Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

🌿🐞 Did you know about Nuttall's Blister Beetles? These vibrant insects are a part of our local parks and greenspaces, often found on flowers like lupines and milk-vetch.  🌼 While they may look beautiful with their bright colors, handling them can be risky!  🚫 Their bodies contain cantharidin, a toxin that causes skin blistering if mishandled. Here’s how to enjoy nature safely:  👀 Spot them from a distance—avoid touching!  🧤 Wear gloves if gardening or exploring where beetles are present.  🚫 Never crush, swat or handle them roughly.  🌱 Let’s respect their space and ours—keep a safe distance and admire their beauty responsibly! Nature is amazing, but it’s always good to know who you’re sharing it with. Stay safe and enjoy your time in the greenspace! 🌳💚 #NatureSafety #BlisterBeetles #GreenspaceAwareness   Here's a concise fact sheet about blister beetles (specifically focusing on L. nuttallii, Nuttall’s Blister Beetle), tailored for park greenspace users: Nuttall’s Blis

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🌿 ✨ Exciting News! 🌿 ✨ Join us at Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas as we embark on our "Come to Nature, Come to Life" capacity-building initiative! 🌳 🌍 Our goal is to enhance community engagement through immersive nature experiences like hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental education. With your support, we'll expand our reach and impact, nurturing a deeper connection with our natural world with families, tours, schools, and youth groups. 🦋 🌲 Together, we can inspire a love for nature and cultivate environmental stewardship. Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved and make a difference! 🌟 💚 #NatureLovers #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityEngagement #OutdoorAdventure #FriendsAreas.ca #FriendsAfforestation www.friendsareas.ca Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, and George Genereux Urban Regional Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

 Come to Nature Come to Life! Walk the Earth, Heal the Spirit   🌿✨ Engage with Nature, Engage with Life! 🌿✨ At Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, we're passionate about connecting communities through our "Come to Nature, Come to Live" events. 🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join us as we bring schools, classrooms, families, and youth groups closer to nature through activities like nature hikes, pond-dipping, bird watching, and binocular exploration. 🦋 However, to sustain and expand these initiatives, we need your support to enhance our educational resources and outdoor equipment. Nature is calling—will you answer? 🌍💫 Winning the Community Challenge capacity-building prize would greatly help us acquire essential supplies like Little John rentals, bus rentals, binoculars, field guides, and educational materials. 🚶‍♂️🌿 This investment will enrich our programs, fostering deeper connections with nature and inspiring environmental stewardship among all participants. Walk the Ea

  Thanks to everyone in Saskatoon who took the pledge, all groups who registered!    It's not too late!   You still have the chance to make an impact with $100,000 up for grabs! Join ParticipACTION's Community Challenge now!   People and groups across Saskatoon are getting active to help the City of Saskatoon lead in fitness across Canada. Participate until June 30th and you could assist the City of Saskatoon in winning $100,000 for local physical activity and sports programs!   Here’s how you can participate:   Register: Organizations, schools, and workplaces can still register for the challenge at ParticipACTION.com.   Plan & Track: Organizations record the physical activities, events, or initiatives you intend to take part in during the challenge. Engage & Win: Groups keep track of participant numbers and engage with the challenge on social media for a chance to win one of four $750 prizes given out every week!   Individuals: take the pled

🌲 🏃‍♂️ Get ready for Orienteering at its finest! Join us for a Family Friendly Adventure Race on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1-3pm at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area west in Saskatoon! Two courses, one a Harry Potter themed adventure race, the other Action Adventure 🗺️ Grab a map and head out for an exciting race through nature's beauty. Beginners welcome! Register now: NOTE change in location! #AdventureRace #Orienteering #Saskatoon #FamilyFun 🌳

note The date of the 🌿 Forest Dance: Nature's Stage Adventure 🌿presented by Free Flow Dance Theatre Company has changed to Monday evening June 24 avoid rainstorms.  The venue has changed as well to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area meet at parking area P2 (South Wests Off Leash Recreation Area) GPS 52.1006373,-106.755882   Step into nature's stage with Free Flow Dance Theatre's Forest Dance at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area on Monday June 24, 7 pm. Presented by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas and TD Parks People, the forest comes alive with movement and rhythm for ParticipACTION Community Challenge.  Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance amidst nature's beauty.  freeflowdance.com FriendsAreas.ca #TDParkPeople #TDReadyCommitment @TDFEF @TDCanada @TD_Canada @TD_Canada @ParkPeopleCA @Park_People @parkppl Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.    https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/ http://www.friendsareas.c

🌟 Breaking News Alert 🌟 The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is back on track despite the rainy day forest events being rescheduled! 🌧️ Gear up, Saskatoon, because we're diving back into action to win the title of Canada's Most Active Community and score a $100,000 prize! 💰 But remember, it's not just about winning; it's about embracing the spirit of sportsmanship and participation! 🏆 Let's rally together and show Canada what Saskatoon is made of! How can you help? 🤝 Gather your organization, team, business, or even your long-term care home, and get moving towards some incredible prizes! 🎁 Take the pledge and register as an individual to join the movement! 💪 Whether you prefer a refreshing swim or an energizing class at one of Saskatoon's leisure centers, every step counts! Remember, winning isn't the essence of recreation; participation is! 🌟 Together, We Move Saskatoon! Let's make our city proud! 🚀 #MoveSaskatoon #CommunityChallen

🌟 🌿 Week Three of the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge is here, and we've got an incredible lineup of events waiting for you! 🌟 🌿 http://www.friendsareas.ca/events/ParticipACTION.html Join us for an adventure-packed week as we explore the beauty of nature and celebrate health and wellness together. Check out what's in store: 🧭 Wilderness Wayfinders: Join the Saskatoon Orienteering Group - Discover the thrill of orienteering and immerse yourself in an exhilarating outdoor activity! Traverse terrains, uncover fascinating landmarks, and put your map-reading skills to the test. This event is Harry Potter-themed and co-hosted with Saskatchewan Orienteering. 🌿 A Gift for Everyone - Health Day Retreat - Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and rejuvenation! Join us for a health-focused retreat designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. 🐝 Pollinator Search Adventure - Embark on a quest to discover the wonders of pollinators in our ecosystem! Explore nature

  The City of Saskatoon and the ParticipACTION Community Challenge https://www.saskatoon.ca/news-releases/city-saskatoon-joins-participaction-community-challenge Help Saskatoon be crowned Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives! Together We Move! Have you registered?   

Today is a happy sad day.  Happy that we are experiencing rain after 13 years of drought.  Sad, because the event scheduled for Richard St. Barbe Baker Tonight has to be cancelled with heavy hearts.  🌍🌿 Update: Rain Cancels Tonight's Event 🌧️☔️ Due to inclement weather, tonight's in-person World Environment Day celebration at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is canceled. However, our commitment to the planet remains strong! Join us virtually to explore biodiversity, conservation, and climate action. Stay tuned for engaging online activities and and read further for informative materials. Let's continue to honor and protect our environment together, rain or shine! #WorldEnvironmentDay #EverySpeciesCounts #ClimateAction #CancelledEvent #StayTuned   Today may be a great day for ducks, and wildlife, and a time for the events to take place when the woodland trails are not flooded. So it is with heavy hearts that the World Environment Day celebration is cancelled