Outdoor Ed

NatureHood is all nature in your neighbourhood. It’s nearby nature— nature found right where people live: backyards, the park at the end of thestreet, a local green space. The Goal of the NatureHood program is to connect...

Sustainability Hub is the largest sustainability video archive on the web for those seeking to live more sustainably. A sustainable lifestyle is the answer to slowing global climate change and living a happier and healthier life.

There are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!

The Back to Nature Network, Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO), Green Teacher magazine and Ontario Society for Environmental Education (OSEE) are pleased to offer Stepping into Nature:...

Signage and maps are posted at Beaver Creek to help you find your way through the site; from the highway, through the parking lot, to our facilities and on to the trails. In the Interpretive Centre, plan your walk using the site map printed out...

Green Teacher is a Canadian non-profit?magazine for youth educators, whether inside or outside schools. Four times a year, Green Teacher publishes innovative ideas and activities for promoting environmental literacy and global...

Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children...

Snowshoes are available to SWF branches, schools and youth organizations in Saskatchewan on a first come basis. Booking organizations are responsible for all transportation costs to and from SWF Central Office in Moose Jaw. There is a...

GPS units are available to borrow from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.

Geocaching is a free, real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people of all ages groups...

Developed to offer young people the opportunity to learn and experience in the great outdoors, the SWF Conservation Camp has been an ongoing success for over 30 years. At camp, boys and girls aged 14-17 are given hands-on learning in a wide...

Wilderness Awareness School is an environmental education organization based in Duvall, Washington. They are dedicated to caring for the earth and our children by fostering understanding and appreciation of nature, community and...

Although this guide is meant for teachers in British Columbia, it provides useful information for teachers of all grades and subjects on how to integrate environmental concepts into teaching and learning. Designed as a support...

Nature Saskatchewan administers six sanctuaries as conservation areas, to prevent development, preserve habitat and for the enjoyment of its members and the general public. Although none are posted with 'No Trespassing' signs, to...

Saskatchewan has a wealth of birdwatching opportunities ranging from the fall migration of waterfowl to the spring rush of songbirds and shorebirds. It is our hope that this Birding Trail Guide will help you find and enjoy the many birding...

This checklist includes 439 species of birds recorded in Saskatchewan. There are 388 species that have been confirmed by a specimen, photograph or sound recording. Another 51 hypothetical species, lacking similar evidence, are listed...

THE Rare Plant Rescue (RPR) program is a unique voluntary stewardship program for Saskatchewan landowners with rare plants or rare plant habitat on their land. Launched in 2002, RPR aims to conserve rare plant habitat by building strong,...

The Saskatchewan Forage Council has recently completed the revision and development of four plant identification Field Guides including: Common Range Plants of Southern Saskatchewan , Common Range Plants of Northern Saskatchewan,...