What's New?
January, 2010
The CLC is proud to announce their newly formed partnership with The Saskatchewan Research Council. This five year agreement will see a significant increase in the level of research conducted at the CLC. The CLC looks forward to building this new relationship and welcomes the SRC to Prince Albert and area.
July, 2009 - Beware Richardson Ground Squirrels
This year, the CLC was very fortunate to have Malerie Gabriel employed as our summer technician. Her contributions to the success of the farm were very appreciated. The photo below is courtesy of Malerie's trail cam that was installed over one of the Richardson Ground Squirrel's tunnels. You'll notice from the size of the hole that a badger had already tried his luck at finding some lunch. We're not sure if this weasel below was fortunate to have a late supper, but we do appreciate the time he took to pose for the camera. Notice the size of his front feet.
March, 2009 - CLC's 1st Annual Fishing Derby
The weather was excellent and the company even better. A group of avid outdoorsman participated in the CLC's 1st Ice Fishing Derby held on Anglin Lake. The fishing was slow but fast enough for Robin Woodward to catch the largest fish to win the derby. Not only was Robin's fish the largest, it was also the only fish caught! We hope the fishing at the next annual derby will be more productive.
September, 2008 - Corn Maze
The Corn Maze is cut and ready to be explored! This year the maze is located west of the yard. There is no fee for the maze and you are welcome to come out at any time. Click here to see a map on how to get to the CLC and a map of the yard.
August 28, 2008 - School Tours
Teachers - if you are interested in bringing your class out to the CLC for an educational tour during September or October click here for more information. Tours are open to students in grades 3-11. Click here to download a PDF (140 KB) of the letter sent to schools this fall.
May 17, 2008- Nature Trail
The Wetland Wonders Nature Trail is open and maintained all summer and fall. The Trail is located on highway #2 about 1 kilometre north of the turn to the Conservation Learning Centre. This trail explores the landscape and vegetation of the area with a focus on Dense Nesting Cover for migratory birds.
April 2008 - New Farm Manager
Curtis Braaten took over the managerial position on April 1st. He has an extensive knowledge of the agriculture industry, as he farmed for most of his life. During the last decade, he has focused on agro-forestry initiatives and is currently involved in the fruit industry. We look forward to Curtis' future at the Conservation Learning Centre.
March 2008 - Agri-ARM Report
The Conservation Learning Centre released its final report "Forage Quality After Spraying Alfalfa with Glyphosate Before First Cut". This report summarizes the Agri-ARM field study at the CLC in 2007 where we sprayed alfalfa to determine change in quality.
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January, 2007 - Riparian Area Report
The Conservation Learning Centre released the fact sheet "Economic Alternatives to cropping adjacent to riparian areas". The fact sheet provides alternatives to annual crop production in high overlap areas in stream meanders. Due to the high overlap, these areas cannot be farmed viably. Fortunately the alternatives presented can improve producers' bottom lines. These environmentally sensitive areas will be protected by the conversion to perennial species in these areas.
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January, 2007 - Economics for Producers Report
The Conservation Learning Centre released the publication "Economics of Beneficial Management Practices Among Saskatchewan Crop Producers: An Analysis Towards New Perennial Crops: Estimated Opportunity Cost Structure." This report provides in-depth detail and background information for the alternatives presented in the fact sheet "Economic Alternatives to cropping adjacent to riparian areas".
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Saskatchewan Conservation Learning
Centre Inc.
PO Box 3003 - 800 Central Avenue
Prince Albert SK S6V 6G1
Phone: (306) 953-2796
Fax: (306) 953- 3727
E-mail: info@conservationlearningcentre.com