March 2026 | Volume 18 Issue 3

Happy March!

Upcoming Events

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) monthly theme for March is 'Livelihoods and economics'. Keep an eye out for events and resources celebrating grasslands on this Trello board.

The 2026 Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference is occurring May 5 - 7, 2026 in Saskatoon, SK. There will be presentations, posters, a tradeshow, tours and workshops, entertainment and awards. Spots are limited so register early! You can find the draft program and more information here: prairiecesc.ca.

Webinars

Our February Native Prairie Speaker Series webinar was about Swift Fox! You can find the recording on YouTube. The March webinar will be about adding native plants to your yard! Register here.

It is our 10th Annual Prairie's Got the Goods Week! Caitlin has 5 webinars lined up and you can register for those presentations here. The titles and dates are listed below.

Thank you Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: Innovation Credit Union, K+S Youth+Us, North American Helium, Pembina, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., TC Energy, Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, as well as the continuous support of all the PCAP Partners!

Starting in April, we will be trying a new Newsletter distribution method. We will be importing our contact list from Constant Contact, so hopefully you'll continue to get our newsletter.

Carolyn Gaudet, SK PCAP Manager 

pcap@sasktel.net

Prairie's Got the Goods Week:

March 16-20, 2026

Join us for a week-long series of webinars about the ecological goods and services provided by the native prairie ecosystem!

All webinars are at noon, except for the Coffee Table Conservation, which is at 3 PM on March 18th

March 16th : Landscapes of Understanding| the Grasslands Learning and Knowledge Hub with John Pattison-Williams. Register here.

March 17th : Characterizing the Impacts of the Saskatchewan Beef Industry on Biodiversity with Emily Holden. Register here.

March 18th : Not All Wetlands are Created Equal with Owen McKenna. Register here.

"Coffee Table Conversation" with Gerald and Patti Anhorn. Register here.

March 19th: OSOF's Community Land Regeneration and Shelterbelt Programs with Elizabeth Bekolay. Register here.

March 20th: The importance of Native Prairie from an Indigenous Perspective with Alvin First Rider. Register here.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists!

Check out the SK Working Group's Trello board for upcoming International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists events and range-related content. You can find the Trello board for Canadian Resources here. You can find more global information at the official IYRP website: https://iyrp.info/

Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is inviting organizations, networks and leaders from across the country to participate in a biweekly national Zoom call dedicated to collaboration, promotion and shared learning. The first call is March 5th at 1 PM MT. You can register here.

Save the date for the next IYRP Book Club: April 14th at noon, we'll be discussing Towards a Prairie Atonement by Trevor Herriot.

14th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference

This dynamic gathering brings together researchers, government and NGO staff, Indigenous and ranching communities, and conservation practitioners from across the prairies. Whether you’re working in the field, managing policy, or leading grassroots initiatives — PCESC is your place to connect, learn, and share.

🌟 Register now !

Your conference registration includes:

✅ Evening Reception to kick-off the event

✅ Inspiring Keynotes & Breakout Sessions (Draft Program available online!)

✅ Poster Session & Tradeshow

✅ Banquet & Awards Night

In addition to the regular PCESC events, there are also Tours and Workshops available to get participants out on the landscape and experience native prairie or prairie species.

📍 Learn more: www.prairiecesc.ca

Stay tuned for news about our upcoming Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars!

How to Grow Native Plants to Create Resilient Landscapes

Speakers: Liz Deleeuw and Manna Parseyan, Edmonton Native Plant Society

Wednesday March 11th, 2026 at 7:00pm

Register Free

More information

Save the Date!

April Native Prairie Speaker Series

Topic: Grasslands, Drought and Resilience

Speakers: Olivia Richardson and Talha Awan, Smart Prosperity Institute

Wednesday April 29th, 2026 at 12:00pm

Register free!

You can also find the other Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars that have been scheduled monthly until June!

USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources presents Advancements in Agricultural Research Seminar Series

February 3-March 18, 2026

Habitat Management Workshop

March 11, 2026

Mankota, SK

SK PCAP's Prairie's Got the Goods Week

March 16th-20th, 2026

2026 Prairie Fire Summit

March 18, 2026

Winnipeg, MB

Grassland Restoration Forum's 3rd Free 2026 Webinar: Black Breeding in Native Seedstocks

March 18, 2026 @ 12 PM MST

Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan's AGM and Conference

March 21-22, 2026

Regina, SK

Wild About Saskatoon's webinar: Growing Native Plants

March 25, 2026 @ 7 PM

Public Pastures - Public Interest AGM & Grasslands Forum

March 28, 2026 @ 1 PM

Oskana Plains TREX

April 20-24, 2026

Regina, SK

Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference

May 5-7, 2026

Saskatoon, SK

Employment Opportunities

Meewasin Valley Authority is hiring a term GIS Analyst. Deadline for applications is March 8th!

Nature Conservancy of Canada has a few internships available.

Supporting Sponsors

2025/26 Education Programs:

Presenting Sponsors:

SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges financial support in 2025-2026 from:

Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Innovation Federal Credit Union, Nature Saskatchewan, North American Helium, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park of Canada, K+S youth+us, Pembina, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Saskatchewan Cattle Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment - Fish and Wildlife Development Fund, TC Energy, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the Department of Plant Sciences, and the College of Arts & Science, Water Security Agency and Wildlife Habitat Canada.

SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for 2025-2026 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, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, Salthaven West. 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, the Department of Plant Sciences, and the College of Arts & Science and Water Security Agency.