Honoring Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Heritage, and Sustainability...

In the spirit of those who championed the natural world, like Aldo Leopold, John Muir, and Richard St. Barbe Baker, we warmly invite you to two unforgettable events this February. Join us at the Heritage Festival on February 2, 2025, from 12 to 5 PM at the Western Development Museum for a free, family-friendly day of discovery. Explore the history and heritage of Saskatoon’s iconic Afforestation Areas. On February 23 at 2 PM, we invite you to “Legacy of Leadership: Advancing Sustainability for a Resilient Planet” at The Spot in Market Mall. Celebrate Black Excellence, learn about environmental justice, and discover the legacy of great leaders like Richard St. Barbe Baker, Wangari Maathai, and Chief Josiah Njonjo. As St. Barbe Baker said, “You can gauge a country’s wealth, its real wealth, by its tree cover.” Join us in honoring this legacy. 🌲🌍 Heritage Meets Nature at the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon! 🌍🌲

On February 2, 2025, visit the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas display at the Western Development Museum for an engaging look into the rich history of our city’s green spaces, including the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

💡 Learn about the environmental legacy of St. Barbe and the significance of Chappell Marsh. Discover fascinating insights into Saskatoon’s historical ecology and the preservation efforts shaping our future. 🦋

📅 Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with our community’s roots and the green spaces that make Saskatoon so special! #HeritageFestivalSaskatoon #GreenSpaces #EnvironmentalEducation #SaskatoonHistory 

 

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