World Environment Day Every Species Counts!

Every Species Counts: A World Environment Day Celebration at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Today may be a great day for ducks, and wildlife, and a time for the events to take place when the woodland trails are not flooded. So it is with heavy hearts that the World Environment Day celebration is cancelled for tonight, June 5. That being said, read on to find out how to celebrate World Environment Day!

Here is World Environment Day summit taking place Friday June 7 in the morning

World Environment Day celebration of nature, conservation, and the intrinsic value of every species! As we mark World Environment Day, let’s honor our planet and reaffirm our commitment to its protection.

Why Every Species Counts

In the vast tapestry of life, every species has a vital role to play. From the majestic trees that tower above us to the tiniest insects hidden beneath the forest floor, each organism contributes to the intricate balance of ecosystems worldwide. World Environment Day offers us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate this biodiversity, reminding us that the health of our planet depends on the wellbeing of every species. Check out the Wildlife and Biodiversity of the afforestation areas! These pamphlets and informational pdf’s can be viewed online or downloaded

A Day of Discovery

World Environment Day is one filled with exploration and enlightenment. We need our spring rains after 13 years of drought, and please come out as often as you can for the June walks through the Afforestation Area, where you can marvel at the wonders of nature and learn about local flora and fauna. For World Environment Day today, brochures and pamphlets insights into the importance of conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect endangered species. Engaging activities for all ages throughout the PartipACTION Community Challenge will inspire curiosity and foster a deeper connection to the natural world.

Climate Action in Focus

As we revel in the beauty of our surroundings, let’s also reflect on the pressing environmental challenges we face. Climate change threatens ecosystems and species around the globe, demanding urgent action and innovative solutions. Our event will spotlight nature-based solutions to climate change, showcasing the power of wetlands, forests, and trees to mitigate its impacts. Through informative materials (attached), we’ll explore how individuals, communities, businesses, and governments can contribute to a sustainable future for all.

Join the Movement

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s stand in solidarity on World Environment Day, taking action for climate change, united in our commitment to safeguarding our planet and its precious biodiversity. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or just beginning your journey, there’s a place for you in this collective effort. Join us for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park and be part of a global movement to protect and preserve our Earth for generations to come.

Climate Action Pamphlet your questions answered. Please reach out if you would like a download version of this pamphlet.

Celebrate the forests on another day in June

As Chief Seattle wisely said, “The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth.” Let’s heed these words and come together to honor and protect our shared home. World Environment Day is a reminder that every species counts, and every action we take matters. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. See you at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or George Genereux Urban Regional Park during the June ParticipACTION Community Challenge– where the beauty of nature awaits, and the promise of a better world beckons.

Help Saskatoon be crowned Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives! Even though today is raining, please sign up for the ParticipACTION Community Challenge! Doing stairs, walking at work, exercising at home with any of the resources offered by the ParticipACTION Community Challenge are amazing. Talk to the groups you belong to and encourage them to take part, and register their events! Gardening, walking to the store, cycling in any of the June events all help Saskatoon be crowned Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives!

Climate Action Brochure Please reach out if you would like a download version of this brochure.

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

Afforestation Great Canadian Giving Challenge

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge June 1-30 where every $1 donated helps our charity, the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, win one of two prizes of $10,000! Raising Awareness, Changing Lives We educate the public about the rich geological, natural, and cultural heritage of the areas and their ecological importance as places of rich biodiversity and semi-wildness within city limits.. Every $1 you give in June enters us for a chance to win $10,000 ! Donate now  

Afforestation Great Canadian Giving Challenge this June 2024

Together We Can Make a Difference Join us in our mission to create positive change in the world. Every donation, volunteer hour, and act of kindness counts. Help us win $10,000 in the #GivingChallengeCA and make a difference in our community for over 60 species at risk! Your donation in June can make it happen. Donate now: Help us win $10,000 in the #GivingChallengeCA and make a difference in our community for over 60 species at risk!

Your donation in June can make it happen. Donate now: #GivingChallengeCA Together We can Make A difference Join us in our mission to create positive change in the world. Every donation, volunteer hour, and act of kindness counts. *Donations must be made via canadahelps.org. or through CanadaHelps fundraising tools such as Customizable Donation Forms, Ticketed Events, and Peer to Peer Fundraising. Minimum $3 donation required. Contest runs from June 1, 2024 at midnight Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT) to June 30, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). See full rules at: www.forcharities.canadahelps.org/gcgc-contest-rules.

Support stewards and guardians in the afforestation areas with invigorating, inspiring June events ParticipACTION Community Challenge, Campaign Two GPS Prairie Forest Guide Self Guided Tour We support environment Join us in our fundraising campaign to make a lasting impact!

With your generous support, we can achieve our goals and bring positive change to the safety of natural and heritage afforestation elements. Together, let’s create a brighter future and empower individuals, biodiversity, communities and habitats to thrive. Every donation counts, so make a difference today and be a part of our journey toward a better tomorrow! Be a part of our winning team and donate to our #GivingChallengeCA campaign today! Every dollar counts and could help us win $10,000. Donate now: 

 Join us in the #GivingChallengeCA and make a difference for 60 species at risk! Your donation in June could help us win $10,000. Learn more: Make a difference for our environmental community! Help us win $10,000 in the #GivingChallengeCA and make a difference in our community! Your donation in June can make it happen. Donate now: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas friendsareas.ca

 Join us in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge this June! Every $1 donated helps our charity win $10,000, supporting our mission to raise awareness and create positive change in our community. We educate about the rich heritage and ecological importance of our afforestation areas, home to over 60 species at risk. Your donation can make a difference! Together, let’s make a lasting impact on nature and heritage. Donate now and help us win in the #GivingChallengeCA. Every dollar counts! *Donations must be made via canadahelps.org. See full rules at http://www.forcharities.canadahelps.org/gcgc-contest-rules. #GivingChallengeCA

Two great campaigns.

Prairie Forest Guide App

Together We Move! ParticipACTION Community Challenge Come to Nature Come to Life. 

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

The Legacy of Don Bailey and the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Inspiring Health and Community: The Legacy of Don Bailey and the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge

In the heart of Saskatoon, a city buzzing with energy and vitality, a movement is underway. It’s a movement that celebrates not just physical activity, but also the spirit of community, inclusivity, and empowerment. At the forefront of this movement is the legacy of Don Bailey, the esteemed Father of Kinesiology in Saskatoon, whose vision and dedication continue to shape our city’s journey towards a healthier future.

Don Bailey’s contributions to the field of Kinesiology are legendary. As the founding figure of the College of Kinesiology in Saskatoon, his impact extends far beyond academia. For over two decades, Bailey also served on the board of ParticipACTION, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting physical activity and healthy living. His passion for health and wellness inspired countless individuals and communities, leaving an indelible mark on Saskatoon and beyond. Bailey was the childhood friend of George Genereux namesake of the Genereux afforestation area.

Today, we carry forward Don Bailey’s legacy through the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge. This exciting initiative aims to invigorate community participation and promote active living throughout our city. From sports to dancing, cycling to gardening, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and embrace. Together, we’re creating a vibrant tapestry of wellness, unity, and inclusivity that shines brightly in our beautiful city.

But the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge is more than just a series of June events and registering group or individual ParticipACTION minutes on the app. It’s a call to action, an opportunity for every resident to become a true Saskatoon Superstar. Whether you’re an individual looking to make a difference, a volunteer ready to lend a helping hand, a classroom eager to inspire, or an organization ready to lead by example, there’s a place for you here.

We invite all members of the community to join us on this epic journey towards a healthier, more vibrant community. Your input and involvement are essential to our success. We welcome your ideas, your energy, and your passion as we plan events that embrace diversity and inclusivity. How do you find your fit? Let us know your favourite way to be active.

Let’s make history together, Saskatoon. Are you with us?

For more information on how you can get involved in the Saskatoon ParticipACTION Community Challenge or the planning of June events, please contact us at:

Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas

Email: friendsafforestation@gmail.com

Website: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/

For more information:

Embracing Health, Wellness, and Legacy with Don Bailey

The legacy of Emeritus Professor Donald Alexander Bailey, Ph.D.

ParticipACTION: A Legacy In Motion (1971-1999)

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