Saskatoon and Area
City Nature Challenge 2025
CNC YXE 2025

As the sun sets over Saskatoon at the close of this event, we invite you to come out ahead of time to discover the beauty of the East Side of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area during a captivating evening bio-blitz. In this twilight adventure, we’ll explore the diverse species that awaken with the nightfall—from buzzing insects to curious mammals and elusive birds. Using the iNaturalist app, you’ll contribute to mapping the rich biodiversity of Saskatoon while enjoying the tranquil evening hours. As the sun dips below the horizon at 8:30 PM, we will have documented a night’s worth of nature observations, all for a greater cause: a strong ecological database for the future. Map to parking lot P2 = the South West Off Leash Recreation Area and walking to the east side forest https://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/GGURPmap.html Please download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone, sign in with your favourite user ID and password, come out to take pictures and record sounds of biodiversity during this nature walk! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we reflect on how far we've come in harnessing the power of citizen science. iNaturalist is a smartphone app to document biodiversity by photograph or sound recording. With iNaturalist, there is now created a vast, crowd-sourced network where nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe come together to help identify species, turning every photo into a valuable contribution to our collective understanding. Through the remarkable work of the Visipedia team and which helps us identify and protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet. In recent years, there have been significant advancements in machine learning, particularly in computer vision, that does indeed assist in identifications of flora and fauna, lichen and fungi. The City Nature Challenge happens four days in early spring late April-early May for an amazing intensive to connect with biodiversity. Yet iNaturalist can be used all year to document signs of life, or biodiversity anywhere from wetlands, forests, urban sidewalks and greenspaces. Discover Saskatoon's best kept secret, and this forest coming to life for the City Nature Challenge this spring, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Earth Month, with the theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Be the reason nature believes in humanity.

The West Swale Wetlands, with their intricate ecosystems, offer an extraordinary opportunity to observe the hidden beauty of Saskatoon’s natural water systems. Join us for a guided bio-blitz as we explore the northern end of Chappell Marsh which is in the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Areas. From aquatic plants to migrating birds, the wetlands teem with life waiting to be discovered. This event will focus on the unique species that thrive in wetland habitats, highlighting the critical importance of these areas to our city’s water and wildlife. Your observations will be key in documenting the species that depend on these fragile ecosystems, providing a valuable contribution to our growing ecological database. You may bring a transparent clear plastic container, a ziploc bag to place around your smartphone, a magnifying glass, an old towel to help with pond dipping. Any youth need to be accompanied by a guardian near the wetlands, as this is a famliy friendly event. Map to parking lot P2 = the South West Off Leash Recreation Area from there we will walk to the wetlands Please download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone, sign in with your favourite user ID and password, come out to take pictures and record sounds of biodiversity during this nature walk! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we reflect on how far we've come in harnessing the power of citizen science. iNaturalist is a smartphone app to document biodiversity by photograph or sound recording. With iNaturalist, there is now created a vast, crowd-sourced network where nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe come together to help identify species, turning every photo into a valuable contribution to our collective understanding. Through the remarkable work of the Visipedia team and which helps us identify and protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet. In recent years, there have been significant advancements in machine learning, particularly in computer vision, that does indeed assist in identifications of flora and fauna, lichen and fungi. The City Nature Challenge happens four days in early spring late April-early May for an amazing intensive to connect with biodiversity. Yet iNaturalist can be used all year to document signs of life, or biodiversity anywhere from wetlands, forests, urban sidewalks and greenspaces. Discover Saskatoon's best kept secret, and this forest coming to life for the City Nature Challenge this spring, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Earth Month, with the theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Be the reason nature believes in humanity.

Directions to west side RSBBAA Parking lot P1 near Sk Hwy 7 https://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/RSBBAAmap.html Sunset Biodiversity Adventure: Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area – West Side (April 28, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM) Join as at 6pm before the last light of day paints the sky at 8:30, join us at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area’s West Side for a peaceful evening bio-blitz. During this event, we will explore the varied ecosystems of the West Side, from dense forests to grasslands, in search of the incredible wildlife that calls this area home. With the sun setting at 8:30 PM, we’ll document our findings on iNaturalist, contributing to a comprehensive global biodiversity map. It’s an ideal way to connect with nature, learn about Saskatoon’s ecosystems, and contribute to preserving our environment for future generations. Please download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone, sign in with your favourite user ID and password, come out to take pictures and record sounds of biodiversity during this nature walk! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we reflect on how far we've come in harnessing the power of citizen science. With iNaturalist, there is created a vast, crowd-sourced network where nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe come together to help identify species, turning every photo into a valuable contribution to our collective understanding. Through the remarkable work of the Visipedia team which helps us identify and protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Discover Saskatoon's best kept secret, and this forest coming to life for the City Nature Challenge this spring, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Earth Month, with the theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Be the reason nature believes in humanity.

Evening Wildlife Wonders: Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area – East Side (April 25, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM) As the sun sets over Saskatoon at 8:30 for the close of this event, we invite you to come out ahead of time to discover the beauty of the East Side of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area during a captivating evening bio-blitz. In this twilight adventure, we’ll explore the diverse species that awaken with the nightfall—from buzzing insects to curious mammals and elusive birds. Using the iNaturalist app, you’ll contribute to mapping the rich biodiversity of Saskatoon while enjoying the tranquil evening hours. As the sun dips below the horizon at 8:30 PM, we will have documented an early evening's worth of nature observations, all for a greater cause: a strong ecological database for the future. Map to parking lot P2 = the South West Off Leash Recreation Area and walking to the east side forest https://www.friendsareas.ca/friends/RSBBAAmap.html Please download the iNaturalist app to your smartphone, sign in with your favourite user ID and password, come out to take pictures and record sounds of biodiversity during this nature walk! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City Nature Challenge, we reflect on how far we've come in harnessing the power of citizen science. With iNaturalist, there is created a vast, crowd-sourced network where nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe come together to help identify species, turning every photo into a valuable contribution to our collective understanding. Through the remarkable work of the Visipedia team which helps us identify and protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Discover Saskatoon's best kept secret, and this forest coming to life for the City Nature Challenge this spring, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Earth Month, with the theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." Be the reason nature believes in humanity.