Upcoming Events
Mad Scientists, Apr. 21 (Moose Jaw)
Kids are invited to experiment with food, electricity, building supplies, and more at the Moose Jaw Public Library, 10:30-11:30 am, Apr. 21.
A E Wilson Park Walk, Apr. 21 (Regina)
Nature Regina is hosting a bird walk at A E Wilson Park from 9 am – 12 pm, Apr. 21.
Earth Day @ Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Apr. 22 (Regina)
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is hosting Earth Day celebrations on Apr. 22.
Red Squirrels, Apr. 22 (Preeceville)
Andrea Wishart will talk about red squirrels at the Kelsey Ecological Society meeting at 2 pm, Apr. 22, Club 60, Preeceville.
A Waste-Conscious Life, Apr. 22 (Saskatoon)
Find out how to lead a waste-conscious life at 11 am, Apr. 22, at Bulk Basket in Saskatoon.
Prairie Falcon, Apr. 23 (Moose Jaw)
Larry Going will bring his Prairie Falcon to the Apr. 23 meeting of the Moose Jaw Nature Society.
Intro Bicycle Tune-Up Workshop, Apr. 23 (Saskatoon)
Bridge City Bicycle Co-op is offering an introductory workshop on how to fix your bike from 6:30-8:30 pm, Apr. 23.
Trans Am Bike Race Talk, Apr. 23 (Saskatoon)
Meaghan Hackinen will talk about her experiences as the first Canadian woman to complete the Trans Am Bike Race at 7 pm, Apr. 23.
Disruption, Apr. 25 (Regina)
Join Cinema Politica Regina for a screening of Disruption about why we do so little when we know so much about climate change at 7 pm, Apr. 25.
Waste Reduction & Composting, Apr. 25 (Regina)
Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to reduce waste and compost from 7-8:30 pm, Apr. 25, Central Adult Library.
Indian Elephant Conservation, Apr. 25 (Saskatoon)
Find out about Indian elephant wildlife conservation efforts at 1:30 pm, Apr. 25. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Help Find Hawks, Apr. 30 (Avonlea)
Join Nature Conservancy of Canada on a ferruginous hawk survey the week of Apr. 30-May 4. Previous experience isn’t necessary.
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| International Dark Sky Week, April 15-21 |
Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Apr. 20, 7-9 pm – members-only Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek Evening Visit
Apr. 26, 8 am – Meacham Artists & Sloughs (Golden Eagles)
May 3, 8:30 am – Chorney Acreage (Golden Eagles)
May 5, 9 am-12 pm – Waterfowl trip to Porter Lake
May 6, 7-9:30 am – MVA Trail Bird Walk
May 10, 7:30 am – Goose Lake (Golden Eagles)
Check the Saskatoon Nature Society’s website for full details and updated information.
A full list of upcoming events can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
In the News
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Wildlife is adapting rapidly to an urban environment raising questions about the value of wildlife corridors and the use of native plants
Books on urban wildlife - New York Public Library recommendations
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