Autumn 2008
Cover Story
Weed Control in Shelterbelts
Anyone who has planted trees in the past knows that after preparation and planting, the biggest challenge to survival is competition from weeds. Read more…
Trees and Kids 2008
“Alternative Energy” was the theme for over 250 Grade 5 & 6 students who visited the Shand Greenhouse during Environment Week
SaskPower Protects Lake Sturgeon
SaskPower’s support for sturgeon management in northern Saskatchewan is helping ensure that this important resource is being maintained.
Got an Unhealthy Ash Tree? Look out for Cottony Psyllids
Looking out your window one warm spring day, you notice that your Ash tree just doesn’t look normal. You go outside to take a closer look. Many of the leaves seem to be curled and the tree is looking unhealthy overall. What’s going on?
Energy and Our Environment—it's catching!
Check out the Energy and Our Environment suite of free programs!
For the Kids…Stained Glass Leaves
You can create beautiful “stained glass” windows by searching for fall leaves from a variety of trees, shrubs and other plants.
Feedback Galore
Last issue we asked for your feedback on how to improve the Shand Greenhouse Review; and you gave it to us. We received 152 responses; that’s about 4 per cent of the people who receive the Review. Not bad!
New Online Seedling Application Goes Live!
This fall it will be even easier to apply for seedlings by using a new online application system. You can complete and submit the entire form online or by downloading it from our website.
Mark your calendars for 2009!
| March 15, 2009 | Deadline for 2009 Tree Seedling Applications |
| April 5 – 11, 2009 | National Wildlife Week |
| April 22, 2009 | Earth Day |
| April 24, 2009 | Arbour Day |
| May 6 & 7, 2009 | Seedling Distribution |
| May 31 – June 6, 2009 | Canadian Environment Week |
| June 3, 2009 | Clean Air Day |
| June 5, 2009 | World Environment Day |
