International Youth Day
12 August
Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
On this International Youth Day, we rise,
With a theme of Green Skills, let’s harmonize.
Towards a sustainable world, our vision clear,
Youth, the architects of change, drawing near.
In the afforestation areas, our canvas wide,
Activities that empower, as youth take stride.
Life on Land, Life underwater, they explore,
Climate Action, Sustainable Cities, hearts soar.
Green Skills for Youth, a path to tread,
Ensure healthy lives, well-being widespread.
Partnerships for the goals, united we stand,
Creating a sustainable world, hand in hand.
Education and awareness, a vibrant stream,
For youth, the future, a powerful dream.
Richard St. Barbe Baker, George Genereux’s grace,
Unlocking secrets, Saskatoon’s Hidden Gems embrace.
Fostering respect, kindling pride in each soul,
The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas play a role.
Community outreach, environmental education’s might,
From the young to the wise, a lifelong light.
In the end, we conserve what we love*,
Understanding born from teachings above.
Preserved in perpetuity, council’s decree,
The Saskatoon afforestation areas, a legacy.
Witaskêwin’s spirit, together we dwell,
A long-term strategy, in harmony we excel.
Geological wonders, history’s embrace,
Nature’s heritage, woven with grace.
Science and conservation, learning’s embrace,
Hands-on, sustainability’s embrace.
Advocate for inclusivity, equality’s call,
Breaking down barriers, one and all.
Stories of the Old Bone Trail, we share,
Equity-deserving groups, with nature, they pair.
Persons with disabilities, indigenous kin,
Racialized groups, LGBTQI2S+ within.
Immigrants, refugees, newcomers with pride,
Language challenges, bridges we’ll provide.
Low-income households, their burdens release,
Youth and seniors, finding solace and peace.
Mental illness warriors, we walk side by side,
Victims of violence, love’s healing tide.
Persons with low literacy, knowledge’s key,
Forests, nature, wetlands, let their wonders be.
How can 192 hectares be a welcoming space,
For equity-deserving groups, a nurturing place?
We gather, we advocate, we break down the wall,
Making the afforestation areas accessible to all.
Species at risk, we champion their plight,
The Red-Berried Elder, a symbol of light.
Green Ash and American Elm, their majesty dear,
Let’s protect them, their future clear.
Turkey Vultures soaring, imperiled and rare,
Northern Small Yellow Lady’s Slipper, a beauty we share.
Western Yellowjackets, Goldenrod Gall Fly’s plight,
Woodland Skipper’s dance, Silver-spotted Skipper’s flight.
American White Pelicans, their grace in the sky,
Canada Warblers, a secure song nearby.
Semipalmated Sandpipers, a near-threatened breed,
Pine Grosbeaks imperiled, their colors recede.
Barred Tiger Salamanders, Endangered they stand,
Horned Grebes, Bank Swallows, in our hands.
Baird’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow’s song,
Western Grebes, Bobolinks, fragile yet strong.
Red-necked Phalaropes, Lesser Yellowlegs too,
Whooping Cranes, their grace, a story we pursue.
Let’s weave a symphony of green skills and care,
On International Youth Day, a promise we share.
Green Skills for Youth: Let’s Shape the Future!
Please engage in our Green Skills For Youth packages;
Richard St. Barbe Baker Stories Place based activities
Exploring the Wildwoods of Saskatoon: The Ecology of a Planted Forest
To express your interest or inquire further about the non profit environmental charity as supporter, volunteer or to become a board member, please reach out to us at email: friendsafforestation@gmail.com.
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 )Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
Donations can be made through Paypal, Canada Helps, Contact Donate A Car Canada, SARCAN Drop & Go 106100594 for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Use the UN Decade’s Visual Identity
Make it your own
Spread the word about the UN Decade
Let’s Bring Back Forests
Let’s Green Our Cities
“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
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 