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Loving Winter Wild: Enhancing winter family fun exploring trails at the 326-acre Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area [RSBBAA] in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by highlighting bird-watching, spotting wildlife, finding geo-caches and providing rest-stop benches. This COVID-19 friendly outdoor nature adventure supports and coincides with the local TV premiere of heritage documentary on RSBBAA named Richard St. Barbe Baker Park; a Prequel to the Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest in January, 2022 and World Environment Education Day. A great programme to celebrate World Environment Education Day. Discover the unique, biodiverse ecosystems of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. More news and developments coming soon for this Loving Winter Wild programme! Loving Winter Wild at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon Another exploration opportunity exists at George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon View pamphlet Download View poster Download |
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Two Heritage Documentaries
Our earth needs eco-champions. The inspirational story of Richard St. Barbe Baker, aka the “Man of the Trees,” can help children and youth aspire to be these champions. The updaed heritage documentary “The Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest” tells the story of his remarkable life and achievements. From roots in Saskatoon he went on to inspire tree planting and forest protection around the world. The International Tree Foundation, which he founded in 1922, is still active in 14 countries. Countless people motivated by him are environmental champions today. A companion curriculum for free sharing and free pdf download describes his holistic world view, and his daring life of action on behalf of the earth. This is what epic traditions are made of! Check out the film Richard St. Barbe Baker Park; a Prequel to the Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest available on YouTube or SaskTel max on Demand channels 46 and 346.
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Please help out the afforestation areas, and learn more about the City of Saskatoon Tree Protection Bylaw Project. Did you know the City of Saskatoon would like to hear your feedback. Here is the e-invite for the Tree Protection Bylaw – Community Survey. “A large, healthy tree can be valued as high as $16,000, a city report says. The same report estimates Saskatoon’s elm trees, on both private and public property, are worth at least $500 million. “(Tank, Star Phoenix 2017) In 1972, Saskatoon’s park and recreation board has “ventured into a massive project of planting 200,000 trees for local parks on 600 acres of land south of Diefenbaker Park and south of the CNR station.”(Cronkite, Star Phoenix 1972) What would 200,000 trees x $16,000 calculate to? Three billion two hundred million dollars ($3,200,000,000) is the net worth of the mature trees on the afforestation areas. This figure does not include the new tree growth or native growth such as Trembling Aspen and shrubbery which are also coming along in the afforestation areas. A Tree Protection Bylaw is one way to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, UN SDG 15 Life on Land and the UN SDG 13 Climate Action - afforestation is a nature based solution for climate action. This is what the City of Saskatoon has to say; Have your say in the development of the Tree Protection Bylaw! Saskatoon’s urban forest significantly contributes to our community’s quality of life by purifying our air, enriching our environment, and adding character and beauty to our city. The City of Saskatoon currently owns and maintains over 107,000 trees within boulevards, centre medians, and parks. In 2021 the City’s Urban Forestry Management Plan was created to combat the greater pressures being placed on our urban forest as Saskatoon continues to grow. Based on the recommendations from the plan, the City is now looking to develop a Tree Protection Bylaw to improve our ability to protect trees on public property and educate the community about their protection. We are now looking for your feedback on what is needed, what works, and what is possible for protecting our public trees in Saskatoon through the City of Saskatoon Community Survey. | The Tree Protection Bylaw Community Survey will be available from February 22nd to March 13th, 2022. You can find the survey at the following link: Click Here for the Community Survey | If you would like more information on the project please visit the City of Saskatoon Engage Page or contact the project team. The City of Saskatoon does look forward to hearing your feedback! |
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City Nature Challenge Saskatoon and Area CNC YXE Help put the City of Saskatoon and area on the world nature scene! Using iNaturalist; take photos of plants, animals, insects and mushrooms between April 29 – May 2, 2022! Saskatoon will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help. The goals are to engage the public in the collection of biodiversity data, with three awards each year for the cities and areas that makes the most observations, find the most species, and engage the most people. It's as easy as 1-2-3 for the citizen scientist! Anyone can do it. It is an amazing resource for identification of observations as it combines computer vision technology with social networking to specialist scientists around the world.
Learn more at CNC YXE or tune into the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) Prairie Action Plan Native Prairie Speaker Series April 12, 2022 at 12 noon (virtual). This is an exciting means to learn about the native prairie ecosystem by using the iNaturalist app with connections to other apps for the final count such as eBird etc. It is a great way to grow citizen scientists and naturalists. There is a saying; "You cannot protect what you do not know'. One of the first land management tasks undertaken by land planners is an ecological assessment. iNaturalist is a great means to compile an inventory of organisms on the land. It is a powerful tool to correctly sort out invasives and native plants which may be similar. A wonderful way to be outside with your family, or in a BioBlitz searching for nature hiding in plain sight around us!
Would you like to support vital conservation research whilst enjoying the outdoors? It is great to explore our local areas and discover nature. So why not explore nature with a purpose and join us from April 29 – May 2 in taking part in #CNC #CityNatureChallenge Saskatoon and Area! CNC YXE DNU Simply make observations using the free smartphone app iNaturalistfrom April 29 – May 2 . CNC YXE DNU. |
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Arbor Week 2022 will be May 21st to 29th Stay tuned for upcoming events from the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. |
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Prairie Forest App Call for Tender
Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer The Friends are looking for a person who can bring an Indigenous perspective to interpreting the heritage and ecology of these areas for the purpose of a GPS interpretive app. This work will aim to support reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons regarding perspectives on the land and provide the opportunity for cross-cultural learning about these lands and their history. Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com |
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Why do you want to make a difference?
Perhaps you, or somebody you know, wants to make a difference! This is wonderful as there is a great opportunity to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 Life on Land for the semi wilderness woodlands habitats for over 20 species at risk, SDG 14 Life Below Water in the West Swale wetlands, or UN SDG 13 Climate Action - afforestation is a nature based solution for climate action. As part of our development, we're looking to get some volunteer help with roles such as: Marketing and Press Release - to help bring on board marketing strategies for upcoming events. Afforestation Area EcoTourism Docent- learn how to become an interpretation heritage guide or iNaturalist Bio-Blitz leader. Events Coordinator - to identify and plan different event opportunities for the 20 anniversary of the afforestation areas. |
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World Environment Day
Join us for a Tree Planting Ceremony for the 50 anniversary of World Environment Day which is also the 40th anniversary of Richard St. Barbe Baker's Last Tree Planting Ceremony.
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50th anniversary 1972-2022
Some more events to look forward to! July 22, 2022 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the International Tree Foundation started by Richard St. Barbe Baker! July 25-29, 1952 70 years since Dr. George Genereux won his Olympic Gold Medal National Forest Week September 17-25, 2022 commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Green Survival Program and the afforestation tree nursery project in Saskatoon and what autumnal tree planting means |
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Membership Shows Your Love of these Urban Forests
The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. appreciate all new and returning members and are truly grateful for your support, and your dedication to these two parks by facilitating conservation and community engagement activities.
If you are reading this and have not renewed your membership or would like to now become a member of The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. we invite you to support these unique greenspaces in the West Swale by becoming a member for the 2022 year. Membership is just $20 for an entire year for you and your family! Your contribution will go a long way! Donate $50 in protection of habitat for bees and other pollinators which help keep our planet and our city green. Sponsor a tree with $25 a month to enable the proper Afforestation Area protections are in place. Receive information about your tree. This is a gift that keeps on giving, and you can be a part of the effort to protect these trees in perpetuity. Donate $20 to provide groups of volunteers with gloves and trash bags to conduct clean ups and restoration projects. These community events go a long way to protect the woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. All the Ways to Give
Click here to support Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park
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