Our Forest Returns Saskatoon

🌳✨ Exciting news for Saskatoon! We’re thrilled to introduce a timeline for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Natural Infrastructure Project! 🌱 This transformative initiative, part of the City of Saskatoon YXE Green Infrastructure Strategy and its Green Network Project , aims to enhance urban green spaces all around Saskatoon with over $34 million in funding. At Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area experience the new crusher dust trail and garbage cans to the planting of native trees, bushes, grasses and flowers, this project is set to create a vibrant, sustainable environment for our community and wildlife. Join us in exploring how Saskatoon is prioritizing biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement. Check out our photo and video gallery showcasing the timeline of this incredible project and learn more about its future impact! 🔗 Transforming Saskatoon: The Richard St. Barbe Baker Natural Infrastructure Project #Saskatoon #GreenInfrastructure #Sustain...

Green Spaces Matter: Let's Plan for a Sustainable City! Design the Future: Shape Saskatoon's Development and Natural Areas! Hey! 🌟 Did you know that the City of Saskatoon is making big moves to shape the future of our beloved Blairmore Sector, including our precious natural areas? They're engaging with rights holders, stakeholders, community partners, and even the general public to gather feedback on the proposed Blairmore Sector Plan Amendment! Let's get involved and have our voices heard! 🗣️ Everyone's opinions matter, so let's make sure our city reflects our dreams and aspirations! Last year, there was a fantastic stakeholder and community partner engagement that influenced the direction of the draft Sector Plan. You can check it out on their website! 🌐 But wait, there's more! 📚 They've created an online survey where you can provide feedback on the proposed updates to the sector plan, including the preservation and enhancement of our...

April 29 to May 2 City Nature Challenge Download iNaturalist app  Find it Snap it Share it What will you discover?   April 29 – May 2 In-person Bioblitzes City Nature Challenge More information Friendsareas.ca bit.ly/381g29B CNCYXE hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas   

    Richard St. Barbe Baker OBE, Hon. LL.D. F.I.A.L., For. Dip. Cantab., ACF (9 October 1889 – 9 June 1982). Baker was a silviculturist, conservationist, environmental activist and prolific author, who contributed greatly to worldwide forest protection, reforestation and desert reclamation efforts.  Richard St. Barbe Baker, AKA Man of the Trees- was one of the first climate change activists in that he addressed the issues surrounding climate change before this reality was named and his life demonstrates how an individual can take extraordinary action for environmental education and protection. Baker was ahead of his time in many ways and he is an inspirational role model for our time. The organization he started in 1922, now known as the International Tree Foundation, and other successful international organizations and activities started by individuals inspired by him (E.g.: Plant-for-the-Planet and The Forest Trust) demonstrate this potential for inspired a...

Saskatoon Afforestation Areas and community volunteers  cleaned up and 25,200 kg or 55,557 pounds of toxic and hazardous wasted removed.  Thank you Tim Hortons Canada PitchIn Week https:// youtu.be/DgsBdDXy5Nw via @YouTube #pitchin #pitchinweek , #TimHortonsCanada   For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area For more information: Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits NEW P4G District Official Community Plan Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′ Addresses: Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 36...