Saskatoon Prairie Natural Area
Long-billed curlew (Photo by Karol Dabbs)
The Saskatoon Prairie Natural Area includes Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville, the South Saskatchewan River, Moose Wood Sand Hills and Pike Lake Provincial Park. Located in south-central Saskatchewan, it and covers over 731,395 acres (295,985 hectares) of moist mixed grasslands with plains rough fescue prairie.
Habitat and species
This natural area provides great habitat for a diversity of wildlife, including many grassland bird species. The Saskatoon Prairie area is also crucial for species at risk and provincially rare species.
Some species that may be viewed in the Saskatoon Prairie natural area include:
- smooth goosefoot
- hairy prairie clover
- Sprague's pipit
- long-billed curlew
- burrowing owl
- sharp-tailed grouse
- mallard
- Franklin's gull
- blue-winged teal
- lake sturgeon
- and more
A natural partnership
The Nature Conservancy of Canada's Saskatchewan Region is working with the Meewasin Valley Authority of Saskatoon to conserve fescue and other native prairie grasslands in this area. Their joint efforts are also raising community awareness and support for riparian and prairie conservation.
NCC invites you to take a journey through a great example of the Saskatoon Prairie Natural Area by exploring our Asquith Nature Destination, located approximately 45 minutes from Saskatoon. The property features dense trees and bushes, vibrant grasslands and rolling stabilized sand dunes. Thanks to support from the Saskatoon Nature Society, Asquith features a mowed trail complete with interpretive signs so you can explore the incredible sights and sounds this area has to offer. Plan your next adventure today! Visit naturedestinations.ca.
