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The prairie can't restore itself — it takes people with a stake in the land. Whether you want to give, get dirty in the field, or bring your own land into the program, there's room for you here.

Group of volunteers planting native grasses on a restoration site, bags of seed at their feet

Volunteer

Field days: get outside

Spring and late summer field days are open to anyone who wants to contribute directly. No experience is required for most activities. We'll train you on-site, provide tools, and give you a good reason to spend a Saturday outside.

Spring seeding days — May and June

Native grass and wildflower seeding at active restoration sites. Includes hand-seeding, seed-mix preparation, and basic site monitoring. Days run 8am–4pm with lunch provided.

Late summer survey days — August

Plant identification transect walks, bird point counts, and pothole monitoring at established sites. Some prior naturalist interest is an asset but not required.

What to bring

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
  • Sun protection
  • Water bottle
  • Layers for wind
  • Bug repellent
  • Your own snacks

Landowner program

It's your land.
We're here to help.

Prairie Futures works with Saskatchewan landowners to identify and act on restoration opportunities — at no cost to you. We're not an anti-farming organization. We work alongside agriculture, not against it.

If you have a drained pothole, a section of degraded grassland, or land you're uncertain what to do with, we'd like to have a conversation.

  • No-cost site assessment We visit your land, assess restoration potential, and provide a written report with recommendations. No obligation to proceed.
  • Access to stewardship funding Provincial and federal programs exist to compensate landowners for habitat protection. We help you navigate and apply for them.
  • Restoration plan A species-specific, site-matched plan for grassland seeding or wetland recovery, developed by our field biologists.
  • Ongoing technical support We don't walk away after year one. Long-term monitoring and follow-up are built into every partnership agreement.
Start a conversation

Common questions

Does a conservation easement affect my property ownership?

No. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement registered on title that limits certain uses of the land — typically intensive cultivation or drainage of wetlands. You retain full ownership and can still sell, lease, or pass the land to heirs. The easement stays with the land regardless of who owns it, which is the point.

Can I still farm the rest of my land?

Absolutely. Easements apply only to the specific parcels or areas identified in the agreement. We routinely work on parcels that are fully surrounded by active farmland, and we understand the agricultural reality of Saskatchewan. We're not asking you to stop farming — we're asking if there's a corner of your land that could be something more.

Is there compensation for participating?

In many cases, yes. Provincial programs like the Agri-Environment Services Branch (AESB) and federal programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada can provide direct payments for habitat stewardship on agricultural land. We help you determine what you qualify for and handle the application paperwork.

What if I'm not ready to commit?

That's perfectly fine. We do free site assessments with no expectation of a follow-up agreement. A lot of our best long-term partnerships started as a single conversation at a field day or over coffee. We're patient.

How do I get in touch?

Email landowners@example.com or call us at 555-555-5555. Ben Fournier, our Conservation Projects Manager, handles all initial landowner inquiries.