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

Roy/Haga Memorial Bird Walk to Donna Birkmaier Par

Sat. June 27 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

We will watch for woodland and wetland birds.
Meet at the parking lot north of Taylor St at Slimmon Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/v92Tmpdp4ozWvFzz5
Leader: Robert Johanson
No registration needed.

Orchid Trip MacDowall Bog

Wed. July 1, 2026 (Get time and details from Bob)

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

Lakewood and Heritage Park Bird Walk

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We will walk the trails in these adjacent parks to look for water and song birds.
Meet at the north end of the gravel parking area to the east of the civic centre building. Google Map Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/niL7HegCMVd7K4a88

Leader: Sara Bryson (306-261-6156)

Douglas Park Sand Dune Walk

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 AM – 4:00 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.

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. https://maps.app.goo.gl/CjYETobzwmHSXTdq7 Car pooling is encouraged.
Leaders: Joshua Erikson and Sara Bryson

Shorebird Trip

Saturday, July 25, 2026 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 (306-260-6602)

Nature Trip to NCC Asquith Nature Destination

Sunday, July 26, 2026 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

We will walk the NCC Asquith Nature Destination property
looking at native wildflowers and birds. Bring water, a hat,
comfortable hiking shoes, and a lunch to eat in the
meadow.
Meet in front of Scotia Bank Kensington Branch in strip
mall south of Hassard Way and West of Kensington Blvd
Google Map Pin:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f6TapjskoLuk8HkE6
Leader: call or text Sara Bryson (306-261-6156)

Forestry Farm Warbler Walk

Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We will walk through this park looking for migrating warblers.
Meet in the parking lot next to the old superintendent’s residence.
Note: parking fee is $5.
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas (306-260-6602)

Fall Bird Count – Sat., September 12

This count covers the city plus the rural area SE of Saskatoon. To register, please send your full contact information to trips@saskatoonnature.org
Organizer: Stan Shadick & Kerry Hjertaas
Compiler: John Patterson