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Author: Amy Wall

European Buckthorn is a Pretty, But Invasive, Species

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Amy Wall
European Buckthorn is a Pretty, But Invasive, Species

Invasive species on the Prairies take a number of forms, including insects, animals, and plant life. And each one of…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Conservation, Cranberry Flats, European Buckthorn, Invasive Species, meewasin, Meewasin Valley
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The Diefenbaker Canada Centre Beaver Pond is a Happening Spot for Wildlife

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Amy Wall
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre Beaver Pond is a Happening Spot for Wildlife

There are places throughout the Meewasin Valley that are prime destinations to do some wildlife spotting. Beaver Creek Conservation Area…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Beaver, Conservation, Devil's Dip, meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Migration, Mink, Muskrat, Porcupine, saskatoon, University of Saskatchewan, USask, wildlife
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Experience Fall at Beaver Creek Conservation Area

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Amy Wall
Experience Fall at Beaver Creek Conservation Area

Migratory birds, hungry chickadees, and turning leaves make September one of the most magical times to visit Beaver Creek. With…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, Conservation, conservation area, COVID-19, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, safety
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Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, and Even Whooping Cranes Stop by Beaver Creek

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Amy Wall
Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, and Even Whooping Cranes Stop by Beaver Creek

Fall migration is a marvelous time to be a birder. Numerous species that aren’t normally hanging around Saskatoon and area…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, birds, Conservation, Fall, Great Blue Herons, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, Migration, Sandhill Cranes, South Saskatchewan River, Whooping Cranes
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TRAIL CLOSURE

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Amy Wall
TRAIL CLOSURE

Starting Oct 12, 2021, a section of the Meewasin Trail across from GD Archibald Memorial Park on Spadina Crescent East…

Posted in SliderTagged GD Archibald Memorial Park, meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Spadina Cres, Trail Closures
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National Forest Week Returns from September 19 to 25

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Amy Wall
National Forest Week Returns from September 19 to 25

It’s hard to argue the importance that forests play in the world. Naturally, they help keep the air clear but…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Canadian Institute of Forestry, Conservation, Diefenbaker Park, environment, forest, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, National Forest Week, National Tree Day, Nature, Tree Canada, Trees
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The Prescribed Fire Exchange Continues to Grow!

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Amy Wall
The Prescribed Fire Exchange Continues to Grow!

Years of fire suppression leave the Prairies in a fire deficit, resulting in uncontrollable fuel buildups, intense and widespread fires,…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, beaver creek, Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange, Conservation, grasslands, meewasin, Nature, northeast swale, Prescribed Fires
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Meewasin Announces the Valley-Wide Monitoring Framework

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Amy Wall
Meewasin Announces the Valley-Wide Monitoring Framework

Maintaining the Meewasin Valley is a full-time job for a lot of people. Managing the resources of the Valley sometimes…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Conservation, Long-Term Plan, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, saskatoon, volunteer, Volunteering
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TRAIL RE-OPENED

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Amy Wall
TRAIL RE-OPENED

Fans of the Meewasin Trail! The Southwest Trail that runs from the Sanitorium Site to the Gordie Howe Bridge is…

Posted in SliderTagged Gordie Howe Bridge, Meewasin Valley, Nature Trails, Sanitorium Site, saskatoon, Trail Closure
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Sheep Grazing Demonstrations are BACK this Fall!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Amy Wall
Sheep Grazing Demonstrations are BACK this Fall!

Click to see our Calendar for a full list of dates/times/locations. Register here to join us in the Northeast Swale.…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, conservation area, Conservation Grazing, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, nature based learning, northeast swale, outdoor events, saskatoon, Sheep Grazing
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