Friends of the Trees

Many people have heard of David Suzuki, David Attenborough, or Greta Thunberg.  Richard St. Barbe Baker was the first global conservationist and humanitarian.  This is our way to remember his international legacy.  International Online PremiereThe Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest Saturday November 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm CST (UTC-6) 

Richard St. Barbe Baker And Love – How They Are The Same.

One thing which has come forward from those who knew Richard St. Barbe Baker was the dynamic impact which Baker had on their lives. The memory of when Richard St. Barbe Baker came into their lives left a profound and indelible impression.

Those who knew Richard St. Barbe Baker remember their first meeting or encounter with the Legacy of Richard St. Barbe Baker well. They were hit with a source of amazement, conviction and dedication to caring for the earth. There was never a more dedicated passion expressing their love and gratitude for a green earth.

Time and time again, those who knew Richard St. Barbe Baker describe Baker as a pillar, as ever present, and there to help out around the world wherever he could to plant trees, save forests, green the Sahara Desert.

Those who knew Richard St. Barbe Baker return to that zen moment, realizing a man who has accomplished extraordinary global visions, and dreams.

Richard St. Barbe Baker had the capacity to take action and achieve dreams we would all love. Richard St. Barbe Baker had that capacity to affect those around him. They were inspired, and filled with such profound attachment and passion when speaking of Richard St. Barbe Baker.

Richard St. Barbe Baker had an amazing personality. His presence and mission allowed him to be happy and at peace and he lent himself to any situation, any person- no matter who. A visit or a connection with Richard St. Barbe Baker was a great experience.

There will be more to come on the Friends of the Trees, and those who knew, personally, Richard St. Barbe Baker. These – Friends of the Trees – those who personally knew Richard St. Barbe Baker are speaking to the time when they knew Richard St. Barbe Baker, and we shall hear their story in the International Film Premiere;   The Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest.

It is amazing how many people who knew Richard St. Barbe Baker are in the environmental field, as climate change professors, ecologists, environmental writers, tree planters, and so on. Richard St. Barbe Baker had a profound impact, and the world was made a much better place, and a greener earth.

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:

Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits

NEW P4G District Official Community Plan

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

Pinterest richardstbarbeb

Blogger: FriendsAfforestation

Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.comFacebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area

Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas

Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Facebook: South West OLRA

Reddit: FriendsAfforestation

Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas

Mix: friendsareas

YouTube

Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )

Donate your old vehicle, here’s how!  

Support using Canada Helps

Support via a recycling bottle donation

United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

““Be like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven..”

Richard St. Barbe Baker

Author: stbarbebaker

This website is about the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area - an urban regional park of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The hosts are the stewards of the afforestation area. The afforestation area received its name in honour of the great humanitarian, Richard St. Barbe Baker. Richard St. Barbe Baker (9 October 1889 – 9 June 1982) was an English forester, environmental activist and author, who contributed greatly to worldwide reforestation efforts. As a leader, he founded an organization, Men of the Trees, still active today, whose many chapters carry out reforestation internationally. {Wikipedia} Email is StBarbeBaker AT yahoo.com to reach the Stewards of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

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