"Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky." Kahlil Gibran
Droughtproofing, Dec. 1 (online)
Rob Gardner will talk about droughtproofing your land at noon, Dec. 1, as part of the Native Prairie Speaker Series.
Waste to Energy, Dec. 3 (online)
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is offering a full-day workshop on waste to energy technologies on Dec. 3.
Canadian Bat Project, Dec. 4 (online)
Learn about the work done by the Canadian Bat Project at the WildEcol Seminar at 3:30 pm, Dec. 4.
Guided Hike, Dec. 5 (Regina)
Nature Regina is offering a guided hike of A E Wilson Park starting at 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, and 11 am, Dec. 5. RSVP as registration is limited.
A full list of upcoming events (online and in person) can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
Local News
For Our Kids Saskatchewan (formerly Parent Climate Challenge) is part of a national network of parents and grandparents working on climate issues. They held an initial meeting on Nov. 23.
Nature Regina has published its first winter edition of the Wandering Wednesdays outdoor adventure guides. All the guides are available and can be downloaded from their website.
Over 500 people have joined a Facebook group opposing a proposed peat moss harvesting operation in northern Saskatchewan.
Energy Bites
An Indigenous-owned solar farm will supply a quarter of Fort Chipewyan’s electricity needs, helping to reduce the need for almost a million litres of diesel each year.
The transition to renewable energy relies on mining. Can it be done responsibly?
From Information to Action
A new paper by Miistakis Institute shows a multi-species approach to prioritizing road mitigation efforts across an 84,000 square kilometer region.
A French court ruling holds the national government accountable for insufficient action in addressing climate change targets.
An international research study determines that greener farming methods don’t compromise yields.
Passive and net-zero housing can cut carbon emissions and energy bills.
Plants provide a cheaper, more environmentally sustainable way to clean contaminated industrial sites and bodies of water.
“The great thing about natural restoration of forests is that it often requires nothing more than human inaction.” And it’s more effective than tree planting.
Renewable energy from rotting vegetables – a prize-winning invention.
We were given so much – it’s our duty to protect Mother Nature [award-winning 4-minute film]
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Bushes play such an important role in winter by providing shelter and food for small birds and animals (Nature Companion - a free nature app for the 4 western provinces)
