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Category: Blog

Saskatchewan Wetlands

Posted on February 1, 2023 by dkwan@meewasin.com
Saskatchewan Wetlands

February 2nd is World Wetlands Day! World Wetlands Day is an environmentally related celebration which dates back to the year…

Posted in BlogTagged Benefits of Wetlands, Carbon Sinks, Carbon Storage, Wetland Awareness, Wetlands, WorldWetlandDay
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Winter Birds in the Meewasin Valley

Posted on November 30, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
Winter Birds in the Meewasin Valley

Winter is the perfect time to take up birding! It is as easy as setting up a bird feeder and…

Posted in BlogTagged Winter Birds
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How to Stay Mentally Healthy in Winter

Posted on November 9, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
How to Stay Mentally Healthy in Winter

Winter is coming. And let’s be real, surviving the cold winter months isn’t easy. Those dark days can be tough…

Posted in BlogTagged blog, Cold months, Mentally healthy, outdoor activities, Winter, Winter is coming
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5 Things That Are Coming Up in the Meewasin Valley

Posted on July 25, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
5 Things That Are Coming Up in the Meewasin Valley

With so much to offer, the Meewasin Trail is a must-see attraction. But Meewasin is more than a trail. Check…

Posted in BlogTagged meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Tourism, volunteer, What's happening in the valley
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4 Tips to Deal with an Aggressive Goose

Posted on June 1, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
4 Tips to Deal with an Aggressive Goose

As geese have adapted to human habitats, they have become a common occurrence in our daily lives and sometimes a…

Posted in BlogTagged Canadian Geese, Geese, Gosling, meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Tips, wildlife
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3 Activities for Earth Day

Posted on April 13, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
3 Activities for Earth Day

Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach our kids more about protecting planet Earth.  Teaching your child to sort…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Celebrate Earth Day, Earth, Earth Day, Earth Day 2022, Earth Day Activities, meewasin, Meewasin Valley
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Six Spring Safety Reminders

Posted on March 28, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
Six Spring Safety Reminders

As the sun continues to shine and the snow melts, residents in Saskatoon and area cannot help but feel excited…

Posted in BlogTagged Animals, Ice Melt, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Spring, Spring Safety
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The American White Pelican

Posted on March 16, 2022 by dkwan@meewasin.com
The American White Pelican

Saskatoon residents have special visitors each summer. April through October, pelicans gather by the weir to fish. For the past…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged birds, blog, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, pelican, Pelican watch, Saskatchewan
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Our Sneakiest Meewasin Valley Friends

Posted on February 25, 2022 by admin
Our Sneakiest Meewasin Valley Friends

There are a lot of perks to the Meewasin Valley. There are a variety of parks and naturalized spaces throughout,…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Animals, Conservation, Gophers, Meewasin Valley, Minks, Owls, Shrews, Weasels, wildlife
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At Beaver Creek, Feed the Chickadees and Not the Chipmunks

Posted on February 11, 2022 by admin
At Beaver Creek, Feed the Chickadees and Not the Chipmunks

The Meewasin Valley is a massive space that stretches through Saskatoon and beyond. As such, it offers almost endless ways…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, Chickadees, Chipmunks, Conservation, Ground Squirrels, Meewasin Valley, Nature, South Saskatchewan River, wildlife
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