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Native Prairie Grasslands provide so many goods and services to us! Recreational opportunities, tourism, culture, spiritual connection and much more! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskParks #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

Did you know that this was our 10th PGTGW? Check out past PGTGW Webinars on our YouTube Channel! youtube.com/user/skpcap. You can search for a specific topic, or search PGTGW annual playlists. All of our webinars from this past week can be found there too! #PGTGW #sasklife

There are more than 70 species at risk on the Canadian prairies. Most rely on native grassland habitats for survival. #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #SaskParks #SaskHunting #SaskBirders #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

Grasslands store about ⅓ of the world’s land-based carbon, mostly in the soil. Pretty impressive for this overlooked eco-region! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #SaskParks #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #sasklife #saskatchewancanada

Carbon Sink! DYK: The top 60 centimeters of soil in Canada's native grasslands hold more than 100 tons of carbon per hectare. #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #SaskParks #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #sasklife #saskatchewancanada #nature4all

With long roots reaching deeper than you are tall, native grasses can store tons of carbon per acre. Cultivating native grasslands can release 30-55% of the stored carbon. Native grasslands are important for mitigating climate change! Image: United States Botanical Garden

2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Special this year, there are tons of workshops and events happening to showcase the importance of grasslands and rangelands in our province! trello.com/b/EKfGmpt0/202… #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #SaskParks #saskatchewancanada

What’s your ecological footprint? Being a sustainable citizen is one thing that we can do to help our native landscapes. footprintcalculator.org/home/en #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskParks #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

Maintaining a healthy ecosystem for cattle also creates a healthy habitat for wildlife. We should thank our ranchers for their stewardship! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #SaskParks #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

One of the most important things that the native prairie ecosystem provides is a home for wildlife. Rangelands are not only home to cows but also birds, small and large mammals, reptiles and insects! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #saskparks #saskatchewancanada #saskparks

How many different species live where you live? You can find out if you are in a “Biodiversity Hotspot” with this new Prairie Biodiversity Mapping Tool by our partner @ducanada ducks.ca/our-work/scien… #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #saskatchewancanada

When we drain wetlands, we can cause problems downstream – flooding, erosion and reducing the supply of water available. Wetlands are really important and not only recharge the water table - they also store carbon! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #saskatchewancanada

Wetlands are important because they mitigate risks of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods. Prairie ponds, slews, pot-holes can act like a sponge to absorb water and prevent flooding. #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskParks #SaskBeef #saskatchewancanada #saskag

Over 70% of North America’s waterfowl migrate through Saskatchewan! The prairie potholes are important resting place for ducks and shorebirds. #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskParks #SaskHunting #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

Why should we care about native prairie grasslands? Check out this awesome video by our partner @ducanada youtu.be/zH8qr3covbQ #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskParks #SaskBirders #naturesask #keepsaskwild #grasslandsnationalpark #sasklife #saskatchewancanada

Which stores more carbon? Native grasslands (first picture) or cropland (second picture)? The long roots of native prairie grasses store 80 to 200 tons of carbon per hectare! #PGTGW #yxe #yqr #AgMoreThanEver #SaskBeef #SaskAg #SaskParks #grasslandsnationalpark #saskatchewancanada

DYK: There are over 100 different plant species in 5 acres of native prairie land? This amount of diversity is important for wildlife! Tall plants provide shelter for insects, birds, reptiles and more. Other plants provide food for mammals, birds and other wildlife. #PGTGW

Biological diversity, or biodiversity is the variety of all things things, as well as their interactions. There are three levels of diversity: - Genetic - Species - Ecosystem Changes at one level will impact the other levels. Picture: Cecropia moth caterpillar #PGTGW #grasslands

Stretching across the prairies, Canada’s native grasslands are home to a mosaic of diverse habitats; mixed-grass prairie, tall grass prairie, fescues, aspen parkland & more. These unique habitats provide a home to many specialized wildlife. #PGTGW #SaskParks #saskatchewancanada

Deeply rooted grasses in native grasslands help to capture and store water, reducing the impact of floods and droughts. Grasslands recharge groundwaters that provide drinking water for thousands of prairie communities. #PGTGW #saskparks #AgMoreThanEver #saskatchewancanada