Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagles is a sub-group of Saskatoon Nature Society. Most of us are ‘seniors’ but we invite anyone interested in birds and the many aspects of our natural, cultural and historic heritage to join our field trips. Participants should be members of the Saskatoon Nature Society and consider membership in Nature Saskatchewan, our provincial affiliate. Contact the trip leader for more information.
We meet each Thursday morning from April to October, and once a month from November to March. For out-of-town trips we generally carpool, meeting first at Churchill Shopping Centre, Taylor St. and Clarence Ave. Participants are expected to share gasoline costs and should make arrangements with the driver to do so. Unless indicated, there is no other charge. If a trip involves a guided tour of a facility, participants may be asked to make a donation to the facility.
Bring lunch, drinks and chairs, unless otherwise noted. Members with CB or FRS radios should bring them on out-of-town trips.
Participants can depart early, if they wish. Phone the trip leader if you have any questions. Dress for the weather.
Nature Sask Fall Meet at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park
September 13-15
Information at https://www.naturesask.ca/useful-resources/news/2019/342
Tour Ruddy Duck Lodge
Friday, September 13, 8:00 AM
Tiger Hills upland east of Wakaw.
Meet at northwest corner of Circle Mall parking lot.
Picnic lunch at Ruddy Duck Lodge. Some participants may go on to the Fall Meet; others will return to Saskatoon.
Leaders: Dale Park (dale.parker@sasktel.net) and Vicki Keeler (306-222-3475).
Birding at Donna L. Birkmaier Park
Thursday, September 19, 9:00 AM
See Nature Viewing Sites, p. 60. Picnic lunch in the area.
Leader: Hilda Noton (306-374-0674).
Orval & Bev Beland acreage, Maymont-Delholm area
Thursday, September 26, 8:30 AM
Picnic lunch on site.
Leaders: Louise & Dave Cook (306-955-4764)
Vonda, Prud’homme, Bruno area: Ponds and Prairie
Thursday, October 3, 8:30 AM
Lunch at Champetre County, St. Denis.
Leaders: Yvonne Cuttle (306-374-5228), Michael Williams (306-242-5383), Monique Pulvermacher & Joan Feather (306-653-3160)
Whooping Cranes
Thursday, October 10, 9:00 AM
Location TBA.
Picnic lunch in the area.
Leaders: Marten Stoffel (306-230-9291) & Michael Williams (306-242-5383).
Birding at Ashworth Holmes Park, tour historic Christ Church Anglican
Thursday, October 17, 9:00 AM
See description of Ashworth Holmes Park in Nature Viewing Sites, p. 18.
Christ Church Anglican is at 515 28th Street W.
Picnic lunch on site.
Leaders: Melanie Elliott (306-249-2631), church tour leader TBA.
Watrous country geological history, Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa
Thursday, October 24, 8:30 AM
Lunch at Manitou Springs Resort restaurant.
Bring a bathing suit if you wish to use the pool.
Leaders: Bill & Audrey MacKenzie (306-373-2872), Joan Feather (306-653-3160)
Turkey supper at Queen’s House
Wednesday, October 30, 5:00 PM
Queen’s House is at 601 Taylor St. West.
Share interesting sightings and photos (put photos on thumb drive).
Cost: $20, cash only. Includes supper, dessert, beverage, tax and use of AV equipment. A tip is welcome.
RSVP by October 25 to Sylvia Raginski (306-477-5942 or ragso@sasktel.net).
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