Upcoming Events
Fridays for Future, June 5 (online)
The Saskatoon Youth Climate Committee is hosting a digital climate strike from 12-1 pm on Fridays.
Just Recovery for Saskatchewan, June 4 (online)
Find out how you can be part of the change for a Just Recovery at a 350.org teach-in event from 2-4 pm, June 4.
Virtual Trail Day, June 6 (online)
Meewasin Valley Authority is hosting a virtual trail day on June 6 with activities to include a mindfulness nature walk and a photo challenge.
Permaculture Sask AGM, June 11 (online)
Permaculture Saskatchewan will be holding an online annual general meeting at 5 pm, June 11.
Home Composting, June 13 (online)
Regina Public Interest Research Group’s Green Patch is hosting an online home composting workshop from 3-5 pm, June 13.
Looking Ahead
Field Leader (Hiking) Course, July 9-10 (Saskatoon)
The Outdoor Council of Canada is offering an outdoor hiking course in Saskatoon on July 9-10.
A full list of upcoming events (online and in person) can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
Local News
The Saskatoon Youth Climate Committee provides Saskatoon’s youth with a platform to make a difference and take action on the climate crisis.
A ban on plastic bags received unanimous approval by Regina City Council and will come into effect in July 2021.
Does Saskatoon City Council want to protect wildlife and the Northeast Swale? It doesn’t look like it.
Starting in 2021, small teams of high school students from Saskatchewan and Manitoba will measure permafrost and track caribou around Churchill, MB, as part of a USask research project led by Ryan Brook.
From Information to Action
Fertilizer and farmland drainage are damaging coastal ecosystems on a world-wide scale.
6 easy ways to stop light pollution from harming wildlife.
The world’s forests are getting younger and shorter leading to decreased biodiversity and less carbon storage.
Beavers keep things green: preventing beaver/human conflicts through proactive, non-lethal measures.
There’s room for conservation on every farm and ranch in the country – working with landowners to rebuild insect populations.
Heat pumps can play an important role in driving down carbon pollution and energy consumption in our homes and buildings.
Cities around the world are increasing pedestrian/cyclist opportunities. Will this post-pandemic trend affect Saskatchewan?
Good News & Natural Wonders
The Willowherb Review is a digital platform for nature writing by emerging and established writers of colour.
Sweden's first fleet of electric trucks will roll out in October.
Urban weeds transformed in black and white photographs.
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