“Leaves of Three, Let It Be” Written by: Grant Wood This phrase is in reference to the very common Poison…
Sustainable Grazing in the Prairies
The prairies are vast grasslands characterized by their rich biodiversity and ecological significance. In recent years, sustainable grazing practices have…
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…
The American White Pelican
Saskatoon residents have special visitors each summer. April through October, pelicans gather by the weir to fish. For the past…
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,…
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…
Tracking Wildlife in Winter Yields Key Information
Winter in the Meewasin Valley offers a lot of opportunities to get outside and get active. The deep freeze that…
Winter Twig & Bud Surveys Provide Vital Information
Saskatchewan winters can be pretty rough sometimes, particularly when the temperature gets really, really low. But just because there’s snow…
Yes, There are More Moose Around Saskatoon Than There Used to Be. But Why?
Saskatoon residents used to seeing a variety of birds, rabbits, beaver, and even the occasional deer, fox, or coyote, mostly…
The Saskatchewan River Basin Helps Make the Prairies What It Is
When it comes to defining Saskatchewan, if not the Canadian Prairies as a whole, there are a few features that…