Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

  🌍 🌿 Happy Earth Month, everyone! 🌿 🌍 https://youtu.be/kmj4Cg9SCow   This year, as we mark the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we stand at a crucial moment. From April 25th to 28th, 2025, Saskatoon is calling on YOU to join a global celebration of nature. Let’s explore, document, and protect the wild world that surrounds us while contributing to citizen science through the iNaturalist app. 🌱 📸 Whether you’re venturing out for Twilight Biodiversity at Richard St. Barbe Baker, an Afternoon Adventure at George Genereux Park, or the Wetland Wonders at Chappell Marsh, every observation brings us closer to understanding and preserving the biodiversity that sustains our planet. This Earth Month, let’s take action: find it, snap it, and share it! Every photo counts in the global effort to track biodiversity, and your participation helps shape a sustainable future for all. 💚 🌳 Teachers & Group Leaders! We invite classrooms and groups to inquire about book...

  🌍 International Day of Zero Waste – March 30 🌍 As we approach International Day of Zero Waste, we are reminded of the growing urgency to tackle plastic pollution and embrace sustainable, circular approaches to production and consumption. Plastics have become integral to our daily lives, but the environmental toll is undeniable—more than 350 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced annually, and less than 9% is recycled. 🌱 The solution? A circular economy, where plastic materials are reused, recycled, and innovated into new products. The City of Saskatoon and organizations like Sarcan are leading the way by strengthening recycling markets and reducing single-use plastics. ♻️ Today, we also reflect on the critical role that policy, innovation, and community efforts play in addressing plastic pollution. The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, along with community volunteers, have already removed over 87,600 kg of hazardous waste from our local afforestation areas, a...

Good day, everyone! 🌿 We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Jane’s Walk Festival event: “Walking Through Time and Terrain” in the heart of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, home to the north end of Chappell Marsh in the City of Saskatoon! 🌍 This walk is part of the Jane’s Walk Festival, an annual celebration of community-led conversations inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs. Her book The Death and Life of Great American Cities left a lasting legacy, advocating for people-centered, "bottom-up" development and vibrant, safe communities built by engaged citizens. 💬💡 On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, join us as we explore the rich history and natural beauty of this green space. We’ll delve into the legacy of B.T. Chappell, a community champion, and discuss ongoing developments in the area, including improvements made by the City of Saskatoon under Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund. We’ll also reflect on the geological history of the West Swale wetland...

  The Name the Moose contest is an exciting opportunity to get involved with the wildlife of Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Park -City of Saskatoon urban regional parks- where moose have occasionally been sighted. We’re calling on local residents and wildlife enthusiasts to submit their best name suggestions for these magnificent creatures. The proposed moose name with the most likes on our Facebook page will be crowned the winner, if they can answer the questions at the end of this article, and the lucky submitter will receive a special prize! Join us in celebrating the moose, and help us give one of these majestic animals a name that truly represents its spirit. Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the park’s natural heritage! Navigating Life with Moose: Tips for Safe Coexistence in Their Habitat Living in harmony with moose (Alces alces), the majestic giants of the deer family, requires awareness, respect,...

Ah, bullying. It's that time-honored tradition we all know so well. And by "know so well," we mean, of course, it's the charming, hilarious, and sometimes downright impossible way of putting others in their place! Picture it: You don't know the person, but hey, gossip has it that they're a thief! Isn't that just the juiciest tidbit you've heard in ages? In the spirit of political dirt-digging (because, really, running for office is a dirty business), it’s your duty to make sure everyone knows. So here you are at your next networking event, casually sipping your drink and leaning in for maximum effect. You drop the bombshell: “You know what I heard? And you know what, the police have started that rumor! Can you believe it?!" Cue the dramatic pause for effect. People around you look at you with wide-eyed awe. You, my friend, have just elevated yourself to "person-who-knows-things" status. Everyone's hanging on your every word. Who car...

 🌍💪 Hey #Changemakers, let's talk about something that affects ALL of us – gender-based violence. It's time to make sure EVERYONE feels safe, respected, and heard, no matter their gender or background! 🙅‍♀️❌ As mentors, citizens, coaches, and leaders, we have the power to create inclusive spaces for everyone. 💬 We can challenge harmful behaviors, stand up against bullying, and create a world where safety isn’t negotiable! 🛑💖 It's not just the survivors who need to speak out — it's ALL of us, working together to support one another and end violence once and for all. 🚫💥 👩‍🏫 At anytime, anyplace, whether in the field or in life, your voice MATTERS. Use it to inspire change, educate about gender equality 🏆, and teach everyone how to stand up against bullying, discrimination, and violence. 🚨🌱 Remember, we’re all part of this movement! Let’s call in and call out harmful behaviors, set boundaries, and build a future where respect is at the core of everything we do...

  🌿 🌍 Join Us for the City Nature Challenge 2025! 🌍 🌿 This Earth Month, be a part of something big! 🌱 ✨ From April 25th to 28th, Saskatoon is joining cities around the world in the City Nature Challenge 2025, and we need YOU to help document the incredible biodiversity in our own backyard! 🦋 🐦 📸 How can you help? 1️⃣ Find it – Look for wildlife in your backyard, parks, or urban spaces! 2️⃣ Snap it – Take a picture or record the sounds of the plants, animals, and insects you discover! 3️⃣ Share it – Upload your observations to iNaturalist and contribute to global biodiversity data! 🌍 Event Details: 📅 Friday, April 25 – Evening Bioblitz at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (6:00 PM) 📅 Saturday, April 26 – Afternoon Bioblitz at George Genereux Urban Regional Park (1:00 PM) 📅 Sunday, April 27 – Afternoon Bioblitz at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, West Swale Wetlands (1:00 PM) 📅 Monday, April 28 – Evening Bioblitz at Richard St. Barbe Baker A...