National Forest Week Saskatoon Events 2024


🌲🎉 National Forest Week is Here! 🎉🌲

Join us from September 22-28 as we celebrate the beauty of trees and take action for our planet! 🌍✨ This year's theme, “Create Your Own Path,” invites us to blend Two Eyed Seeing—combining traditional wisdom and modern science to protect our forests. 🌳🧠

Kick off the week with our Flag Raising Ceremony in Civic Square on September 22 at 2 PM. 🙌🏽🏞️ And don’t miss Dr. Eric Lamb’s talk on September 24 at Cliff Wright Library 7pm about enhancing biodiversity and managing invasive grasses. 🌿🌾

Come out, connect with nature, and make a difference! 🌟🍃 For more info and events, visit Friendsareas.ca.

Let’s celebrate trees and work together for a greener future! 🌳💚 #NationalForestWeek #CelebrateTrees #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #TwoEyedSeeing #FriendsOfTheForest #SaskatoonEvents #NatureLovers

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