Global Recycling Day, celebrated annually on March 18, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of recycling and encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to contribute to sustainable waste management practices. The day emphasizes the 5 R’s—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle—as essential principles for creating a more sustainable and circular economy.
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
1. Refuse: Say no to single-use plastics and unnecessary packaging. Embrace a lifestyle that minimizes the consumption of disposable items.
2. Reduce: Cut down on your overall waste production by being mindful of your purchases. Opt for products with minimal packaging and consider buying in bulk to reduce packaging waste.
3. Reuse: Extend the life of products by reusing them. Invest in reusable items like water bottles, shopping bags, and containers to reduce the need for disposable alternatives.
4. Repurpose: Get creative with repurposing items. Turn old furniture into something new, transform glass jars into storage containers, or repurpose clothing into quilts or bags.
5. Recycle: Ensure proper recycling practices. Separate recyclables from general waste and dispose of them in designated recycling bins. Familiarize yourself with local recycling guidelines.
Ranked S2 by SCDC
Woodland Skipper Ochlodes sylvanoides
Creative Ways to Repurpose
1. Furniture Makeover: Give old furniture a new life with a fresh coat of paint, new hardware, or creative modifications. You can pick up gently used paint at SARCAN (or drop off your electronics and left over 1/2 full can of paint when your project is finished)
2. DIY Planters: Convert unused items like old tires, buckets, or wooden crates into unique and eye-catching planters for your garden.
3. Upcycled Art: Use discarded materials to create unique art pieces. Turn old magazines into collages or repurpose scrap metal into sculptures. By the way, scrap metal dealerships will pay you for your scrap metal, pick it up, and recycle it for you.
4. Clothing Revamp: Transform outdated or worn-out clothing into trendy fashion pieces or accessories through sewing and alterations.
5. Vintage Bookshelf: Repurpose an old ladder or wooden crates into a vintage-style bookshelf, adding character to your living space.
Goldenrod Gall Fly Eurosta solidaginis Conservation Status: imperiled (S2S4) in Saskatchewan, CA (NatureServe)
Saskatoon’s Recycling Opportunities
Saskatoon residents are fortunate to have access to various recycling options. Charitable thrift shops like the Salvation Army, Village Green, MissionThrift, CWL Clothing Depot, and YXE Opportunity Shop provide avenues to donate and shop sustainably.
The Materials Recovery Centre (MRC) at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre offers free drop-off services for recycling, including small appliances, batteries, oil, antifreeze, electronics, metals, rimless tires, bicycles, and appliances (with a $20 fee for those with refrigerant).
Barriers installed to deter dumping of loads of toxic materials like oil, tires and shingles in nature to create a safe greenspace
City-Promoted Events
Saskatoon hosts annual events on the first Saturday in June and the second Saturday in September, allowing residents to place “free” signs on their unwanted items, including appliances, bicycles, tools, furniture, and more. It’s an opportunity to declutter responsibly while contributing to a culture of sharing within the community. Remember you can look for “New-to-you” treasures on these days!
Protect children and family using the forests, and protect over 60 species of concern in the afforestation areas with the 5R’s Don’t dump in nature!
Supporting Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Residents can further contribute to environmental initiatives by supporting the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas using the Drop and Go number 106100594. By donating recyclables via email contact individuals can receive a charitable tax receipt and double their commitment to environmental sustainability while actively participating in climate change action. It’s a meaningful way to support local conservation efforts and make a positive impact on the planet.
Global Recycling Day serves as a reminder that every action, no matter how small, contributes to the collective effort of building a more sustainable and environmentally conscious world. Through responsible consumption, recycling, and community engagement, individuals can play a crucial role in preserving the planet for future generations.
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
World Vegan Day on November 1 is the perfect time to celebrate the work of renowned Global Conservationist and environmentalist, Richard St. Barbe Baker. His tireless efforts towards reforestation and his advocacy for a plant-based diet are an inspiration to us all. In this article, we will explore the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, as well as how to celebrate World Vegan Day in meaningful ways. We will also be introducing Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, a non-profit charity that is devoted to preserving and protecting forest habitats in two afforestation areas in Saskatoon: Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Areas and George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Join us in celebrating World Vegan Day by becoming vegetarian and joining the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas!
Background on Richard St. Barbe Baker and tree planting
Richard St. Barbe Baker was a pioneering British forester and environmentalist who devoted his life to the protection of the environment. Born in 1889, he was one of the first people to recognize the importance of tree planting for environmental protection and made it his mission to promote reforestation around the world. He wrote numerous books on tree planting and advocated for responsible land management practices wherever he went.
He is credited with planting millions of trees in many countries including Australia, India, Canada, Africa and the United States. In 1924, Richard St. Barbe Baker founded an organization called Men of the Trees which worked on promoting sustainable land management and protecting forests from destruction and degradation. This organisation has since grown into a global movement renamed to the International Tree Foundation that continues to promote responsible land management practices worldwide.
The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon was named in his honour and The George Genereux Urban Regional Park has a similar history in its formative years. These areas have become important landmarks for conservation efforts in Saskatchewan as well as inspiring countless people to take action on climate change by learning about reforestation initiatives both locally and abroad.
Richard St. Barbe Baker’s advocacy for reforestation has had a lasting impact on global forest conservation efforts, making him a true pioneer in this field whose legacy will live on long after his passing in 1982
The benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet can be a great way to improve overall health and well-being. Eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds can help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Plant-based diets are naturally cholesterol-free and low in unhealthy saturated fats that are found in animal products. Additionally, they’re rich in fiber which helps keep the digestive system healthy, vitamins and minerals to support overall health, and protective plant compounds which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
For many people who follow vegan or vegetarian diets, environmental sustainability is also an important factor. Plant-based diets require fewer resources than those that include animal products; this means less water usage for irrigation as well as lower levels of carbon dioxide emissions associated with growing food crops. A vegan diet is also more cost efficient than meat or dairy based diets because it eliminates expensive animal proteins from your grocery list.
On World Vegan Day there are plenty of ways to celebrate this lifestyle choice while also giving back to the environment. Read Eleven by Paul Hanley to learn more about this imperative, critical in this era.
One simple idea is to join Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas (FSAA), a non-profit charity that works to preserve and protect forest habitats in two areas: Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon Saskatchewan near the Civic Operations Centre and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in the south west edge of Saskatoon. By joining FSAA you can help promote sustainable land management practices that will continue Richard St Barbe Baker’s legacy of reforestation into the future!
“I am convinced that the vegan way of life is the only sane way of life, and realising that the basic cause of tension is growing populations and diminishing food sources, for the past ten years I have devoted much of my time to studying the question of food production and the problems of large scale land reclamation by tree planting.”
Richard St. Barbe Baker
How to celebrate World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the benefits of a plant-based diet. Whether you’re a full-fledged vegan, or just trying out some vegan dishes for the first time, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this special day.
One way to get involved in World Vegan Day is by preparing a delicious vegan dish at home. Many vegan recipes are easy to make and can be prepared with ingredients found in your local grocery store. Try whipping up some tasty lentil tacos or veggie burritos for dinner, or making some tasty oatmeal cookies as a sweet treat. A very delicious vegan dish is whipping up some “Deep fried TempuraMaple Leaves” sustainably harvested by picking fallen autumn leaves off the ground!
If cooking isn’t your thing, why not attend a vegan potluck or dinner? Many cities around the world hold special events for World Vegan Day, so it should be easy to find one near you. In addition to enjoying delicious food from local vendors and businesses, these events also provide an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about living a cruelty-free lifestyle.
Finally, why not visit your favorite vegan restaurant? Celebrating World Vegan Day with friends and family is even more fun when shared over a tasty meal at your local vegan eatery! Plus, if you want to support Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas—a non-profit charity that works to preserve and protect forest habitats—you can donate directly on their website.
No matter how you choose to spend World Vegan Day, it’s important that you take advantage of this occasion and help spread awareness about reforestation and sustainable land management practices. So don’t forget: celebrate World Vegan Day with delicious food, great company and lots of love!
“meat did not enter into our diet: we had eggs, cheese, home-made wholemeal bread, fresh and dried fruit and goat’s milk. Up in the north-west of Canada, where I enjoyed 3 1/2 years in the wide open spaces, I was told that an ounce of dates was equivalent in food value to a pound of beef so, when I was alone, home-made wholemeal bread and dates became my staple diet. I bought dates by the crate at about 2 cents a pound…If Man is the most advanced creature in the animal kingdom and the tree is the highest development in the plant kingdom, surely the fruit of the tree, rather than the carcasses of inferior animals, is the natural diet for man. “
Richard St. Barbe Baker
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas supporting biodiversity in forest habitats, and protecting trees.
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas is a non-profit charity that works to preserve and protect forest habitats in two areas, the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Areas and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Through their efforts, they are actively involved in preserving existing biodiversity in these areas by organizing tree protection events and wildlife tours to educate people about the importance of forests. Additionally, this organization lobbies local authorities to ensure that any new developments do not destroy existing forest, wetlands and native habitats.
The members of Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas believe that protecting forests is essential for future generations. Forests provide us with clean air, water filtration systems, medicinal resources, pollinators for crops and habitat for endangered species. The preservation of these areas allows us to enjoy nature’s beauty as well as benefit from its many services now and into the future.
In addition to lobbying local authorities on developments near these afforestation areas, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas also organizes events such as tree-planting days and wildlife tours that help create awareness about how important it is to protect our forests’ biodiversity. They also hold workshops where individuals can learn about sustainable land management practices promoted by Richard St. Barbe Baker. These efforts help ensure that these forests remain safe for future generations while allowing us to enjoy their beauty today.
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas provides an amazing opportunity for individuals looking to get involved with conservation efforts in Canada’s prairie provinces. By joining this organization you can help preserve precious resources while also spreading awareness about forest protection through education and outreach initiatives – making a lasting impact on both our environment and society at large!
The two afforestation areas in Saskatoon as urban parks
Saskatoon is blessed to have two afforestation areas that serve as urban parks, Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park. These special spots provide a wonderful chance for city dwellers and visitors alike to experience the beauty of nature while also taking part in sustainable land management practices.
Taking a walk along the winding paths of either park, individuals can observe an abundance of trees, plants, birds and other wildlife in their natural environment. The Richard St. Barbe Baker area is particularly renowned for its excellent birding opportunities with over 100 species calling it home including waterfowl species at risk. Additionally, visitors can take part in activities such as collecting biodiversity data or attending workshops on sustainable land management run by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.
The George Genereux Urban Regional Park also offers recreational fun with cycling trails, jogging paths and plenty of benches providing bird watching / picnic spots where people can take in the stunning views from different perspectives. This park plays host to rare and endangered species that need special protection from human interference if they are to survive so it’s vital that we respect these habitats during our visit.
Not only do these parks offer great leisure activities but they also work towards preserving precious resources through reforestation initiatives driven by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas – a non-profit charity dedicated to protecting local forests and native habitats from destruction caused by new developments plus running tree-protection events and wildlife tours so citizens may learn more about conservation efforts being made in their area.
By joining this organization or simply visiting one (or both) of these beautiful parks any day throughout the year individuals can contribute towards Richard St Barbe Baker’s original vision to conserve nature while enjoying some much needed restorative peace away from the hustle bustle of everyday life in the city!
Photo of Richard St. Barbe Baker
Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan,
University Archives & Special Collections,
Introduction: In celebration of International Literacy Day, September 8, the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. delve into the theme of promoting literacy for a world in transition, recognizing the crucial role of education and lifelong learning in fostering inclusive, peaceful, just, and sustainable societies. This year’s focus on the reciprocal relations between literacy and other areas of development provides an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact of literacy in building a better future. As we explore the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, we discover how environmental programming and engaging with nature can advance literacy skills and lifelong learning.
The Power of Nature in Advancing Literacy: Nature has an innate ability to inspire and captivate our senses, making it an ideal setting for promoting literacy and lifelong learning. By connecting with the natural world, individuals can develop a deeper understanding of their surroundings and cultivate a sense of wonder, curiosity, and exploration. Here are five activities that embrace lifelong learning and reflect on the role of literacy at these green spaces:
Nature Journaling: Encourage visitors to keep a nature journal, where they can document their observations, thoughts, and reflections. By writing about their experiences in nature, individuals can enhance their literacy skills, such as descriptive writing, vocabulary expansion, and critical thinking.
Storytelling Circles: Create storytelling circles within the afforestation areas, where people of all ages and backgrounds can share stories inspired by the natural environment. Storytelling not only fosters creativity and imagination but also strengthens listening and communication skills, contributing to improved literacy.
Guided Nature Walks: Organize guided nature walks led by knowledgeable educators who can share information about the local flora, fauna, and ecological processes. These walks provide opportunities for participants to engage in active listening, ask questions, and learn new vocabulary related to the natural world.
Environmental Workshops: Host interactive workshops on environmental topics, such as climate change, biodiversity, and conservation. These workshops can include reading materials, group discussions, and hands-on activities that promote critical thinking, research skills, and literacy engagement.
Poetry and Writing Contests: Initiate poetry and writing contests focused on themes of nature, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Encourage participants to express their thoughts and emotions through written word, fostering creativity, self-expression, and literacy development.
Embracing the One City Concept: The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park embody the essence of inclusivity, diversity, and the One City concept. These green spaces serve as gathering places where individuals from all walks of life can come together to connect with nature and participate in educational and recreational activities. By promoting literacy and lifelong learning within these spaces, we enhance the social fabric of our communities and foster a sense of shared responsibility for the environment.
Action Plans for Promoting Lifelong Learning: To further promote lifelong learning and reflect on the role of literacy at these afforestation areas, we recommend the following action plans:
Collaborate with local schools and educational institutions to organize field trips and nature-based learning experiences for students of all ages. Encourage teachers to integrate environmental themes into their curriculum to foster a love for nature and develop critical thinking skills. Please engage in our Green Skills packages;Richard St. Barbe Baker Stories Place based activities, Exploring the Wildwoods of Saskatoon: The Ecology of a Planted Forest, Living Legacy activities.
Establish partnerships with libraries and literacy organizations to host storytelling sessions, book clubs, and literacy-focused events at the afforestation areas. Provide access tonature-themed books and resourcesto encourage reading and literacy engagement.
Develop interpretive signage and educational displays throughout the green spaces, offering information about the flora, fauna, and cultural significance of the area. Incorporate interactive elements to engage visitors of all ages in a meaningful learning experience.
Foster mentorship programs where knowledgeable individuals can share their expertise with others, whether through guided hikes, workshops, or skill-sharing sessions. This peer-to-peer learning promotes knowledge exchange, enhances literacy, and builds community bonds.
Organize community-wide events, such as nature festivals, environmental workshops, and citizen science initiatives, to encourage active participation and hands-on learning. These events can ignite a passion for nature and empower individuals to become environmental stewards. Stay tuned for events offered throughout the year.
Conclusion: As we celebrate International Literacy Day, let us recognize the transformative power of nature and its potential to advance literacy skills and lifelong learning. By embracing environmental programming and the unique offerings of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, we create opportunities for individuals to connect with nature, develop literacy skills, and foster a deep sense of environmental stewardship. Let us embrace the One City concept, ensuring that everyone has access to these invaluable resources, promoting literacy, inclusivity, and sustainability for a brighter future.
To express your interest in the above initiatives or inquire further as supporter, volunteer or board member for the non profit environmental charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., please reach out to us at email: friendsafforestation@gmail.com. We meet virtually once a month, and host in person events at George Genereux Urban Regional park and Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area.
Autumn picture of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas supported by the non profit group Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. Please join now, like, support, share.
Rose in the Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For a virtual arbor week, lets us take time to consider a good book which we recommend! Can there be a good tree book?
The best tree book for identification of trees is Trees in Canada by John Laird Farrar. This is like David Allen Sibley or Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides to learning about birds. What Sibley and Peterson provide for learning about birds, Farrar takes to the tree level.
A great book to learn about enjoying trees is “My Life My Trees” by Richard St. Barbe Baker. This is just one of the many books in which Baker extolls the wonders of trees. St. Barbe tells us of his woodland rebirth, when he “had entered the temple of the woods” and became absolutely captivated with trees for the rest of his life journey.
A book, in turn, about Richard St. Barbe Baker is Man of the Trees, Richard St. Barbe Baker, The First Global Conservationist by Paul Hanley, forward by HRH The Prince of Wales, and introduction by Jane Goodall.
The Saskatoon Tree Tour booklet produced by SOS Elms Coalition tells of the great trees in and around Saskatoon and introduces the work of the newly re-named SOS Trees Coalition.
Horticulturist Sara Williams, inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame, co-authored Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens and Williams has written Best Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies; Creating the Prairie Xeriscape and Gardening Naturally.
There is also the 2020 Green Vision Booklet put out by the newly created non profit charity, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., to support Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park here in Saskatoon.
And when capturing the essence of trees, there is also the famous poem about trees by Joyce Kilmer.
To help celebrate Arbor Week and Arbor Day May 22, please consider supporting the Green Vision to protect the forest to support these healthy recreation and natural greenspaces. Thanks
Trees
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.~by Joyce Kilmer
If you have another great tree book which has been inadvertently missed from this short list, please comment, as it would be great to read yet another fantastic book about trees!
“Besides water, trees provide pure air. They are the great filtering machines for the human organism. They improve and transform the air in a way which is most favorable and most acceptable to the lungs of man.”…. “According to ancient mythology, trees were the first living things on earth. This is borne out by scientific reasoning which shows that it is through them that the air we breathe can give life to humanity. Through countless ages trees have been drawing carbonic acid gas from the atmosphere, absorbing and incorporating the carbon, assimilating it; then when they die, bequeathing to soil their carboniferous remains. The consequence has been that eventually the atmospheric oxygen was left sufficiently pure for the requirements of birds and mammals which have replaced the flying reptiles and monstrous amphibians that were able to endure the heavy air of primeval swamps and jungles.” ~Richard St. Barbe Baker– from Trees and Life Selected writings of Richard St. Barbe Baker
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 SW 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
Please help protect / enhance /commemorate your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers)
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.”
― Chinese proverb
Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth. They do not preach learning and precepts, they preach, undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life….
So the tree rustles in the evening, when we stand uneasy before our own childish thoughts: Trees have long thoughts, long-breathing and restful, just as they have longer lives than ours. They are wiser than we are, as long as we do not listen to them. But when we have learned how to listen to trees, then the brevity and the quickness and the childlike hastiness of our thoughts achieve an incomparable joy. Whoever has learned how to listen to trees no longer wants to be a tree. He wants to be nothing except what he is. That is home. That is happiness.”
― Herman Hesse
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” ― Martin Luther
Libra Horoscope: Zodiac Sign September 23 – October 23 Tree Libra Sign Tree of Life Libra
Flower morphology Longitudinal section showing achene formation and hypanthium in genus Rosa Courtesy RoRo cc1.2
The Trembling Aspen is also referred to as the Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx) Leafy branchlet, Female Ament or catkin, Young Male Ament or catkin, Fruit, Floral Bract.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today the New Year (a Dog Year) dawns credit Fanghong CC-BY-SA-3.0-migrated
“I hope my paintings will always inspire people to become a part of nature rather than a force that manipulates and destroys it. I hope my work will be seen as an important voice in the environmental awakening of the last 50 years that is aiming to conserve and sustain our planet.”~Clyde Aspevig
Today is Wednesday April 15, and it is time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, and to bring awareness to Earth Month- the month of April. This year’s Earth Day 2020 theme is Climate Action.
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 SW 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
Please help protect / enhance /commemorate your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers)
“The environment becomes inspiration. My response to it becomes idea. And idea becomes purpose and action through interpretation and painting. “~Gerald Brommer
“It is futile for an artist to try to create an environment because you have an environment around you all the time. Any living organism has an environment. “~Carl Andre
when the alchemy of Nature transmutes the sylvan landscape to one vivid and almost homogeneous mass of green;…in such surroundings the mind loses its perspective; time and space become trivial and unreal, and echoes of a forgotten prehistoric past beat insistently upon the enthralled consciousness.
Here at your fingertips is a literal book extravaganza! These books have the potential to be life changing, and it is a pleasure to draw attention to the value that these books bring to homes, schools, and communities as truly, “nothing else takes bookworms on such magical, extraordinary and exciting adventures”~WBD National book tokens.
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) habitat is in cattail marshes such as Chappell Marsh in the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. The female is not a brightly coloured as this male.
Richard St. Barbe Baker, himself, was a notable author, writing books as a way to raise money in an effort to save forests and trees around the world. There is a personal warmth in all the books that Baker wrote, in his speeches, and public appearances and it is felt that we knew him in a sort of personal way, as if we had shaken hands with him, and heard his voice; and we always have a feeling that he is addressing us in our own person.
If you were to walk in nature, and write a book, what is your story, your most vivid memory of your natural world? Here is an introduction to other writers, authors, and publishers who also have written about biodiversity, wildlife, nature, and the province of Saskatchewan we have all grown to know and love.
“I believe in the Oneness of Mankind and all living things and the interdependence of each and all.”~ Richard St. Barbe Baker
Paul Hanley wrote The Spirit of Agriculture, Eleven (eleven people will share this planet by century’s end. Adding 4 billion to an already overburdened world will force everyone to change everything.), and of course Hanley also wrote the biography Man of the Trees: Richard St. Barbe Baker, the First Global Conservationist, written by Paul Hanley with a foreword by HRH Prince Charles and introduction by Jane Goodall
Written by Candace Savage. Prairie: a natural history.Bees: nature’s little wonders. Curious by Nature: one woman’s exploration of the natural world. Crows: encounters with the wise guys of the avian world. The Nature of Wolves. Bird Brains: the intelligence of ravens, crows, magpies and jays. Wild Mammals of Western Canada. The Wonder of Canadian Birds. Aurora: the mysterious northern lights.
Saskatchewan Breeding bird Atlas in the process of compilation as we write this. Citizen scientists and professional bird watchers between 2017-2022 will collaborate to map the distribution and relative abundance of breeding birds in Saskatchewan.
The Road is How: A Prairie Pilgrimage through Nature, Desire, and Soul
Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds
Saskatchewan: The Luminous Landscape, Prairie Light, Prairie Skies by Courtney Milne and Old Man on His Back: Portrait of a Prairie Landscape, which he co-authored with writer Sharon Butala. Both Milne, and his wife Sherill Miller worked alongside environmental green groups raising awareness, and reclaiming our natural biodiversity.
The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List,Photographer’s Guide to Saskatchewan and Western Canadian Farm Trivia Challenge Saskatchewan published by Robin and Arlene Karpan
Mixedwood Forest Society ”
A campaign to protect mixed forest, wetland, and river landscapes—and the unique species
they contain—in the Swan River & Porcupine Hills regions of western Manitoba.”
Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan
“A project to increase conservation of native prairie and at-risk species within the Prairie Ecozone
in Saskatchewan”
So today, April 23, 2019 is World Book Day. How can we, the shepherds of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area celebrate the authors, illustrators and books today? On this 20th anniversary of this United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Book Day celebrate, come together, and explore the pleasures of exploring nature, biodiversity, wildlife, the ecosystem to open your eyes and senses next time you are out in the afforestation area. If you are a primary school teacher or home school educator check out these fabulous activities and another 20 ideas.
Another marvelous concept would be to support a green group with a purchase of one of the books they have published as a fund-raising initiative as listed above. However, don’t stay inside too long. Don’t become Vitamin N deficient, or acquire Nature Deficit Syndrome. A most excellent way to be healthy, enjoy nature and its excellent bio-diversity would be to obtain one, two or more nature field guides as listed above, and set out on an explore!
Help create the Saskatchewan Breeding bird Atlas with your bird watching skills. Take out a field guide, and discover what wild plants and flowers are blooming this spring. Wander among the tall prairie grasslands and identify butterflies, trees, prairie grasses and sedges along the way with the help of a guide book or two. Reading can really help you open your eyes as to what you are seeing around you on your walks.
Please advise if there are any other most excellent books on the environment, nature, wildlife, flora and fauna which should be included to celebrate World Book Day this April 23, 2019. The Easter pasque flower, the crocus, should be peeking out any time as Easter this year is on April 21, 2019, oh, what amazing flora and fauna you may come to recognize as you go out and about this spring.
“Mid-summer … when the alchemy of Nature transmutes the sylvan landscape to one vivid and almost homogeneous mass of green; when the senses are well-nigh intoxicated with the surging seas of moist verdure and the subtly indefinable odours of the soil and the vegetation. In such surroundings the mind loses its perspective; time and space become trivial and unreal, and echoes of a forgotten prehistoric past beat insistently upon the enthralled consciousness.”~H. P. Lovecraft
“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
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
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, 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!
“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.
Photo of Richard St. Barbe Baker Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections, Richard St. Barbe Baker fonds, MG 71
Photo of Richard St. Barbe Baker
Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan,
University Archives & Special Collections,
Richard St. Barbe Baker fonds, MG 71
Dr. Richard St. Barbe Baker OBE (1889-1982) was arguably the first global conservationist, blazing a trail for contemporary environmental leaders such as Jane Goodall. He began his mission to save the world’s forests in 1922, when he started the first international ENGO, Men of the Trees, in Kenya. Baker was a visionary pioneer of concepts/practices such as sustainable development, agroforestry, agroecology, desert reclamation, fair trade, and ecotourism. Starting in 1931, he wrote thirty books about these ideas.
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
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, 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!
“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.
Do you need an idea, perhaps, for a great Christmas present?
Christmas Puppy
Horned Grebe Podiceps Auritus
His Royal Highness, Charles Prince of Wales, photo credit Dan Marsh ccx2 Man of the Trees. Richard St. Barbe Baker, the First Global Conservationist. By Paul Hanley Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales Introduction by Jane Goodall.
Her Honour Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Grus canadensis Sandhill Crane
Photo of Richard St. Barbe Baker Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections,
The other book is Birds of Saskatchewan put out by Nature Saskatchewan. What greater way to identify the birds of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, and George Genereux Urban Regional Park?
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
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, 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!
The trees and vegetation, which cover the land surface of the Earth and delight the eye, are performing vital tasks incumbent upon the vegetable world in nature. Its presence is essential to earth as an organism. It is the first condition of all life; it is the “Skin” of the earth, for without it there can be no water and, therefore, no life. ~Richard St. Barbe Baker
“When the trees go, the rain goes, the climate deteriorates, the water table sinks, the land erodes and desert conditions soon appear”.~Richard St. Barbe Baker
when the alchemy of Nature transmutes the sylvan landscape to one vivid and almost homogeneous mass of green;…in such surroundings the mind loses its perspective; time and space become trivial and unreal, and echoes of a forgotten prehistoric past beat insistently upon the enthralled consciousness.
Here at your fingertips is a literal book extravaganza! These books have the potential to be life changing, and it is a pleasure to draw attention to the value that these books bring to homes, schools, and communities as truly, “nothing else takes bookworms on such magical, extraordinary and exciting adventures”~WBD National book tokens.
White-tailed Deer Fawn. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Saskatoon, SK, CA
Red-Winged Blackbird. West Swale Wetlands Chappell Marsh. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Saskatoon, SK
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA
Colorado Blue Spruce Cone. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA
American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Courtesy D. Gordon E. Robertson
Richard St. Barbe Baker, himself, was a notable author, writing books as a way to raise money in an effort to save forests and trees around the world. There is a personal warmth in all the books that Baker wrote, in his speeches, and public appearances and it is felt that we knew him in a sort of personal way, as if we had shaken hands with him, and heard his voice; and we always have a feeling that he is addressing us in our own person.
If you were to walk in nature, and write a book, what is your story, your most vivid memory of your natural world? Here is an introduction to other writers, authors, and publishers who also have written about biodiversity, wildlife, nature, and the province of Saskatchewan we have all grown to know and love.
“I believe in the Oneness of Mankind and all living things and the interdependence of each and all.”~ Richard St. Barbe Baker
Saskatchewan Breeding bird Atlas in the process of compilation as we write this. Citizen scientists and professional bird watchers between 2017-2022 will collaborate to map the distribution and relative abundance of breeding birds in Saskatchewan.
The Road is How: A Prairie Pilgrimage through Nature, Desire, and Soul
Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds
Saskatchewan: The Luminous Landscape, Prairie Light, Prairie Skies by Courtney Milne and Old Man on His Back: Portrait of a Prairie Landscape, which he co-authored with writer Sharon Butala. Both Milne, and his wife Sherill Miller worked alongside environmental green groups raising awareness, and reclaiming our natural biodiversity.
The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List,Photographer’s Guide to Saskatchewan and Western Canadian Farm Trivia Challenge Saskatchewan published by Robin and Arlene Karpan
Mixedwood Forest Society ”
A campaign to protect mixed forest, wetland, and river landscapes—and the unique species
they contain—in the Swan River & Porcupine Hills regions of western Manitoba.”
Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan
“A project to increase conservation of native prairie and at-risk species within the Prairie Ecozone
in Saskatchewan”
So today, March 5, 2017 is World Book Day. How can we, the shepherds of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area celebrate the authors, illustrators and books today? On this 20th anniversary of this United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Book Day celebrate, come together, and explore the pleasures of exploring nature, biodiversity, wildlife, the ecosystem to open your eyes and senses next time you are out in the afforestation area. If you are a primary school teacher or home school educator check out these fabulous activities and another 20 ideas.
Another marvelous concept would be to support a green group with a purchase of one of the books they have published as a fund-raising initiative as listed above. However, don’t stay inside too long. Don’t become Vitamin N deficient, or acquire Nature Deficit Syndrome. A most excellent way to be healthy, enjoy nature and its excellent bio-diversity would be to obtain one, two or more nature field guides as listed above, and set out on an explore!
Help create the Saskatchewan Breeding bird Atlas with your bird watching skills. Take out a field guide, and discover what wild plants and flowers are blooming this spring. Wander among the tall prairie grasslands and identify butterflies, trees, prairie grasses and sedges along the way with the help of a guide book or two. Reading can really help you open your eyes as to what you are seeing around you on your walks.
Please advise if there are any other most excellent books on the environment, nature, wildlife, flora and fauna which should be included to celebrate World Book Day this Sunday March 5, 2017. If we get reading now, while the snow whitens the ground, by the time the crocus pop up on April 16, 2017, oh, what amazing flora and fauna you may come to recognize by the time the Easter pasque flower shows its head.
“Mid-summer … when the alchemy of Nature transmutes the sylvan landscape to one vivid and almost homogeneous mass of green; when the senses are well-nigh intoxicated with the surging seas of moist verdure and the subtly indefinable odours of the soil and the vegetation. In such surroundings the mind loses its perspective; time and space become trivial and unreal, and echoes of a forgotten prehistoric past beat insistently upon the enthralled consciousness.”~H. P. Lovecraft
“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
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 SW 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
Please help protect / enhance /commemorate your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, 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!
I believe in oneness of mankind and of all living things and in the interdependence of each and all. I believe that unless we play fair to the Earth, we cannot exist physically on this planet. Unless we play fair to our neighbour, we cannot exist socially or internationally. Unless we play fair to better self, there is no individuality and no leadership. ~Richard St. Barbe Baker.
“Kind people have been expressing superlatives on my work. But I can assure you that anything which I have been able to achieve has been team work. We have a motto in the Men of the Trees. TWAHAMWE. It is an African word meaning ‘pull together’ and I pass this on to all those concerned with conservation in this country. I would like to call you to silence for a moment with the words of Mathew Arnold:
“Calm soul of all things, make it mine,
To feel amidst the City ‘s jar
That there abides a peace of thine
Men did not make and cannot mar. ”
~Richard St. Barbe Baker
“I believed that God has lent us the Earth. It belongs as much to those who come after us as to us, and it ill behooves us by anything we do or neglect, to deprive them of benefits which are in our power to bequeath.” Richard St. Barbe Baker
It is up to us too, to carry on the fight – as tirelessly as he did in the past; to assure that his vision is realised and that his ideas live forever
“Of the earth’s thirty billion acres, already nine billion acres are desert. And if a man loses a third of his skin, he dies; plastic surgeons say “He’s had it.” And if a tree loses one-third of its bark, it dies. And if the earth loses one-third of its green mantle of trees, it will die. The water table will sink beyond recall and life on this planet will become impossible. It’s being skinned alive today. . .” Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker L.L.D, O.B.E. photo credit University of Saskatchewan. University Archives and Special Collections. Richard St. Barbe Baker Fonds MG71.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Saskatoon, SK, CA
Dr. Richard St. Barbe Baker, L.L.D., O.B.E.
Photo credit: University of Saskatchewan
University Archives and Special Collections
Richard St. Barbe Baker Fonds, MG 71
“The world is so full of care and sorrow that it is a gracious debt we owe to one another to discover the bright crystals of delight hidden in somber circumstances and irksome tasks” ~ Helen Keller quotes
What was the task which befell St. Barbe? “Baker believed in the value of planting trees.” ~Mike Was this task was it irksome to Baker? What did he feel as he wrote over 23 books promoting the value of trees? Following his task alone with passion guided him on his solitary journey. Why did he do it?
In 1924, St. Barbe established the international organisation ~ Men of the Trees ~ (now called the International Tree Foundation ITF. This was followed by the international group: Children of the Green Earth and the Green Front Action Group.
“…I seemed to have entered the fairyland of my dreams. I wandered on as in a dream, all sense of time and space lost…buoyed up with an almost ethereal feeling of well-being, as if I had been detached from earth. I became intoxicated with the beauty around me, immersed in the joyousness and exaltation of feeling part of it all… Rays of light pierced the canopy of the forest… I had entered the temple of the woods. I sank to the ground in a state of ecstasy; everything was intensely vivid… The overpowering beauty of it all entered my very being. At that moment my heart brimmed over with a sense of unspeakable thankfulness which has followed me through the years since that woodland rebirth.”~Richard St. Barbe Baker
The International Tree Foundation set out three tasks for the forest scouts (originally called Watu wa Miti meaning Men of the Trees:
1./ To plant ten trees each year
2./ To do a good deed ever day
3./ To take care of trees everywhere
Were these tasks irksome to the forest scouts? They recognized the importance and value of the forest, and their tasks. Tree planting ceremonies, greenhouses,and deeds which saved life and property grew from this humble beginning.
During the 1930s, St. Barbe met with President Roosevelt and they started the Civil Conservation Corp to save the California Redwoods. St. Barbe then formulated three new tasks. They were;
“1./ To save the trees for posterity.
2./ To provide a magnificent backdrop where young people could meet and marvel at the beauty of the Redwoods and the planet
3./ To inspire young people to work together to hand over this legacy to future generations.
“Of course it is difficult to agree that the death of St Barbe counts for nothing. He was a unique figure whom we shall never replace. Nevertheless I feel sure that in death, as in life, he will continue to teach and to inspire us. It is up to us, his disciples and his friends, to celebrate the life and work of Richard St. Barbe Baker. It is up to us too, to carry on the fight – as tirelessly as he did in the past; to assure that his vision is realised and that his ideas live forever.” ~Goldsmith
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
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, 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!
What was Richard St. Barbe Baker’s mission, that he imparted to the Watu Wa Miti, the very first forest scouts or forest guides? To protect the native forest, plant ten native trees each year, and take care of trees everywhere.
“We stand in awe and wonder at the beauty of a single tree. Tall and graceful it stands, yet robust and sinewy with spreading arms decked with foliage that changes through the seasons, hour by hour, moment by moment as shadows pass or sunshine dapples the leaves. How much more deeply are we moved as we begin to appreciate the combined operations of the assembly of trees we call a forest.”~Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 