Chorus – Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

Embracing Nature’s Symphony: Participating in the City Nature Challenge Rain or Shine

Rain patters against the windowpane, a rhythmic dance of droplets painting the world outside in shades of gray. But amidst the storm, there lies a hidden opportunity, a chance to connect with nature in its most elemental form. Yes, even in the rain, you can be a part of the City Nature Challenge, unlocking the wonders of the natural world from the comfort of your own home.

Picture this: you’re nestled indoors, cozy and dry, yet your spirit yearns for adventure. Fear not, for the wild awaits just beyond your window. With the simple flick of a wrist and the tap of a screen, you can embark on a journey of discovery that transcends weather and time.

Enter the iNaturalist app, your gateway to a realm of biodiversity teeming with life. As raindrops cascade outside, open your window and listen closely. Can you hear it? The soft serenade of birdsong echoing through the air, a melody as old as time itself. Grab your phone, launch the app, open the windows and let the magic unfold.

Begin with your front yard, a canvas painted with the colors of urban flora and fauna. Record the chirps and trills of feathered friends perched among the branches, their songs a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. Then, venture to the back yard, where hidden treasures await beneath the cloak of rain-soaked foliage. Capture the symphony of bird calls that reverberate through the damp air, each note a thread in nature’s intricate tapestry.

It’s that easy, stay indoors, open that window, it is that enchanting. With each recording, you become a citizen scientist, contributing to a global effort to document and preserve the wonders of our natural world. Every tweet, every chirp, is a voice heard in the chorus of conservation, a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us even in the most unexpected of moments.

Then if you are adventurous, pop into the car, drive somewhere in Saskatoon and area, open the windows, and record the sounds again! Cool hey?

So, as the rain continues to fall outside, let us embrace the opportunity to connect with nature in all its splendor. Let us open our windows, our hearts, and our minds to the wonders that lie just beyond our doorstep. For in the midst of a storm, there is beauty to be found, and in the act of discovery, there is hope for a brighter, greener tomorrow.

Wow, indeed. Rain or shine, let us heed the call of the wild and embark on this adventure together. #CityNatureChallenge #EmbraceTheRain #NatureIsCalling 🌧️🌿

Then when the rain abates, get a bit of exercise outdoors just in case a little mushroom has emerged, as they love the rain! The Saskatoon Mycological Working Group or the NPSS mentions that we need a lot more people recording Fungi around Saskatoon to determine which ones are species at risk, and which are common.

With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. Reach if you would like to sponsor the City Nature Challenge, or share the City Nature Challenge information as a collaborator!

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Petrichor in the forest, after the rain, what do you smell?

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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

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Leaping Whispers: Voices of the Wetlands

West Swale Wetlands (Chappel Marsh) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA — Northern Leopard Frog

In the heart of West Swale’s whispering glade,
Where Chappell Marsh in tranquility laid,
A chorus arose on World Frog Day
The Northern Leopard, in wetlands’ ballet.

Amidst the reeds and the soft marshy hum,
Leopard Frogs, guardians, silently strum,
Their vibrant green coats, a camouflage feat,
Nature’s masterpiece, a wetland elite.

Beside the South Saskatchewan’s gentle flow,
Where the wetlands thrive, a haven they know,
Frogs sing of the marsh, of water and reed,
The symphony of nature, a wetland creed.

As Tiger Salamanders would wander and roam,
Through woods and meadows, he’d often find home,
Yet in this verse, we shift to the marsh,
A haven for creatures, a wetland’s harsh hush.

Conservation’s pledge, a poet’s decree,
To guard the wetlands, to set them free.
With every leap, a hope takes flight,
To keep Chappell’s whispers, forever in sight.

The leopard’s spots, a pattern of grace,
A symbol of wetlands, a delicate space,
For in their croaks, a story unfolds,
Of ecosystems cherished, in wetlands, life molds.

Protect the reeds, the water, the muck,
For in this habitat, life has struck,
A balance, a rhythm, a wetland’s song,
Where leopard frogs dance, where they belong.

On World Frog Day, let the chorus ring,
In Chappell Marsh, where the echoes sing,
For the Northern Leopard, an emblem so rare,
A sentinel of wetlands, in the marsh’s care.

World Frog Day is celebrated on March 20th every year, come out to the West Swale wetlands also known as Chappell Marsh in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. In March in Saskatchewan where are our frogs and salamanders?