Importance of Southwest Sandhills highlighted during school tour
Students from the Grade 6 class at Leader Composite School had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the importance of preserving Saskatchewan’s Southwest Sandhills. Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted a tour of the Sandhills Cave Pasture, which allowed the students to explore the area, discovering the many animals, insects and plants that call it home. The tour was made possible through SaskEnergy’s sponsorship of NCC, which also strives to engage youth and create understanding and awareness of this important environmental area. “We had a wonderful time out at Cave Pasture with the...
… Published Date Jun 12, 2025 Story Topic Environment In the Community Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email Share Students … stewardship, conservation planning, and partnerships that help sustain the unique species and habitats found in the … says Allix Schweitzer, SaskEnergy's Supervisor of Community Engagement. “Protecting these habitats aligns with …