Redberry Lake Biosphere Region

08/31/2026

Sara Pilon, a part of the U of S History Colab wrote this beautiful piece about the history of Redberry Lake and the relationships amongst Indigenous peoples, the land and the buffalo.

What a great read!

Settler colonialism, Treaty 6, and the Indian Act decimated Redberry Lake's buffalo, replacing Indigenous land-sharing with settler-dominated property ownership.

08/27/2026

It's World Lake Day! 🎈

Let's take a moment to talk about Redberry Lake.

Redberry Lake is more than a beautiful Saskatchewan landscape.

As the core of the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, it provides habitat for countless wildlife species and serves as a reminder of the important connection between healthy ecosystems and thriving communities.

Today, we celebrate this unique lake and the role it plays in our region.

08/27/2026

🦉Night with the Owls🦉

We are excited to share the dates for this season of Night with the Owls!

🍕Nights that include sunset supper: October 3rd, 10th & 17th

🌕Nights that are come and go: October 5th- 9th & 12th-16th

This is a sought after event, so make sure you book your spot before it's gone!

Come and get close up with the Northern Saw-whet Owl and learn about their unique ways and the why and how bird banding is done! ✨

08/12/2026

🌿Ready to get yourself out on our trails and connect with nature?🌿

Join Dr. Jeff Baker for Trailside Teachings in a guided hike along the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region trail, where prairie and forest landscapes come together to showcase breathtaking views of Redberry Lake.

As you explore this beautiful 2 km trail, Jeff will share both Indigenous and scientific perspectives on the land, helping participants deepen their understanding of and connection to our plant relatives.

This month we are offering two dates for this event: August 22nd and August 29th

🕜 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
🥾 Distance: Approximately 2 km
⏱ Duration: About 2 hours
😎Views: SPLENDID
⚠ This trail does have some hilly sections, dress for weather, and be prepared for bugs!

💚 No fee to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted.
✨ Donations from this event on August 22nd will go towards the Backpacking for Biodiversity fundraiser with One School One Farm that we previously had to cancel!

📚To register, email [email protected] with the date you would like to attend!

07/29/2026

🌿 Happy World Nature Conservation Day! 🌿

Today, we're celebrating the power of community and the importance of protecting our natural world.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported our conservation efforts, past and present, and to those who will join us in the future.

Together, we're making a difference, one step at a time. Thank you!

07/28/2026

🌳Ready to make an impact and meet others in the community? 🌳

Join us for a day of tree planting in Richard and help create a greener future for our community!

📅 August 11th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🍔 BBQ Lunch Included

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who don't mind a little physical work and want to spend the day making a real difference. Grab your gloves, bring your energy, and let's plant some trees together!💪

Interested in volunteering and want to sign up? Contact Marissa today! 🌱

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

The Floral Beadwork Art Workshop was a joyous time this past Monday! Thank you again to Elizabeth Zdunich for teaching us about traditional Cree and Métis floral patterns and their cultural significance. 🌷

07/16/2026

We are only a few days away from the grand opening!! Are you excited?!

07/07/2026

What in the world has our Conservation Field Crew been up to? 🌎

The team was out at one of our project sites to survey and determine the survival of last years leafy spurge beetle that they had released last year. They are happy to report good numbers found in the prairie and riparian areas which bodes well for our leafy spurge management efforts! 🌿

Following the surveying they completed another beetle release to the areas to bolster the populations there.

We hope that the populations continue to grow and eliminate the presence of leafy spurge. 💪