Greenery Day April 29, 2020
How does CO2 Trap Heat? How to Measure a Changing Climate. How does heat affect our planet?
Check out these Greenhouse Effect resources at the the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder. The US global change research project, has produced the Fourth National Climate Assessment to answer some of the questions about climate change.
Youth Action Gone Virtual Webinar! Wednesday, April 15, 12 p.m. CDT or 11:00 a.m. CST Saskatchewan time.
The afforestation areas began as tree nurseries planted by the City of Saskatoon Parks Department to replenish trees in the city parks. The afforestation areas commenced under the auspices of the Green Survival Program.
For more ideas about green climate action:
Saskatoon Environmental Society Curriculum
Saskatchewan Standards Resources
Saskatchewan Education Resources
Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Teacher Resources
“When the trees go, the rain goes, the climate deteriorates, the water table sinks, the land erodes and desert conditions soon appear”.~Richard St. Barbe Baker
Today, on Wednesday April 29, celebrating Earth Month! This year’s Earth Day 2020 theme is Climate Action, which will be explored during Earth Month.
“We stand in awe and wonder at the beauty of a single tree. Tall and graceful it stands, yet robust and sinewy with spreading arms decked with foliage that changes through the seasons, hour by hour, moment by moment as shadows pass or sunshine dapples the leaves. How much more deeply are we moved as we begin to appreciate the combined operations of the assembly of trees we call a forest.”~Richard St. Barbe Baker
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 your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
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We have the capacity to create a remarkably different economy: one that can restore ecosystems and protect the environment while bringing forth innovation, prosperity, meaningful work, and true security. – Paul Hawken
Going back to a simpler life is not a step backward. – Yvon Chouinard
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 