Interpretive Centre – Redberry Lake Biosphere Region

THE NEW INTERPRETIVE & RESEARCH CENTRE

PRESERVING PATHWAYS

We see humans as an integral part of the Biosphere… as much a part of nature as any other species.

We want to model what’s possible when humans and wildlife coexist. From hunting and hiking to grazing and gathering. From observing hundreds of species of birds, to supporting sustainable rural businesses. Preserving Pathways of habitat that gives wildlife a home wherever they go without prohibiting access to humans.

Our new Interpretive & Research Centre will be at the heart of our initiatives focused on preserving pathways for people to access and learn about what it means to truly belong to the biosphere. From our new Native Tree and Plant Nursery to monitoring Species at Risk such as Whooping Cranes. From Land- based Learning for young and old to the new free Outdoor Gear Library. From our upcoming immersive Birding Experiences to sustainable business development. And lastly through helping Canada reach its goal of conserving 30% of the land through identifying potential Recognized Stewardship Areas where humans and wildlife thrive together.

The Interpretive Centre will be a community gathering place for the region, province and visitors from around the world to come together to learn, explore, interact with wildlife and be inspired to see themselves as part of nature, part of the biosphere.

This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Tourism Saskatchewan, the United Way, Access Communications, and all our supporting Communities, First Nations, Universities, NGO’s and Non-Profits. Read more about our initiatives here!

Be Part of The Biosphere.

BIOSPHERE, noun

The region on, above, and below the Earth’s surface where life exists. The biosphere is a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine to sustain life. Life can only occur in this zone.

Before

Once rolling native prairie grassland meeting the banks of Redberry Lake – Mihkomin sâkahikan to the Cree Peoples. A sacred saline lake and traditional meeting place for Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. After Treaty 6 was signed this land became productive agricultural land farmed by generations of Settlers including the Semkos. The ridges surrounding the lake contained many species of trees and plants including buffalo berries which gave the lake its name.

After

A new Interpretive Centre overlooking Redberry Lake with low impact geodesic domes and a common shower house for visitors from the around the world to immerse themselves in the pristine environment. A Bird Banding and Research centre for scientists from around the world to study Redberry Lake’s unique ecology. Sustainable, energy efficient and low impact. The site will maintain the existing biodiversity and restore the land with native trees and plants. All development will be set far enough back from existing forest to give space for wildlife and we will limit development to what is sustainable on the land. Night sky preserve and quiet park principles will be implemented to limit noise and light pollution.