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Fall NV 2013.Pmd Nature Views - a forum for environmental discussion - published by Nature Saskatchewan Issue 175 Fall 2013 Table of Contents Celebration at Grasslands National Park 2 From Your President Jordan Ignatiuk, Executive Director, Nature Saskatchewan eBird Coinciding with the 50th year 3 From Your Editors since the Nature Saskatchewan New Nature Saskatchewan Board resolution calling for the Member establishment of a Grasslands Staff Changes at Nature Saskatchewan National Park, members once New Members again met for a Spring Meet in the area, this time visiting 4 Nature Saskatchewan Summer Staff Canada’s only National Park dedicated to the grassland 5 Fall Meet ecosystem. 6 Nature Saskatchewan Award: Call for Activities kicked off Friday Nominations evening at the Days Inn in Swift S.O.S Save Our SARA Current with a visual presentation of the park by 7 Call for Resolutions Branimir Gjetvaj. A historical State of the World’s Birds overview from the time of the initial resolution to the ultimate 8 Nature Saskatchewan Annual Report creation of the park was and Financial Statements Lorne Scott, Donna Bruce and Gary Seib smiling during the retirement presented by Gary Seib and LMBO tribute to Gary at the Spring Meet Banquet in the Val Marie Village Hall. David Henry. An enlightening Photo by Tracy Johnson. talk about Burrowing Owl 9 Baillie Birdathon research by Geoffrey Holroyd informed members of the current state of the population and interesting findings LMBO Results - Spring 2013 from radio telemetry studies. The evening was concluded with a co-presentation by Mark Wayland of Environment Canada and YeenTen Hwang of Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment on the South of the 10 2013 Margaret Skeel Graduate Divide Initiative. This multi-species approach to the recovery and implementation of actions to address Scholarship Winner Species at Risk in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan is the first of its kind in Canada where Federal and A Working Prairie Provincial departments and non-government agencies are cooperating to manage against the further decline Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Survey or disappearance of iconic prairie species. 11 Learning from the Forest: NatureQuest After days of rain and storms, BCR Strategies Released Saturday morning brought Canadian Loons Survey overcast skies and strong winds as buses boarded at 8 AM sharp 12 Are You A “Wannabe”? for the trip to Val Marie and a tour Thinking Locally of Grasslands National Park. Share Your Skills Besides a short shower in the early afternoon, the rain and 13 Joan Wilson - Saskatchewan Volunteer clouds stayed away to make for Medal an enjoyable day. The buses made various stops along the 14 Prairie Game Population Survey Eco-route where members were Donors met by Park staff and other Volunteers researchers to learn about Prairie Dogs, prairie restoration, the 15 U of S CCE Tours historic Larson homestead, Saskatoon Nature Society Burrowing Owls and the ’76 Nature Regina Field Trips corrals. All were amazed at the regeneration of the prairie from Spring Meet participants learning about Prairie Dogs and Black-footed 16 Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips the recent spring fire that Ferrets in the West Block of Grasslands National Park. Photo by Wildbird Tours occurred in late April. The return Branimir Gjetvag. SBOIC Fundraising Dinner trip to Val Marie allowed time for a stop at the Prairie Wind & Silver Sage Museum and Book Shop prior to a banquet in the community hall. Greetings to the Park were made by Superintendent Katherine Patterson before the feature speaker, Bob Peart, gave us an international perspective on the ‘State of the World’s Grasslands’. Before returning to Swift Current, presentations and thanks were given to retiring General Manager, Gary Seib. The Annual General Meeting was held Sunday morning back at the Days Inn to hear reports and to elect Tara Sample to the Board to replace Jeff Knievel. The Meet was thoroughly enjoyed, “one of the best I have attended” one member commented and another who had first introduction to Society said “it was engaging and has left an impression; I want to get more involved.” Nature Saskatchewan Publication Mail Agreement # 40063014 Room 206 Postage Paid in Regina 1860 Lorne Street Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To: Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Administration Centre Printing Services 111-2001 Cornwall St Regina, SK S4P 3X9 [email protected] Humanity in Harmony with Nature Page 2 Fall 2013 Nature Views From Your President NATURE VIEWS Karen McIver, Nature Saskatchewan President Nature Views provides a forum for discussion, a means for the dissemination of information about environmental issues to the people of Saskatchewan and promotes the aims and objectives of Nature Saskatchewan. Nature Saskatchewan is also known Hello there all Nature Saskatchewan members and friends of Nature Sask. I as the Saskatchewan Natural History Society. stepped into the role of President at our June AGM in Swift Current this year and am looking forward to serving the membership in this capacity. I am a teacher Nature Views is published four times a year by Nature Saskatchewan. Receiving the currently on maternity leave from my position with Regina Public Schools. In newsletter is a benefit from membership in Nature Saskatchewan. Views expressed in Nature Views are not necessarily those of Nature Saskatchewan. April, I had a son and have been enjoying my time spent with him each day, watching him learn and grow. In these short months, I have felt my care and Submissions and comments are invited. Send materials to this Nature Views commitment to preserve our natural ecosystems in Saskatchewan, Canada, and editor: Rob Warnock, 3603 White Bay. Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 7C9. Phone: (306) around the world grow as he does. The work of Nature Saskatchewan is vital in 586-2492. Materials can be sent by email to: [email protected] our province. Layout: Angela Dohms Proof reading: Angela Dohms and Rob Warnock First of all, a sincere farewell goes to our outgoing General Manager Gary Seib. Final proof approval: Rob Warnock Gary has served the membership well and we hope that we will see him at future Submission deadlines: events, as he and his wife Barbara enjoy their retirements together. A friendly Spring issue: January 15 Summer issue: April 1 welcome goes to Jordan Ignatiuk who recently joined Nature Saskatchewan as Fall issue: July 15 Winter issue: October 15 our Executive Director. Jordan brings much experience with conservation organizations and specifically land management, restoration, and preservation Advertising Rates: Full page (14.5" X 10") .................... $400.00 and we are lucky to have such a competent and committed person in the office to 1/2 p. (7" X 10") .............................. $200.00 lead our staff. 1/4 p. (7" X 5") .................................$115.00 1/8 p. (3.5 X 5") ...............................$ 65.00 One of my strong interests, because of my background in education, is connecting 1/16 p. (3.5" X 2.25") ....................... $ 40.00 Classified ads ................................. 50 cents/word children and the natural world. After our business meeting at our Spring Meet in Non-governmental organizations will receive a 10 percent discount on their ads in Swift Current the board had the opportunity to speak with Bob Peart about this Nature Views. These rates DO NOT include GST or PST. very topic. Bob has much experience with connecting children and nature and gave the board some food for thought when thinking about our communications The editors reserve the right to edit articles for clarity and space limitations. Materials preferably submitted in RTF format or as a text file with images submitted and programming in the future. Focusing on the next generation(s) of caretakers separately in .jpg or .tif format. More detailed submission guidelines are available on the for the planet is essential given the future of climate change and the challenges Nature Saskatchewan website (www.naturesask.ca). All material printed in Nature set out before them. On October 4, 2013, there will be a one-day conference in Views may only be reprinted with permission from the author. Saskatoon called “Land, Place, and Environment: Advancing Learning and Practice This issue of Nature Views has been printed by the Weyburn Review, Weyburn. Toward a Sustainable Future” hosted by the Sustainability Education Research Circulation: 2200 ISSN: 1207-5450 Institute at the U of S in partnership with the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association. Folks interested in this topic should OFFICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS consider attending - visit www.soeea.sk.ca for more registration details. The fee Executive Director Jordan Ignatiuk Species at Risk Manager Melissa Ranalli is only $30 or $10 for students. Conservation & Education Manager Lacey Weekes Office Coordinator Jen Gibson June saw an important visit from Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson, renowned Habitat Stewardship Coordinator (Rare Plant Rescue) Laurie Johnson writers and conservationists, who visited Saskatchewan to learn about the Habitat Stewardship Coordinator (Oper. Burrowing Owl) Kaytlyn Burrows Habitat Stewardship Coordinator (Shrubs for Shrikes) Rebecca Magnus importance of the 2.2 million acre community pastures program recently divested Habitat Stewardship Coordinator (Plovers on Shore) Rebecca Magnus by the federal government and put in the hands of the provincial governments in Saskatchewan PlantWatch Coordinator Lacey Weekes the Prairie Provinces (1.6 million acres are in Saskatchewan). The relatively NatureQuest Coordinator John Murray newly formed group, Public Pastures-Public Interest, brought the couple to Inner Nature Jeanne Corrigal Last Mountain Bird Observatory Alan Smith Saskatchewan and set up a tour where they experienced the pastures and spoke Turkey Vulture Tracking/Birds of Saskatchewan Book C. Stuart Houston to the patrons and other interested parties about the significance of these lands to the cultural and natural heritage of our province. The visit and the events BOARD OF DIRECTORS associated with their visit, captured media attention and most likely increased Honourary President J.
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