Saskatoon Nature Society
Connecting People and Nature
Monthly Meetings and Speaker Programme
Listen, learn, and share ideas with people who are passionate about our natural world!
SNS offers a monthly speaker programme from September to April on the third Thursday of the month. All meetings are live streamed through Zoom.
During the fall and spring months presentations will be in hybrid format: speakers will present live at in-person meetings while being simultaneously streamed through Zoom. During winter months speakers may be streamed from outside the Saskatoon region and on these occasions, there will be no in-person meeting.
All are welcome to attend these meetings either in-person or through Zoom. Look for details about each month’s meeting in the SNS membership newsletter, confirming any in-person meeting time and place. A reminder email with the meeting details and Zoom link will be sent to each member whose current email address is on file.
Non-members who wish to attend through Zoom should provide their name and email address to Claire Bullaro at c.bear@sasktel.net for each meeting. Please consider becoming a member of the Saskatoon Nature Society if you wish to receive the Zoom link automatically each month.
In person meetings are held on the University of Saskatchewan Campus and are thus subject to the university’s rules regarding COVID restrictions. At present, masks and social distancing are encouraged but not required. We will not be providing shared refreshments, so please bring your own drinks and snacks.
The monthly meetings include announcements from the SNS president. If you have an announcement or notice, please contact the president at least 2 days before the meeting.
Click HERE for the current meeting information
current activities
Waterfowl trip
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
We plan to drive to Brightwater Marsh and Blackstrap Lake to look for early waterfowl. Bring a lunch.
Meet in the parking lot in front of Wild Birds Unlimited in strip mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue.
Register by texting 639-318-6055
Leader: Katelyn Luff
Donna Birkmaier Park Bird Walk
Monday, April 29, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
We plan to look for any birds in this naturalized city park.
Meet at parking lot near Taylor Street at Slimmon Road.
Leader: Kathlin Simpkins
Register in advance by email to: kaelraye@gmail.com
Hyde Park Bird Walk
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We plan to walk the trails looking for marsh birds.
Leader: Monica Salles (306-202-6687)
Meet at the parking lot at Slimmon Road near Boychuk Drive.
World Migratory Bird Day / Global Big Day
Saturday, May 11
Please consider reporting birds seen today to ebird.org.
SNS Spring Picnic
Thursday, May 16 5:00 PM –7:00 PM
Bring your own food and binoculars.
Meet at the picnic tables west of the Diefenbaker Centre on U of S campus.
Pay parking available.
Organizer: Joshua Erikson (text: 306-270-5430)
Warbler Walk at Forestry Farm Park
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
We will walk through the park looking for warblers and other songbirds.
Meet at small parking lot south of the old brick superintendent’s building on Rosybloom Lane.
Register by email to: kerry.hjertaas@usask.ca
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas
Birding trip to Proctor Lake
Monday, May 20, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A special opportunity to view the wetland and woodland birds near this prairie lake situated on a private pasture south of Dundurn.
Be prepared to walk over rough prairie and drive on rough prairie trails. Bring a lunch if you wish.
Meet at Dundurn Gas Plus Station parking lot and wear your binoculars.
Register by text to 306-321-7868
Leaders: Janine McManus and Bob Godwin.
Shorebird Outing
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
We will drive out of town in search of migrating sandpipers and plovers.
Meet at parking lot in front of Wild Birds Unlimited store in mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CjYETobzwmHSXTdq7
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas
Spring Bird Count
Saturday, May 25, all day
Participants: As soon as you know you can participate, please email your name(s) and phone number to: trips@saskatoonnature.org
Co-ordinator: Stan Shadick
Compiler: Kerry Hjertaas
Chief Whitecap Park Bird Walk
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
We will go for a 2 km (return) walk on a developed path to look for migrating and breeding songbirds.
Meet at the south parking lot at the west end of Grasswood Road near the Riverside Country Club
entrance.
Register in advance by texting 306-229-0328.
Leader: Diane Wells
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Haga / Roy Memorial Bird Walk to Donna Birkmaier Park
Saturday, June 8 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
We will walk the park trails looking for birds. Meet at the parking lot north of Taylor Street at Slimmon Road.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v92Tmpdp4ozWvFzz5
No Registration needed.
Leader: Robert Johanson (306-653-2610)
BioBlitz at Peggy McKercher Conservation Area
Saturday, June 15 (Sunrise to Sunset: Activities throughout the day)
Discover the richness of biodiversity at Peggy McKercher Conservation Area, which is a closed Meewasin site located at the outlet of the Small Swale along the South Saskatchewan River. Participate in numerous activities to record the biodiversity on the site including birds, bats, animals, plants, insects, health assessments and other hands-on activities. Contribute to the ecological knowledge and conservation efforts while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Mark your calendars for a day of exploration!
Email Sara Bryson: demeter187@hotmail.com for a link to the registration website.
The Saskatoon Nature Society and the Nature Conservancy of Canada have joined together to manage a property near Asquith, Saskatchewan. SaskTel’s MaxTV has produced a video to showcase this beautiful area.
Click here for the video.
What else can I do?
Other Activities
Waterfowl trip
Saturday, April 27, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM We plan to drive to Brightwater Marsh and Blackstrap Lake to look for early waterfowl. Bring a lunch. Meet in the parking lot in front of Wild Birds Unlimited in strip mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue. Register by...
Donna Birkmaier Park Bird Walk
Monday, April 29, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM We plan to look for any birds in this naturalized city park. Meet at parking lot near Taylor Street at Slimmon Road. Leader: Kathlin Simpkins Register in advance by email to: kaelraye@gmail.com
Hyde Park Bird Walk
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM We plan to walk the trails looking for marsh birds.Leader: Monica Salles (306-202-6687)Meet at the parking lot at Slimmon Road near Boychuk Drive. Click here for map
World Migratory Bird Day / Global Big Day
Saturday, May 11 Please consider reporting birds seen today to ebird.org.
SNS Spring Picnic
Thursday, May 16 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Bring your own food and binoculars.Meet at the picnic tables west of the Diefenbaker Centre on U of S campus. Pay parking available. Click here for a map. Organizer: Joshua Erikson (text: 306-270-5430)
Warbler Walk at Forestry Farm Park
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon We will walk through the park looking for warblers and other songbirds. Meet at small parking lot south of the old brick superintendent’s building on Rosybloom Lane. Google Pin Register by email to: kerry.hjertaas@usask.ca...
Birding trip to Proctor Lake
Monday, May 20, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM A special opportunity to view the wetland and woodland birds near this prairie lake situated on a private pasture south of Dundurn. Be prepared to walk over rough prairie and drive on rough prairie trails. Bring a lunch if you wish....
Shorebird Outing
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM We will drive out of town in search of migrating sandpipers and plovers.Meet at parking lot in front of Wild Birds Unlimited store in mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue.https://maps.app.goo.gl/CjYETobzwmHSXTdq7Leader:...
Spring Bird Count
Saturday, May 25, all day Participants: As soon as you know you can participate, please email your name(s) and phone number to: trips@saskatoonnature.orgCo-ordinator: Stan ShadickCompiler: Kerry Hjertaas
Chief Whitecap Park Bird Walk
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM We will go for a 2 km (return) walk on a developed path to look for migrating and breeding songbirds.Meet at the south parking lot at the west end of Grasswood Road near the Riverside Country Clubentrance.Register in advance by...
Haga / Roy Memorial Bird Walk to Donna Birkmaier Park
Saturday, June 8 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM We will walk the park trails looking for birds. Meet at the parking lot north of Taylor Street at Slimmon Road.https://maps.app.goo.gl/v92Tmpdp4ozWvFzz5No Registration needed.Leader: Robert Johanson (306-653-2610)
BioBlitz at Peggy McKercher Conservation Area
Saturday, June 15 (Sunrise to Sunset: Activities throughout the day) Discover the richness of biodiversity at Peggy McKercher Conservation Area, which is a closed Meewasin site located at the outlet of the Small Swale along the South Saskatchewan River. Participate in...
Nature Saskatchewan Spring Meet
June 21 – 23, Saskatoon Trips to Asquith NCC property, Pike Lake, NE Swale and Donna Birkmaier Park.See details in Blue Jay magazine or check naturesask.ca website.
Orchid Trip MacDowall Bog
Monday, July 1 We will drive to the Nisbet forest (north of Duck Lake) and look for lady-slippers and other wild orchids. Bring lunch, mosquito repellent and rubber boots. Number of participants will be limited. Preference will be given to people who were not on last...
Douglas Park Sand Dune Walk
Saturday, July 13, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM We will hike a 10 km loop and explore the sand dunes, looking for tiger beetles, wildflowers, and birds. Good walking shoes, plenty of water, and sun protection are essential. Pack a post-hike picnic lunch and there is an...
Shorebird Trip
Saturday, July 27, 9 AM – 3:00 PM Bring a lunch. Bring a scope if you have one. We will drive along rural roads looking for sandpipers and plovers.Meet at Western Development Museum by grain elevator.https://maps.app.goo.gl/uf35ExYE39WvpWjRA Leader: Kerry Hjertaas...
Young Naturalists 2023 Bluebird Trail Schedule
Here are the tentative dates for the 2023 Young Naturalists Bluebird Trail Monitoring (as best as I can predict) and some information about our Bluebird Trail. (This schedule will be subject to change. Updates will be posted). To register for a session,...
Beginner Bird ID Workshop
Join Birds Canada’s Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator LeeAnn Latremouille for an online Beginner Bird ID workshop. Aimed at beginners, the hour-long workshop will cover the basic tools used in bird watching, the fundamentals of bird identification, and an...
Saskatoon Young Naturalists
UPDATED April 12, 2024 Welcome to the Saskatoon Young Naturalists. 2024 is our 56th year of hands-on conservation education.The Young Naturalists program is a collection of nature-based activities designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years and their families. TO REGISTER...
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