Heritage film release – more information about the days celebration coming soon – November 6, 2021 – stay tuned • 2021: Inspiring Environmental Action: Ordinary people doing the Extraordinary The largest afforestation area in Saskatoon was named after Richard St. Barbe Baker OBE, Hon. LL.D. F.I.A.L., For. Dip. Cantab., ACF (9 October 1889 – 9 […]

Seeing, and orienting towards a holistic experience, tapping into intuition, exploring how forests think, delving into the forest heart Sylvan dreaming and knowing, the secret life of trees, and forests. Multiple ways to connect and discover ecological non-dualism with revelations by Charles Eisenstein, Geneen Marie Haugen, Sadghuru, Suzanne Simard, Arts and Wildwoods. Immersing in the […]

PaRx, Canada’s first national nature prescription program, has officially arrived in Saskatchewan! PaRx is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, driven by health-care professionals who want to improve their patients’ health by connecting them to nature. Featuring practical resources like quick tips and patient handouts, its goal is to make prescribing time in nature […]

Three steps to get started in saving and conserving species.  How these tips and tricks made me a better Naturalist Discover the many benefits getting started in saving species with artificial intelligence. Basic techniques that work for everyone. Interesting facts and sure – fire ways to help you succeed. Now you can have the immersion […]

Urban forests and green infrastructure in a Changing Climate With guest speakers from City of Saskatoon urban forestry and YXE Green Infrastruture Strategy. This virtual session presents highlights from City of Saskatoon’s urban forestry department a very vital player to hear from during National Forest Week. This session will also present the research conducted for […]

National Healing Forests. Imagine woodlands setting(s) for health, wellness, understanding, and respect across cultures. Reconciliation through Healing Forests A forest can help people heal and connect them with nature. With this in mind, Peter Croal (retired CIDA Environment Specialist) and Patricia Stirbys (legal and Indigenous Relations specialist) – inspired by the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation […]

The Shelterbelt Decision Support System [SB-DSS] – how does this free tool give value to farmers and the potential for cash in pocket? “in its latest climate change action plan, the Saskatchewan government is proposing to pay farmers for storing carbon, not just charging agricultural producers for emitting carbon into the atmosphere, “ reports U […]

The health of trees is being affected by climate change but trees are also a necessary solution in mitigating it Linda Moskalyk, President of SOS Trees Coalition, says, “Climate mitigation is one of the most important benefits that our trees provide.” This engaging session will bring together citizens from all walks of life who have […]

Do you want to take a trip back in time?  Find out about electron beam energy, environmental education, and the Canadian Light Source TREE program A webinar open to everyone to learn about this programme, an introduction to the National Canada Wide TREE program where students from Grade 6 to 12 can meet with Dr […]

Saskatoon’s trail cams reveal who’s who. Dr .Ryan Brook has access to Saskatoon’s real night life. His Wildlife Ecology and Community Engagement (WECE) lab at the University of Saskatchewan uses 30 trail cameras strapped to trees to photograph the different animals that are coming and going in the city and on its fringes. Approximately 85% […]