Stewarding the grasslands: Celebrating the International Year of Rangelands

This gathering will bring together a diverse audience of environmental NGOs, livestock producers, academics, university students, Indigenous land managers, rangeland professionals, artists and the public.

The evening will feature:

• A light reception and networking opportunity
• Opening remarks highlighting the global significance of rangelands
• A keynote plenary address by Dr. Andrea Olive (PhD), a leading Canadian voice in environmental policy and conservation
• A moderated panel discussion exploring governance, management and stewardship in working rangeland landscapes from multiple perspectives

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Time: Reception and networking 6 pm, Keynote and panel discussion 7pm

Location: Convocation Hall, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Administration Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2

Public paid parking available in Lots 3 and 11.

For more information about this event and other IYRP events at USask, visit agbio.usask.ca/community-outreach/iyrp2026.php