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Tag: Conservation

Sustainable Grazing in the Prairies

Posted on August 11, 2023 by cstrang@meewasin.com
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…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Conservation, Grazing, Sheep Grazing
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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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Tracking Wildlife in Winter Yields Key Information

Posted on February 4, 2022 by admin
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…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, Conservation, Friends of the Valley, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, Volunteers, Wildlife Tracking, Winter
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Winter Twig & Bud Surveys Provide Vital Information

Posted on January 21, 2022 by admin
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…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, Conservation, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, South Saskatchewan River, Twig & Bud Survey, Wanuskewin
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Yes, There are More Moose Around Saskatoon Than There Used to Be. But Why?

Posted on January 7, 2022 by admin
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…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Conservation, Lakewood, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, Moose, northeast swale, Northern Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan River, wildlife
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The Saskatchewan River Basin Helps Make the Prairies What It Is

Posted on November 26, 2021 by admin
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…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Alberta, Conservation, Manitoba, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin, PFSRB, Prairies, Rocky Mountains, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan River Basin, wildlife
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Willow Staking: The Where, Why, and How

Posted on November 19, 2021 by admin
Willow Staking: The Where, Why, and How

Meewasin undertakes an incredible variety of conservation activities throughout the course of the year. Some of them like targeted conservation…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Conservation, Dogwood, Live Staking, meewasin, Meewasin Valley, Planting, Willow, Willow Staking
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Woodpeckers: Loud, Colorful, and Sometimes Surprisingly Big

Posted on November 5, 2021 by admin
Woodpeckers: Loud, Colorful, and Sometimes Surprisingly Big

There are seemingly endless array of animals to spot in the Meewasin Valley. Old friends like beaver, muskrat, and porcupines…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged beaver creek, Conservation, Downy Woodpecker, Gabriel Dumont Park, Hairy Woodpecker, meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Pileated Woodpecker, South Saskatchewan River, Victoria Park, wildlife
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The Meewasin Fall Clean-Ups Could Have a Huge Impact

Posted on October 29, 2021 by admin
The Meewasin Fall Clean-Ups Could Have a Huge Impact

Over the course of a year, Meewasin runs a number of volunteer events throughout the Valley. That includes beaver tree…

Posted in Blog, Quick LinksTagged Clean-Up Campaign, Conservation, Fall Clean-Up, meewasin, Meewasin Trail, Meewasin Valley, Volunteering
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