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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Sunday, 22. January 2012
Forestry Farm and Zoo

We will look for winter songbirds at the Forestry Farm and then explore the zoo area.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: meet at the Zoo's parking lot.
Leader: Greg Fenty (343-6943)

Saturday, 28. January 2012
Northeastern Birding Trip

We will drive to the Saskatchewan River valley north of Carrot River looking for Northern Hawk Owls and Great Gray Owls and songbirds. Participants may leave early. Bring a lunch. We plan to have supper in Tisdale.

Time: 8:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Place: meet at the south-west corner of the Lawson Heights' Mall parking lot.
Leader: Marten Stoffel (934–3769)

Saturday, 4. February 2012
Montgomery Place Birding

We will walk through this neighbourhood with mature trees looking for winter songbirds.

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Place: meet at the intersection of Crerar Drive and Caen Street in Montgomery Place.
Leader: Robert Johanson (653-2610)

Saturday 11. February 2012
Weir and City Park Birding

We will look for waterfowl at the weir and then walk some back alleys looking for songbirds and end with an optional stop for hot beverages at City Perks.

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place:meet at the weir parking lot.
Leader: Carol Blenkin (244-1927)

Young Naturalists

Nature activities for 5-11 year olds

The Young Naturalists is all about nature activities for kids and their families. Each program offers interesting activities geared for children aged 5 to 11 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Enrolment is limited on most programs, so register early. You can register by calling 975–3042 or by e-mail at: saskatoonnaturekids@gmail.com

Visit the Young Naturalists' website at www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/programs/young-naturalists

Young Naturalists' Making Tracks
Friday, 27. January 2012

We'll look at the basic animal track patterns for some of the common animals found around Saskatoon. If weather permits we'll do a little exploring for animal tracks in the snow. And we'll also make a plaster track craft you can take home. Enrolment is limited.

Time: 1:00 p.m. (Teacher professional development day: no school for students).
Place: meet at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.
Cost: $2.00 / child. Members: $1.00 / child (registration required).
Call 975-3042 for more information or to register, or e-mail saskatoonnaturekids@gmail.com

Young Naturalists' Chickadee Pishing
Saturday, 4. February 2012

Pishing is the time-honoured technique of attracting birds for a closer look. The chickadees at Pike Lake are well accustomed to pishers, so it is a great place to practice the technique. Dress warmly and give it a try. Bird snacks are provided (feel tree to bring some yourself). Bring your binoculars if you have some.

Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Meet at Pike Lake Provincial Park.
Cost: Free (registration required) Call 975-3042 for more information or to register, or e-mail saskatoonnaturekids@gmail.com