The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, centered around the Redberry Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary and extending throughout the Rural Municipalities of Douglas, Great Bend, Mayfair, Meeting Lake, Blaine Lake, Leask and Redberry Lake has a long history of firsts. After two failed attempts in other areas of the province, Redberry Lake became the first UNESCO designated
By Mike Blom Field Technician and Bird Specialist for Redberry Lake Biosphere Early mornings are my favorite time of the day: sunrise when it’s quiet and you can hear the new sounds of spring. It’s especially amazing when you hear something out of the ordinary, like the arrival of new bird species. This was
Nathaniel Puffalt Communications Manager, Redberry Lake Biosphere Region People often ask us what is a Biosphere? What do you do? The short answer is that we Preserve Pathways where humans and wildlife live in balance. BIOSPHERE, noun a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine
These large sized omnivores have increased within the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region over the past decade. Black bears reside in a number of habitats from boreal forests to urban greenbelts (along river valleys and lake shores). They eat a variety of plants, mammals and amphibians. They help landowners in many ways preying on beavers, ungulates
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, an independent Non-Profit organization with UNESCO designation has no affiliation with the Redberry Lake Bible Camp which is owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Mennonite Brethren. We respect and celebrate the diverse forms of religion and spirituality across the region and the world. However, we do not condone the actions
On June 10, 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced Saskatchewan’s only UNESCO designated Biosphere, The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region will receive $585,362 over 3 years. This is part of an investment $11.3 million across Canada’s 19 Biospheres. Over the next 3 years RLBR will work together with partners and landowners to restore, maintain and
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region has some exciting new opportunities for Regional Tourism and Economic Development! Join us in Person or on Zoom! RSVP by emailing info@redberrylake.ca Zoom Link: bit.ly/redberrylake-community “Experience the Biosphere” is a new program made possible with seed funding from Saskatchewan Tourism. An online portal is being developed that will allow tourists to
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $402,400 over three years to conserve and restore habitat for species at risk in the greater Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve area. Located in West-Central Saskatchewan on the traditional lands of the Métis, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, and Muskeg
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region received funding from Tourism Saskatchewan’s Destination Experience Development Program to launch a brand new “Experience the biosphere!” Visitor Package. We are calling all businesses, organizations and individuals who would like to get involved in this project to contact us at: info@redberrylake.ca This grant will help showcase the following: 1.Our
