AGM Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area 2022

Recap 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Learn from the last 50 years, and take action together for the next 50 years!

Date and time

Thu, 8 December 2022, 19:00 CST (7:00 pm)

About this event

Come to Nature. Come to Life.

Annual General Meeting for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Non Profit Environmental Charity

Read and correct the minutes of the previous AGM

Announcements and reports for the previous year

Approve the financial statements, including reports to the board

Approve any proposed amendments and additions to bylaws

Approve proposed amendments and additions to the articles of incorporation

Evaluate the charity’s performance

Review the organization’s financials and setting the budget

Evaluating program achievements

Setting goals for the upcoming year

Call for nomination for the board and/or receive the report of the nominating committee

Elect new directors

Elect the auditor / accountant

Transact any other business.

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.com Facebook 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

Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved.

YouTube intro Video Eventbrite Link bit.ly/3rk33pN

“Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved.”

— Jane Goodall

Discover the heritage of Saskatoon’s Secret Forests converting and transforming to Saskatoon’s Hidden Gems. The Wildwoods of Saskatoon Monday October 24 at 7:00 pm Treasure Saskatoon’s ecoheritage. Come to Nature. Come to Life. . .
bit.ly/3rk33pN Eventbrite Link

“As we progress into the twenty-first century, anyone who considers themselves a realist will have to make the environment a top priority.”

—Leonardo DiCaprio

mail friendsafforestation@gmail.com phone or text Thanks! stbarbebaker.wordpress.com

friendsareas.ca

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The Non Profit Charity has a SARCAN drop and go number of 106100594 should you wish to help out with your own drop off..

Just email friendsafforestation@gmail.com phone or text Thanks!

stbarbebaker.wordpress.com

friendsareas.ca

Please help protect / conserve 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 via friendsafforestation@orgmail.com https://www.paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/…

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. receives e-transfers via friendsafforestation@orgmail.co

Canada Helps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charit…

Donate A Car https://donatecar.ca/org/charitypage/…

Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated.

Thank you so very much

Thank you to so many folks who came out to the Mall at Lawson Heights and offered your support, gave a donation and received a calendar.

It has been a pleasure to announce the launch of the Saskatoon Afforesation Areas Inspirational 2023 Calendar in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Come out to our Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Booth!

Support the afforestation areas.

Give a donation for a calendar Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23 between Noon to 8 p.m. at the Reflections of Nature Art Show Prairieland Exhibition Hall E!

See you there!

If you cannot come, Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for your calendar today!

In partnership and with gratitude to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Marvel at the landscapes, plants, birds and animals of the two Saskatoon Afforestation Areas throughout the months. Appreciate our urban forest with this inspirational calendar featuring quotations from the mover and shaker the one and only global conservationist Richard St. Barbe Baker. Come to Nature. Come to Life. Community Place Making in the forest. Get your Christmas presents for that hard to shop for someone today! Celebrate Saskatoon and our urban forest!

Saskatoon’s Secret Forests transforming to Hidden Gems.

2023 Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inspirational Calendar. Landscapes courtesy Vivian Allan. Sample January Month showing. Support Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon — 2023 Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inspirational Calendar. Landscape images here courtesy Vivian Allan. Sample January Month showing. Support Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon

See the great work done by the non profit environmental charity, on YouTube, or at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon Virtual Premiere Film! October 24 at 7:00 pm

2023 City Nature Challenge

The International City Nature Challenge will be coming back this spring! The City Nature Challenge is an international effort to document nature in cities taking place from April 28 to May 1, 2023.

Let us know if you would like to be involved, and have access to resources and networking available for event organizers!

We look forward to hearing from you and your ideas.

City Nature Challenge CNCYXE Saskatoon area versus YQRCNC Regina and area in a mini SK challenge — City Nature Challenge CNCYXE Saskatoon area

Afforestation Areas 2023 Calendar!

2023 Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inspirational Calendar. Landscapes courtesy Vivian Allan. Sample January Month of the seasonal inspirational calendar! Support Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon

Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inspirational 2023 Calendar
Come out to our Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Booths!

YouTube Calendar video

In partnership and with gratitude to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Marvel at the landscapes, plants, birds and animals of the two Saskatoon Afforestation Areas throughout the months. Appreciate our urban forest with this inspirational calendar featuring quotations from global conservationist Richard St. Barbe Baker. Come to Nature. Come to Life. Community Place Making in the forest. Get your Christmas presents for that hard to shop for someone today! Celebrate Saskatoon and our urban forest!

Another YouTube Video about this spectacular calendar

Saskatoon’s Secret Forests transforming to Hidden Gems.

Support the afforestation areas.

Make a donation to the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, and receive a calendar. Support wildlife, environmental protections, and environmental education. Donations can be made through Paypal, Canada Helps, Contact Donate A Car Canada for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.! Let us know when you make a donation, and we will make arrangements to get your calendar to you or for you to pick one up.

Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for your calendar today!

See the great work done by the non profit environmental charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. for example on YouTube.

We need your smile! Oct 22-23

Information Tables and Booths provide Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. with a presence at community events. We distribute a wide variety of information in the form of pamphlets, conversations, and map directions to either the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, and the upcoming Wildwoods of Saskatoon Virtual Film coming out October 24 at 7:00 pm The goal is to educate the
community about environmental education, conservation, ecological protection, and encourage the use of iNaturalist free app in the afforestation areas. The opportunities are to sign up for a few hours on a shift on Saturday October 22 between noon and 8:00 pm and/or on Sunday October 23 between noon and 8:00 pm. Thanks for considering this opportunity!

Responsibilities of Info Booth Hosts
*** Distribute various brochures and tangible resources such as maps with directions to the afforestation areas for the various members of the general public

***Let folks know about the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, and the upcoming Wildwoods of Saskatoon Virtual Film coming out October 24 at 7:00 pm

***Be respectful of the opinions and beliefs of others.

***Let members of the general public know about the new signs and the new fencing.

***Engage community members in discussions about the afforestation areas.

***Make valuable connections, and draw inspiration from the next generation of environmental stewards, and engage in amazing nature connection conversations.

***On sign up through eventbrite we will let you know the perks and benefits of volunteering!

Virtual Wildwoods of Saskatoon

Wildwoods of Saskatoon

Virtual Film YouTube or Zoom

October 24 at 7:00 pm

Eventbrite page to sign up for the film viewing

Wildwoods of Saskaton Film Pamphlet for Download for more information

This heritage documentary will feature guest speakers who speak to the rich history and heritage of the two afforestation areas the 132 ha (326 acre) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 60 ha (148 acre) George Genereux Urban Regional Park planted to trees in 1972 under the Green Survival Program.

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film Commemorate Oct 24 with us. Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the afforestation areas AND UN World Development Information Day & International Day Against Climate Change

A Tangible Legacy. History, Geology, Ecology, Ecosystem services, Sense of place, Opportunities. Protecting memories and visualizing dreams. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in nature at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon.

This is the 50th anniversary of both afforestation areas planted to trees in 1972! These forests, wetlands and greenspaces are semi-wilderness wildlife habitats in Saskatoon providing two amazing areas to balance environmental sustainability and conservation with social, physical, and mental benefits for health and wellness in a natural greenspace setting.

Opening up to a deeply resonant perspective on greenspace heritage and the grandeur of forests director James Hay weaves the conversation from breathtaking aerial forest scenes and archival footage in a call to consciousness.

James Young, Métis bringing indigenous greetings & perspective

Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck Greenpriest of Saskatoon and friend of our forests St. Andrew’s College

City of Saskatoon Councillor Hilary Gough

Meewasin CEO Andrea Lafond

Sylvia Konkin Assistant School Administrator

Paul Hanley biographer of Richard St. Barbe Baker Man of the Trees First Global Conservationist and environmental columnist

Robert White, BSA, MES (Env. St.) Recipient of the first Men of the Trees Prize at the U of S

Jeff O’Brien, B.A., M.A., City of Saskatoon archivist

Dr. Bill Waiser B.A., M.A., Ph.D. O.C. SOM, Distinguished history Professor Emeritus

Reagan Wildeman Community member – Triathlon, Crossfit, Fatbike

Jeff Hehn Fatlanders Fat Tire Brigade Trail Coordinator

Dr. Ernie Walker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. O.C. SOM, Archaeology & Anthropology professor emeritus

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Virtual Film October 24 at 7:00 pm CST (12:00 am UTC)

Connect the Afforestation Areas with Others

Can you spare a few hours on the weekend Oct 15 to Oct 16? This is after the Thanksgiving weekend. Hours can be chosen on Sat Oct 15 between 10a.m.–6p.m. and on Sunday Oct 16 Sun between 11a.m.–5p.m. Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com if you can come out to help let folks know about the afforestation areas! Make a difference. Support the information booth. This is a most important parts of Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education.

For a park to be successful it must be where “be where life swirls” says Jane Jacobs.

October 15 Eventbrite

October 16 eventbrite

This will be sitting at a table indoors spreading the word through pamphlets and shared networking about the 326 acre Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 148 acre George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

Jane Jacobs warned us that “too much is expected of city parks. Far from transforming any essential quality in their surroundings, far from automatically uplifting their neighborhoods, neighborhood parks themselves are directly and drastically affected by the way the neighborhood acts upon them”

in the foreword to the Modern Library Edition of her The Death and Life of Great American Cities Jane Jacobs continues: At some point along the trail I realised I was engaged in studying the ecology of cities. (…) by city ecology I mean something different from, yet similar to, natural ecology as students of wilderness address the subject. A natural ecosystem is defined as “composed of physical-chemical-biological processes active within a space-time unit of any magnitude.”source

Forest Gathering Walk 50th Anniversary #NationalForestWeek and the 30th anniversary of Maple Leaf Day and #NationalForestWeek

June 5 Tree Planting Ceremony University of Saskatchewan World Environment Day 50th Anniversary Celebration

Loving Winter Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon Another exploration opportunity exists at George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon

Tagging a Fence, Save a Life!

Saturday October 1 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Sunday October 2 2:00 to 5:00 pm

Eventbrite events by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.

Meet up will be at George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon, SK.

We wish to thank everyone who came out to help with the fence flagging. The flagging is now completed, and really many hands do make light work indeed.

Would you like to conserve nature in Saskatoon. Tag a fence. It is just clip, clip, clip, and soon three tags are in place. Each tag needs to be positioned about every three feet (1 meter) apart from each other. Then snap, snap, snap, and just like that another three tags provide flags on the fencing! Sweet deal. Many hands make light work for a forest greenspace

A tag facing red will protect the animals in the winter months, alternating with a tag facing white will protect the animals in the summer months.

It is a great activity to save our urban wildlife as the extinction rates increase- a wonderful means to take action for conservation for these urban regional parks where no hunting is allowed, so the animals can come back to their native habitat to build resiliency in their population numbers.

“Marking at-risk fences can reduce deadly collisions by up to 83 percent, according to research by Bryan Stevens, University of Idaho, 2012″

Usually animals can hop or fly over the wildlife friendly fencing, or smaller animals can crawl, or walk under the wildlife friendly fencing. Sometimes, when an animals is bolting, they cannot see the little tiny wires and can cause them to be smashed into the fence and tangled up, an estimated 40% mortality rate on wire fences. Oh No! Let us prevent that from happening.

Ideally pounding in a long nail tn top of wooden post discourages perching by predators as well, though we will start with the tagging! If you have some random nails to bring out and a hammer, that would be sweet.

If you can come out, and help. that would be fantastic! Snap, snap, snap, and another three tags are in place on the fence! It is great fun. Wear sturdy shoes for walking in a forest setting

Here are the directions in a webpage

Here are the GPS Latitude and Longitude numbers for google maps on your smart phone

GPS 52.1089473,-106.7925807

A very handy thing to have would be a a recyclable cloth grocery bag, small pail like an ice cream pail and belt (like berry picking) OR a tool belt with pockets to carry around the tags as you walk along the edge of the fence!

Thanks so much for considering this time slot.

Here is walking outdoors and some autumn fun

These animal’s lives depend on you!

Tag: George Genereux Urban REgional Park

The Forests Turned 50

AGM Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area 2022

George Genereux Park Parking

Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved.

Thank you so very much

2023 City Nature Challenge

Afforestation Areas 2023 Calendar!

We need your smile! Oct 22-23

Virtual Wildwoods of Saskatoon

Wildwoods of Saskatoon

Connect the Afforestation Areas with Others

Tagging a Fence, Save a Life!

AGM Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area 2022

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