As advocates for equitable access to nature and outdoor spaces, we are excited to share information about the upcoming third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI), which will take place on May 23, 2024. 10:30 am ET to 5:20 ET (8:30 am CST to 3:20 pm CST Saskatoon) This event presents a unique opportunity to discuss accessibility and inclusion for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Please register here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/canadian-congress-disability-inclusion.html.
At Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, we believe that everyone in Saskatoon should have access to quality health and wellness opportunities in outdoor settings that help them grow and thrive—physically, emotionally, and socially. We are proud of everyone who promotes and delivers health, wellness, and physical activity opportunities throughout Saskatoon to equity-deserving groups, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQQIA+, persons with varying abilities, low-income populations, and newcomers to Canada.
It’s crucial to recognize that accessibility to nature and outdoor environments is not just a luxury but a fundamental human right. Unfortunately, many individuals, such as those with varying abilities, face barriers to accessing green spaces and enjoying the benefits of nature. For example, someone who became a paraplegic due to polio for the last 71 years should not be deprived of the opportunity to experience the beauty of forests and other natural landscapes and be confined to a life amid only greyscapes. Everyone deserves access to grasslands, wetlands, and forests, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
The CCDI provides a platform to address these important issues and work towards creating more inclusive and accessible communities and workplaces across Canada. This virtual event is free and open to the public, offering panel discussions, insights from thought leaders, and opportunities for collaboration.
We encourage you to join us at the CCDI on May 23, 2024, via Zoom or dial-in option. Registration is now open on CCDI’s website, where you can also find more information about the event and its objectives.
Together, let’s strive to build a more inclusive and accessible society where everyone can fully participate and enjoy the benefits of nature.
Photo of Richard St. Barbe Baker
Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan,
University Archives & Special Collections,
Richard St. Barbe Baker fonds, MG 71
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:
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
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Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 