Pollinator Paradise

Celebrating wildlife and wild places in beautiful Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Erin noticed this pop of colour in her #naturecity

Erin noticed this pop of colour in her #naturecityyxe garden. Anyone with a fondness for the insects that commonly appear in picture books might be tempted to identify this butterfly as a Monarch but it is in fact a Viceroy butterfly. The Viceroy is distinguishable from the Monarch by the black bars on it's hind wings. What a glorious guest to have in your #pollinatorparadisexye garden. Photo Credit: Erin Lang #saskatoon #pollinatorfriendlygardens

Helena has a "wild corner" in her yard with prairi

Helena has a "wild corner" in her yard with prairie fireweed and prairie mallow that are all a buzz with bees. She loves it! What are your favourite parts of your yard/garden/local park? #pollinatorparadiseyxe #naturecityyxe #saskatoon #nativeplantgardening #pollinatorfriendlygarden Photo credit: Helena Larsen McKay

Wild About Saskatoon member Nikki was recently out

Wild About Saskatoon member Nikki was recently out picking saskatoon berries with her three year old at the native plant garden by the weir viewing platform. The experience made her wonder how many generations have been enjoying these berries along the river trails that run through Saskatoon. Photo credit: Nikki Moggey
#naturecityyxe #saskatoonberries #saskatoon #nativeplants

Our newest NatureCity Adventure Guide is a Guide t

Our newest NatureCity Adventure Guide is a Guide to Cosmopolitan Park. Cosmopolitan Park is one of the gems in our #naturecityyxe . Situated along the banks of the South Saskatchewan in the center of Saskatoon, Cosmopolitan Park is remarkable place as it offers grand natural areas as well as easy parking and accessible trails. At Cosmopolitan Park, you can meander along paved footpaths and catch postcard views of the city or explore the more rugged riverside trails. To learn more about the diversity of plants, animals, and birds that can be found in the park and to read inspiring writing from Sara Bryson and Adrian Werner, check out the guide on our website (link in bio)

Janet's local community garden is an array of poll

Janet's local community garden is an array of pollinator-friendly colour. If your community garden permits perennial plants, you can help contribute to pollinator success in our #naturecityyxe. Our new Pollinator Paradise YXE program is not limited to homeowners. Our program welcomes gardens associated with schools, boulevards, apartments, community plots, places of worship, private homes and other garden options. Get some ideas for turning your local garden into a pollinator paradise on our website (link in bio). #naturecityyxe #pollinatorparadiseyxe #pollinatorfriendlygarden #nativeplantgarden
Photo Credit: Janet McVittie

Look at this happy pollinator on a native wild ros

Look at this happy pollinator on a native wild rose! When you invest time and intention in a native plant garden, there are many animals, birds, and insects that also benefit from your efforts. You can do this by growing plants native to our area right here in the city – in your yard, on your boulevard, in your schoolyard . . . Find out why growing native plants is so important and how you can be part of our exciting new program, Pollinator Paradise YXE on our website (link in bio)

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