Welcome, dear friends, to a remarkable gathering on February 23, 2025, as we celebrate Black History Month through the lens of nature and sustainability at the Legacy of Leadership: Advancing Sustainability for a Resilient Planet event.
This afternoon, we are honored to be joined by two distinguished speakers—Prakash Venglat, whose research unveils the hidden resilience of plants, teaching us to listen to the silent wisdom of nature, and Dr. Jason MacLean, whose deep understanding of climate law and policy will illuminate how Canada can fulfill its commitments under the UN Paris Climate Change Agreement. Together, they will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities we face in securing a sustainable future.





As we listen to the stories plants have to tell, their adaptability and strength in the face of adversity, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect and nurture our planet. Dr. MacLean’s exploration of Canada’s path to achieving sustainability will serve as a vital guide, urging us to unite in action and commitment to the health of our ecosystems and the policies that sustain them. So, I invite you all to join us on this profound journey, to engage, learn, and become part of the solution, for the resilience of our world depends on us all.
Legacy of Leadership: Advancing Sustainability for a Resilient Planet
Exploring the Power of Plants and the Path to Sustainability in Canada U of S researcher Prakash Venglat
How Canada Can Address Climate Change and Achieve Sustainability Dr. Jason MacLean
February 23, 2025 | 2:00 pm | The Spot, Market Mall, Saskatoon
For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
NEW P4G District Official Community Plan
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)?with map
Blogger: FriendsAfforestation
Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.comFacebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area
Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas
Support via Zeffy
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )
Donate your old vehicle, here’s how!
Support using Canada Helps
Support via a recycling bottle donation and Join the plastic-recycle challenge!
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- Use the UN Decade’s Visual Identity
- Make it your own
- Spread the word about the UN Decade
- Let’s Bring Back Forests
- Let’s Green Our Cities
““Be like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven..”
Richard St. Barbe Baker
