Ecotours - SOEEA's
Family Event
Ecotours are an
opportunity for our members and friends to be exposed to the diverse
geography, flora and fauna and broad cultures of Saskatchewan. Each
year in September a trip is organized that highlights the unique and
special features of a specific region. The principles of ecotourism are
followed:
- Experience the environment in a responsible
and environmentally sound way.
- Utilize the local resources and endeavor to
contribute to the community in a positive way.
- Respect and include the local residents in
the gathering.
- Allow for the most significant portion of
the experience to be outdoors.
- Attempt to include all the senses as part
of the ecotourism experience.
2009 Fall
Ecotour - July 31 - August 2, 2009
This year's ecotour will
be taking place at the beautiful Ness Creek (near Big River - not too
far from Prince Albert). Our hosts will be the amazing folks at
the newly established Boreal Forest Learning Centre. Tentative
plans for the weekend include: Horse & Wagon ride to view wild
bison herd, participation in a perscribed forest burn, viewing fall
bird migration at the nearby Amyot Lake, walkabout & discussion
with Northern Trapper & Fisher, and much more!!
The Ecotour is geared
towards all ages and all for an affordable cost!!
For more information on the Ecotour please see the registration form, or email Tina
Krupski.
2007 Fall Ecotour -
September 7, 8 and 9, 2007
On the weekend
of September 7th to 9th, the SOEEA Ecotour visited the Great Sand Hills
of southwestern Saskatchewan, a little known ecological treasure. One
of the largest remaining areas of native prairie left in the province,
it is home to many endangered and rare species, and species unique to
sand dune ecosystem. The Great Sand Hills have been identified as one
of five Natural Areas of Canadian Significance in Saskatchewan.
Special guests
were Branimir
Gjetvaj (photographer for The Great Sand Hills: A Prairie
Oasis), Eleanor Bowie (Sand Hills District
Commission), tour guide and interpreter Kerry Wrishko,
and cowboy poet Jon Bowie.
More photos coming soon!
For information on past Ecotours, click here.
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