Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

🌍✨ Embarking on a green journey! 🌿 The Vice Chairman of Friends of Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, is set to represent us at UNEA-6 in Nairobi. Inspired by Richard St. Barbe Baker, a global conservationist, George's mission aligns with UNEA-6's focus on climate, biodiversity, and pollution. 🌳🌐 Join our cause! Together, we aim to create a ripple effect from Saskatoon to the world. 🌏 Support youth leadership, sustainability, and networking! 💚 Contribute to George's travel fund, fostering a brighter, greener future. 🌱 Every donation nurtures seeds of change. Let's grow together! 🌺🤝 #UNEA6 #SustainabilityJourney #GreenLeadership #AfforestationMission #TogetherForChange 🌲🌏 www.friendsareas.ca "Sustaining the Future: A Crowdfunding Symphony from Saskatoon to UNEA-6" In the spirit of climate advocacy and environmental wisdom, we embark on a journey from the prairies of Saskatoon to the global stage of UNEA-6. Join us in supporting a unique crow...

🎥 Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. a non profit environmental charity presents: Journey to UNEA-6 Fundraiser Embark on an inspiring journey with us as we seek your support for an incredible cause.  Our Vice Chair, representing Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, has a unique opportunity to attend the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi. This YouTube fundraiser aims to cover essential travel expenses, making global impact possible.  🌱 Why Support?  Discover how our local efforts align with global sustainability goals and contribute to crucial discussions on climate change, biodiversity, and pollution.  Walking in the footsteps of Richard St. Barbe Baker who founded the Men of the Trees (the International Tree Foundation) in Kenya, Africa. The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas honour the effort of this global environmental champion at UNEA 6, the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi.  🤝 H...

Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails: Dog Sledding Delight Unleash the Winter Magic: Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails Event! Note date change Join Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. for an exhilarating afternoon of dog sledding delight at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area on Saturday March 30, 2024! Event Highlights: Explore the best-kept secret in Saskatoon's winter wonderland. Meet incredible dogs from Battle River Kennel and Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel. Experience the thrill of dog sled rides through a mesmerizing winter landscape. Cozy up with family-friendly wagon rides for a picturesque journey. First Nation Connection: Delve into the art and history of dog sledding, deeply rooted in First Nation and Metis heritage. RESHEDULING Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to reschedule the event to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, including the dog mushers, dogs, volunteers, and yourselves. Rescheduling t...

  Green Horizon Unveiled: Saskatoon's Environmental Triumphs In a bid to champion environmental leadership, Saskatoon stands at the forefront of innovation with upcoming committee meetings that promise to shape a sustainable future for our city. The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services (EUCS) on January 9 and the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development, and Community Services (PDCS) on January 10 will be the stages for groundbreaking discussions that showcase Saskatoon's commitment to environmental excellence. EUCS Meeting - January 9, 2024: On this date, the committee will review a pivotal Approval Report for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Proposed enhancements, funded through the Natural Infrastructure Fund's Green Network Project, include five new tree beds with 1,800 native trees, an upgraded dirt trail to a crusher dust trail, two new waste bins, and a swing gate at the southeast parking lot. These impr...

"In that vast evergreen forest Nature works in perfect rhythm; roots digging deep or exploring nearer the surface for food and moisture. Imperceptibly Nature builds those mighty pillars with aisles innumerable, arches multiplex, in the cathedral of the forest.~Richard St. Barbe Baker My Life My Trees   In the tranquil embrace of a forest, we step into a living cathedral of beauty and awe. As we traverse through the arboreal sanctuary, we undergo a profound transformation. The towering trees, intertwined canopies, and dancing light create a sacred ambiance, reminiscent of cathedral grandeur. Science unveils a fraction of this sacred experience, revealing that compounds emitted by the forest uplift our mood, affecting the brain through our immune system. Forests, akin to hallowed churches, exude a stillness and reverence.  They are temples, cathedrals adorned with tree canopies and ethereal light. An old-growth forest, with its tangled abundance, is a riotous cathedr...