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
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
Fall Pizza Picnic evening Stookey Acreage
Tue. Sep 15, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Joe Stookey will provide home-made pizzas for everyone. You may bring your own food if you prefer or your own toppings. Bring a lawn chair if you have one. Directions: Take Valley Rd, past Berry Barn and up to intersection with Hwy 60. Cross Hwy 60 and continue straight for 2 miles. Turn left on grid road 3070. Travel 2.2 km and immediately past the last power pole you should see sign “Pura Vida Acres” on right. You have arrived at Stookey’s! Take lane up to house. Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5fnZxvJ4jyZoDjWY7
Sep 18 – 20 Nature Saskatchewan Fall Meet in Meadow Lake
See details at
https://www.naturesask.ca/get-involved/fall-meet
Sandhill Crane viewing at Chief Whitecap Park
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Open to everyone. An evening outing to view the cranes as they fly to the river to roost for the night near the city. Dress for the weather. Leader: Diane Wells Register in advance: Text or phone: 306-229-0328
Whooping Crane Viewing Trip 1
Saturday, September 26, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at Flying J Travel Centre parking lot south of Denny’s Restaurant, 3850 Idylwyld Dr N Leader: John Patterson Open Only to current Saskatoon Nature Society members. Limit: 5 vehicles plus leader. SNS member should register in advance by email to trips@saskatoonnature.org
Whooping Crane Viewing Trip 2
Sunday, October 4, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at Flying J Travel Centre parking lot south of Denny’s Restaurant, 3850 Idylwyld Dr N Leader: Bob Godwin Open Only to current Saskatoon Nature Society members. Limit: 5 vehicles plus leader. SNS member should register in advance by email to trips@saskatoonnature.org
Whooping Crane Viewing Trip 3
Saturday, October 10, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at Flying J Travel Centre parking lot south of Denny’s Restaurant, 3850 Idylwyld Dr N Leader: Kerry Hjertaas Open Only to current Saskatoon Nature Society members. Limit: 5 vehicles plus leader. SNS member should register in advance by email to trips@saskatoonnature.org There may be additional trips in October that will be announced in the next newsletter.
Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding near Osler
Sep 21 – until snow stays
Limited number of participants each evening. First come basis. You must request to attend your preferred date by texting Marten Stoffel at 306-230-9291. If weather is appropriate and space is available, he will confirm by text and give you directions.
There may be additional trips in October that will be announced in the next newsletter.