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YouTube documentary presentation of WildWoods of Saskatoon film with greetings
YouTube heritage documentary WildWoods of Saskatoon 15 minute
Explore the 132 hectare (326 acre) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
and the 60 hectare (148 acre) George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Saturday September 24 at 2:00 pm
Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film. This heritage documentary features 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.
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.
In this film there are those who bring greetings.
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
Starring.
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
Followed by Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest Movie trailer and question and answer period.
Produced by Aspen Films with support from the Government of Canada and City of Saskatoon
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 