Below are some pictures from the very successful Wings Over Wascana (WOW)

Nature Festival held by the Friends of the Wascana Marsh and Wascana Centre

Authority at Regina’s Wascana Marsh on May 6-8, 2010. Over 200 Grades 4-6

Regina students and 700 Regina residents took in the activities during the stu-

dent day on Friday and the public day on the Saturday, respectively. Read about

WOW on pages 4 & 5 where Julie Fisowich, the PCAP intern, gives an overview of

the fun and educational event. Congratulations to the WOW organizing committee for a job

well done!

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• See page 6 for a highlight

of the Alberta Prairie

Conservation Forum, one of

PCAP’s national affiliates

• Visit SSGA website at

http:skstockgrowers.com/

for information on their

upcoming June Annual

General Meeting in Moose

Jaw, SK

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Children play a game of Bio-diversity Bash

Wayne Lynch speaks to students

about wildlife photography

Owl pellet dissection

Bird watching at Wascana Lake

Pictures taken by Julie Fisowich

The Prairie Parkland Chapter (PPC) of the Northern Great Plains SectionThe Prairie Parkland Chapter (PPC) of the Northern Great Plains SectionThe Prairie Parkland Chapter (PPC) of the Northern Great Plains SectionThe Prairie Parkland Chapter (PPC) of the Northern Great Plains Section Society for Range Management Society for Range Management Society for Range Management Society for Range Management Daryl Nazar, SRM President

The Society of Range Management (SRM) is the professional society dedicated to supporting persons who work with range-lands and have a commitment to their sustainable use. Rangelands comprise almost one-half of all the lands in the world. They are extremely important to society for the goods and services they produce and for the ecological services they provide. SRM is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of rangelands for the benefit of current societies and for future generations. If you are interested in becoming a member of SRM, please contact any member of the Prairie Parkland Chapter executive or go to www.rangelands.org.

New Volunteer Executive in the Prairie Parkland ChapterNew Volunteer Executive in the Prairie Parkland ChapterNew Volunteer Executive in the Prairie Parkland ChapterNew Volunteer Executive in the Prairie Parkland Chapter A new executive that will run for a 2-year term was elected in June 2009.

President: Daryl Nazar Past President: Chris Nykoluk Vice President: Jeff Thorpe Sec-Treasurer: Trevor Lennox Youth: Kylie McRae Publicity: Stacey Gulka PCAP rep: Krista Connick Todd Membership and Awards: Michel Tremblay President of the Northern Great Plains Section: Mike Schellenberg

Society for Range Management Summer TourSociety for Range Management Summer TourSociety for Range Management Summer TourSociety for Range Management Summer Tour Looking to enjoy a couple of days in the wide open prairie??? The Society for Range Management would like to announce its 12th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week Tour entitled “Ranching From the Ground Up”. This year the tour will focus on different grazing systems in Southwestern Saskatchewan. It will be held on June 23rd and 24th, based out of Swift Current. Tour stops will include intensive and extensive grazing systems, native plant identification, impacts of the oils and gas industry, Duncairn Dam, and a corral relocation project. There will also be presentations on native prairie grazing, fire ecology, and “problem solving and horsemanship”. For more information on the tour, please contact Jessica Williams with the Ministry of Agriculture at (306)-778-8292 or jesscal.williams@gov.sk.ca.

EEEE----NewsletterNewsletterNewsletterNewsletter Our Prairie Parkland Chapter has started an E-Newsletter that hopes to inform members about what is happening in the Chapter. Thanks to Chris Nykoluk and Stacey Gulka for their work on this newsletter. If you have any newsworthy tidbits that you would know of please send them to us.

Alicia Hargrave Memorial ScholarshipAlicia Hargrave Memorial ScholarshipAlicia Hargrave Memorial ScholarshipAlicia Hargrave Memorial Scholarship SRM is actively fundraising for the Alicia Hargrave Memorial Scholarship. Alicia was an active member of the rangeland management profession, and this scholarship is a way to commemorate her life and celebrate her many achievements. The scholarship fund has been created thru the Agriculture and Bioresources department at the University of Saskatchewan. This bursary will be awarded annually to a U of S student pursuing a BSA with interest in rangeland resources. The goal is to raise $10,000.00 for the bursary. If you are interested in donating please contact us for information on how to do this. Special thanks go out to Etienne Soulodre, Michael Champion, and Krista Connick Todd for their efforts in getting this up and running.

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News from the University of Saskatchewan Range Team News from the University of Saskatchewan Range Team News from the University of Saskatchewan Range Team News from the University of Saskatchewan Range Team Students from the University of Saskatchewan and their Coach Darcy Henderson, Canada Wildlife Service, competed in the URME Contest at the Denver Meeting, with the team once again placing in the top ten. Team members were from diverse major fields of study, but all have an interest in ranching and range management. The Team was sponsored by the Prairie-Parkland Chapter and other organizations, and is very appreciative of the generous donations that made it possible for them to compete and network with other range people. They went on a technical tour of conservation practices on ecologically significant grassland between Denver and the Rocky Mountains. The trip was a great experience for all, and they are anxious to start preparing for next year’s contest in Billings!

University of Manitoba Range Team Debuts Strongly at Denver University of Manitoba Range Team Debuts Strongly at Denver University of Manitoba Range Team Debuts Strongly at Denver University of Manitoba Range Team Debuts Strongly at Denver For the first time ever, a Range Team represented the University of Manitoba in student competitions at the Annual Meeting in Denver. The team, consisting of Lindsey Andronak, Rachel Evans, and Alicia Leroux, placed 15th out of 24 teams in the URME and fourth out of nine teams in the Range-land Cup. Each woman also participated in the Undergraduate Paper Presentations, and the Team wishes to thank Nature Conservancy staff from the Manitoba Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation for providing background information for their Rangeland Cup Poster. This excellent performance shows that you do not need classical range management training to succeed in this discipline. The three students brought to the table their knowledge from past experiences and studies in the areas of Agricultural Ecology, Resource Conservation, Animal Science, Soil Science, and Agronomy. Their coach, Gwen Donohoe, a Master of Science student, drew on her University of Saskatchewan Range Team experience and invited speakers from the U of M and from various federal, provincial and local land management agencies. The Team promises to be very competitive at the Billings SRM contests!

Northern Great Plains Section to host SRM Annual Meeting in Billings Montana Northern Great Plains Section to host SRM Annual Meeting in Billings Montana Northern Great Plains Section to host SRM Annual Meeting in Billings Montana Northern Great Plains Section to host SRM Annual Meeting in Billings Montana ---- Volunteers needed Volunteers needed Volunteers needed Volunteers needed

In case you haven’t heard, the Northern Great Plains Section will host the 64th Annual Society for Range Management Meetings in Billings, Montana, February 6-11, 2011. We will need lots of volunteer help during the actual meeting, so please sign up! Thanks to those of you who have already volunteered. The Holiday Inn Grand and Billings Hotel and Convention Center are the host hotels. Stay up-to date with our Billings meeting website linked to the SRM homepage, or at http://www.rangelands.orgbillings2011/. Plans are also coming together for a Northern Great Plains Section summer meeting in Brandon, involving a two-day tour high-lighting work at the Brandon Research Center, Agri-Environment Services Branch and associated collaborators. The tentative dates are September 1st and 2nd, 2010.

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Alicia Hargrave (in the green hat) leads a native plant identification team at the 2007 NPAW Tour in the

Cypress Hills.

Friends of Wascana Fundraising Dinner Friends of Wascana Fundraising Dinner Friends of Wascana Fundraising Dinner Friends of Wascana Fundraising Dinner

Julie Fisowich, PCAP Intern

The beauty of Wascana Park was centre stage at the fifth annual Friends of Wascana Marsh Fundraising Dinner. This year the

event was aimed at raising funds to help upgrade the aging display ponds in Wascana’s Waterfowl Park. The Wascana Centre

Authority and Friends of Wascana Marsh are keen to develop this area as the improvements will make it an ideal location for

interpretation and educating youth about the diverse species found at Wascana Marsh.

The evening featured guest speaker Dr. Wayne Lynch, a Canadian wildlife photographer and science writer. This self

confessed “nature geek” is also a naturalist and environmental defender. Lynch spoke to the audience about his life’s work

encompassing both photography and environmental education, “I am more interested in the biology of the animal then just its

beauty,” say Lynch. His inspiration comes from animals such as the Spruce Grouse with it’s snowshoe-like feet, the Manatees

of Florida with their overwhelming friendliness and the wildlife of the Arctic with their hidden mysteries.

Lynch, trained as an emergency medical doctor from Ontario, moved to Regina in 1977 to work at the Regina Plains Hospital.

In Regina, he met Lorne Scott, of Nature Saskatchewan, who became his friend and unofficial tour guide of the area. From

Scott, he learned the benefits of using grain to get waterfowl to agree to getting their pictures taken. In 1979, Lynch moved

away from Regina.

“No one knows the path their life will follow” Lynch said as he described his move from medicine to photography, “Life is really

about the choices we make.” The path of his life was one of the main themes of his presentation. Lynch has traveled the

world taking pictures of wildlife, however; he spoke fondly of the prairies, describing wildlife as being accessible and having

“just enough uncertainty to spruce [your] interest.”

His interest in nature and education led him in write environmental books for all audiences with his best selling book The

Scoop on Poop being geared towards a younger audience. Lynch believes his success comes from “paying attention to what

works” and continuing to do it.

The fundraising dinner acted as the kick off to the Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival, an event aimed at raising awareness

of the Wascana Lake marsh ecosystem.

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2010-2011 Native Prairie Speaker Series Topics/Presenters - Wanted

The second year of the speaker series will run from September 2010 to March 2011 being held each month in either Regina, Saskatoon or Swift Current. We are looking at trying to do two presentations each month: a

lunch presentation geared towards technical delivery staff and an evening presentation geared towards urban residents.

With 2010 also being the International National Year of Biodiversity, we are looking for topics and/or presenters that would reflect biodiversity especially for the evening presentations. Please send any ideas to Michelle at

pcap@sasktel.net by July 3, 2010July 3, 2010July 3, 2010July 3, 2010.

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W I N G S O V E R W A S C A N A N A T U R E F E S T I V A L

Julie Fisowich, PCAP Intern

Living in Regina, we are fortunate to live so close to wildlife that it is almost at our doorstep. From the Horned Grebe to the

Northern Shoveler, waterfowl is effortlessly seen at the marshy areas of Wascana Park.

Wascana Park is a migratory stop for over 115 species of birds and for that reason it is

easy to see the great importance of this over 900 hectare park.

The learning opportunities are endless and the ability to impact youth on the conserva-

tion of nature is possible through areas such as the Waterfowl Display Ponds. The

Wings Over Wascana (WOW) Nature Festival was an excellent way for youth to be

engaged in nature and learn about the conservation of our urban parks. Students from

the Regina area attended the WOW Festival on Friday, May 7 and Regina residents were

invited to attend free family festival activities on Saturday, May 8.

On Friday, the students participated in “Earth Songs” by Dr. Don Waite, Burrowing Owl

pellet dissections, poetry writing, and “Earth Ball”, a game using a giant inflatable globe to learn about the importance of a

sustainable environment. Students also took part in “Ecotreks”, a nature hike in which students were able to look for wildlife,

try pond dipping, and watch birds being banded by Jared Clarke and Bob Ewart.

Wayne Lynch, a Canadian photographer and science writer, spoke to students about

wildlife photography and gave the students advice for any budding nature photogra-

pher. He encouraged the students to take responsibility for their environment, the

animals that live in it and emphasized the importance of not harming wildlife when

nature watching. He also highlighted becoming a naturalist as one of the various

nature related careers that the youth could become as adults.

On Saturday, the focus was on winged wildlife and wetlands of Wascana Park. Jared

Clarke started the day with early morning bird hikes. Later in the day, families were

able to meet Ozzie, the Great Horned Owl, Ciscero, the Bull Snake and Big Brown Bats

from the University of Regina. Families were also able to build their own bird house, bake cookies in a solar oven and take

part in “Ecotreks” to view the wildlife along Wascana Marsh. To add to the fun and excitement, games were enjoyed including

“Earth Ball”, a tag game with a giant inflatable globe, “Bio-diversity Bash”, a matching game using cards with native species

and “Hidden Hazards”, a game to show the hidden dangers in your environment.

Over 200 students and 700 Regina residents increased their awareness and appreciation of wildlife by taking in the wonders

of Wings Over Wascana Festival this year. Through this event, it is possible to see how important urban parks are to the health

and diversity of our city. Wascana Park remains a vital part of our city by adding to the quality of life, the beauty of the city and

allowing for a diverse ecosystem.

For more information about the programs and facilities at Wascana Park, visit the

Friends of Wascana Marsh website at http://www.wascanamarsh.ca/.

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Students took part in Ecotreks around

Wascana Marsh

Ciscero, the Bull snake

Students played a game of Earth Ball

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A PCAP National Affiliate: Alberta Prairie Conservation ForumA PCAP National Affiliate: Alberta Prairie Conservation ForumA PCAP National Affiliate: Alberta Prairie Conservation ForumA PCAP National Affiliate: Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum

The Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum is a large voluntary coalition of stakeholder groups whose members are interested in the conservation of native prairie and parkland environments in Alberta, Canada. The Forum, which has been in existence for over 16 years, is currently involved in the

implementation of the Alberta Prairie Conservation Action Plan. For more information on the Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum, their member organizations, publications and initiatives, visit their website

at: www.albertapcf.orgwww.albertapcf.orgwww.albertapcf.orgwww.albertapcf.org

Methane emissions from bison Methane emissions from bison Methane emissions from bison Methane emissions from bison –––– An historic herd estimate for the North American Great An historic herd estimate for the North American Great An historic herd estimate for the North American Great An historic herd estimate for the North American Great

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Francis Mikelliher and Harry Clark

The Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology (November 2009)

New Zealand’s AgResearch, conducted a study to determine the extent enteric methane (CH2) emissions has

changed from the historic bison herds that occupied the American Great Plains prior to European settlement to

today’s modern day cattle herds . Enteric Methane is a result of the feed fermentation through the digestion

process of ruminants. Historical emissions of CH2 from bison herds across the North American Great Plains were

estimated at 2.2 Tg CH4 year-1. When compared to modern cattle herds in a feedlot setting of the same size and

living area, emissions differed being at 2.5 Tg CH4 year-1. The data was complied by comparing historical records

of bison numbers with a modern cattle emissions inventory using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

(IPCC) Tier 2 method, a method used to calculate animal emissions. The individual weight, age, birth and death

rate of the cattle herd was counted to determine the amount of energy needed by the animals. These numbers

were then compared with a predicted tally of the amount of energy needed by the historical bison herds of the

same size according to early records. The cattle used in this study lived in the same area where the bison herds

were once found, were approximately the same herd size and included the same sex ratios. Differences between

the two animal groups were noted including the seasonal feeding differences between bison and feedlot cattle:

grazing versus scheduled feedings. This would result in the energy amounts used and needed by the animals to be

different which would in turn affect the rate of emissions. In conclusion, this study found that the atmospheric

concentration of enteric methane has changed by an increase of 14% over the past 200 years.

Key words: Key words: Key words: Key words: Ruminants, Energy requirements, scaling, Anthropogenic

To access a full copy of this article, please contact the PCAP Office at (306) 352-0472 or pcap@sasktel.net

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Aquatic Invertebrate Fauna of a Northern Prairie Stream: Range Extensions and Water Aquatic Invertebrate Fauna of a Northern Prairie Stream: Range Extensions and Water Aquatic Invertebrate Fauna of a Northern Prairie Stream: Range Extensions and Water Aquatic Invertebrate Fauna of a Northern Prairie Stream: Range Extensions and Water

Quality CharacteristicsQuality CharacteristicsQuality CharacteristicsQuality Characteristics

Iain D. Phillips1, Dale Parker2, and Glen McMaster3

AbstractAbstractAbstractAbstract

The benthic macroinvertebrate fauna of southern Saskatchewan, Canada, has received little attention relative to other regions of western North America. Therefore, little is known of the related aquatic ecosys-tem health and biogeography of regional aquatic insects. Here we present the results of an aquatic macroinvertebrate survey for the Pipestone Creek watershed in southeastern Saskatchewan. We qualita-tively sampled aquatic macroinvertebrates in 5 sites on 4 dates through spring, summer, and fall 2006. Sampling produced 294 taxa of macroinvertebrates including 25 provincial range extensions to the southeast corner of the province. Presence/absence data of taxa grouped the sites into lentic and lotic sites. However, the relative proportions of the taxa varied greatly among sites, with no 2 sites having a community similarity greater than 50%. Functional feeding group analyses separated the sites into collec-tor-dominated and scraper/grazer-dominated sites. However, the taxonomic make-up of the feeding groups varied among sites and also among dates. A modified Hilsenhoff Biotic Index of the site communi-ties indicated that all were influenced by organic pollution. Results of this study suggest that although the watershed is enormously diverse, its biological communities are likely influenced by organic pollution. Further, range expansions of species found here, such as the stonefly Perlesta placida, have implications

for invasion pathways and post-glaciation species islands in a prairie landscape.

Key wordsKey wordsKey wordsKey words: benthic macroinvertebrates, southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, Pipestone Creek, range

extensions.

1 1 1 1 Stewardship Division, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, #330-350 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon,

SK, Canada S7K 2H6. E-mail: iain.phillips@swa.ca

2222 AquaTax Consulting, 1204 Main Street, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7H 0L2.

3333 Stewardship Division, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420-2365 Albert Street, Regina, SK,

Canada S4P 4K1.

This article can be found in full at Open J-Gate’s website:

https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/ojs/index.php/wnan/article/view/1641/1967https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/ojs/index.php/wnan/article/view/1641/1967https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/ojs/index.php/wnan/article/view/1641/1967https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/ojs/index.php/wnan/article/view/1641/1967

and in the Western North American Naturalist Western North American Naturalist Western North American Naturalist Western North American Naturalist in volume 68(2), p. 173-185 (2008).

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2009 National Stewardship Conference

Updates Now Available!

Updates from the 2009 National Stewardship Conference are now available at:

http://www.stewardship2009.ca/admin/contentx/default.cfm?PageId=11288

Plan on Attending… “Ranching From the Ground Up”

Wednesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 24, 2010

Based out of Swift Current, SK

A Workshop & Tour held in Conjunction with Saskatchewan’s

12th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW) June 20-26, 2010

Accommodations have been reserved in Swift

Current until June 1, 2010 at the following

locations:

Days Inn – 773-4643

Westwind Motel – 773-1441

Holiday Inn – 773-8288

This event will feature many interactive tour stops to pro-

vide producers & participants with a view of hands-on

management techniques, the diversity of native prairie, &

much more!

This workshop & tour is hosted by the Society for Range

Management Prairie Parkland Chapter and will be based

out of Swift Current, SK.Swift Current, SK.Swift Current, SK.Swift Current, SK.

Partners:

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Thursday, June 24, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 ---- Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 –––– Hazlet/Lac Pelletier Area Hazlet/Lac Pelletier Area Hazlet/Lac Pelletier Area Hazlet/Lac Pelletier Area

8:00am8:00am8:00am8:00am –Tour departs at 8:00am sharp8:00am sharp8:00am sharp8:00am sharp from the Holiday Inn Express parking lot in

Swift Current. Registration for those attending Day 2 will take place at the buses.

Morning activities include a tour of Brian Weedon’s operation highlighting a water

monitoring project, impacts of oil & gas development on native prairie, producers’

rights, and reclamation.

Following lunch at Brian’s, Dwight Dokken Dwight Dokken Dwight Dokken Dwight Dokken will give a demonstration on “Problem “Problem “Problem “Problem

Solving and Horsemanship.” Solving and Horsemanship.” Solving and Horsemanship.” Solving and Horsemanship.” Afternoon stops include Duncairn Dam (history, infra-

structure and water management of the dam) and a corral relocation project at Lac

Pelletier.

4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm – Arrive back in Swift Current

Make Cheques Payable to:

Society for Range Management –

PPC

trevor.lennox@gov.sk.ca

Mail registrations to:

NPAW Registrations

c/o Trevor Lennox, SMA

Box 5000, 350 Cheadle St. W

Swift Current, SK

Lunches & snacks/refreshments will be

provided for both days.

Supper will be provided on Day 1.

Be prepared for all weather conditions.

Moderate walking is required for field tours.

For more Information

please contact:

Jessica Williams, SMA

jessica.williams@gov.sk.ca

Ph (306) 778-8292

Fax (306) 778-8604

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 ---- Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 –––– Ponteix/Cadillac Area Ponteix/Cadillac Area Ponteix/Cadillac Area Ponteix/Cadillac Area

*Please indicate on registration form if you would like to be picked up in Cadillac

(Day 1 ONLY).*

7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am – Registration by the buses at Holiday Inn Express parking lot in Swift Cur-

rent. Buses leave at 8:00am sharp!Buses leave at 8:00am sharp!Buses leave at 8:00am sharp!Buses leave at 8:00am sharp!

8:45am8:45am8:45am8:45am – Pick up participants in Cadillac at the Community Hall

Morning activities include a presentation on Species at Risk Best Management

Practices and the infamous Plant ID Contest at the Auvergne-Wise Creek AESB Com-

munity Pasture.

Following lunch at Ponteix Parish Hall, the afternoon will include presentations on

native prairie grazing (Chris Nykoluk, AAFC-AESB & Trevor Lennox, SMA) and fire

ecology (Sue Michalsky), a tour of Orin Balas’ extensive grazing system & Doug and

Hayley McMillan’s intensive system.

6:00pm6:00pm6:00pm6:00pm – Supper at the Cadillac Community Hall, including evening entertainment

8:30pm8:30pm8:30pm8:30pm – Arrive back in Swift Current

Registration Form

(Regular deadline is June 11, 2010)

Name

Address

City/Prov/State

Postal Code.

Phone

Cellular _

Fax

E-mail

Agency/ Operation

Full Registration: $130

Producer/Student Full Registration: $100

Day 1 Only: $80

Day 2 Only: $60

Total Amount

Day 1 Pick-Up

Swift Current Cadillac

**Please provide us with your cell number in

case we need to reach you for pick-up **

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Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteer Events Schedule for 2010 is now available at:Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteer Events Schedule for 2010 is now available at:Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteer Events Schedule for 2010 is now available at:Nature Conservancy of Canada Conservation Volunteer Events Schedule for 2010 is now available at:

http://www.natureconservancy.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=vfn_events_SK

Bison on the Edge Conference Bison on the Edge Conference Bison on the Edge Conference Bison on the Edge Conference ---- Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards

June 8-10, 2010 - Big River, SK

For more information, visit www.bisonstewards.ca/events.html

4th Annual Ladies Grazing Workshop And Ranching Course4th Annual Ladies Grazing Workshop And Ranching Course4th Annual Ladies Grazing Workshop And Ranching Course4th Annual Ladies Grazing Workshop And Ranching Course

June 10 & 11, 2010 — Diamond Willow Retreat Centre, Cypress Hills Park, SK

For more information or to pre-register contact Julie MacKenzie (PCAB) at 264-3884 or Krista Connick Todd (SWA) at 778-8280.

2010 Saskatchewan Pasture School2010 Saskatchewan Pasture School2010 Saskatchewan Pasture School2010 Saskatchewan Pasture School

June 16-17, 2010 - Best Western Harvest Inn, Saskatoon, SK

For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Forage Council at (306) 966-2148 or office@saskforage.ca

Impact of Climate Change on Target Species at Risk in SouthImpact of Climate Change on Target Species at Risk in SouthImpact of Climate Change on Target Species at Risk in SouthImpact of Climate Change on Target Species at Risk in South----western Saskatchewan western Saskatchewan western Saskatchewan western Saskatchewan

South of the Divide MultiSouth of the Divide MultiSouth of the Divide MultiSouth of the Divide Multi––––Species Action PlanSpecies Action PlanSpecies Action PlanSpecies Action Plan

June 23 — 24, 2010 — Cypress Hills, SK

For additional information or to register, please contact Pat Fargey at (306)298-2166 Ex.244 or pat.fargey@pc.gc.ca

“Ranching from the Ground Up” “Ranching from the Ground Up” “Ranching from the Ground Up” “Ranching from the Ground Up” ---- Society for Range Management Workshop & Tour held in conjunction with Society for Range Management Workshop & Tour held in conjunction with Society for Range Management Workshop & Tour held in conjunction with Society for Range Management Workshop & Tour held in conjunction with

NPAW NPAW NPAW NPAW

June 23-24, 2010—Based out of Swift Current, SK

For more information, visit www.pcap-sk.org or www.naturesask.ca

Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour & Annual General Meeting Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour & Annual General Meeting Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour & Annual General Meeting Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour & Annual General Meeting

July 8, 2010 - Hague, SK

The tour will spotlight a leading and progressive SK dairy operation including dryland and irrigated hay production, corn and bar-ley silage, and alfalfa establishment. The SFC Annual Meeting will include the annual Forage Industy Innovation Award, recogniz-ing a valued member of Saskatchewan's forage industry. Registration (including lunch) - $20/person. Pre-register by July 5th. For more information, call the SFC office at (306) 966-2148 or e-mail office@saskforage.ca.

Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies ---- Monarch Teacher Network Monarch Teacher Network Monarch Teacher Network Monarch Teacher Network

July 26-27, 2010 - Regina, SK

Space is limited so apply early.

Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course 2010 Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course 2010 Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course 2010 Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course 2010 ---- Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan

July 28-29, 2010 - Saskatoon, SK

For more information, contact NPSS @ (306) 668-3940 or info@npss.sk.ca.

Native Prairie Restoration/ Reclamation Workshop Native Prairie Restoration/ Reclamation Workshop Native Prairie Restoration/ Reclamation Workshop Native Prairie Restoration/ Reclamation Workshop ———— SK PCAP SK PCAP SK PCAP SK PCAP

Wednesday, February 16 & Thursday, February 17, 2011 - Regina, SK

Watch the PCAP newsletter and website for more information.

U P C OM I N G E V E N T S A N D W O R K S H O P S

P C A P N E W S L E T T E R

PO Box 4752

Regina, SK S4P 3Y4

Phone: (306) 352-0472

Fax: (306) 569-8799

E-mail: pcap@sasktel.net (Michelle)

The Prairie Conservation Action Plan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) (PCAP) (PCAP) (PCAP) Partnership brings together agenc ies and or gan izat i ons representing producers, industry, provincial & federal governments, non-government organizations and research & educational institutions working towards a common vision of prair ie and spec ies at r isk conservation in Saskatchewan.

Our Mission:Our Mission:Our Mission:Our Mission: The PCAP partnership represents the collaborative efforts of multiple interests toward promoting and conserving Saskatchewan's native prairie. The PCAP Partners work together to deliver innovative and critical prairie conservation activities that represent the shared objectives of a diverse mix of stakeholders and that benefit the social, cultural, economic and ecological fabric of Saskatchewan.

Our Ecosystem Goal:Our Ecosystem Goal:Our Ecosystem Goal:Our Ecosystem Goal: Native prairie ecosystem health and biodiversity are conserved and restored as part of a functioning landscape.

Our Economic Goal:Our Economic Goal:Our Economic Goal:Our Economic Goal: Sustainable uses of native prairie improve the liveli-hoods of Saskatchewan people.

Our Cultural Goal:Our Cultural Goal:Our Cultural Goal:Our Cultural Goal: Native prairie is a valued part of our culture and identity as Saskatchewan people.

P R A I R I E C O N S E R V A T I O N A C T I O N P L A N

www.pcap-sk.org

Focus Groups:Focus Groups:Focus Groups:Focus Groups:

At Home on the Prairie

Prospering with Prairie

Caring for Prairie

Accounting for Prairie

A Working Prairie

OUR VISION:

HEALTHY NATIVE PRAIRIE ECOSYSTEMS AS VITAL PARTS OF

OUR VIBRANT AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.

The PCAP gratefully acknowledges funding and in-kind support in 2010-2011 from:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through Agri-Environment Services Branch (AESB) and Semiarid Prairie

Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), the Carl Block Memorial Stewardship Education Fund (CBMSEF), Cattle

Marketing Deductions Fund (CMDF), Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), EnCana Corporation, Environment Canada (EC)

through the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada Habitat

Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (HSP), Horned Cattle Purchases Fund (HCPF), Nature Conservancy of

Canada (NCC), Nature Saskatchewan (NS), Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park of Canada (PC-GNP), Penn

West Energy Trust, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

(SMA), Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (SME), Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment – Fish and Wildlife Devel-

opment Fund (FWDF), Saskatchewan Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport – Royal Saskatchewan Museum

(RSM), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA), SaskEnergy,

SaskPower, TransCanada Corporation, University of Regina (UofR) and University of Saskatchewan – College of Agri-

culture and Bioresources (UofS).