PWSS Newsletter July 2022

The Little Brick Schoolhouse in Val Marie

Newsletter July 2022

25th Anniversary Celebration

Save the date! September long weekend Prairie Wind and Silver Sage will be holding their 25th anniversary celebration. Plan to be a part of events in Val Marie on September 3rd & 4th. This is an open invitation to everyone, including visitors, founders and members. We aim to celebrate the accomplishments of the last 25 years, while setting the tone for the next 25! Watch for more details to follow in the coming weeks, and if you haven't already, follow us on Facebook for regular updates.

Burrowing Owl Feeding Program

Donations to the Burrowing Owl Supplemental Feeding Research Program at Grasslands National Park are accepted at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage!

Burrowing Owl in Grasslands National Park

Photo courtesy of Grasslands National Park

In partnership with Grasslands National Park, the program provides supplemental food to young owlets, and aims to increase the odds that more may survive to adulthood. You can help by donating in-person at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage, or online at CanadaHelps.org and choose the Burrowing Owl Feeding Program as the Fund. 100% of your donation will be used towards the purchase of food, and every little bit helps!

Donate to the Owls here

The Apron Exhibition

Apron Exhibition at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage

Featuring locally worn aprons, the Apron Exhibition by Madonna Hamel tells stories from women and kitchens of the Val Marie area. The Exhibition brings light to the ways aprons have touched our lives, many of which we may not have considered.

Visit our Current Exhibitions for more information or view the exhibition in person at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 5pm till September 4th.

Harebell Flowers Blooming in the Prairie Gardens at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage

Staff Pick Actively Blooming: Harebell

Found across all manner of habitats from grassland to boreal forest, the harebell is identifiable by its thin stem and 5-lobed, purple-blue bell shaped flowers that bloom from July-September. These perennials grow from 10-80 cm tall, and are also known as the Bluebell of Scotland. The roots are said to have been used by Cree peoples in compresses to treat swelling.

Please note our email has now changed to prairie@pwss.org

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