Upcoming Events
Protect Our Boreal Forest, Oct. 2 (Prince Albert)
Join the Council of Canadians in asking for a moratorium on logging in the boreal forest at 6:30 pm, Oct. 2.
100 Debates on the Environment, Oct. 3 (Saskatoon)
Saskatoon University is hosting a debate on the environment at 7 pm, Oct. 3, during the federal election campaign.
90 Years of Conservation, Oct. 3 (Moose Jaw)
Learn about the history and purpose of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation at 2:30 pm, Oct. 3.
Library of Things Fall Meeting, Oct. 3 (Saskatoon)
Learn what’s happening at the Library of Things at 6 pm, Oct. 3.
100 Debates on the Environment, Oct. 4 (Fort Qu’Appelle)
Regina Qu’Appelle is hosting a debate on the environment from 7-9 pm, Oct. 4, during the federal election campaign.
SaskOutdoors 50th Birthday Party, Oct. 4 (Echo Lake)
Join SaskOutdoors in celebrating their 50th anniversary with outdoor activities from 5-10 pm, Oct. 4.
EcoHack, Oct. 4 & 5 (Saskatoon)
EcoHack will bring together students from across the U of S campus to solve locally sourced environmental/sustainability-related problems.
Traditional Plant Walk, Oct. 6 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society is hosting a traditional plant walk from 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Oct. 6.
Household Hazardous Waste, Oct. 6 (Saskatoon)
You can dispose of household hazardous waste at City of Saskatoon’s Civic Operations Centre from 9 am – 3:30 pm, Oct. 6.
Wildlife Friendly Fencing, Oct. 6 & 8 (Saskatoon)
Help Meewasin install wildlife friendly fencing around the Northeast Swale at 2 pm, Oct. 6, and 4 pm, Oct. 8. There will be more opportunities in October; register to stay informed.
The Importance of Grasslands, Oct. 7 (Saskatoon)
Renny Grilz will discuss the importance of grasslands and show a film about Grasslands National Park at 7:30 pm, Oct. 7, at Grace-Westminster United Church.
Starlight at Sunrise, Oct. 8 (Regina)
Explore the universe with the Royal Astronomical Society from 7-8:30 pm, Oct. 8.
Organic Waste Diversion, Oct. 9 (Saskatoon)
Find out about the City of Saskatoon’s plans for organic waste diversion at noon, Oct. 9, at Innovation Place.
Hug a Tree and Survive, Oct. 10 (Prince Albert)
Find out how children can stay safe in the woods at 7 pm, Oct. 10.
Looking Ahead
Putting Beavers to Work, Oct. 23 & 24 (Calgary)
A two-day seminar in Calgary on Oct. 23 & 24 will look at beavers’ role in watershed resiliency and restoration through both talks and a coexistence tools demonstration.
Project Wet, Nov. 16 & 30 (Saskatoon, Regina)
SaskOutdoors is hosting Project Wet workshops in Saskatoon on Nov. 16 and in Regina on Nov. 30.
A full list of upcoming events can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
In the News
Be sure to sign the petition to save Saskatoon’s Northeast Swale, which is currently under threat from the Saskatoon Freeway.
“Now is the time for climate change frames that question whether a finite planet can sustain eternal growth.”
Scenarios for a zero-waste future.
“If you see how cars, streetcars, bikes, and pedestrians use this street in Zürich, you can better understand what’s wrong with so many other urban thoroughfares.”
The 3 best eco-friendly toilet papers.
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