Pollinator Search Adventure

Join us on a fun adventure to search for pollinators in the great outdoors!

By Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Date and time

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Location

George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Range Road 3063 Saskatoon, SK S0K 1V0 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

Pollinator Search Adventure

Join us for a fun and educational Pollinator Search Adventure at George Genereux Urban Regional Park! Explore the park and learn all about the important role of pollinators in our ecosystem. This in-person event will have you searching high and low for different pollinator species. Get ready to be amazed by the variety of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators you'll discover. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and learn something new!


More Information about this event


  • About the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk
  • The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. The challenge is open to all communities and individuals, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community (help this be Saskatoon) and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives. In addition to the national winner, there is also a prize for the most active community in each province and territory as well as weekly organization prizing to be awarded throughout June.The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is proudly funded by the Government of Canada, Novo Nordisk and supporting partner, Saputo, and locally supported by ParticipACTION and TD ParksPeople.Engage Everyone in Saskatoon: Encourage group/business members to sign up as individuals on the ParticipACTION website. By committing to getting active throughout June, they'll not only improve their health and well-being but also contribute to our community's chances of winning.Win Amazing Weekly Prizes: There are various prizes up for grabs, including Spirit Prizes, Inclusion Prizes, Capacity-Building Prizes, and Participation Prizes. These prizes can support a wide range of initiatives within your organization


George Genereux Urban Regional Parkhttp://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/GGURPmap.htmlSaskatoon, SK S0K 1V0 17 Jun, 2024Monday, 17 Jun 2024 7:00 PM (CDT)Add to my calendar

Volunteering

Helpers needed for Setup, Participant Welcoming, Photography Documentation of event, Cleanup, Distributing information and surveys.

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Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.3063805368friendsafforestation@gmail.comGeorge Genereux Urban Regional Park GPS 52.1089473,-106.7925807http://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/GGURPmap.htmlSaskatoon, SKS0K 1V0

About This Charity

Our motto is Come to Nature Come to Life! Celebrate the life in nature and all its biodiversity, and relish health and wellness with amazing activity. Come out to the 326 acre Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area with all it walking trails, or to the 148 acre George Genereux Urban Regional Park. But that is not all, Be active where you are, gardening, walking the dog, adaptive yoga or modified activity to include persons with varying abilities or walking or rolling to the corner store. Get your senior’s group, sports team, place of employment registered for prizes! Help yourself to prizes, and help us to honour the Father of the College of Kinesiology AND the Father of Canada’s ParticpACTION, Professor Emeritus Don Bailey, friend of George Genereux, Olympic gold medalist. Download the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas friendsareas.ca Fit List ask to collaborate during June or seek to attend some of the events being planned throughout June This is our Sneak Preview!

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

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.

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 Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area's 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.