Wildwoods of Saskatoon.


Wildwoods of Saskatoon presentation

Heritage Documentary Film by Aspen Films.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Chappell Marsh Wetlands

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film This heritage documentary features guest speakers who speak to the rich history and heritage of the two afforestation areas the 132 ha (326 acre) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 60 ha (148 acre) George Genereux Urban Regional Park planted to trees in 1972 under the Green Survival Program.

A Tangible Legacy. History, Geology, Ecology, Ecosystem services, Sense of place, Opportunities. Protecting memories and visualizing dreams. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in nature at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon.

This is the 50th anniversary of both afforestation areas planted to trees in 1972! These forests, wetlands and greenspaces are semi-wilderness wildlife habitats in Saskatoon providing two amazing areas to balance environmental sustainability and conservation with social, physical, and mental benefits for health and wellness in a natural greenspace setting.

Opening up to a deeply resonant perspective on greenspace heritage and the grandeur of forests director James Hay weaves the conversation from breathtaking aerial forest scenes and archival footage in a call to consciousness.

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Pamphlet



WildWoods of Saskatoon.

15 minute Documentary




Afforestation workbook pdf for download

Exploring the Wildwoods of Saskatoon: The Ecology of a Planted Forest Place-Based Activity Workbook Project pdf
Cover, Page 1 and Table of Contents follows


Afforestation Poster pdf


Note: The following links take you to the ISSUU flip book pages - coming soon pdf downloads for each chapter/section.
Currently the entire Workbook Package is available as pdf download for you to enjoy. (Not for resale)

Exploring the Wildwoods of Saskatoon:

The Ecology of a Planted Forest

Contents:

Introduction. 5

Land Acknowledgement 6

Facts about the Afforestation Project: 6

Map of the Afforestation Areas 8

Activities 9

1. What is Afforestation?. 10

2.   Ecological Relationships in the Forest - "The Dance of the Trees" 14

3.   Trees Can Talk!   Chemical Signalling Among Tree Species 17

4.   Nature, Trees and Wellbeing1 19

5.  Does the Forest Change?   What is Succession?. 22

6.  The Urban Forest Project 24

7.   Birds of the Urban Forest 28

8.  Flowers Through the Year 31

9.   Keep Your Eyes on the Ground (and in the Air)!   Insects and other Invertebrates 34

10.   Water is important, too!   A close look at the wetlands. 37

a) Water Quality. 37

b) Birds. 40

c) Life in the Water 42

Place-Based Activity Worksheets 44

Glossary of Terms. 45

Ecology Crossword. 45

Ecology Word Search. 47

Food Web Assignment #1. 48

Food Web Assignment #2. 53

Succession Worksheet 58

Flower Word Search. 60

Plant identification. 61

Bird Word Search. 86

Bird Identification. 87

Insect Word Search. 66

Insects identification. 67

Answers to Selected Worksheets 68

Ecology Crossword. 69

Ecology Word Search. 69

Food Web Assignment #1. 70

Food Web Assignment #2. 75

Succession Worksheet 81

Flower Word Search. 83

Plant Identification. 84

Bird Word Search Answers. 90

Bird Identification Answers. 90

Insect Word Search Answers. 90

Insect Identification Answers. 90

Survey. 93

Notes to Parents and Educators 95

Poster

 

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"Man has lost his way in the jungle of chemistry and engineering and will have to retrace his steps, however painful this may be. He will have to discover where he went wrong and make his peace with nature. In so doing, perhaps he may be able to recapture the rhythm of life and the love of the simple things of life, which will be an ever-unfolding joy to him."~Richard St. Barbe Baker
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