Jerry Haigh’s latest book, Of Moose and Men: A Wildlife Vet’s Pursuit of the World’s Largest Deer, covers every aspect of the moose, from history and biology to transportation and clothing. The book launch will be held from 7-9 pm on June 16 at Amigos Cantina. RSVP by June 1 to sarah@ecwpress.com.
The 2012 Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest encourages youth 19 years old and under to get outdoors and connect with their wild neighbours. Prizes are being offered for artwork, writing, video, photography, and music. The contest is sponsored by Nature Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association. Full details, including virtual hikes and launch events, are available on the Get to Know Contest website.
The following field trips are sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan. Call 668-3940 or info@npss.sk.ca to register.
Join the NPSS for a bioblitz of all the plant and animal species to be found on both sides of the river.
Help Wanuskewin’s park managers compile a list of all the plants to be found and learn about the history of this area. Participants will also have an opportunity to visit the interpretive centre and watch a native dance demonstration.
Help the Nature Conservancy of Canada inventory the Maymont property. This is a brand-new NCC property with a unique hanging wetland.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, U of S, are holding a workshop on the State and Trends of Canadian Grasslands on June 26 and 27. Register online. The workshop is free, but there is a limit of 80 participants.
Volunteer your time to watch and record the blooming of common plants and be part of a world-wide monitoring effort to document biological responses of plants to climate change. Additional information is available from Deanna Trowsdale-Mutafov, Nature Saskatchewan’s PlantWatch Coordinator at dtmutafov@naturesask.ca or on the PlantWatch website.
A six-hour introduction to the Living Building Challenge will be offered in Saskatoon on June 20. Contact education@cagbc.org for additional information.
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CFCR Community Radio is looking for one or two environmentally conscious people to host Pocket Mulch, an eco-friendly talk show every Wednesday from 6:30-7 pm. Contact Jay Allen, CFCR station manager, at pd@cfcr.ca if you are interested.
Harvest the Rain with these Four Homemade Rain Barrels provides information about making and installing a rain barrel.
View bird species up close and learn about species identification, bird migration and bird conservation at the Last Mountain Bird Observatory every day in May as well as in August and September. Contact Deanna at 306.780.9481 or dtmutafov@naturesask.ca to book a group visit.
If you would like to receive hands-on training and volunteer at the Observatory, contact Al Smith at alanrandi@sasktel.net.