Prairie Alphabet Project
This project began in 2021 and took almost two years to come to life. The inspiration came from a desire to learn more about the native prairie or grasslands ecosystem and the plants and animals that depend on it. Native prairie in Saskatchewan is in a precarious state and needs to be protected. Many birds, plants and animals rely on this ecosystem and as it declines, the risk that we may lose these precious species increases. Grasslands is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world and holds and great cultural, spiritual, recreational, environmental and economic significance.
Fortunately, there are many people and organizations that are working hard to conserve this ecosystem. And there are many things you can do too!
Learn more here:
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What you can do:
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Learn more about native prairie and tell others what you learn
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Go for a hike in a park or conservation area
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Volunteer or donate to an organization that is working to protect native prairie
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Plant a native prairie garden
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Where to see the Prairie Alphabet Project
The Prairie Alphabet Project is now a part of the Saskatchewan Arts Board as part of their permanent collection. For details on the collection and how you might access the pieces, please contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board: https://sk-arts.ca/art-collection/permanent-collection.html#can-the-public-view-work-in-the-permanent-collection​
How well do you know your ABCs?
Three Flowered Avens
White Tailed Deer
Swift Fox
Spiny Iron Plant
Bearberry
Burrowing Owl
Western Red Lily and Raven
Barn Swallow and Saskatoon Berries
McCown's Longspur
Branched Umbrellaplant
Viola pedatifida (Crowfoot Violet) and a Fritallary Butterfly
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Heart Leaved Golden Alexanders