West Swale Wetlands: Nature’s Canvas on World Wetlands Day

In the depths of nature’s embrace, Where wetlands shimmer with grace, Lies a haven of life untamed, Where water’s essence is proclaimed. World Wetlands Day; Wetlands and Human Well-being celebrate February 2 and all year round!

Cherished Wetlands, Global Treasures.

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) This is the brightly colored male. The female of the species will use the cattails, reeds or rushes standing above the surface of the water to weave a nest, and lay 2-5 eggs.

Richard St. Barbe Baker’s vision grand, A forested legacy upon this land, In the heart of the prairie’s embrace, A sanctuary for all life to embrace.

Within the West Swale’s gentle sway, A tapestry woven in Pleistocene’s day, Man-made forests, a testament rare, To the magic of nature’s care.

On World Water Monitoring Day, Let’s gather in this sacred way, And celebrate the wetland’s might, Guided by knowledge, love, and light.

Chappell Marsh. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Cherish Wetlands, Conserve Life.

Here, let us engage, together we thrive, Seven activities, our souls will revive:

1. Wetland exploration, a journey to embark, Discovering the wonders, from dawn till dark.
2. Water quality monitoring, a scientific quest, To ensure the wetlands are at their best, Testing and analyzing, hands-on and true, Preserving water, a vital value.
3. Restoration projects, where hands unite, To heal the wetlands, restore their light, Removing invasives, planting anew, Creating havens where life can renew.
4. Wetlands and wonders, Guiding hearts and minds, imparting a start, With visuals and stories, we shall see, The magic and wonder of wetlands’ decree.
5. Citizen science, a community’s pride, Joining forces, side by side, Collecting data, sharing insights, Contributing to knowledge’s great heights.
6. Photography wonders, a visual delight, Capturing wetland’s beauty, a captivating sight, Through lenses and frames, we shall tell, The story of water’s magic spell.
7. Community engagement, voices in chorus, Advocating for wetlands, a united force, Forums and discussions, knowledge we share, To protect these treasures, with love and care.

So let us honor World Water’s Day, In Richard St. Barbe Baker’s array, In these naturalized green spaces, we find, A deep respect for water, forever enshrined.

In the West Swale’s embrace, we stand, Guardians of wetlands, hand in hand, For Chappell Marsh and the West Swale’s might, Let’s cherish them always, with all our might.

Wetlands Wisdom: Sustaining Life, Securing Future

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′
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Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
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