Upcoming Events
The Taxing Issue of Climate Change, June 16 (Vanscoy)
Join Rosetown Elrose NDP for a panel discussion on climate change from 2-5 pm, June 16.
Butterfly Count, June 16 (Fort Qu’Appelle)
The Fort Qu’Appelle Nature Society is holding its annual butterfly count on June 16. Call Keith Stephens for additional information.
Mapping Sustainable Development, June 16 (Regina)
SK Council for International Cooperation will discuss what organizations are doing to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals from 1-4:30 pm, June 16.
Natural Pest Control, June 16 (Saskatoon)
Find out how to manage pests without using pesticides from 1-3 pm, June 16, at the Garden Patch.
Birds, Flowers, Butterflies at Buffalo Pound, June 16 (Regina)
Nature Regina will be looking for birds, flowers, and butterflies from 8 am-4 pm, June 16.
Wildlife Rehab Volunteer Orientation, June 16 (Regina)
Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan (WRSOS) is holding a volunteer orientation session at 10 am, June 16, in Regina.
Household Hazardous Waste Day, June 16 (Saskatoon)
Dispose of household hazardous waste in Saskatoon from 8 am – 2:30 pm, June 16.
Native Prairie Appreciation Week, June 17-23 (Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current)
Join Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan in celebrating Native Prairie Appreciation Week.
June 17, 10 am-3 pm – Saskatoon Farmers’ Market
June 20, 9 am-1 pm – Regina Farmers’ Market
June 21, 9 am-3 pm – National Aboriginal Day, Regina
June 23, 9:30 am-2:30 pm – Swift Current Market Square
North Saskatchewan River Basin AGM, June 19 (North Battleford)
RSVP by June 15 for the North Saskatchewan River Basin Council AGM on June 19.
Saving Rainwater, June 20 (Saskatoon)
Learn how to save rainwater for your garden from 6-8 pm, June 20, at the Garden Patch.
Wilderness First Aid Training, June 21/22 (Lumsden)
Register by June 15 for Wilderness First Aid Training, June 21 & 22.
Nature Regina AGM, June 21
Nature Regina is holding a strawberry shortcake social and AGM from 7-9 pm, June 21.
Partners for the SK River Basin AGM, June 22 (Saskatoon)
Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin will hold their AGM at 12 noon, June 22.
Pop Up Nature Play Family Event, June 23 (Saskatoon)
Join SaskOutdoors and Place for Wonder for family nature play from 10 am-12 pm, June 23.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel, June 23 (Herbert)
Register with Swift Current Creek Watershed Stewards by June 18 to make your own rain barrel from 10-11 am, June 23, in Herbert.
What’s that Critter?, June 23 (Saskatoon)
Learn to identify good and bad bugs from 1-3 pm, June 23, at the Garden Patch.
Native Prairie Appreciation Week Field Trips
Nature Saskatchewan and its local societies, Nature Conservancy of Canada, and Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan are celebrating Native Prairie Appreciation Week with a series of field trips:
Reed Lake - 8:45 am, June 16
Dundurn - 8 am, June 23
Fairy Hill - 8:30 am, June 24
Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Saskatoon Young Naturalists
July 19, 1:30 pm – Butterflies & Other Insects
Sept. 22, 9:30 am – Sandhill Crane Field Trip
Space is limited; register early to avoid disappointment.
Golden Eagles
June 21, 8 am – Heritage & Lakewood Parks
June 28, 9:30 am – Diefenbaker Centre
Other Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
June 17, 1:30-5 pm – Butterfly Walk
June 24, 8-11 am – Lakewood & Heritage Parks
July 1, 9:15 am-2 pm – Wild Orchids Field Trip
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
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