Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

  🌲❄️ Seasons Greetings from Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas! ❄️🌲 As the winter solstice approaches, we reflect on the amazing year we've had and look forward to even more exciting adventures in 2025! 🎉 From unforgettable dog sledding rides 🐾 to global environmental action 🌍, we're ready for a new year of connection, conservation, and celebration! 🌿💚 Mark your calendars for upcoming events like the City Nature Challenge 📸 and Global Citizen Awards 🌟, and don't miss our Black History Month Celebration 🖤! Together, we're making a difference in our community and planet! 🌏✨ Wishing you peace, joy, and new beginnings this holiday season! 🎄💫 Stay tuned for more exciting updates. Let's make 2025 unforgettable! 🌟💚 https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/2024/12/23/seasons-greetings-3/ #SeasonGreetings #HappyNewYear #EnvironmentalJustice #SustainableCommunities #DogSledding #BlackExcellence #GlobalConnections #CityNatureChallenge #Saskatoo...

  Adventure Tune in Monday December 30, 2024 around 7:30 a.m. to hear the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area interview with Jeremy Dodge , Anchor CTV News Saskatoon CTV Morning Live airs weekday mornings 6:00 am - 9:00 am. The greatly appreciated Television Coverage by CTV Morning Live, Saskatoon. Dog Sledding Event Saturday January 4, 2025 at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area There’s something magical about the Saskatoon winter. The air, biting and crisp, wraps itself around you like a secret waiting to be discovered. The quiet of the snow-covered forest, the beauty of frost on the trees, and the exhilarating rush of a dog sled ride. This January, the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area invite you to experience it all, with the Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails: Dog Sledding Delight event. And you can get a sneak peek of this unforgettable adventure on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 7:30 a.m., when Jeremy Dodge, the anchor of CTV Mo...

  As Urban Forest Guardians of Saskatoon’s Natural Heritage, we stand united in our mission to protect and preserve our unique environment. Through our grassroots charity, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, we are not just nurturing the trees and ecosystems that define our city afforestation areas, but also fostering global connections that bridge cultures, communities, and continents. By expanding global engagement and building cross-cultural bridges, we seek to strengthen environmental stewardship, inclusive growth, and equal rights for all worldwide. We believe in promoting worldwide collaboration, where each partnership, no matter how far-reaching, contributes to a healthier, more sustainable planet. From our local actions to our global reach, our work transcends borders, encouraging international cooperation and advancing the dialogue needed to address the environmental, diversity, inclusion and equity challenges we all face. Together, we can create a greener future...

Gratitude for Community Spirit A Collective Effort to Keep Our Trails Clear and Accessible   In the heart of winter, when snow blankets the ground and the trails are buried under a thick layer of ice and snow, it’s easy to forget the hard work that goes into maintaining our outdoor spaces. But thanks to the tireless volunteers and community partners, the Winter Trail Network in Saskatoon, the trails through the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, continues to be a cherished resource for everyone to enjoy. One of the dedicated groups to keep these trails clear is the FatLanders FatTire Brigade (FFTB). Their hard work and commitment to preserving the 18 km of the Winter Trail Network – a shared pathway through the forest – is truly a labor of love. With each passing winter storm, the FFTB volunteers brave the cold to ensure that the trails are safe and passable for all who enjoy them. Their efforts allow skiers, walkers, and bicycle enthusiasts alike to embr...

🌿🌍 Recycling for a Greener Future! 🌍🌿 Did you know that your recycling donations can help protect nature AND support amazing environmental education programs? 🌱♻️ When you donate your bottles, cans, and more to Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, you're helping fund crucial projects in the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park! 🌳💚 🌱 Why should YOU donate? Because your recycling goes beyond just cleaning up! 🧹💚 It's an investment in a cleaner, greener future for all of us. 🌿 When you donate, you're supporting programs like Jane's Walk, National Forest Week, and more! 🌳 🎁 PLUS you'll receive a charitable tax receipt for your generous donation! 💸 Let’s make every bottle count—recycle, donate, and help protect our natural spaces! 🌍✨ 💚 Join us today and make a difference! 💚 #RecycleForNature #EcoFriendly #GreenFuture #RecyclingForGood #Saskatoon #AfforestationAreas #ProtectOurPlanet #EcoWarrior #...