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
Kids in Nature Grant
January 15, 2025 Deadline
The Saskatoon Nature Society (SNS), through its “Kids in Nature” grant program, aims to
strengthen existing programs and encourage new initiatives that connect youth in the
Saskatoon area with nature. Eligible institutions with such programs are invited to apply for
financial support. The total funding available is approximately $2000.00. This amount may go to
one applicant or may be divided among several applicants..
Grant application available HERE.
current activities
Saskatoon Area Christmas Bird Counts
The Saskatoon Nature Society is organizing the following Christmas Bird Counts in the Saskatoon area.
If you wish to help with a bird count, please contact the listed organizer and provide your phone number.
Sat. Dec. 14 Clark’s Crossing
LeeAnn Latremouille
email: leeannlatre@gmail.com
Phone: 306-880-9027
Sun. Dec. 15 Qu’Appelle Dam
Bob Godwin
email:godmee@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-361-6732
Thu. Dec. 26 Saskatoon
Stan Shadick / Kerry Hjertaas
Before Dec. 20: email trips@saskatoonnature.org or phone 306-652-5975
Later: email Kerry.hjertaas@usask.ca
Fri. Dec. 27 Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Greg Fenty email greg.fenty@gmail.com
Sat. Jan. 4 Pike Lake
Donna Bruce
email: donna.bruce@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-956-3437
Other counts: contact
Guy Wapple
email: wapz339@gmail.com:
Sat. Dec. 14 – Harris
Sun. Dec. 15 – Biggar
Mon. Dec. 16 – Gardiner Dam
Gardener Dam Birding
Saturday December 7, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We will look for ducks, geese, gulls and eagles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
Meet by the grain elevator at the Western Development Museum parking lot on Lorne Ave.
https://goo.gl/maps/3j1KTNfasmC2
Leader: Robert Johanson (306-653-2610).
Holiday Park Bird Walk
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
We will walk through the former Sanatorium site portion of Holiday Park to look for winter songbirds. This park is one of five naturalized parks in the city which is managed to promote a diversity of wild birds and mammals.
Meet at the south end of Avenue K, adjacent to Bowerman House. https://goo.gl/maps/wniy6XzhVkA2
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas (text 306-260-6602)
Guide to Nature Viewing Sites: Page 126.
Magpie Roost at Sutherland Beach Dog Park
Saturday, January 18, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
We plan to observe the impressive departure of hundreds of magpies before sunrise.
Meet at parking lot for Sutherland Dog Park. Access is off Central Avenue north of Attridge.
Sutherland beach dog park parking lot pin: https://goo.gl/maps/raTdkc7UUeTn51BN9
Leader: John Patterson (text or phone 306-371-9354)
Guide to Nature Viewing Sites: Page 140.
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
Saskatoon Area Christmas Bird Counts
The Saskatoon Nature Society is organizing the following Christmas Bird Counts in the Saskatoon area.If you wish to help with a bird count, please contact the listed organizer and provide your phone number. Sat. Dec. 14 Clark’s Crossing LeeAnn Latremouille email:...
Gardener Dam Birding
Saturday December 7, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM We will look for ducks, geese, gulls and eagles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.Meet by the grain elevator at the Western Development Museum parking lot on Lorne Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/3j1KTNfasmC2 Leader: Robert Johanson...
Holiday Park Bird Walk
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM We will walk through the former Sanatorium site portion of Holiday Park to look for winter songbirds. This park is one of five naturalized parks in the city which is managed to promote a diversity of wild birds and...
Magpie Roost at Sutherland Beach Dog Park
Saturday, January 18, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM We plan to observe the impressive departure of hundreds of magpies before sunrise.Meet at parking lot for Sutherland Dog Park. Access is off Central Avenue north of Attridge. Sutherland beach dog park parking lot pin:...
Young Naturalist 2024 Bluebird Trail Schedule
The Mary Houston Bluebird Trail Here are the tentative dates for the 2024 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...
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 December 8, 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...
Printed Resources
Saskatoon Nature Society produces a number of publications which can be viewed by clicking below.
Field Trips
Everyone is welcome to attend field trips. Lots of information is available by clicking below.
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Membership in the Saskatoon Nature Society costs $20 per year. Donations to SNS qualify for a tax receipt.
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Saskatoon Nature Society
Connecting People and Nature
Saskatoon Nature Society
Box 27013 Grosvenor Park
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9
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Saskatoon Nature Society
Box 27013 Grosvenor Park
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9