🌿🌍 Finding Harmony with Nature: A Call to Action for Earth Week 🌍🌿

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🌿🌍 Finding Harmony with Nature: A Call to Action for Earth Week 🌍🌿

In the whispers of the wind through the trees and the rustle of leaves underfoot, lies the essence of our connection to the Earth. As we immerse ourselves in the beauty of #EarthWeek, let's heed the wisdom of the land and embrace our role as stewards of the natural world.

Reflecting on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature, and biodiversity loss, we're reminded of the delicate balance that sustains life on our planet. This #EarthWeek, let's mobilize as part of the ecological transition, incorporating Indigenous traditional ways of knowing and promoting sustainable practices.

From reducing pollution to restoring soil health, each action we take reverberates through the web of life. Join us in the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26 to 29, where we can immerse ourselves in the wonders of nature and contribute to conservation efforts.

Let's leave no trace but footprints of gratitude as we navigate the path towards a harmonious coexistence with the Earth. Join in the events, or travel Saskatoon and area discovering nature! 🌳✨ #NatureConservation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EarthDay2024

BE THE REASON NATURE BELIEVES IN HUMANITY
City Nature Challenge!

April 26 to April 29

What’s the best about spring

You tell us

Want to know where to

Join us for virtual hints and tips

Connect with nature

Event recap key takeaways

How are you doing today?
How is biodiversity doing today?
www.friendsareas.ca

With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. Reach if you would like to sponsor the City Nature Challenge, or share the City Nature Challenge information as a collaborator!

In the whispers of the wind through the trees and the rustle of leaves underfoot, lies the essence of our connection to the Earth. As we immerse ourselves in the beauty of Earth Week, let us heed the wisdom of the land and embrace our role as stewards of the natural world.

Reflecting on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature, and biodiversity loss, we are reminded of the delicate balance that sustains life on our planet. Unlike previous extinction events driven by natural phenomena, the sixth mass extinction is a sobering testament to humanity’s impact on the Earth.

As we ponder the significance of Earth Week, let us mobilize as part of the ecological transition, incorporating Indigenous traditional ways of knowing and promoting sustainable practices. From reducing pollution to restoring soil health, each action we take reverberates through the web of life.

Join us in the City Nature Challenge from April 26 to 29, where we can immerse ourselves in the wonders of nature and contribute to conservation efforts. Let us leave no trace but footprints of gratitude as we navigate the path towards a harmonious coexistence with the Earth. Join in the events, or travel Saskatoon and area discovering nature!

With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Varsity View Community Association, Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.


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