Field trips

Everyone is welcome to participate in any field trip. Bring your friends. Carpooling for out-of-town trips is usually arranged at the meeting place. Participants are expected to share gasoline costs and should make arrangements with the driver to do so. There is no other charge. Phone the trip leader if you have any questions. Participants are free to depart early if they wish. Members with CB radios or FRS radios should bring them on out of town trips.

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Saturday, 28. August 2010
Last Mountain Lake Birding

We plan to drive for about 2 hours to the north end of Last Mountain Lake and visit the bird observatory and other nearby areas. Participants may leave whenever they wish.

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the NW corner of the parking lot for the Centre at Circle and 8th.
Leaders: Ron Jensen (665-8248)

Sunday, 29. August 2101
Warbler walk at Cosmopolitan Park

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Place: meet at the corner of 16th St. E and Saskatchewan Crescent
Leader: to be arranged by participants.

Monday, 6. September 2010
Warbler migration hike at Ashworth Holmes Park

What birds will we find in this mature city park?

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Place: meet at the corner of Ave D and 31st St. W.
Leader: Robert Johanson (653-2610)

Saturday, 11. September 2010
Fall Bird Count

Join one of our groups to survey the Saskatoon District. Novice birders will be assigned to an experienced leader. Phone Craig Salisbury (343-9358) by September 10 for assignment to a group.

Saturday, 18. September 2010
Fall Picnic to Radisson Lake

We will look for waterfowl during the afternoon at Radisson Lake and then eat a picnic supper amidst the fall colours at Radisson picnic ground.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Tourist Information Centre parking lot at the north end of Avenue C.
Leader: to be arranged by participants.

Saturday, 2. October 2010
Outlook Goose and Crane Trip

Bring warm clothes and a picnic supper.  The brave may want to walk the pedestrian bridge in Outlook if the weather permits.

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Western Development Museum parking lot.
Leader: TBA

Saturday, 9. October 2010
Whooping Crane Outing

We will drive in search of any reported Whoopers within 100 km of the city.  Bring a lunch.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Kinsmen Park parking lot across from the Mendel Art Gallery
Leader: Michael Williams (242-5383)

Young Naturalists

Nature activities for 5-11 year olds

For a complete list of Young Naturalists' Programs and updates visit the Zoo Society web site at www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/natpack.htm. Space is limited on most programs, so if you know you want to attend a specific program, you can register at any time. Register by calling 975-3042 (an answering machine) or by using our new e-mail address: saskatoonnaturekids@gmail.com

Young Naturalist' Northern Saw-whet Owl Field Trip  
Date: To Be Announced (weekday evening in mid-October)

Join naturalists Martin Stoffel as he collects scientific information from migrating Saw-whet Owls. Saw-whets are an extremely cute owl so this program fills up quickly.

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00ish
Place: meet at the Tourist Information Centre on Ave. C North.  (Avenue C and 47th Street).
Cost:  Free (Donations  are appreciated). 
Enrolment is limited. Call 975-3042 to register or for more information.

Young Naturalists' Sandhill Crane Field Trip
Saturday, 2. October 2010

A field trip to Chief Whitecap Park south of Saskatoon to look for migrating Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife. We will have binoculars and a spotting scope along to demonstrate how these tools can improve your wildlife watching experience. Parent Advisory: we will be walking along the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River on this field trip.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Place: meet at the Buena Vista School parking lot on 6th Street. Buena Vista School is located at Lorne Avenue and 6th Street.
Cost: Free. (please call 975-3042 to register).

Young Naturalists' Bird feeder Workshop
Friday, 12. November 2010

Learn about winter bird watching with a bird feeder.  Bring a hammer and build your own bird feeder to take home. 

Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo Affinity Learning Centre (formerly the Education Centre)
Cost: $12.00 / child.  Members : $8.00 / child (registration required).
Enrolment is limited. Call 975-3042 to register or for more information.

Nut Allergy Alert: the materials used in this program have been in contact with peanuts, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, and other seeds and tree nuts. This program is not suitable for persons with severe contact (not ingestion) nut allergies.

Young Naturalists' Paper Making Workshop
Saturday, 11. December 2010

Learn how paper is made and create your very own paper from recycled materials.  It is a great project for gift tags and cards.  Wear old clothes as this program can get messy! 

Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo Affinity Learning Centre (formerly the Education Centre)
Cost: $3.00 /  child.  Members: $2.00 / child (registration required)
Call 975-3042 for more information or to register.

Content of Young Naturalist Programs are geared towards the 5 to 11 year old range. Parental supervision is required on all Young Naturalists' programs.