Events

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!

For full event details and to learn how to register please go the Nature Saskatchewan Meet Page.