1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (517+ words) Late summer brings increased movement among Saskatchewan’s wildlife, and Nature Saskatchewan is reminding residents to watch for one often-overlooked species on the move, the Western Tiger Salamander. Saskatchewan is home to the province’s only salamander species, which plays an important…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (312+ words) Bird enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels will have an opportunity to explore the diversity of local birdlife this weekend during a free guided walk along the Kindersley Walking Trail. Saskatchewan Birding Tours is hosting the latest Urban Saskwatch…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (591+ words) The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is inviting visitors to discover the fascinating world of Saskatchewan's owls this summer with the launch of a new exhibit showcasing all 14 owl species found in the province, along with a full slate of interactive activities…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (184+ words) Perennial forages can do more than feed livestock. When managed thoughtfully, hay and pasture lands can provide high-quality pollinator habitat without sacrificing productivity. Pollinators are essential to both agriculture and natural ecosystems, contributing to the reproduction of around 80 per cent…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (461+ words) One of Saskatchewan's most recognizable insects has returned to the province for another summer breeding season, and conservationists are encouraging residents to help support the endangered species. Nature Saskatchewan announced this week that monarch butterflies have begun arriving across the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (432+ words) The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) announced Tuesday that the Weston Family Foundation has committed $6.5 million over five years through its Prairie Grasslands Initiative. The announcement comes as native grasslands continue to face pressure from land-use changes and development. The…...

2+ mon, 11+ hour ago   (223+ words) The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is celebrating the continued growth of its bison herd at Batoche with a special naming ceremony for 16 new calves born this spring. The event will take place on Monday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (444+ words) A wide range of unique ecosystems can be found in Saskatchewan. One important grassland ecosystem found in the province is native prairie. Saskatchewan contains some of the few remaining areas of native prairie left in North America, with only an…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (322+ words) Burrowing owls have returned to Saskatchewan from their wintering grounds in southern Texas and Mexico as breeding season gets underway across the Prairies. The endangered birds are now pairing up and selecting nesting sites where they will lay and incubate…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (247+ words) As warmer weather brings more people outdoors across Saskatchewan, residents are being reminded to avoid handling or disturbing young wildlife found in natural areas. Provincial officials say it is common during the spring and early summer months to encounter young…...