Let’s Talk About Water is offering a free virtual filmmaking workshop from noon-2 pm, Mar. 11, for scientists who are interested in sharing their scientific work through film.
The National Farmers’ Union has published a report on Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Farms and Food Systems.
Upcoming Events
Regina Public Library is hosting an online talk on the benefits of including prairie grasses in your garden at 7 pm, Mar. 10.
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is offering a noon-hour online presentation regarding water policy and the contention which arises between individual goals and social group pressures for water management on Mar. 11.
All ages are welcome on an outing to explore the Wascana Waterfowl Display Ponds area with Nature Regina on Mar. 12 (various time slots). Register in advance.
Meewasin Valley Authority is hosting self-directed eco-scavenger hunts to help track wildlife at Beaver Creek Conservation Area on Mar. 13 and 27.
Saskatoon Public Library is offering an online workshop on basic camping skills from 7-8 pm, Mar. 15.
Join Nature Regina online at 7 pm, Mar. 15, for a discussion on the mandate of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan.
Enjoy noon-hour presentations on wetlands, grasslands, and prairie biodiversity as well as a 3 pm, Mar. 16, presentation of an Indigenous perspective of the goods and services provided by the prairie ecosystem and wetlands during the virtual Prairie’s Got the Goods Week organized by SK-PCAP.
Create a poem or spoken word piece to honour World Water Day during this online workshop from 7-9 pm, Mar. 18.
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is offering an online presentation on decarbonizing agriculture from 10:30 am-noon, Mar. 18.
Nature Saskatchewan is offering a multi-species management and conservation awareness online workshop at 7 pm, Mar. 18.
Saskatoon Public Library is hosting an online discussion for teens about making our community more sustainable from 6-7 pm, Mar. 18.
Global Water Futures is offering an online lecture series on women and water with a 12:30 pm, Mar. 18, talk on valuing water.
Saskatoon Nature Society members are invited to share their photographs at the online annual general meeting of the Society at 7:30 pm, Mar. 18.
Regina’s EnviroCollective will be meeting online from 7-10 pm, Mar. 18.
Local News
The Government of Saskatchewan is reviewing the Multi-Material Recycling Program. You’re invited to read a discussion paper and complete a survey.
Research at the Canadian Light Source has demonstrated that key proteins protect wildlife when temperatures drop below freezing.
You can borrow a birding backpack from the Saskatoon Public Library. Are any other Saskatchewan libraries doing this?
From Information to Action
The David Suzuki Foundation has released a guide to help you work with your local government on addressing climate change.
Bird migration is underway – here’s what property managers and owners can do to protect birds.
EcoFriendly Sask supports Saskatchewan environmental initiatives through an online publication, an events calendar, small grants, and the Nature Companion website/app.
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Check out EcoFriendly Sask’s Nature Companion, a free nature app for Canada’s four western provinces
