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

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.

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.

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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.
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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

Click here for a map

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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.
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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.

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 year’s trip if necessary.
Leaders: Bob Godwin, Sara Bryson, Joshua Erikson and others.
To register: phone 306-343-8590 or email godmee@sasktel.net

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 opportunity for ice cream on the way back.

Leaders: Joshua Erikson and Sara Bryson
Register by text at 306-270-5430.
Meet at parking lot in front of Wild Birds Unlimited store in mall at SE corner of 8th Street at Emerson Avenue.
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Car pooling is encouraged.

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.
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Leader: Kerry Hjertaas (kerry.hjertaas@usask.ca)