Wildlife observations
We are very fortunate to observe some of the wildlife that our ranch supports and that co-exist with our livestock. These Burrowing Owls have a successful nest on our grazing […]
We are very fortunate to observe some of the wildlife that our ranch supports and that co-exist with our livestock. These Burrowing Owls have a successful nest on our grazing […]
Our area of South West Saskatchewan has experienced two years of severe drought, and the pastures have been seriously depleted of moisture. While the snow melt has provided some relief, […]
Spring on the Ranch
Remember when… (1) we went out to help do chores, even when we didn’t want to. Lesson learnt: Doing something out of obligation may still result in an enjoyment of the […]
On April 8 I had the opportunity to talk to families at Ag in the City in Saskatoon, an event designed to bring information about Saskatchewan Agriculture to families living […]
Over the last 10 days we have had the creeks are running and seen numerous birds returning, including: Canadian Geese, Mallard and Pintail ducks, Sea gulls, Bluebirds, Northern Shovelers, Sharp tailed Grouse, […]
Water, water, everywhere. Living in the semi-arid prairie we always appreciate water, whatever form it comes in and how inconvenient it may be. Last weekend we received about 10 inches of […]
Our very own Sherri Grant provided a webinar with Prairie Conservation Action Plan today. Check it out (Skip to 8:00 to avoid the technical glitches ;). Also Check out the […]
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan is hosting an Ecological Goods & Services week March 12-18th. Ranchers, environmentalists, economists, researchers and academics will all come together to talk about the benefits of […]
Many have learnt their skills from their parents. In agriculture, this is particularly true as we learn to observe the land and animals for signs of health. This tends to […]