National Forest Week- Flag Raising Ceremony -Canada's Forests Supporting Biological Diversity

🌿 The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park are living proof of what collaboration and dedication can achieve. These thriving ecosystems have become havens for wildlife and contribute to cleaner air in our communities. Join us on September 18th to celebrate their success! Meet City of Saskatoon Councilor Hilary Gough.  Let's show our support for urban forests and sustainability initiatives in our beautiful city. 🌿🌳 🌳🦋 #Sustainability #Collaboration  http://friendsareas.ca/

🌳 Let's celebrate the beauty of Canada's forests and their role in supporting biodiversity! Join Councillor Hilary Gough at the National Forest Week Flag Raising Ceremony on September 18th. Together, we're working towards a sustainable and green future. Learn how the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park are inspiring a greener future. 🍃 #Afforestation #ClimateAction

Join us on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM as we celebrate National Forest Week with a special flag raising ceremony in Saskatoon! This year's theme is Canada's Forests: Supporting Biological Diversity, and we're excited to honour the 191 hectares of afforestation in Saskatoon, including the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

As Saskatoon's pioneering efforts into afforestation are now recognized internationally as an important nature-based solution to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, we are thrilled to be hosting this event in partnership with Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., a non-profit environmental charity.

The flag raising ceremony will be a solemn occasion where we will pay tribute to the remarkable achievements of Saskatoon in this regard. We invite you to join us as we raise the flag and celebrate the role that Canada's forests play in supporting biodiversity.

The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, l326 acres ocated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a testament to the vision of renowned British environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker. , George Genereux Urban Regional Park stands as another triumph in afforestation. Previously a barren landscape of summer fallowed land, this urban park has been transformed into a lush green space, with nearly 148 acres of native trees and vegetation. These two thriving ecosystems have become a sanctuary for local wildlife, fostering biodiversity and improving air quality for the surrounding communities.

This event is open to all, and we look forward to seeing you there!

How does Saskatoon's afforestation effort contribute to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss?

What are some recent afforestation initiatives in Canada aimed at combatting climate change?

How do the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park inspire hope for a greener and more sustainable future in Canada?

What steps can be taken to ensure the sustainability and continued growth of afforestation initiatives?

Why is it essential to support and expand afforestation efforts across the country?

What are the potential consequences of not addressing climate change and biodiversity loss through afforestation?

How do the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park showcase the power of collaboration among stakeholders?

Brought to you by the non profit Environmental Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://friendsareas.ca

Have you explored the other events taking place during National Forest Week - Canada's Forests: Supporting Biological Diversity September 17th to 23rd, 2023

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