What in the world is a bio-blitz?
A Bio-Blitz is time spent looking for life (bio) in the form of mushrooms, plants, animals, and insects. Another word for Bio-Blitz is Eco-Quest. Here the word Eco-Quest refers to an investigation or a quest to explore what is living in the habitat or environment, or what makes up the eco-system of the area. Bio-Blitzes or Eco-Quests are ways to connect with nature, become more observant of the surroundings, and discover the world of the afforestation areas. There is a deep interconnectedness of all life on earth, from the tiniest organisms, to the largest ecosystems, and absolutely between each person. Bryant McGill  Enviromental sustainability is key in naturing a healthy ecosystem that is mutually beneficial to a healthier quality of life today and in the future. Wayne Chirisa          Plants, animals, insects and mushrooms  life  an eco-system  Download iNaturalist on your smart phone, sign in with you own user name and password and if you meet up in the afforestation areas Sundays at Two, we will show you how to use iNaturalist in nature to create a database of living organisms who share the park space. For directions as to how to drive to George Genereux Urban Regional Park  For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area  For more information:  Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits  NEW P4G District Official Community Plan  Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. with map  Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)?with map  Pinterest richardstbarbeb  Blogger: FriendsAfforestation  Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.comFacebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park  Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area  Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas  Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area  Facebook: South West OLRA  Reddit: FriendsAfforestation  Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas  Mix: friendsareas  YouTube  Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )  Donate your old vehicle, heres how! Support using Canada Helps  Support via a recycling bottle donation  United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration  Be like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven.. Richard St. Barbe Baker