SIA Saskatoon Branch Event partner with the Meewasin Valley Authority
The SIA Saskatoon Branch is pleased to partner with the Meewasin Valley Authority again this year, events qualify as branch activities for Articling Milestones.
Activity Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026
Arbor Day Tree Wrapping @ Diefenbaker Park (4:30 – 6:30 PM)
Meeting @ Diefenbaker Park
Meeting Point
Meet Katie, our Volunteer Coordinator, at Diefenbaker Park Parking Lot. Here’s a map of our meeting point.
About this event
We’re continuing our work wrapping special trees along the trail to protect them from those busy beavers! Wrapping the trunks of trees with fencing not only protects the trees from chewing, but also modifies the habitat by decreasing the beaver food supply. This is an easy way to protect selected trees without destroying Saskatoon’s wetland ecosystem.
To ensure you have a great experience, there are a few things we’d like you to know:
You must be registered to attend this event register here Put SIA in the note section to ensure your registration can be verified for the articling milestone.
- We will begin at 4:30 PM. and end at 6:30 PM. If you’ll be late, no worries! Just let us know! Even if you wrapped 1 tree, it will make a difference!
- Upon arrival check in with Meewasin’s Volunteer Coordinator, Katie.
- This is an outdoor experience – Please dress for the weather and come prepared to be hiking outdoors. Beaver wire is prone to catching on clothes so wear clothing that won’t catch on the little prongs. Things like a hat, sweater, windbreaker, sunscreen, and proper footwear will also make your experience more enjoyable. Long pants and covered ankles are a good idea in the long grass.
- Bring a full reusable water bottle to carry with you, there is no potable water at this event and hydration is key. Please note there are NO washroom facilities available on-site.
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers, ages 8 and up, both new and experienced, are encouraged to attend, no skills set required. We will be using a wire mesh to wrap the trees, and metal stakes to hold them in place – Meewasin will provide the work gloves, protective eye-wear and other equipment but feel free to bring your own tools like pliers, and mallets.