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Reviving Local Heritage. Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest
July 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CST
Free
Celebrate Saskatoon’s hidden forest, the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area on its 50th anniversary. Learn about the fascinating life story of the pioneering Global Conservationist it is named after as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Tree Foundation that he founded.
Learn about the fascinating life story from global environmentalists who personally knew this pioneering Global Conservationist. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the afforestation area named in his honour and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Tree Foundation that he founded.
Richard St. Barbe Baker said Our future is in our children; the future of the world is in their
hands and in the hands of their children. Let us train them wisely, and see that the understanding and appreciation of trees is part of their heritage. –
Countless people motivated by him are international environmental champions today. Meet environmental champions personally inspired by Richard St. Barbe Baker to start their own global conservation green groups around the world! Join us as we mastermind the legacy of global Conservationist Richard St. Barbe Baker and the future of environmental protection and tree planting in 2022 and beyond. Hear from people locally and from around the world who knew Baker and attest to Baker’s success and motivational formula.
Global Crusader and Changemaker introduction by Robert White, Saskatoon BSA, MES (Env. St.) Recipient of the first Men of the Trees Prize at the University of Saskatchewan
Admission to the film free is with a Remai Modern general admission or museum membership.
