We have recently received word about the wonderous and caring help from Winter Angels who provided help to a stranded family of dog walkers and their dogs.
In these days of extreme cold weather, and drastic wind chill warnings, cars may start fine at home when plugged in. However, after sitting in severe cold weather for half an hour to an hour, vehicles just may not start for the warm ride back home to safety.
A follower of this blog wrote in and expressed their gratitude to the many and several fellow dog walkers who were also out and about in the South West Off Leash Recreation Area, and offered a battery boost to them, a stranded family on the outskirts of the city. However, in dismay, it was found that there were no battery cables to be had in any of the parking lot vehicles.
One couple went above and beyond, and rushed to their family’s home in Montgomery and came back to the stranded family with battery cables! What amazing winter angels they truly were. The stranded family did not catch their name, but wish to let them know that their assistance was greatly appreciated, and that they will “Pay it forward.”
So a hearty thank you is proferred to these amazing winter angels!
This winter it is good to be mindful of our neighbours and fellow dog walkers and lend a hand when we can. If you are helped in such a way, please pay it forward to anyone you see in distress especially during this time of cold weather warnings.
Every act of kindness benefits the giver, as well as the receiver.
-Katrina Mayer
For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map
Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Please help protect / enhance /commemorate your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
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“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“We forget that we owe our existence to the presence of Trees. As far as forest cover goes, we have never been in such a vulnerable position as we are today. The only answer is to plant more Trees – to Plant Trees for Our Lives.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker
“Act. Don’t react. See a need, fix it first. Worry about the details later. If you wait until you are asked you have just missed a golden opportunity. They are fleeting and rare.” Philip Wollen founder of Winsome Kindness Trust
“How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!”–Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 