The City of Saskatoon
Where we had been speaking with the City of Saskatoon about planning the Saskatoon And Area City Nature Challenge CNC YXE. They have also come on board as sponsors, which is fantastic and greatly appreciated.
Where we had been speaking with the City of Saskatoon about planning the Saskatoon And Area City Nature Challenge CNC YXE. They have also come on board as sponsors, which is fantastic and greatly appreciated.
Identifications for City Nature Challenge 2022: Saskatoon, SK
Joining the inaturalist Observation Hints and Tips
Eventbrite page for BioBlitzes and workshops
YouTube Channel
FriendsAreas.ca
FriendsAfforestation@gmail.com
[Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas](bit.ly/381g29B (bit.ly/381g29B)
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Discover 7 hectares [17 acres] of West Swale wetlands nestled within 132 hectares [326 acres] of woodlands planted 50 years ago now a diverse, semi-wild, area to roam and enjoy. Named in honour of Richard St. Barbe Baker, silviculturist, conservationist, environmental activist & prolific author, who contributed greatly to worldwide forest protection, reforestation and desert reclamation
George Genereux Park 60 hectares [148 acres] of semi-wilderness habitat to explore and celebrate. Honouring Gold Olympic medalist Dr. George Genereux, radiologist, professor, and meticulous illustrator
Symphyotrichum falcatum (White Prairie Aster) Saskatchewan Wildflowers.
White Heath Aster Symphyotrichum ericoides (Many-Flowered Aster)
These grow in the same habitats.
Glen Lee from SK Wildflowers also says this...."Similar species: This plant is quite similar to Symphyotrichum ericoides, furthermore, they share the same habitat and flower at the same time. To distinguish between the two:
Secund means Arranged on one side only, as flowers or leaves on a stalk.
Panicle means A panicle is a much-branched inflorescence with the flowers (and fruit) be pedicellate (having a single stem per flower).
Many-flowered Aster Symphyotrichum ericoides (L.) Nesom
Symphyotrichum ericoides White Heath Aster Astereae Lab says "The inflorescence tends to be more compact and densely branched than in the usually larger to much large headed S. falcatum. "
Symphyotrichum falcatum Western Heath Aster, White Prairie Aster Astereae Lab says "The species is distinguished from S. ericoides by it generally more open fewer headed inflorescence with larger heads with more florets"
Thanks to Eric Lamb for noticing, and pointing out the differences! A White Prairie Aster can be determined based on more than 20 rays per head.
Hey check out Regina City Nature Challenge! If you are around Saskatoon, or around Regina, there are two opportunities to place nature on the world stage!
Maybe next year there will be more cities in SK involved - Wouldn't that be way cool?
After the City Nature Challenge observation stage, observations will begin May 3-8.
You are invited!
Grab your favourite beverage, and set yourself by your computer, and have fun at a virtual ID party!
For collaboration on
INSECTS specialists will help out Tues May 3 at 7:00 pm CST virtually an iNat ID party
PLANTS specialists will help out Wed May 4 at 7:00 pm CST virtually an iNat ID party
There is an iNat ID party on Friday May 6 at 7:00 CST virtually to flip unknowns!