
Join us for Voices from the Afforestation Frontlines – Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet, a global four-part webinar series that brings together experts, communities, and citizens from Canada, the United States, and around the globe. Across 90-minute sessions on Zoom, from October to November 2025, participants will explore the urgent call to action set forth by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) under the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.” In response to this global challenge, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. invites you to listen, learn, and act alongside diverse voices dedicated to the stewardship of our shared home.
The series is a living conversation at the intersection of humanity, wildlife, and the ecosystems we inhabit. It illuminates the pathways through which climate change, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable human-nature relationships may be addressed with care, wisdom, and community-led action.
- Monday, October 6 at 10 AM (New York time)
- Thursday, October 23 at 6 PM (New York time)
- Monday, November 3 at 10 AM (New York time)
- Thursday, November 20 at 6 PM (New York time)
Themes:
- Sustainable Human-Animal Interactions: Explore the intricate bonds between human and animal wellbeing, the harms wrought by unsustainable relationships, and the transformative opportunities for agriculture, policy, and communities to nurture mutual thriving.
- The Role of Biodiversity in Ecosystem Resilience: Understand how species diversity and healthy habitats restore and stabilize ecosystems, offering essential protection in the face of environmental change.
- Community Engagement in Conservation: Celebrate the power of local action, where shared stewardship, knowledge, and care strengthen the natural world and cultivate inclusive, resilient strategies for long-term conservation success.
Objectives:
- Inspire recognition of the interdependence of humans, animals, and ecosystems.
- Showcase innovative, community-driven approaches to conservation and sustainable living.
- Promote cross-sector dialogue to amplify grassroots action and practical solutions.
- Encourage environmental stewardship and animal welfare through participatory learning.
- Foster a global network of engaged citizens, practitioners, and policymakers committed to advancing sustainable solutions.
Step into this series and allow the wisdom of the forests and the voices from our afforestation frontlines to guide you. Together, we may nurture a world where people, animals, and ecosystems flourish in harmony—a living testament to hope, care, and enduring connection.
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 or
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
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Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)?with map
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““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
