Sustainable YXE, Sept. 24 (online)
The Saskatoon Public Library is hosting a program to help teens engage with others who share an interest in environmental sustainability. The first session is at 6 pm, Sept. 24.
International Climate Strike, Sept. 25 (Saskatoon)
YXE Youth Climate Committee is hosting a socially distanced (masks mandatory) climate strike from 1-2:30 pm, Sept. 25.
Birds for Beginners, Sept. 25 (online)
LeeAnn Latremouille, Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator, will host a Zoom presentation on beginner bird identification at 2 pm, Sept. 25, for the Saskatoon Public Library.
Wildlife Rehab AGM, Sept. 26 (online)
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan is holding a virtual annual general meeting at 2 pm, Sept. 26. Register in advance.
Household Hazardous Waste Days, Sept. 26 & 27 (Regina)
City of Regina is holding Household Hazardous Waste Days on Sept. 26 (9 am-4 pm) and Sept. 27 (9 am-4 pm).
Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency, Sept. 30 (online)
Join Seth Klein, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency, for an evening of music, a reading, author Q&A, and a panel discussion with local climate emergency activists from 7-8:30 pm, Sept. 30.
Climate Action Networking, Oct. 1 (online)
Are you working on climate change issues in Saskatoon? Register for an evening of networking and presentations on key climate policies from 7-8:30 pm, Oct. 1.
Saskatoon Nature Society
Golden Eagles
Sept. 24, 9 am – Petrofka Orchard & Trails
Oct. 1, 9 am – Radisson Lake
Oct. 8, 9 am – Whooping Cranes (members only)
Oct. 15, 9 am – Blackstrap & area
Retirees and partners who are interested in birds and the natural world are invited to participate.
Other Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Sept. 26, 1:45-9:30 pm – Goose & Crane Trip
Oct. 10, 8 am-5 pm – Whooping Crane Field Trip
Oct. 12, 9:30-11:30 am – Woodlawn Cemetery Bird Walk
Field trips are currently for members only, so sign up now.
A full list of upcoming events (online and in person) can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
Local News
Regina citizens have responded to a motion by Regina City Council to go 100% renewable with community meetings and a report emphasizing the need to include equity in the plan.
Northern Saskatchewan residents can make a valuable scientific contribution by monitoring bird species and letting people know about species decline.
Northeast Swale Watchers have updated their website – find out why speed kills.
The less you rake, the more you help fight climate change and save biodiversity.
A new report demonstrates how countries can tap into the undervalued potential of their wetland systems to fight climate change.
Reclaiming golf courses and waterways – how volunteer rewilders are building a new harmony with nature.
That’s Amazing!
From emergency first aid to spy games and booby traps – how plants defend themselves from insects.
It pays to have a beak! Why birds survived and dinosaurs went extinct.
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