Film-Making Workshop, Jan. 14 (online)
Let’s Talk About Water, Global Institute for Water Security, is offering a free film-making workshop for youth at 10 am, Jan. 14
Lessons from the Arctic, Jan. 14 (online)
There will be an online talk on what the Arctic can teach us as we face global challenges of sustainability at 5 pm, Jan. 14.
SaskOutdoors Member Mingling, Jan. 15 (online)
SaskOutdoors members are invited to mingle virtually from 7-7:45 pm, Jan. 15.
Saskatoon Public Library is offering a series of workshops with basic camping skills and activities: 7-8 pm, Jan. 18 – Winter Readiness
WUQWATR Programs, Jan. 18 (online)
There will be a presentation on WUQWATR programs at the 7 pm, Jan. 18, online meeting of Nature Regina.
The Land Feeds Us, Jan. 20 (online)
Join Wild About Saskatoon for an online discussion around Indigenous food sovereignty and urban biodiversity at 7 pm, Jan. 20.
Regina EnviroCollective, Jan. 21 (online)
Regina’s EnviroCollective will be meeting online from 7-10 pm, Jan. 21.
Friends of Wascana Marsh AGM, Jan. 21 (online)
Friends of Wascana Marsh will be holding a virtual annual general meeting at 7 pm, Jan. 21. Send them an email to receive the link.
Rethinking Methane, Jan. 21 (online)
Frank Mitloehner will discuss rethinking methane to show how animal agriculture is on the path to climate neutrality at the 7:30 pm, Jan. 21, virtual meeting of the Saskatoon Nature Society. Join the SNS to participate.
Addressing Social Isolation in Winter, Jan. 21 (online)
Join 8 80 Cities for an online discussion from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (CST), Jan. 21, as 3 Winter Cities share their experiences in engaging communities in creating more inclusive winter-friendly public spaces that support social connection and reduce social isolation.
Project Wet, Jan. 21 & 28 (online)
SaskOutdoors is offering an online workshop to equip educators with activities and resources for teaching about water from 7-9 pm, Jan. 21 & 28.
Repair Café, Jan. 30 (online)
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is hosting a virtual repair café 11 am-2 pm, Jan. 30.
Early Childhood Outdoor Education, Feb. 2, 9, 23 (online)
SaskOutdoors is offering a 3-part online series to help bring early childhood education outdoors from 7-9 pm, Feb. 2, 9, and 23.
Orienteering for Educators, Feb. 8 (online)
SaskOutdoors is offering a webinar on orienteering for educators (formal and informal) from 7-8 pm, Feb. 8.
A full list of upcoming events (online and in person) can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
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