Thursday, 21 June 2018

Native Prairie Appreciation Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 21st, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday June 21st, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck


This week we focus on: Native Prairie Appreciation Week


SASKATCHEWAN PROCLAIMS 20TH ANNUAL NATIVE PRAIRIE APPRECIATION WEEK
Released on June 18, 2018
"Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Environment Minister Dustin Duncan have jointly proclaimed June 17 to 23,  as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan.
This year marks the 20th annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week, an event unique to Saskatchewan.  It is celebrated every year in partnership with the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) as a way to raise awareness and appreciation of the province’s native prairie ecosystems.

“Landowners, government and non-government agencies all have a role to play in the stewardship and protection of native prairie,” Stewart said.  “Over the years, Saskatchewan’s farming and ranching families have demonstrated what it means to be responsible stewards of the land, playing a big role in the ongoing celebration of Saskatchewan prairie.”
“Saskatchewan’s native prairie is one of the features that makes our province so unique,” Duncan said.  “This week provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge the biologically diverse and natural landscapes in our province and the important role they play in sustaining biodiversity, toring carbon and building resilience to climate change.”
“Native Prairie Appreciation Week is an opportunity for all Saskatchewan residents to recognize and celebrate the diverse value of native prairie,” SK PCAP Manager Diego Steinaker said.  “We hope the week inspires people across the province to not only learn about conservation, but what native prairie has to offer.”
To celebrate, SK PCAP has planned a variety of activities across the province, including urban awareness booths at farmers’ markets in Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current, as well as an activity checklist and a youth poster contest.
For more information regarding Native Prairie Appreciation Week, including a complete listing of events taking place in Saskatchewan, please visit www.pcap-sk.org/native-prairie-appreciation-week/2018-native-prairie-appreciation-week or contact their office at 306-352-0472 or pcap@sasktel.net.
For more information, contact:
Jamie Fischer, Agriculture, Regina, Phone: 306-787-5174, Email: jamie.fischer@gov.sk.ca


2018 Native Prairie Appreciation Week
Saskatchewan's 20th Native Prairie Appreciation Week is June 17-23, 2018!
Jointly proclaimed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment, Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW) is a weeklong celebration dedicated to raising awareness of our valuable grassland ecosystems across Saskatchewan. We are proud to be in our twentieth year of celebrations!
NPAW is celebrated across the province with a variety of events, including booths at Farmer's Markets, a social media campaign, a photo contest, a youth poster contest, and more! Stop by and visit us at:
Regina Farmer's Market - June 20
National Aboriginal Day - Regina City Square Plaza - June 21
Swift Current Market Square - June 23
Weyburn Farmers Market - June 23
Join us for "The Missouri Coteau: 10,000 Years in the Making" - the 17th Society for Range Management-Prairie Parkland Chapter Annual Tour.
June 21-22, 2018 in Beecky, SK
For more information or to register, see the poster!
You can join in the fun by getting outside and exploring native prairie! Complete as many items as you can on our 2018 checklist and mail your entry to submit for our contest by August 31, 2018!
Looking for some great info on native prairie? Check out the Native Prairie Fact Sheet for a few knowledge nuggets!

We are also having our Native Prairie Photo Contest again this year! Here is the NPAW 2018 Photo Contest Official Rules.
On that fact sheet:
What is Native Prairie? 
"Native prairie is a grassland ecosystem. It refers to the land in its original or  natural state. The Week is a celebration of  native prairie in Saskatchewan and  its flora and fauna, cultural, historical and recreational value, and current economic value.    Native prairie is an important part of Saskatchewan’s culture and economy. 
Grassland ecosystems cover between 41-56 million km2 (31- 43%) of the earth's surface. They represent one of the earth's major biomes and, historically at least, are one of the most    productive and diverse terrestrial ecosystems. 
Native prairie refers to the grass species that have existed in the area for thousands of years. There are over 70 different species of grass on the prairies! 
Native prairie in Saskatchewan refers to native aquatic and terrestrial habitats within the Prairie Ecozone which includes four Ecoregions: Aspen Parkland, Moist Mixed Grassland, Mixed Grassland, and Cypress Upland. 
These grasses are the heart and soul of the prairie ecosystem. They provide a home, food, nesting material, and protection for prairie wildlife. Needle and Thread Grass is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Grass. Other iconic grasses include Blue Grama Grass, wheatgrasses, porcupine grasses and more. The prairie ecosystem also includes shrubs such as the symbolic Silver Sagebrush.  In the spring,  prairie wildflowers dot the landscape with beautiful colours. Native grasses are an important part of the Saskatchewan economy and culture; they are the foundation of a sustainable ranching lifestyle and the main food source for grazing cattle"

Get outside and enjoy the longest day of the year!
Events:


-Tourist Booth & Museum Now Open: The Tourist Booth has moved to the Preeceville and District Heritage Museum. Hours of operation are from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm every Tuesday to Sunday. For more information or to book a group tour of the museum please call 547-2774 or 306-547-3047.

-Annie Laurie Lake Driving Range Annie Laurie Lake driving range is open, but we have been experiencing a few complications with birds stealing the golf balls. Colored balls are currently on their way and we are hopeful this will help discourage the aerial thieves.

- Chase the Ace has started again, tickets will be available June 29 and the first draw will be held July 5th at the Curling Club. You can check out Preeceville Lions Club on facebook.
- Moving into Summer June 21st

- Old Home Week 2018: July 8th to 14th, Sunday to Saturday

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
11:00 am - 1:00 pm        Perogie and Sausage Lunch at the Preeceville Personal Care Home.  Everyone welcome. 

Wednesday July 11, 2018
11:00 am - 2:00 pm       Outdoor Clay Oven Baked Bread, Jam and Chili at Preeceville & District
Heritage Museum.  Everyone Welcome.

Thursday July 12, 2018
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm         Pie and Coffee, Club 60

Friday, July 13, 2018   11:00 am - 2:00 pm       Toonie Lunch - Hotdog and lemonade at Centennial Park, sponsored by Crossroads Credit Union.

- Western Days will be held July 13, 14 and 15, 2018


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


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