Come to Nature Come To Life. Walk the Earth, Heal the Spirit.

🌿✨ Exciting News! 🌿✨

Join us at Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas as we embark on our “Come to Nature, Come to Life” capacity-building initiative!

🌳🌍 Our goal is to enhance community engagement through immersive nature experiences like hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental education. With your support, we’ll expand our reach and impact, nurturing a deeper connection with our natural world.

🦋🌲 Together, we can inspire a love for nature and cultivate environmental stewardship. Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved and make a difference! 🌟💚 #NatureLovers #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityEngagement #OutdoorAdventure

At Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas we enhance community engagement through our “Come to Nature, Come to Live” events. Events to connect schools, classrooms, families and youth groups with nature through activities such as nature hikes, pond-dipping, bird watching, and exploration with binoculars.

However, to expand and sustain these initiatives, we need to strengthen our capacity in educational resources and outdoor equipment.

There is no doubt about it, the Community Challenge capacity-building prize of $750 would significantly support us in acquiring essential supplies like Little John rentals, bus rentals, binoculars, field guides, and educational materials.

This investment would enrich our programs, fostering deeper connections with nature and inspiring environmental stewardship among active participants.

Join us in supporting active lifestyle learning experiences in nature! Friendsareas.ca

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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

SDG Week Canada 2024: Celebrating Sustainable Development Goals and Indigenous Achievement Week

SDG Week Canada 2024: Celebrating Sustainable Development Goals and Indigenous Achievement Week

University of Saskatchewan’s SDG Week Canada 2024: From March 4 – 8, 2024, the University of Saskatchewan is celebrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indigenous Achievement Week, and Open Education with a series of online and in person, panels, workshops, professional development sessions, and other opportunities. During this exciting week, the university is promoting the importance of sustainability and encouraging everyone to contribute to achieving the SDGs.

Engage Virtually: Dive Into Sustainable Development with SDG Week 2024!

Virtual Events: In addition to on-campus activities, virtual events are available for those who cannot attend in person. Some of the virtual events include UNESCO Chairs Seminars: Towards a Pact for the Future: An Overview of the Pact for the Future, Embedding Sustainability into Teaching Practices – An Educator-Student Dialogue, The Importance of Measuring SDG Progress on Campuses, and The power, potential, and problems of open education for sustainable development.

Unite for Change: SDG Week Canada 2024!

RCE Saskatchewan Awards Event: The 2024 RCE Saskatchewan Awards Event is also on the horizon, scheduled for May 15 in Yorkton. This event recognizes and honors outstanding projects that contribute to sustainable development in the Saskatchewan community.

Leading the Rise: Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s strategy, “Leading the Rise,” supports the UN SDGs and emphasizes the importance of higher education institutions in achieving sustainability.

Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Climate Action and Environmental Education Initiatives: Check out the documentaries, and curriculum educational resources made possible by the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, and developed by film professionals and teachers of Saskatoon.

City of Saskatoon’s Environmental Initiatives: The City of Saskatoon is also actively working on environmental initiatives, including a 30-year strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Infographic).

Voluntary National Review: Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is examined in the Voluntary National Review.

2024 – 2025 Climate Budget: The 2024 – 2025 City of Saskatoon Climate Budget is another significant area to explore during this week.

Embrace Sustainability: Join the Movement for Change!

Tamarack Institute Workshops: The Tamarack Institute offers a series of workshops focusing on SDG localization and integrating the SDGs into various sectors.

Explore the 17 Goals: Dive Into the World of Sustainable Development!

Understanding the SDGs: To participate effectively, it’s crucial to understand all 17 of the UN SDGs and how they apply locally. No poverty (SDG 1), Zero hunger (SDG 2), Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4), Gender equality (SDG 5), Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), Climate action (SDG 13), Life below water (SDG 14), Life on land (SDG 15), Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). These goals encompass various aspects of sustainable development and serve as a roadmap for a better and more sustainable future.

This SDG Week Canada 2024 is an exciting opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to sustainable development efforts. Whether through virtual events, on-campus activities, or contributing to local projects, every individual can play a part in achieving the SDGs and building a more sustainable world.

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