Nature Quest

The Nature Quest program creates opportunities for people of all ages to grow in their appreciation of the environment and their understanding of the land. Participants are taken on an engaging journey into the unique wildlife habitats and thriving biodiversity of Saskatchewan`s boreal forest region - students and adults are engaged in a dialogue about the ecological and cultural richness of the boreal forest. Through the sharing of First Nation, Métis and non-aboriginal culture, individuals are brought into a new position of awareness of their surroundings. Participants in Nature Quest are challenged to find their own special connection to nature through the dynamic mediums of film, music, science and storytelling. The presentations are given to school students in grades 5 to 12, primarily within the boreal ecoregion, but have expanded to other areas of the province as well.

Begun in 2004 in partnership with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS - Saskatchewan Chapter), Nature Quest provides presentations, music and storytelling in many schools and communities. Communities are encouraged to develop a deeper connection with the forest and to learn more about biodiversity and habitat for the many creatures that share the forest with the people.

John Murray, a Silviculture Contractor with over thirty years of experience in the Saskatchewan forestry industry, and Joseph Naytowhow, a Plains/Woodland Cree storyteller and musician from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, custom design the Nature Quest presentations, and then provide these presentations to schools.

Since Nature Quest’s humble roots in 2005, over 14,000 people have been reached by the program! It has gone as far north as Uranium City and as far south as Val Marie.

Artists in Nature

Nature and art have gone hand in hand for decades and often art can evoke the emotional link that we all feel to nature. We are excited to announce a new online feature of Nature Quest, Artists in Nature!  Our first feature in now available on the Nature Saskatchewan YouTube channel and can be accessed by clicking the images below. New content will be available soon so be sure to check back often!