Nature Walk: East Side Wonders at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation

Join the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, a non-profit environmental charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing the Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon. Our mission is to safeguard these vital green spaces while educating the public about their ecological significance and fostering a deep connection to nature.Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the afforestation areas by participating in our guided tours, webinars, and educational events. Learn about the rich biodiversity of these sites and discover the benefits of spending time in nature for your health and well-being.Through our initiatives, we advocate for environmental stewardship and take action to protect these areas from illegal dumping and other threats. Join us in our community clean-ups and restoration projects to make a tangible difference in preserving these treasured landscapes.At the heart of our organization is the belief that by reconnecting with nature, we can improve both individual health and the health of our planet. Join us in our mission to protect and cherish the Saskatoon afforestation areas for generations to come. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and create a more sustainable future.

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Evening Wildlife Wonders: Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area – East Side (April 25, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

As the sun sets over Saskatoon at the close of this event, we invite you to come out ahead of time to discover the beauty of the East Side of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area during a captivating evening bio-blitz. In this twilight adventure, we’ll explore the diverse species that awaken with the nightfall—from buzzing insects to curious mammals and elusive birds. Using the iNaturalist app, you’ll contribute to mapping the rich biodiversity of Saskatoon while enjoying the tranquil evening hours. As the sun dips below the horizon at 8:30 PM, we will have documented a night’s worth of nature observations, all for a greater cause: a strong ecological database for the future.<a href="https://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/RSBBAAmap.html" title="https://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/RSBBAAmap.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Map to parking lot P2</a> = the South West Off Leash Recreation Area and walking to the east side forestPlease download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone, sign in with your favourite user ID and password, come out to take pictures and record sounds of biodiversity during this nature walk! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we reflect on how far we've come in harnessing the power of citizen science. With iNaturalist, we have created a vast, crowd-sourced network where nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe come together to help identify species, turning every photo into a valuable contribution to our collective understanding. Through the remarkable work of the Visipedia team which helps us identify and protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Discover Saskatoon's best kept secret, and this forest coming to life for the City Nature Challenge this spring, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Earth Month, with the theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Be the reason nature believes in humanity.

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Nature Walk: East Side Wonders at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation

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