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Tag: wildlife

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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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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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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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 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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Activities to do at Home!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Amy Wall
 Activities to do at Home!

Backyard Bingo Looking for ideas to get some fresh air without having to leave your neighbourhood? Download the ultimate Backyard…

Posted in SliderTagged backyard bingo, baking, bird, bird cookies, bird feeder, birds, coloring sheet, colouring page, eco friendly, eco scavenger hunt, educational activities, Fun at home, nature based learning, wildlife
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