Welcome to the June edition of the ParticipACTION Events Newsletter! Get ready to embrace the great outdoors, connect with nature, and discover new ways to stay active and engaged.
![Harry Potter themed Orienteering adventure](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/harrypotter-2.jpg?w=1024)
![Hermione Jean Granger from the Harry Potter Tales Orienteering adventure](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hermionegranger.jpg?w=1024)
![Harry Potter themed Orienteering adventure](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/harrypotter.jpg?w=1024)
![Come to Nature Come to Life](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/banner3-pexels-ron-lach-10484497.jpg?w=1024)
Step into Summer: June Activities for All Ages. Here’s a sampling of the upcoming events happening in Saskatoon this month:
Date: Thursday June 5 evening
Join us on World Environment Day for a climate action event hosted by the Saskatoon Climate Hub, where we’ll discuss nature-based solutions to pressing environmental issues. Explore ways to make a positive impact and celebrate Every Species Counts with engaging discussions and interactive activities.
2.Paws for Empathy: Understanding Service and Therapy Dogs
- Date: Thursday June 6 evening
- Join us for a fascinating exploration of the differences between service and therapy dogs with Dr. Colleen Dell, a renowned expert in animal-assisted therapy. Learn about training, traveling with service and therapy dogs, and the invaluable roles these furry companions play in enhancing human well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the human-animal bond!
3. Embracing Forest Dance with Free Flow Dance Company
- Date: June 12
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and express yourself through dance with the Free Flow Dance Company. Join us for an evening of improvisational dance in the forest, where you can connect with the natural world and let your creativity flow freely. No dance experience required β just bring your sense of adventure!
4. Saskatchewan Orienteering: Harry Potter Themed Adventure
- Date: June 15
- Time: Saturday Afternoon Wilderness Wayfinders
- Calling all wizards and witches! Join Saskatchewan Orienteering for a magical Harry Potter themed adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned orienteering traveler, this event promises fun for all ages. Grab your wand and your map, and prepare to explore the enchanted forests of Saskatoon!
5. Geocaching Adventures with Saskatoon Geocaching Society
- Date: June 19 Wednesday Evening
- Embark on a treasure hunt like no other with the Saskatoon Geocaching Society! Join us for the Spring Me event and discover the excitement of geocaching. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned adventurer, there’s always something new to explore. Get ready to uncover hidden treasures and create lasting memories!
6. Mastering the Art of Visual Storytelling with fellow photographers
- Date: June 29
- How to engage in an immersive photographic journey through nature. Learn how to masterfully tell a visual story through your photographs and share your discoveries with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this event offers a unique opportunity to hone your skills and unleash your creativity.
7. Embrace Pollinators: Pollinator Merienda Picnic and Bee Bath Workshop
- Date: June 17 Pollinator Search. June 18 Merienda Snacks at Sunset
- Dive into the world of pollinators and discover how you can support these vital creatures in your own backyard. Join us for a pollinator merienda picnic and learn how to create a bee bath to provide essential hydration for bees and butterflies. Together, we can make a difference for our buzzing friends!
- From Forests to Fields β June’s Events Have It All!
Don’t miss out on these exciting events and many more opportunities to get active, connect with nature, and engage with your community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Embrace the Outdoors β June’s Events Bring Joy!
![Flight of Fascination: Celebrating Pigeons & Albinism Awareness](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/animals-214789_1280.jpg?w=1024)
![En Plein Air Sketching in Nature : Rule of thirds, Notan](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240509233825_ajax_uploads37cff54ff23d467a80ec90ea75176a07-sketch-2671033_12801.png?w=945)
![Woofing for Greenery](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fmovrwbrc3cojtmjewyj-4-o7mwr-min.jpg?w=512)
![Visual Storytelling Photography and Camera workshop in nature](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240511132636_ajax_uploadsadbb17f0b53d4b93880ce9030b53f6b3-camera_day_and_scleroderma.png?w=945)
![Furry Friend of the Forest](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mmqeerjthysxsu9cxrky-2-3v3cf-min.jpg?w=512)
![Bumblebee on rose](https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bumblebee-2445528_640.jpg?w=640)
For directions as to how to drive to βGeorge Genereuxβ 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. 52Β° 06β² 106Β° 45β²
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 β Afforestation Area β 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 β SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) β 355 Township Road 362-A
S Β½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) β 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 βGeorge Genereuxβ Afforestation Area β 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
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
Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas
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, hereβs how!
Support using Canada Helps
Support via a recycling bottle donation
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- Use the UN Decadeβs Visual Identity
- Make it your own
- Spread the word about the UN Decade
- Letβs Bring Back Forests
- Letβs Green Our Cities
ββBe like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven..β
Richard St. Barbe Baker