This September we are so happy to be heading back up north and getting into the boreal! Partnering with the Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) Woodlanders, one of our local societies, we are working on an exciting and informative weekend full of lots of adventure.
This September we are so happy to be heading back up north and getting into the boreal! Partnering with the Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) Woodlanders, one of our local societies, we are working on an exciting and informative weekend full of lots of adventure. While some details are still being finalized, one thing we are excited about is that we are extending our activities (for anyone interested) to include Friday during the day! Some of these Friday daytime activities may include early morning birding, canoeing on the Meadow River, a possible mushroom walk and trail hiking to name a few. Please note that there will be a small additional fee for registering for the additional days activities. We are also very pleased to be offering children’s programing over the weekend. Between the JFW Woodlanders and our NatureHood program we have lots of fun and educational activities for kids to do alongside the main meet including; traditional Indigenous games, pond dipping and a migration obstacle course just to name a few. The cost is just $20/child for the entire weekend, and it is sure to be a fun time had by kids of all ages! Friday evening registration and activities will take place at our home base - the Meadow Lake Senior Citizens Activity Center, where we will be joined by the JFW Woodlanders, and Nature Canada's Director of Policy, Akaash Maharaj who will be presenting. Saturday we are planning some hiking options at the St Cyr Trails located only 20 minutes from Meadow Lake, that offers trails of varying distance and intensity, giving us something for everyone! These trails are regularly maintained by the St Cyr Trails Club. Saturday evening, along side the banquet, business meeting and awards ceremony we are pleased to welcome presenter Joanne Favel from the Sakitawak Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) and the community of Île-à-la-Crosse. Sakitawak is Cree for “where the rivers meet” and this area is globally important as a part of the Boreal Forest where many species at risk, like Woodland caribou, live and cling to survival. As a perfect way to finish off the weekend, Sunday morning as we all head home, we get the opportunity to stop and take in our beautiful Turtle Lake Nature Sanctuary! Long-time sanctuary steward Darlene Roth and a crew of helpers are offering guided walks through this wonderful place, that has been a Nature Saskatchewan sanctuary for over 30 years! The itinerary is coming together nicely and this is going to be a great meet! Details will be added as they come together. *Please note that this portion is still being finanlized and the details may change. Friday Morning Registration will take place at the Woodlands Inn lobby (time TBD) Friday Evening Registration will take place at the Meadow Lake Senior Activity Centre at 6:30pm with our evening presenter on at 7:30pm. Please check back soon. Host Hotel: Woodland Inn- 620-9th St W in Meadow Lake. We have a bank of rooms for Sept 17-20 being held for us and you can phone 306-236-5939 to book, letting them know you are booking under the NATURE SASKATCHEWAN block. These rooms are being held until SEPTEMBER 1. Camping: You can camp right in Meadow Lake at the Lions Park Campground https://meadowlake.ca/campground. There is also a Super 8, Travelodge and a couple other local motels available if you prefer, as well as other campgrounds near Meadow Lake if you feel like driving in (Meadow Lake Provincial Park is an hour away). We have an extended meet option available for the Fall 2026 meet! Because of this we have two online forms available. Please ensure that you are using the correct form when registering. If you are unsure, feel free to contact the Nature SK office (306-780-9273) and someone would be happy to help you. The Woodland Inn offers Continental Breakfast from 6-9am daily. Meadow Lake also has numerous places to grab breakfast and other meals, from your standard fast-food to local sit-down restaurants. Friday: Meals are on your own Saturday: Breakfast on your own. Sunday: Breakfast on your own
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If you are joining us for the day please plan ahead and bring a pack lunch/snacks, or be prepared to pick something up between activities. *There will be light refreshments provided during the Friday evening events.
There will be a mid-day stopping point with lunch provided.
Dinner is a banquet at the Meadow Lake Seniors Citizens Activity Centre, catered by City Caterers.