Episodes
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Little Red River Park, Wildernook & Winter Adventures with Claire Miller
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Mike and Leah connect with Claire Miller from Wildernook, as she shares with us why we all should visit Little Red River Park in Prince Albert. She also talks about the North East Swale in Saskatoon, and how we can connect with and take care of these areas. We also get a glimpse into Wildernook and why we should celebrate and enjoy winter rather than hibernate away from it.
Claire shares ideas for integrating education in the outdoors as well as why it's a great location to visit.
Learn more about Claire's work at:
https://www.facebook.com/wildernook/
https://www.instagram.com/wildernook/
https://punchbuggyexpress.com/
Find more information about Little Red River Park here:
https://www.citypa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/little-red-river-park.aspx
The park includes 1200 acres of natural area is located north of the North Saskatchewan River. Little Red River Park is known for it's beauty and serenity, while still within the city limits. The park is open year round and provides trails for bikers, hikers and skiers, depending on the season. There are two areas, the Lower Plains on the banks of the Spruce River and the Upper Plains. Both have great trails, flowers and an incredible ecosystem including Jack Pine forest and boreal plains.
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Joyce Belcher on Connecting to Nature
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Joyce Belcher is a biologist, life coach, and writing teacher. She has spent a good portion of her life being inspired by “big skies, intact prairie grasslands and forest trails.”
Join Heather and Derek as they chat about Joyce’s time in the prairies and her way of connecting to nature.
If you'd like to connect with Joyce and learn more about her work, check out her website: https://www.joycebelcher.com/
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Raea Gooding on hiking, canoeing, and getting outside
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Connect with Raea online via Instagram
Learn more about the WILD Outside program from the Canadian Wildlife Federation
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
A Conversation with Dr. Janet McVittie
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Dr. Janet McVittie is a recently retired Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and a 2021 Bernie Melanson Award Winner for lifetime achievement in education. Join us as we discuss place-based education, Janet’s work with pre-service teachers, and Janet’s thoughts about what would make the world a better place.
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Bonus Episode: Our Favourite Saskatchewan Parks
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
June is the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association's Parks and Rec Month. To celebrate outdoor enjoyment in our province, we asked our board and staff about their favourite memories from Saskatchewan parks. Younger family members got involved too and the result is a four season celebration of recreation in Saskatchewan. This special bonus episode contains stories about hiking, skiing, school trips, hidden fishing camps, and unicorns (!). We also talk about some of the outdoor mistakes we have made, proving that the best memories weren't always the smoothest in the moment.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Paddling Northern Saskatchewan with Ric Driediger
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Today Heather & Mike chat with Ric Driediger. Ric is a canoe enthusiast who is an expert of the Churchill River. He is the owner and operator of Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, where paddlers from all around North America travel out of their way to tell stories around Ric’s campfire. Ric recently released a book: “Paddling Northern Saskatchewan: A Guide to 80 Canoe Routes.”
In this episode, we’re talking paddling, relationships, and why Kraft Dinner is not the ideal choice for your next long adventure.
Find out more about Ric at https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
48 Days Alone with Michelle Wohlberg
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Heather and Derek join Saskatchewanian Michelle Wohlberg to talk about her experience as a contestant on season 6 of History Channel's, Alone. She shares her experience spending 48 days alone in the bush in the sub arctic. We dig into what it's really like to be alone that long, skills to survive, and the difference between what actually happened, and what ends up on TV, and how to get started getting outside.
Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michelleannewohlberg
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Trip Preparedness with Rebecca Bassett
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Join Leah and Derek as they chat with Rebecca Basset from Back40 Wilderness First Aid. We chat about advice for taking your family out adventuring, leading groups of students, and going out with friends. Gear and first aid ideas, along with lots of actionable advice on how to make sure you're prepared for what might come your way.
Connect with Rebecca online:
https://www.back40training.com/
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
The Saskatchewan Bucket List with Robin & Arlene Karpan
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
If you have ever been to a bookstore in Saskatchewan, you have probably seen the travel books written by writers Robin and Arlene Karpan. They are the award-winning writers behind The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List. In this episode, Robin and Arlene talk about their lifelong work as travel writers, photographers, and book publishers, while focusing on their own Saskatchewan adventures and their love for the Athabasca Sand Dunes.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Pandemic Land-Based Learning & Dog Sledding with Garrick Schmidt
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Join Leah & Derek as they chat with Land-Based Learning teacher and new musher Garrick Schmidt about what it's like running land-based programming during the pandemic. Garrick also shares advice about getting started, and talks about his experiences running dogs and how he got started with dog sledding!