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Our Prairie Habitat Garden is
an innovative plan that will contribute to the University of
Saskatchewan's historical campus by transforming the close proximity
to the Education College building from an underused and deteriorating
asset to a thriving environmentally based teaching resource.
This project ensures the ecological integrity of our natural
and working lands while providing an exceptional educational
opportunity for pre-service teachers, teachers, schools, and
the general public to learn about preserving and recreating natural
ecosystems. Concurrent with the building of this garden, local
elementary and high schools will build prairie habitat gardens
on their schools' properties. These natural habitat
gardens should inspire visitors to create their own habitat gardens.
Incorporating First Nations perspectives
in the design elements of the garden (and related curriculum)
increases understanding and awareness of Saskatchewan's cultural
heritage. The health of our natural and working lands is threatened
and subject to increasing pressure from industrial, urban and
agro-industrial development. Less than 20% of Saskatchewan's
native prairie remains. First Nations culture is also endangered.
We hope this garden will change people's
understanding of beauty and culture. Our goal is to preserve
biodiversity, support sustainable working lands and nurture community.
We are actively seeking opportunities for ongoing dialogue, collaborative
learning and reflection; and inspiring people and communities
to contribute to positive change.
The College envisions a goal of
enabling students, volunteers and organizations to cultivate
long-term solutions that benefit both land and people. Our Prairie
Habitat Garden will benefit many generations to come.
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You are Invited!
As part of the Nature City Festival taking place throughot Saskatoon, the Prairie Habitat Garden on the university of Saskatchewan campus will be hosting 3 separate events for elementary students. Space is limited so please register early!
See Events page for details. |
