Every Species Counts

Every Species Counts

Join us at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation A to celebrate World Environment Day and show that Every Species Counts!

By Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Date and time

Wed, Jun 5, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Location

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

241 Township Road 362 Grasswood, SK S7T 1A8 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

Every Species Counts: A World Environment Day Celebration at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Come join us for a day filled with nature, conservation, and fun! Celebrate World Environment Day at the beautiful Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Learn about the importance of preserving our environment and the significance of every species. Enjoy guided walks, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities for all ages. Let's come together to protect our planet and make a difference! See you there!

A collaboration event with Saskatoon Climate Hub

Join Us to Save Our Planet!

On this World Environment Day, let's come together to explore endangered species and tackle climate change head-on! Join us for an enthralling event at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, where we delve into the importance of nature-based solutions for climate action. Our event theme, "Every Species Counts," emphasizes the crucial role each organism plays in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems.

Let's Make a Difference Together!

Join us as we celebrate World Environment Day and take a stand to protect our planet. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something meaningful. See you there!

"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth." - Chief Seattle

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Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Support the non profit group The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc

Your contributions to support our mission are greatly appreciated by residents of Saskatoon and surrounding area who enjoy the forest, these local parks, wetlands and green spaces.

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. not – for – profit incorporation has five charitable purposes as follows;

1/ To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conserving or restoring ecosystems and biodiversity on a long-term basis at the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, which were preserved in perpetuity by City of Saskatoon Council in 1972.

2/ To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by reducing pollution and by cleaning up illegal trash dumping in the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas through addressing land dump sites and monitoring wetlands and greenspaces for instances of illegal dumping

3/ To provide public amenities by maintaining the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.

4/ To protect and preserve significant heritage sites by ensuring safety, restoring, developing, and maintaining the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas with a view to commemorating the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas and educating the public about it.  Commemorate; honor and respect the past, celebrate the present and provide a legacy for the future.

5/ To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to apply all or part of the principal and income therefrom, from time to time, to qualified donees as defined in subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. is a not – for – profit incorporation registered with the Information Services Canada (ISC) Saskatchewan, under entity number 102084283.

The initial goals are to increase the safety and preservation of the afforestation areas as outlined here.  

As incorporated entities with an unique identity, Friends are governed by board members; and have customized organizational by-laws and letters patent.  Friends work locally with the City of Saskatoon park superintendent, MVA guidance, and other park liaisons as designated by the park superintendent. In Ontario, there are many, many Friends of the Park organizations, working together collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial objectives.