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Saskatoon Kids Sow Seeds of Change for Pollinators
8 Dec
Summary
- Students clean and sort native wildflower seeds for restoration.
- Project connects classrooms with landowners for hands-on learning.
- Over 10,000 native plants have been planted since 2018.
In Saskatoon, young students at Silverspring School are participating in a hands-on environmental project, meticulously cleaning and sorting seeds from native prairie plants like Black-eyed Susans and goldenrod. This initiative is part of the broader One School One Farm Shelterbelt Project, which connects classrooms with local landowners to revitalize native flora.
The program, now in its fifth year, has expanded significantly from its pilot phase, establishing 26 partnerships across Saskatchewan. To date, over 10,000 native plants have been successfully planted, underscoring a growing commitment to ecological restoration and education.
This project emphasizes ecological literacy, aiming to deepen students' understanding of nature's interconnectedness and their role in conservation efforts. Experts highlight the critical need for such initiatives to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, ensuring the survival of native habitats and pollinators.
