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2023 Events SPS and other organizations
A listing of horticultural happenings and events of non-profit gardening societies, as they become available to us. Postings are at the discretion of the SPS Website Committee.
To announce your event, e-mail bernievangool@sasktel.net.
Memberships to the Saskatchewan Perennial Society sold after July 31st, 2022 will be valid till December 2023.
The University of Saskatchewan is offering a number of free online classes, along with their regular classes which have moved online and are offered for $20.00 per 2-hour class.
To take part you have to register. Although registration is free for some classes, there is a limited class number, so register early for the freebies because they fill up fast.
University of Saskatchewan - Master Gardener Program
for a complete roster of classes and to register contact:
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Sunday, July 30
Open House and Walking Tour of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.
A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome
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Friday, August 11, 2023. 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Saskatchewan Horticultural Association's
76th Annual Provincial Show
Ukrainian Catholic Hall, 114 West Avenue, Kamsack, Sk
Admission $5.00 - includes, show, Coffee and Dainties
Exhibitors: Open to the public - S5.00 entry fee
For show books and more information contact kamsackhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
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Saturday, August 12, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Sunday, August 27
Open House and Walking Tour of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.
A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome
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Saturday, September 9, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are volunteers and the parking fee will be waived.
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Sunday, September 10, 2.00 pm
Fall Plant and Seed Exchange
Saskatchewan Perennial Society - Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Hall
This is a member-only event, but memberships are available at the door. $10.00 for simple membership, $30.00 for a membership with a Gardener Magazine Subscription
Bring perennials to share. Please label your plants and indicate if they like sun or shade.
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Sunday, September 10
Open House and Walking Tour of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.
A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome
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Saturday, September 30, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy.
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Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 pm
Gardens of France
Join Bernadette Vangool as she takes you to some of the more memorable gardens visited in France
Location to be announced.