April 2024 | Volume 16 Issue 4 | |
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Hello and Happy April!
Or should I say Happy Spring as it definitely feels like spring. I hope you all had a great long weekend!
March was a big month for webinars here at PCAP! Our 'Prairie's Got the Goods' week from March 18-22 was a success! We had 5 webinars which had at least 720 views combined!
The March Native Prairie Speaker Series webinar was about pronghorns with Paul Jones from ACA. All recorded presentations can be found on SK PCAP's YouTube Channel!
April had two webinars, there's one on trumpeter swans this week on the 4th by Nick Carter and one on multi-taxa research in the southwest SK by Canadian Wildlife Federation and SODCAP. Also, save the date and register for the May webinar on the management of brome.
As for other projects, we're starting to organize for the 26th Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW, June 16-22)! We're working with the Society for Range Management-Prairie Parkland Chapter to plan this year's tour that will be held in the Avonlea area, June 19-20, 2024. Make sure to keep you eye open to a registration link in the near future!
And finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association, K+S Youth+Us, North American Helium, Nutrien, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskWater, Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, as well as the continuous support of all the PCAP Partners.
Carolyn Gaudet, SK PCAP Manager
pcap@sasktel.net
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For Educators
SK PCAP has two free education programs available.
See more information here!
SaskOutdoors has a number of PD and facilitator training courses available this month. You can check them out here.
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The 10th Native Prairie Restoration/ Reclamation Workshop occurred in Saskatoon, February 7th-8th, 2024.
We held a silent auction during the workshop, to raise funds for our free Education Programs. We raised over $2500 to offer free education programs and the Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars in 2024-25.
A huge thank you to all our silent auction donors:
Acorn Naturalists, Action Land & Environmental Services, Blazingstar Wildflower Seeds, Bushnell Canada, Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association, Dr. Andrew Miller Associate Professor, First Nations University, EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc., ENVU Environmental Sciences, Escape Sports, Floral Acres Garden Centre, Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Gail Fennel, Lakeland College, Lee Valley Tools, Metro Pet Market, Monika Kinner (www.mysweetprairie.ca), Nature Saskatchewan, Author Elizabeth Bekolay (Executive Director of One School One Farm Shelterbelt Project), Outter Limits, Prairie Wind & Silver Sage - Friends of the Grasslands, Remai Modern, Saskatchewan Archeological Society, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks, Saskatchewan Roughrider™️ Football Club, Saskatoon Blades, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, Saskatoon Co-Op, SaskCulture, SaskGaming, SK PCAP, Skinner Native Seeds, TenTree, The Sanctuary Inn - Vacation Suites in Val Marie, Trevor Herriot, Truax, Tunnels of Moose Jaw, University of Regina Press, Western Development Museum - Saskatoon, Wild Birds Unlimited
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Native Prairie in the News
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Partner Spotlight:
SaskOutdoors
Submitted by Sigourney Hoytfox
SaskOutdoors is a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and nature appreciation across Saskatchewan. SaskOutdoors plays a pivotal role in fostering connections between people and nature while advocating for the conservation of our province's natural heritage.
With a diverse range of programs and initiatives, SaskOutdoors strives to inspire individuals of all ages to explore the great outdoors, cultivate a deeper understanding of environmental issues, and develop a lifelong commitment to conservation. From organizing outdoor excursions and educational workshops to providing valuable resources and networking opportunities for educators and community members, SaskOutdoors is committed to empowering Saskatchewan residents to engage with nature in meaningful and impactful ways.
In addition to its focus on environmental education and conservation, SaskOutdoors also recognizes the importance of recreation in connecting individuals with nature. Through a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife observation, SaskOutdoors encourages people to immerse themselves in the beauty of Saskatchewan's natural landscapes. By promoting outdoor recreation opportunities, SaskOutdoors aims to enhance the physical and mental well-being of participants while fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Furthermore, SaskOutdoors is committed to supporting educators through professional development opportunities tailored to enhance outdoor learning experiences. Through a range of workshops, seminars, and training sessions, SaskOutdoors equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively incorporate outdoor education into their curriculum. By empowering educators with innovative teaching methods and outdoor learning strategies, SaskOutdoors aims to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and conservation leaders.
Through collaborative efforts with like-minded organizations, SaskOutdoors seeks to amplify its impact and reach, working towards a shared vision of a sustainable and thriving natural environment for future generations. Together, we can make a difference in preserving Saskatchewan's prairie landscapes and promoting a culture of environmental stewardship and conservation awareness.
Join SaskOutdoors in its mission to connect people with nature, inspire environmental action, and conserve Saskatchewan's natural heritage for generations to come. Together, let's explore, learn, and protect our beautiful prairie landscape.
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Stay tuned for news about our upcoming Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars! | |
April Native Prairie Speaker Series
The Recovery of Trumpeter Swans in Alberta
Thursday April 4th, 2024 at 12:00pm MT
Speaker: Nick Carter, Nature and Science Writer
Register Free
More Information
April Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar
Scale-dependent relationships between habitat, insects and birds in native grasslands
Speaker: John Wilmshurst, Canadian Wildlife Federation
Tuesday April 30th at 12:00pm MT
Register Free
More information
May Native Prairie Speaker Series
Management of annual brome invasion within northern mixed grassland using indaziflam
Speaker: Anabel Dombro
Thursday May 23rd, 2024 at 12:00pm
Register Free
More information
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Grassland Restoration Forum's Webinar on Rangeland Biological Soil Crusts
April 9, 2024 @ 12 PM MT
Ducks Unlimited Canada's Maple Creek Banquet and Fundraiser
Maple Creek, SK
April 13, 2024 @ 6 PM
Ducks Unlimited Canada's Indian Head Banquet and Fundraiser
Indian Head, SK
April 19, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
Birds Canada's webinar: Policy Change to Stem the Loss of Canada’s Grasslands
April 24, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
SK Environmental Society's AGM
April 25, 2024 @ 7 PM
SK Wildlife Federation's Spring Women’s Outdoor Weekend
May 24-26, 2024
Candle Lake, SK
NCC's Celebrating Grassland Conservation at Cave Pasture
June 12, 2024
near Swift Current, SK
Native Prairie Appreciation Week
June 16-22, 2024
Nature Saskatchewan's Spring Meet
June 21-23, 2024
Saskatoon, SK
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2024/25 Education Programs:
Presenting Sponsors:
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Carolyn Gaudet, Editor, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Newsletter | |
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SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges financial support in 2024-2025 from:
Canadian Forage and Grassland Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, North American Helium, Nutrien, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park of Canada, K+S youth+us, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment - Fish and Wildlife Development Fund, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskWater, TC Energy, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Water Security Agency and Wildlife Habitat Canada.
SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for 2024-25 from:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association, Environment Canada - Canadian Wildlife Service, Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Meewasin Valley Authority, Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan, Nature Conservancy Canada, Nature Saskatchewan, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park, Prairie Wind & Silver Sage, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Saskatchewan Bison Association, Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, Saskatchewan Forage Council, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources, Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, SaskEnergy, SaskOutdoors, SaskPower, Society for Range Management - Prairie Parkland Chapter, South of the Divide Conservation Action Program Inc., University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
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