of the profits go to Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. With Gratitude to Saskatchewan Polytechnic for their support Here are before and after pictures of the afforestation areas.  These are the types of legends the community and the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas are known for.  Great success stories from the community and community groups coming together!  Clean ups, ecological restoration, signs and fencing all come together to enhance parkspaces safety for families, classrooms and park users The rich and varied biodiversity in the affor...

Happy anniversary to the Richard St. Barbe baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, 1972 to 2022! Your trees are 50 years old now. Friendsareas.ca Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. New fencing presents challenges and opportunities for walkers and cyclists enjoying the afforestation areas. Here is how to access the afforestation areas easily as demonstrated by Jeff Hehn of the Fatlanders Fat Tire Brigade whose group created the Winter Trail Network. Fencing creates a sense of place for the community. For more placemaking and the history of the Richard St. Barbe baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park sign up for the Wildwoods of Saskatoon going virtual on Soom and on YouTube for Livestream: Sign up now http://friendsareas.ca/     #UrbanNature #UrbanBiodiversity #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiver...

The wildwood’s best-kept secrets escalate into legends. Opening up to a deeply resonant perspective on greenspace heritage and the grandeur of forests director James Hay weaves the conversation from breathtaking aerial forest scenes and archival footage in a call to consciousness. An impassioned film which will change the way you view and identify with urban forests. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in a semi-wilderness nature greenspace at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon. Free on YouTube Premiere and Zoom viewing with questions and answer features.  http://www.friendsareas.ca/ 😃🍁🍄🥀🌼🌞🌷🌾🎋🌳🌲🐾🐀🐿🐁🐇🐇🕷🐛🦋🐞🐜🐌🐛🕷🦗🐢🐍🦇🐦🦉🦅🦆🐥🐣🐦🦇🐌🦋🦋🦄

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film Commemorate Oct 24 with us. Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the afforestation areas AND UN World Development Information Day & International Day Against Climate Change A Tangible Legacy. History, Geology, Ecology, Ecosystem services, Sense of place, Opportunities. Protecting memories and visualizing dreams. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in nature at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon. This is the 50th anniversary of both afforestation areas planted to trees in 1972! These forests, wetlands and greenspaces are semi-wilderness wildlife habitats in Saskatoon providing two amazing areas to balance environmental sustainability and conservation with social, physical, and mental benefits for health and wellness in a natural greenspace setting. Opening up to a deeply resonant perspective on greenspace heritage and the grandeur of forests director James Hay weaves the conversation from ...

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Virtual Film YouTube or Zoom October 24 at 7:00 pm   Eventbrite page to sign up for the film viewing https://bit.ly/3rk33pN   Wildwoods of Saskaton Film Pamphlet for Download for more information https://kvisit.com/8wE/gvYG This heritage documentary will feature guest speakers who speak to the rich history and heritage of the two afforestation areas the 132 ha (326 acre) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 60 ha (148 acre) George Genereux Urban Regional Park planted to trees in 1972 under the Green Survival Program.   A Tangible Legacy. History, Geology, Ecology, Ecosystem services, Sense of place, Opportunities. Protecting memories and visualizing dreams. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in nature at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon.   Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film Commemorate Oct 24 with us. Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the afforestation areas AND UN World Development Info...