Field Trips

All are welcome to participate in field trips. Invite your friends! Carpooling for out-of-town trips is arranged at the meeting place. There are no fees unless indicated; however, participants are expected to share gasoline costs and should make arrangements with the driver to do so. Phone the trip leader if you have any questions. Participants can return early if they wish. Members with CB or FRS radios should bring them on out-of-town trips. For information on city buses, phone 306-975-3100.

Participants must follow social distancing at all times and wear masks when requested by the leader. There will be limited sharing of scopes or other equipment. Members who wish to participate in a particular field trip must contact the listed leader by phone or email as quickly as possible. Participants are free to depart early if they wish. Members with FRS radios should bring them on out of town trips. Bus Information: 306-975-3100. Many of our destinations are described in the 3rd edition of “A Guide to Nature Viewing Sites in and around Saskatoon” available by clicking HERE

Sharp-tailed Grouse Dance Trip

Early April

SNS Members Only. We will drive out of town well before
dawn on a weekday morning in early April to view this
sunrise ritual from a public road. We should return to the
city before 8:00 AM.
Leader: Stan Shadick (306-652-5975)
Register before April 4 by sending your full name(s) and
cell phone number and trip title by email to
trips@saskatoonnature.org
Date of trip TBA

Crocus Hike

Wed. April 15, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

From the meeting point, we will drive to the most suitable location. Check the SNS website in case this field trip is postponed due to weather. Meet at gravel parking area to the east of Lakewood Civic Centre. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DwmAYkWbVyq8kVZK6

Leader: Sara Bryson (306-261-6156) No registration required.

Holiday Park River Walk

Sun. April 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We plan to follow the walking trail from the park to Gordie Howe bridge and back. Look for ducks, gulls, and any other signs of spring. Wear good waterproof shoes and bring a water bottle. Admire the new pathways/benches set up by the Meewasin Valley Authority. May be postponed if weather is bad.

Meet at the south end of Avenue K. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dnh3yR194pgUC1Ty7

Leader: Kathlin Simpkins Register before April 18 by sending your full name(s) and cell phone number and trip title by email to kaelraye@gmail.com

Brightwater Marsh Waterfowl trip

Sun., April 26, 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, 2600 8th St E in the strip mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue. https://maps.app.goo.gl/agu1zX1f4ekpaFQf6

Leader: Bob Godwin (306-361-6732) No registration needed.

Miller Avenue Slough

Sat. May 2, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We will observe ducks, grebes, shorebirds and other birds at this wetland near the north end of Saskatoon. Meet at the wetland on Miller Avenue north of 71st Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HHt4EiPLCGQRfVSo6

Leader: Kerry Hjertaas Register by texting 306-260-6602 before May 2.

Birding trip to Proctor Lake

Mon. May 18, 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 approximately 4 km over trails and meadowland and drive on rough prairie trails. Bring a lunch if you wish. Meet at Dundurn Gas Plus Station parking lot and wear your binoculars.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhBXkwpFaxAXERdv5

Leaders: Janine McManus and Bob Godwin.

SNS Picnic

Thu. May 21 6:00 PM – 9:30 pm

SNS Picnic at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Park (Brown’s Lake) Bring your own food. Use of fireplace is not guaranteed. Meet at the grain elevator in the Western Development Museum parking lot off Lorne Avenue. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1bGzDH4iLd6q3MM57

Organizer: Marten Stoffel , Josh Erikson and Kerry Hjertaas

Spring Bird Count

Saturday, May 23

Help survey the bird population in and around Saskatoon during the peak of the spring migration. Compiler: John Patterson Organizers: Stan Shadick and Kerry Hjertaas To participate, please email your full name, cell phone number and address to trips@saskatoonnature.org