Native Prairie Speaker Series
Upcoming Speaker Series Presentations
Monthly Webinar Series
Every month, PCAP hosts a Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar about species at risk or prairie conservation. These live broadcasts can be watched from any location for free. Webinars are recorded and uploaded to the PCAP YouTube channel.
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January 2025 - Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Habitat quality and the genetic population structure of the Ord’s kangaroo rat
Thursday January 30th, 2025 at 12:00pm CT
Speaker: Jessie Bainbridge, MSc Candidate, University of Regina, Department of Biology
Register Free: https://shorturl.at/YEoOW
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February 2025 - Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar *Save the Date!*
Piping Plovers and the 2024 Prairie Canada Piping Plover Census Results
Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 12:00pm CT
Speaker: Ashley Vass, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Saskatchewan
Register Free: https://shorturl.at/vEeb0
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Native Prairie Speaker Series Presentation in Mankota, SK
"This grassland is juussst right: monitoring and conserving grassland songbird species that choose different habitat"
Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 7:00pm
Speaker: Julia Put, Resource Management Officer II, Grasslands National Park
At the Grasslands Inn in Mankota, SK
This event is free! Everyone is welcome to come!
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2024 Past Speaker Series Presentations and Webinar Recordings
January Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
A multi-agency collaboration on Burrowing Owl monitoring and recovery
Thursday January 25th at 12:00pm CT or 11:00am MT
Speakers:
Dr. Troy Wellicome – Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta & Senior Species at Risk Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service
Dr. Stefano Liccioli – Senior Species at Risk Biologist, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Graham Dixon-MacCallum – Conservation Research Population Ecologist, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
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February In-Person Native Prairie Speaker Series in Mankota, SK
Presentation: Badgers! More than just big holes?
Speaker: Nikki Heim, Wildlife Ecologist
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February Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Took Place on Thursday February 29th, 2024 at 12:00pm CT
Squirrel, venison, or beef? Coyote diet and feeding behaviour on Canada’s grasslands
Speaker: Dr. Susan Lingle, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, The University of Winnipeg
A Video of Expanded Results from Shayla Jackson's work in SW Saskatchewan Can be Found Here
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March Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Wednesday March 27th at 12:00pm MT
Speaker: Paul Jones, Alberta Conservation Association
Watch the Recording on YouTube Here.
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April Native Prairie Speaker Series
The Recovery of Trumpeter Swans in Alberta
Thursday April 4th, 2024 at 12:00pm MT
Speaker: Nick Carter, Nature and Science Writer
Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel!
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April Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar
Scale-dependent relationships between habitat, insects and birds in native grasslands
Speakers: John Wilmshurst, Canadian Wildlife Federation; Kevin Hawkshaw, Birds Canada and Diego Steinaker, SODCAP
Tuesday April 30th at 12:00pm MT
Watch the Recording on Our YouTube Channel
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May Native Prairie Speaker Series
Management of annual brome invasion within northern mixed grassland using indaziflam
Speaker: Anabel Dombro
Thursday May 23rd, 2024 at 12:00pm
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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June Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinars. In Celebration on Native Prairie Appreciation Week, we will host 2 webinars in June!
Monday June 17th, 2024 at 12:00pm MT
Speaker: Dr. Troy McMullin, Research Scientist, Lichenology, Canadian Museum of Nature
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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The Royal Saskatchewan Museum – a hub of prairie research and collections
Tuesday June 18th, 2024 at 12:00pm MT
Speakers: Ryan Fisher and Ryan Oram, Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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In-Person Native Prairie Speaker Series in Eastend, SK and Val Marie, SK.
Home for Hawks: A Guide to Installing Ferruginous Hawk Nesting Platforms
Speaker: Tanner Stevens, Canadian Conservation Corps
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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July Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Redberry Lake Biosphere Region Update
Speaker: Mike Blom, Field Technician, Redberry Lake Biosphere Region'
Tuesday July 30th, 2024 at 12:00pm
Watch the Webinar Recording on YouTube
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In-Person Speaker Series
This presentation took place on September 9th at the SODCAP AGM in Eastend, SK as well as at the Nature Saskatchewan Conservation Awareness Dinner in Climax, SK.
Watch the Recording from Eastend here!
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September Native Prairie Speaker Series
A Bird's Eye View - Reflecting on Bird-Building Collisions
Tuesday September 17th, 2024 at 12:00pm
Speaker: Michael Mesure, Executive Director | Cofounder BirdSafe®, Building Consultant, FLAP Canada
Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel!
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October Native Prairie Speaker Series
Prairie Pastures: Grassland Vigour and Grazing Effects as Observed by Satellites, 2000 to 2023.
Speakers: Michael Fitzsimmons, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Xiaolei (Stephen) Yu, University of Saskatchewan and Environment and Climate Change Canada
Watch the Webinar Recording on YouTube
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November Native Prairie Speaker Series
Growing Canada's Native Seed Industry: Insights from a Nuffield Canada Scholar's European Journey
Thursday November 21st, 2024 at 12:00pm
Speaker: Renny W. Grilz, P.Ag., 2024 Nuffield Canada Contemporary Scholar Blazing Star Wildflower Seed Company
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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December Native Prairie Speaker Series
The Loggerhead Shrike: The Prairie's Predatory Songbird
Tuesday December 10th, 2025 at 12:00pm
Speaker: Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Saskatchewan
Watch the Recording Free on our YouTube Channel
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2023 Past Speaker Series Presentations and Webinars
Native Prairie Speaker Series in Mankota, SK
Speaker: Sheena McInnis, Frenchman Wood River Weed Management Area
This event ook place Thursday January 12th, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Mankota Agricultural Hall in Mankota, SK
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January 2023 Native Prairie Speaker Series
January Webinar
Woody Encroachment in Saskatchewan
Speaker: Xulin Guo, University of Saskatchewan
This webinar took place on Tuesday January 31st
Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel here!
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February 2023 Native Prairie Speaker Series
Presenter: Scott Weidensaul, Project SNOWStorm
This webinar took place on Wednesday February 15th, 2023
Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel here!
March 2023 Native Prairie Speaker Series
Epidemiology of HPAIV in wild birds in Canada
Presenter: Dr. Jolene Giacinti, Wildlife Health Specialist | Science & Technology Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada
This webinar took place on Thursday March 2nd, 2023.
Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel here!
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In-Person Speaker Series in McCord, SK
Greater Sage-Grouse and habitat for other Species at Risk in Saskatchewan
Monday March 13th, 2023 at 7:00pm
Speaker: Beatriz Prieto, Terrestrial Ecologist, Ministry of Environment, Government of Saskatchewan
Watch the Recording on YouTube!
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In-Person Speaker Series in Val Marie, SK
Land Management for Species at Risk Habitat, from a Landowner’s Perspective
Thursday March 16th, 2023 at 7:00pm
Speaker: Orin Balas, Rancher and Landowner, Ponteix, SK
Watch the Recording on YouTube!
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April Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan: A Wildlife Management Challenge
Speaker: Dr. Iga Stasiak, Provincial Wildlife Health Specialist, Ministry of Environment
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 at 12:00pm
Watch the Recording: https://youtu.be/fbdCd9MplgE
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May Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
How did Golden Eagles respond to a changing Northern Great Plains Ecosystem?
Speaker: Dr. Joe Schmutz, University of Saskatchewan
This webinar took place on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023.
Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/5xhrHsZJXLk
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May Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
SK Conservation Data Centre (SKCDC) Data Collection, Sharing & Uses
Speakers: Andrea Benville, Data Manager; Beryl Wait, Invasive Species Coordinator; and Erin Swerdfeger, Zoologist. All from the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre in the Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Environment, Government of Saskatchewan
This Webinar took place on Monday May 15th, 2023
Watch the Recording Free: https://youtu.be/nq6XTx_cY9o
June Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
In celebration of Native Prairie Appreciation Week, we are pleased to offer a special webinar!
Speakers: Dr. Karin Steuber, Registered Professional Archaeologist and Public Outreach Coordinator, Saskatchewan Archaeological Society as well as Andrew Miller, Associate Professor, Faculty of Indigenous Studies, First Nations University of Canada
Watch the Recording on YouTube
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August Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar
Last Mountain Bird Observatory: 30 years of songbird monitoring in the prairies
Speaker: Jordan Rustad, Last Mountain Lake Bird Observatory
This event took place on August 31st, 2023.
Watch the Recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pzFGhQIEXmk?si=-wha_pIoAJUpD69V
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September Native Prairie Speaker Series
Ecological Gifts Program: A legacy for tomorrow – a tax break today
Speaker: Aleksandra Bugajski, Wildlife Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 at 12:00pm MT
Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel
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Special for this September, we had THREE in-person Native Prairie Speaker Series
On September 26th, Orin Balas, a rancher from near Ponteix, SK will be speaking about ranching with species at risk from a landowner's perspective at the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program - Annual General Meeting . Join us for an afternoon of presentations, followed by supper. Watch Orin's presentation recording
On September 26th, University of Saskatchewan Researchers will be speaking about Bats at the Eastend Historical Museum in Eastend, SK. Click here to find out more about the Bat Presentation in Eastend. Watch this enthusiastic presentation on our YouTube Channel!
On September 27th, University of Sask Researchers will do the same presentation in Consul, SK at the Manley Bread and Honey Bakery. Find out more about the Bat Presentation in Consul.
October Native Prairie Speaker Series
Wetland conservation is for the birds: foraging, diet, and insecticide exposure in prairie swallows"
Speaker: Mercy Harris, MSc. Candidate, Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan
Thursday October 12th at 12:00pm MT
Watch the recording FREE on our YouTube Channel.
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November Native Prairie Speaker Series
Diet Analysis of Prairie Amphibians
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at 12:00pm CT
Presenter: Jordan Vos, Masters Student, University of Lethbridge
Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel!
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In-Person Speaker Series in Val Marie, SK
Cold Blood on the Prairies- the ‘at risk’ amphibians and reptiles of Grasslands National Park
"Cold Blood on the Prairies- the ‘at risk’ amphibians and reptiles of Grasslands National Park"
Presenter: Conrad Jaeger of Grasslands National Park
This took place in Val Marie, SK. Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel!
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December Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
Speaker: Emily Putz, Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Saskatchewan
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at 12:00pm CT
Watch the Recording on our YouTube Channel!
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2022 Past Speaker Series Presentations:
January Native Prairie Speaker Series
Speaker: Dan Routhier, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Stantec Consulting Ltd
More Information About This Webinar
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February Native Prairie Speaker Series - SAVE THE DATE!
A Watershed Stewardship Approach to Invasive Species Education and Management Summary
Speakers: Kevin Steinley of Swift Current Creek Watershed Stewards and Stephanie Huel of Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards
Watch the Recording Free.More Information About This Webinar
Presentation: Leopard frogs in Southwest Saskatchewan: Biology and threats
Speaker: Dr. Nick Cairns, Conservation Biologist.
More Information. Watch Recording Now.
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March Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
An overview of the Alberta Invasive Species Council and their biocontrol release program in Alberta
Speaker: Paige Kuczmarski, Social Media / Invasive Species Technician, Alberta Invasive Species Council
More Information About This Webinar. Watch Recording Now.
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April Native Prairie Speaker Series
Using new technologies to track terns in the prairies and beyond
Speaker: Ann McKeller, Research Scientist, Science and Technology Branch, Environment and Climate Change Canada
This webinar took place on Thursday April 7th.
More Information About This Webinar. Watch the Recording Now.
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Webinar Presentation: City Nature Challenge Saskatoon and Area CNC YXE. Sorting out noxious invasives from beneficial pollinator species
Speaker: Friends Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc
This webinar took place on Wednesday April 13th, 2022.
More Information. Watch the Recording Now
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May Native Prairie Speaker Series
Timing agricultural activities based on when bobolink finish breeding
Speaker: Julia Put, Resource Management Officer, Grasslands National Park
This took place on May 3rd, 2022. You can watch the recording on our YouTube Channel!
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June Native Prairie Speaker Series
An Introduction to Lichens with a Focus on Prairie Species
Speaker: Troy McMullin,Research Scientist, Lichenology, Canadian Museum of Nature.
This webinar was on Tuesday June 21st.
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July Native Prairie Speaker Series
Habitat selection and prey composition by great horned owls
Speaker: Victoria Hartley-Cox, Masters of Science Student, University of Regina.
Tuesday July 19th at 12:00pm
August Native Prairie Speaker Series
Invasive Weeds in Native Prairie
Speaker: Clark Brenzil P.Ag, Government of Saskatchewan, Provincial Specialist Weed Control
August 30th at 12:00pm
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September Native Prairie Speaker Series
What’s in a scream: how do bats respond to distress calls made by other species?
Speaker: Hannah Wilson, MSc Candidate, University of Regina
This webinar took place on Thursday September 29th.
Watch the Recording on YouTube for Free!
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October Native Prairie Speaker Series
"Chaplin Lake: A Shorebird Hotspot in the Prairies"
Speaker: Kayla Caruso, M.Sc. Candidate, University of Saskatchewan
This webinar took place on October 6th.
Watch the Recording on YouTube for Free!
November Native Prairie Speaker Series
Snakes and Ladders: The Conservation Climb
Speaker: Sheri Monk, Owner of Snakes on a Plain
Wednesday November 23rd at 12:00pm CT
Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel
December Native Prairie Speaker Series
Presentation: "Tigers on the Prowl: An Introduction to Salamanders on the Prairies"
Speaker: Carla Church, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation
Tuesday December 13th at 12:00pm CT
Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel!
Watch the Webinar Recording Here
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2021 Past Speaker Series Presentations:
January Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinars
Presenter: Shayna Hamilton, MSc Candidate at the University of Regina
Watch Recording. More Information
Mormon Metalmark butterflies: Apodemia mormo, an uncommon species in the prairie badlands
Presenter: Dr. Shelley Pruss, Species Conservation Ecologist, Parks Canada; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta
More Information. Watch Recording.
February Native Prairie Speaker Series - Webinar
The Effects of Grazing on Greater Sage Grouse and Their Habitat in Central Montana
Presenter: Lorelle Berkeley, Research Wildlife Biologist, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
More Information About This Webinar. Watch Recording Now.
March Native Prairie Speaker Series
Preventing the Spread; Applying Biosecurity Measures for Invasive Weeds
Speaker: Taylor Kell, Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards
This webinar took place on Thursday March 25th
Watch the Recording on YouTube
More Information About This Webinar
April Native Prairie Speaker Series
Native Pollinators: Who they are and how to help them out.
Speaker: Sarah Semmler, M.Sc., Curator, Living Prairie Museum
Took place on Tuesday April 20th at 12:00pm MT
More Information About This Webinar
May Native Prairie Speaker Series
Conservation of Sage-grouse Critical Habitat and Implications for Prairie Songbirds
Speaker: Phil Rose, Alberta Conservation Association
Tuesday May 11th at 12:00pm MT
June Native Prairie Speaker Series
Prairie bats and their conservation in a changing landscape
Speaker: Cory Olson, Alberta Community Bat Association
Took place on Tuesday June 8th, 2021 at 12:00pm MT
More Information About This Webinar.
July Native Prairie Speaker Series
Webinar: How time and weather influence Saskatchewan’s largest snake
Speaker: Noah Johnson, Masters Graduate, University of Regina
Took place on Thursday July 8th, 2021 at 12:00pm
Watch Recording Free. More Information About This Webinar
In-person Speaker Series at the SODCAP AGM
Join Sue Michalsky talk about Managing Habitat Attributes for Multiple Species at Risk.
Monday August 9th
SODCAP AGM - More Information. Watch Recording
August Native Prairie Speaker Series
A needle in a haystack: The search for important and critical bat habitat in Saskatchewan
Speaker: Brandon Burda, University of Saskatchewan
Tuesday August 10th, 2021 at 12:00pm MT
More information about this webinar. Watch Recording Free
Native Prairie Speaker Series in Val Marie, SK
“Shake, Rattle, and Roll—Exploring the biology and ecology of snakes in Southwest Saskatchewan”
Speaker: Alexandria Gallon, Grasslands National Park
This presentation took place on Thursday October 28th in Val Marie, SK
More Information. Watch the recording now.
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October Native Prairie Speaker Series
Weather, climate, and their influence on the living things of grassland
Speaker: Dr. Dan Johnson, Faculty, University of Lethbridge and VP of the Entomological Society of Alberta.
This webinar took place on Thursday October 28th, 2021. More Information About This Webinar