Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

Are you looking for an outdoor adventure this winter? Look no further than the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon. With the Prairie Forest Guide app, you can take a self-guided tour of these beautiful parks and learn about the local flora and fauna and heritage, all while exploring at your own pace. From towering trees to curious critters, there's something for everyone in these natural wonderlands. And don't forget to pack a thermos of hot cocoa and some snacks, so you can take a break and enjoy the scenery. So what are you waiting for? Visit pfg.friendsareas.ca to enjoy the Prairie Forest Guide app and plan your winter adventure today. All are invited this winter to enjoy WinterCity YXE! With thanks for the City of Saskatoon WintercityYXE Micro-Grant to help winterize the Prairie Forest Guide! pfg.friendsareas.ca As you walk through the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban...

Join us for the 2023 City Nature Challenge in Saskatoon and Area! Cities around the world will be collaborating to share observations of nature. Download the free iNaturalist app, and find any wild plant, animal, or other evidence of life in your city. Take a picture or record a sound and share your observations on iNaturalist or your city's chosen platform. Remember, if it's planted or taken care of by people, it's not wild. Mark it as captive/cultivated! The event runs from April 28 to May 1, 2023. Let's celebrate nature together and be the voice for nature. For more information, visit friendsareas.ca. Brought to you by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.     City Nature Challenge Save the Date April 28 to May 1, 2023! To   protect nature Download iNaturalist Snap, Click, Chare Friendsareas.ca Hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://friendsareas.ca/ http://friendsareas.ca/  

Sat, May 6, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST Location Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area 241 Township Road 362 Grasswood, SK S7T 1A8 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/590729005357 Description:On this nature walk tour, where we will be delving into the rich history of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and its connection to the Green Survival Program, a City of Saskatoon parks initiative from the 1970s. In 1972-1973, the city of Saskatoon embarked on a mission to plant thousands of trees in an effort to green the city and improve the environment for its residents. This initiative, known as the Green Survival Program, was a response to the growing concern about the impact of urbanization on the natural environment. As part of the program, over 200,000 trees were planted in various areas throughout the city, including here in the two afforestation areas. Today, we will be exploring some of the surviving specimens from this planting effort and learning about the important role they...

We will be exploring the rich history of George Genereux Urban Regional Park and its connection to the City of Saskatoon's afforestation initiative and the North American "Green Survival Program", with a slogan, "It Begins With You". In 1972-1973, the City of Saskatoon embarked on a mission to plant thousands of trees in an effort to green the city and improve the environment for its residents. This initiative was part of the larger North American "Green Survival Program - It Begins With You", which aimed to raise awareness about the importance of afforestation and encourage individuals to get involved in planting and caring for trees. As part of this initiative, the George Genereux Urban Regional Park was established and thousands of trees were planted here to create a beautiful and diverse urban forest. Today, we will be exploring some of the surviving specimens from this planting effort and learning about the important role they play in our city...

City Nature Challenge Save the Date April 28 to May 1, 2023! To   protect nature Download iNaturalist Snap, Click, Share Friendsareas.ca Hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://friendsareas.ca/ http://friendsareas.ca/     Spring is back! 4 days to be inspired for nature April 28 to May 1 City Nature Challenge Celebrate Nature CNCYXE Be the Voice for Nature More information Friendsareas.ca Brought to you by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://friendsareas.ca/     What will you discover? Celebrate Earth Month Connect with nature Help nature win! City Nature Celebration Inaturalist Training Party iNaturalist hints and Tips City Nature Wonders Observations Species Observers Participants Join Thanks you Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://friendsareas.ca/         😃🍁🍄🥀🌼🌞🌷🌾🎋🌳🌲🐾...