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May
2

World Migratory Bird Day 2023: view details »
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is an international celebration!

In 2023, the theme is Water: Sustaining Bird Life and we will celebrate in Regina on May 13th in Wascana Centre!

Activities will include water testing, water experiments, nest making, Teepee raising and Knowledge sharing session, Powwow dancing, pond dipping, migration obstacle course, bird banding demonstrations, learn to birdwatch, bird walks guided by an Ornithologist, bird feeder making, scavenger hunts and more!

Come and go as you like from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 13th.

Please pre-register so we can have enough supplies for everyone!

REGISTER HERE

Thanks to our partners for this event: The City of Regina, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Friends of Wascana Marsh, Wascana Centre, Salthaven West, Sask Lotteries, Bird Friendly Regina, Nature Canada, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds and Project WET.

May
2

2023 Spring Meet: view details »
Join us in Kindersley, SK June 16-18
Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 16th

6:30pm

Registration at the Kindersley Inn in Kindersley, SK (refreshments will be available; coffee, tea, baking)

7:30pm
Rattlesnakes talk by James Sifert, Elementary Science teacher, Leader, SK
8:15pm
Brief overview of Saturday's itinerary

Saturday, June 17th

7:45 am
Board the bus at the Kindersley Inn
8:00 am
Leave for the Meyers Nature Sanctuary outside of Leader to do a bio blitz.
Lunch Break - bagged lunch sandwiches, beverages etc.
Afternoon
Tour Sagebrush Studios and the Estuary Ferry area
3:00 pm
Board the bus to return to Kindersley Inn
5:00 pm
Cocktails
6:00pm
Banquet
7:00pm
Presentation by 2021 Graduate Student Scholarship Recipient Mercy Harris: Wetland Conservation is for the birds: GPS tracking and diet analysis reveal the importance of wetlands for prairie swallows.

Sunday, June 18th
8:30am Breakfast Buffet at the Kindersley Inn

9:00am Annual General Meeting at the Kindersley Inn

Registration Information:

You can now register online for Nature Saskatchewan meets. To register for the 2023 Spring Meet please click here.
OR
mail or e-mail the below form or call the Nature Saskatchewan office:
Spring Meet 2023 registration form
(please make cheque payable to Nature Saskatchewan).
Nature Saskatchewan
206-1860 Lorne Street
Regina, SK S4P 2L7
info@naturesask.ca
1-800-667-4668
306-780-9273
We are excited to announce that all non-member registrations now include a 2023 electronic membership to Nature Saskatchewan for the remainder of 2023!

Apr
6

Indigenous Celebration

Join Nature Saskatchewan and Wascana Centre Authority for an Indigenous Celebration that will take place on Saturday, April 15th at Wascana Place at 2900 Wascana Drive. Everyone is welcome!

Two sessions will be offered to allow as many people to participate as possible.

Quillworking with Knowledge Keeper Holly Yuzicapi (1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-4:00pm)
Mini Powwow - Lone Creek Dance Troupe (1:00pm and 2:30pm)
Indigenous Elder Storytelling (1:30pm and 3:00pm)
Indigenous Games and Metis Art (ongoing)

Please pre-register for this event.

To register for Session A (1:00-2:30pm) please click here.

To register for Session B (2:30-4:00pm) please click here.

Feb
27

Conservation Awareness and Appreciation Supper (EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)

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This event has reached capacity. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Join us in Ogema, SK on March 16 for a FREE supper and learn about the Big Muddy Badlands plus meet a LIVE Gyrfalcon!

Presentations from:

Michael and Tammy Burgess - TESA award winner, Circle Y Ranch and History of the Big Muddy.
SK Falconers Club with a LIVE Gyrfalcon!

Event Details:

March 16, 2023
Rec Facility, Curling Rink Lounge (Ogema, SK)
Cupper at 6pm with presentations to follow. Catered by Bud's BBQ

Please RSVP by March 7, 2023 by:

completing this form
email: obo@naturesask.ca
call or text: 306-780-9833

Feb
16

Bird Friendly!: view details »

We are very excited to announce Nature Saskatchewan's first ever art show!

In celebration of Regina being designated a Bird Friendly City Nature Saskatchewan is hosting an art show titled "Bird Friendly!" at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in collaboration with Bird Friendly Regina.

The show will run from February 8-March 22 and is open to the public:
Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-8:00pm

Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm

On Thursday March 2, join us for a come and go opening reception 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Feb
15

FREE EVENT - Weeds and Wildlife: A landowner Workshop

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Join us in Frontier, SK at the Community Hall on March 23rd (2pm-8:30pm) for Weeds and Wildlife: A landowner Workshop.

What to expect:

A workshop geared towards landowners and managers with hands-on activities, case studies and presentations. Workshop includes snacks, coffee and supper!

Afternoon Presentations:

Invasive Weed Management
Species at Risk Identification and Habitat Needs
Multi-Species Habitat Case Study
Conservation Easements and Other Incentives
Ranch Planning Activity

Evening Presentation:

Live Peregrine Falcons with the Saskatchewan Falconry Association

RSVP is required by March 15th to attend the supper, but drop-ins are encouraged for evening Peregrine Falcon Presentation! Please register here or contact Kaytlyn at obo@naturesask.ca or 306-780-9833.

Feb
6

Chaplin Nature Centre - Seasonal Manager Position

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Chaplin Nature Centre - Seasonal Manager Position

Employer Name: Chaplin Tourism Committee Inc.

Wage/salary:  $25/hr (commensurate on experience)

Location: Chaplin, SK

Positions available:   1

Application deadline: March 17, 2023

Employment terms:  Full time in peak season and part time negotiated in off season.

Employment length: March to early September with the hours of operation at the Nature Centre – mid-May to late August Mon-Fri 9-5

Experience: some experience in retail and or administration/management and knowledge of grant writing/funding proposals would be an asset but not a necessity for success in the position. The board is willing to work with the successful applicant to ensure a mutually rewarding experience for both parties.

Education: Post secondary preferred. Administration or marketing interest would be helpful.

Job Description:

Applicant will assist the Chaplin Tourism Board in management, promotion and some program development as required during the term of employment. Applicant will assume the scheduling and oversee duties of employees also hired to undertake daily duties for the Chaplin Nature Centre. This includes welcoming visitors to the Centre, arranging, promoting and conducting tours of the interpretive centre and preservation of the displays and artifacts in-house. Operational aspects of the retail gift shop, handling cash, debit/credit transactions, daily cash receipts reconciliation, tracking inventories. Daily updates as required on social media platforms. Light duty cleaning and maintenance necessary inside and outside building. Knowledge of and interest in shorebird and grassland species and prairie grassland habitat an asset - training material is also available.

Off season duties include searching and writing applications for grants and funding. Also required will be the promotion of our site to other organizations interested in recognition and appreciation of wildlife and environmental organizations with concerns similar to our facility.

Essential Skills:

excellent oral communication
effective written communication
critical thinking
ability to work well with other employees
job task planning and organizational skills
knowledge of computer and internet including ability to utilize search engine features effectively, and social media platforms

How to apply: email resume to chapnatcentre@gmail.com

Contact info: Lisa Fisher (306-796-7978)

Jan
9

2023 Summer employment opportunities now open: view details »

Nature Saskatchewan has the following job opportunities. All positions are based in Regina, involve extensive travel in rural southern and central Saskatchewan, and start May 8th, 2023. General qualifications include a strong interest in conservation and environmental education, and studies in the fields of biology, ecology, geography, agriculture, or other related studies. Applicants should have strong communication, computer, and organizational skills; be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and hold a valid driver’s license (vehicle will be provided). Positions are heavily field-based so applicants must be willing to do extended, overnight travel and work flexible hours, including outdoors in inclement conditions. Applicants should also be able to hike to field sites carrying field equipment. Please note on your resume if you have First Aid and CPR certification.
Applications for all postings must be sent via email and will be accepted until 11:59 pm on February 12th, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will be contacted via email.

Habitat Stewardship Summer Assistant

Positions: Two full-time summer positions for 16 weeks @ $18/hour. Summer assistants will assist in the delivery of our stewardship programs: Operation Burrowing Owl, Shrubs for Shrikes, Plovers on Shore and Stewards of Saskatchewan banner program. These programs promote conservation of prairie species at risk and their habitat.

Tasks and responsibilities: Assist program coordinators with program delivery; prepare communications and educational materials for distribution; assist in searches, monitoring and other conservation activities; contact and communicate with rural landholders regarding target species and the stewardship programs; educate targeted public audiences about species at risk on the prairies; and help create and deliver workshops and presentations to agricultural producers and the public (virtual and/or in-person).

Specific requirements and qualifications: Willingness to do extended overnight travel, camp, work evenings and weekends, and adapt to schedule and protocol changes on short notice. Should also possess basic wildlife and plant identification skills, computer skills, communication skills; and familiarity with GPS, maps, and rural Saskatchewan are assets.

Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF file to Emily Putz at outreach@naturesask.ca by 11:59 pm, February 12th, 2023. Include in the subject line “Summer Assistant Application” followed by your name.

Rare Plant Rescue Habitat Stewardship Summer Assistant
Position: One full-time summer position for 16 weeks @ $18/hour. The summer assistant will assist in the delivery of our Rare Plant Rescue program. This program promotes conservation of prairie plant species at risk.

Tasks and responsibilities: Assist program coordinators with program delivery; prepare communications and educational materials for distribution; assist in planning and conducting searches, monitoring, and other conservation activities; contact and communicate with rural landholders regarding target species and the stewardship programs; enter data; educate targeted public audiences about species at risk on the prairies; and help create and deliver workshops and presentations to agricultural producers and the public (virtual and/or in-person).

Specific requirements and qualifications: Basic plant identification skills (training in rare plant identification will be provided); willing to work flexible hours outdoors including in inclement conditions; willing to adapt to changing schedules due to unexpected circumstances or adjustments based on field conditions; willing to do extended overnight travel; camp; work evenings and weekends; ability to hike to field sites carrying equipment; strong organizational skills; working knowledge with Excel; familiarity with GPS and maps is an asset.

Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF file to Ashley Vass at rpr@naturesask.ca by 11:59 pm February 12th, 2023. Include in the subject line “RPR Summer Assistant Application” followed by your name.

Rare Plant Rescue Search and Monitoring Staff
Position(s): Four full-time summer staff for 16 weeks @ $20/hr. Search and monitoring staff will assist in the delivery of our Rare Plant Rescue program, which promotes the conservation of prairie plant species at risk. The search and monitoring staff will work as a semi-independent team, with daily check-ins during field shifts up to 10 days, under the supervision and mentorship of the project leader.

Tasks and responsibilities: Plan and conduct occupancy surveys and monitoring of prairie plant species at risk; contact and communicate with landowners regarding target species and the stewardship programs; data entry.

Specific requirements and qualifications: Basic plant identification skills (training in rare plant identification will be provided); willing to work flexible hours outdoors including in inclement conditions; willing to adapt to changing schedules due to unexpected circumstances or adjustments based on field conditions; willing to do extended overnight travel; camp; work evenings and weekends; ability to hike to field sites carrying equipment; strong organizational skills; familiarity with GPS and maps is an asset.

Please email a resume and cover letter in one PDF file to Ashley Vass at rpr@naturesask.ca by 11:59 pm February 12th, 2023. Include in the subject line “RPR Search Crew Application”

followed by your name.

For all positions, preference will be given to Canadian students or recent graduates whose studies include the fields of biology, ecology, geography, agriculture, or other related studies. All else being equal, preference will be given to those who self-identify in their cover letter as being part of an underrepresented group or as having additional barriers in the labour market, such as racialized and visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous individuals, women in STEM, or persons with disabilities.

Nature Saskatchewan is a non-government charitable organization that engages and inspires

people to appreciate, learn about, and conserve Saskatchewan’s natural environment.

Dec
14

Christmas Bird Count for Kids: view details »
The Christmas Bird Count for Kids event is free and is happening on Saturday, January 7th from 1 to 4 pm in Wascana Centre (Regina).
We will teach people how to use binoculars, head out on a 1 hour walk with a bird expert to look for birds, have hot chocolate and cookies, create bird arts and crafts and have a guest speaker who is bringing bird specimens from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum so that people can get a close look at birds. Plus we will have a guest speaker with a real Falcon!
Please register here by December 31 or contact schernick@naturesask.ca for more information.

Nov
4

FREE EVENT: Weeds, Birds and Bats: A Landowner Workshop

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Join Nature Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation and the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program for a FREE landowners workshop.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A workshop geared towards landowners and managers with hands-on activities and case studies. Workshop includes snacks, coffee and supper!

AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS:

Invasive Weed Management
Conservation Easements and other funding initiatives
Species at Risk Identification and Habitat Needs
Multi-Species Habitat Case Study
Ranch Planning Activity

EVENING PRESENTATIONS:

University of Saskatchewan, discussing Bats!
Saskatchewan Falconry Association with live Peregrine Falcons!

Two dates and locations to choose from:

Glentworth Community Hall (Glentworth, SK)

December 7th, 2022

2 PM - 8:30PM

OR

PLEASE NOTE: THE FRONTIER EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION
Frontier Community Hall (Frontier, SK)

December 8th, 2022
2 PM-8:30 PM

RSVP is required by November 23, 2022

Please register here or contact Rachel at rward@naturesask.ca or (306) 539-9415

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Join us in Kindersley, SK June 16-18

Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 16th

Saturday, June 17th

Sunday, June 18th

Registration Information:

We are excited to announce that all non-member registrations now include a 2023 electronic membership to Nature Saskatchewan for the remainder of 2023!

Please pre-register for this event.

This event has reached capacity. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Presentations from:

Event Details:

Please RSVP by March 7, 2023 by:

What to expect:

Afternoon Presentations:

Evening Presentation:

Chaplin Nature Centre - Seasonal Manager Position

Habitat Stewardship Summer Assistant

Rare Plant Rescue Habitat Stewardship Summer Assistant

Rare Plant Rescue Search and Monitoring Staff

WHAT TO EXPECT:

AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS:

EVENING PRESENTATIONS:

Two dates and locations to choose from: