Meewasin Valley Authority

We just published our 2023 - 2024 Annual Report! If you're interested in checking out what we accomplished in the last fiscal year, click the file below or view it on our website at https://lnkd.in/gBzZyU8b

Winter is around the corner, so in preparation for the snowy season we're hiring for several rink positions. ⛸️ Rink Attendant – Maintain the ice, handle basic operations, and greet visitors. You’ll ensure a safe, fun environment while helping with skate rentals and events. https://lnkd.in/gW_-4VrG Rink & Visitor Attendant – Provide front-line service, oversee the rink, and assist with snow clearing, safety, and events. https://lnkd.in/g_enr-xE

We are thrilled to share that Meewasin has received a $250,000 donation from BHP! 🎉 The announcement was made this morning by Simon Thomas, BHP's Vice President of Projects, Potash. Simon is pictured alongside Christine Magneson, BHP's Principal of Government Relations, as they participated in a sheep grazing demonstration following the announcement. The donation will provide support for specialized staff, equipment, and materials which will result in a significant improvement in the environmental condition of the Meewasin Valley. We cannot thank BHP enough for investing in the improvement of our environment, and by extension, in the quality of life for the people of Saskatoon.

Our partners at Park People / Ami·es des parcs have highlighted some of our key conservation efforts in their latest report. Check out their post below to learn more!

Are you passionate about conservation, education, and community engagement? We're hiring for three dynamic positions that allow you to make a real impact: 1.      Interpreter I: Coordinate and lead educational programs, develop and evaluate content, and support the daily operations of our interpretive sites. Help bring the wonders of nature to life! 2.      Prescribed Fire Communications Outreach Officer: Lead communication efforts for the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE), develop engaging content, and support key projects and training initiatives. Ignite your career with us! 3.      Resource Management Technician: Support the implementation of resource management plans, provide technical expertise, and help enhance and restore the Meewasin Valley. Be a key player in preserving our natural heritage! For more information (including on how to apply), click the link below! https://lnkd.in/gcM4rf_2 #NowHiring #ConservationJobs #SaskatoonJobs

Our Resource Management Officer, Renny, recently embarked on a 6-week travel study across Europe as part of his Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarship. Tune in to yesterday's episode of CBC's Saskatoon Morning (link below) to hear what Renny has been up to! https://lnkd.in/gat26Yi6 #Agriculture #Biodiversity #Conservation

Earlier this summer, we undertook a survey of breeding birds in the Valley. Pictured here are 4 of our fantastic summer students hard at work surveying! 💪 There’s an endless amount of work to be done around here in the summertime, and our summer students play a huge role in our successes. Great job, team! 👏 A huge thanks goes to Trans Canada Trail | Sentier Transcanadien and our other supporting partners, whose contributions enable us to bring on such an amazing crew for the summer. #SummerStudents #SummerJob

Last Friday we hosted a Trail Opening Ceremony celebrating the completion of enhancements to Kiwanis Memorial Park South. The event marked the end of Phase 1 of the Downtown Site & Trail Enhancements Plan, a multi-year project slated to revitalize the Meewasin Trail from River Landing to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (https://lnkd.in/giGFVktw). This project wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Trans Canada Trail | Sentier Transcanadien, and of course, the many individual donors that so generously contributed. Thank you to MLA Lisa Lambert, Councillor Bev Dubois, and Trans Canada Trail CEO Mathieu Roy for bringing remarks, Trans Canada Trail Director Robert Kuling for your support, and as always, Meewasin Board Chair Angela Bedard-Haughn and CEO Andrea Lafond for your continued leadership.

On the latest episode of YXE Underground, our very own Kelton Braun gives listeners an inside look at the flora and fauna of Beaver Creek Conservation Area. 🦫🌲 Tune in at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJAGYMww #Conservation #EnvironmentalEducation #Sustainability

In mid-October 2023, we conducted a prescribed fire at the Northeast Swale in partnership with the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange. Today, the area we burned just 6 months ago is a sea of wildflowers. Tune in to this recent segment of CBC Saskatoon Morning to get an inside look at the transformation with Meewasin's own Renny W. Grilz, PAg. https://lnkd.in/gAMfnkks #Conservation #PrescribedFire #Sustainability