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Category: Blog

Meewasin Announces the Valley-Wide Monitoring Framework

Posted on September 3, 2021 by admin
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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Build Your Own Birdhouse for Your Backyard Birding Hobby

Posted on March 3, 2021 by admin
Build Your Own Birdhouse for Your Backyard Birding Hobby

Throughout 2020 and 2021, social distancing considerably limited our options for entertainment and hobbies. Sheltering-in-place has definitely expanded our appreciation…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Bird Watching, Birding, birds, Conservation, Nature
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4 Alien Species that Attack the Prairies

Posted on February 22, 2021 by admin
4 Alien Species that Attack the Prairies

Imagine going about your day as usual, and an aggressive alien presence slowly starts to take away the resources you…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Alien Species, Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Native Species, Prairies, Saskatchewan
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Tree Wrapping for a Dam Good Cause

Posted on October 27, 2020 by admin
Tree Wrapping for a Dam Good Cause

Meewasin exists to ensure a healthy and vibrant river valley, with a balance between human use and conservation. A prime…

Posted in BlogTagged Beavers, Conservation, Tree Wrapping, Trees
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Meewasin Outdoor Public Art Tour

Posted on September 28, 2020 by admin
Meewasin Outdoor Public Art Tour

The Meewasin Trail may be known for providing opportunities to connect with nature, snap photos of bridges, and learn Saskatoon…

Posted in BlogTagged Art, Art and Culture, Art Display, Art Tour, Culture, Meewasin Valley, Outdoor Art, Public Art, Saskatoon Art, Self Guided Tour
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A Nature Lover’s Tips to Biking & Picking up After Your Pup

Posted on September 21, 2020 by admin
A Nature Lover’s Tips to Biking & Picking up After Your Pup

What do dog-poop bags and fat-tire bikes have in common? The long answer is much more complicated than one might…

Posted in BlogTagged biking, dog poop, dogs, eco, Environmental, fat tire bikes, healthy environment, nature lover, think green
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Testing for Potential Toxic Levels of Nutrient in the South Saskatchewan River

Posted on July 23, 2020 by admin
Testing for Potential Toxic Levels of Nutrient in the South Saskatchewan River

The South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards (SSRWSI), with the help of Meewasin are once again sampling for phosphorous in creeks…

Posted in BlogTagged grasslands, nutrient levels, Phosphorous, water sampling, water testing
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Tricks for Dealing with Ticks – Beaver Creek Tick Research

Posted on July 13, 2020 by admin
Tricks for Dealing with Ticks – Beaver Creek Tick Research

Ticks are a commonly feared insect for the fact that they can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Researchers Dr…

Posted in BlogTagged American Dog Tick, beaver creek, Lyme Disease, Tick Research, Ticks
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10 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day!

Posted on July 7, 2020 by admin
10 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day!

Meewasin wants to share these 10 easy tips to celebrate and give back to the amazing planet that sustains our…

Posted in BlogTagged Earth, Earth Day, Environmental, Nature
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6 Native Flowers in the Meewasin Valley that Have Indigenous Roots

Posted on June 19, 2020 by admin
6 Native Flowers in the Meewasin Valley that Have Indigenous Roots

To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020, Meewasin feels it is critical to acknowledge and honour that the land on…

Posted in BlogTagged Indigenous Culture, Indigenous History, Native Flowers, Traditional Uses, Wildflowers
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