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Muller Ecology Bringing science and ecology news, videos and stories from Saskatchewan and beyond. Inspire passion for grasslands, forests, arctic, grazing and fire.

Sharing Ecology related news, research, stories and videos with students.

08/27/2026

Still wondering what to do this evening?
Look no further!

Join the College of Agriculture and Biosciences at university of Saskatchewan tonight for paskwāhk ka-māmiskōtamihk: “Gathering to Discuss Grasslands Conservation”!

Location: Northeast Swale, Saskatoon

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (August 27, 2026)

Partners: Presented in partnership with the kihci-okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre and the Meewasin Valley Authority.

Come connect, learn, and spend a beautiful evening out on the prairie!

More info & details: agbio.usask.ca/community-outreach/iyrp2026.php

08/13/2026

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Alberta's leading research ranches!

The Kinsella Research Ranch Field Tour is your opportunity to explore the University of Alberta's Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch and learn about the innovative research shaping the future of grazing management and beef production.

During this guided tour, you'll:
• Learn about current research projects taking place across the ranch
• Hear from researchers and local producers
• Take part in a plant identification activity
• Watch a drone demonstration
• Connect with fellow producers and industry professionals

The tour includes transportation around the ranch by bus and a hot lunch.

📅 **August 13, 2026**
🕓 **4:00 PM MDT**
📍 **Kinsella Community Centre, Kinsella, AB**

Space is limited, so be sure to register today! We look forward to seeing you there.

08/09/2026

We're Hiring!

Looking to gain hands-on experience in communications and digital organization while supporting Canada's forage and grassland industry?

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is looking for a Digital Organization Summer Student to join our team for a three-week remote position. This is a great opportunity to build practical skills in digital communications, information management and behind-the-scenes support for national agricultural programs.

As part of the CFGA communications team, you'll help organize digital assets, media libraries, contact lists and event records that support our outreach and program delivery.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

View the full job posting and apply today:
www.canadianfga.ca/en/about-cfga/careers/

08/02/2026

Join us for a day on the range in Killdeer! We are hosting a FREE field day packed with presentations, discussions around native pasture health and programming for built for ranchers. Come for lunch and stay for the conversations!

07/23/2026

Join us for this land-based workshop led by kēhtē-ayak (elders) Julie Pitzel, Roland Duquette, and Joseph Naytowhow about the importance of grasslands. Register today to secure your spot. Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly! This event is presented in partnership with Meewasin.

07/13/2026

First came fire. Then came the fresh growth. Now, the sheep are grazing.

What may look like a blackened landscape at first is often the beginning of renewal.

Through carefully planned and professionally managed prescribed fire, old vegetation is removed, nutrients are returned to the soil and conditions are created for fresh nutritious forage to emerge.
Today, that new growth is supporting grazing sheep - demonstrating  how fire, when applied with purpose can benefit both the land and the livelihoods that depend on it.
This is a story of stewardship, resilience and working with nature rather than against it.
Good fire doesn’t just remove wild fire risk, it helps to renew landscapes, improves habitat, improves forage quality and livestock distribution, supports sustainable grazing and builds healthier, more resilient ecosystems.

Fire. Growth. Grazing

A powerful reminder that the right fire at the right time can create lasting benefits for people, livestock and the land.

Read more through the link in our bio to discover how prescribed fire or “good fire” helps conserve and restore the landscapes we love. 🔥

Visit: Understanding Prescribed Fire — Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange

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07/11/2026

Step into the field and see research in action!

Join the University of Alberta for a field tour of the Mattheis Research Ranch, where you'll explore current research, hear from producers and researchers, and learn about innovative practices that support sustainable livestock production and healthy rangelands.

Participants will visit several field sites throughout the ranch, take part in discussions on grazing management, research initiatives, plant identification, drone technology and more. Registration includes a hot lunch, making it a great opportunity to learn, connect and spend the day with others interested in advancing grassland management.

📅 July 16
📍 Mattheis Research Ranch, Alberta

Learn more and register: www.canadianfga.ca/en/events/event-calendar/mattheis-ranch-field-tour-600/

07/06/2026

Weston Family Foundation invests an additional $37 million to safeguard one of Canada’s most ecologically valuable and threatened ecosystems.

Stretching across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, Canada’s prairie grasslands support hundreds of species, including migratory birds, pollinators and people, while also sustaining soil health, water systems, and livestock production. Yet of the roughly 141 million acres of historical grasslands across the country, only 26 million acres remain intact today.

From 2025 to 2030, ten organizations will be delivering projects focused on land stewardship, economic viability, and training across the Prairie Provinces. While many of the teams are new to the Initiative, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation, Meewasin Valley Authority, and Nature Conservancy of Canada are continuing the work they began in 2021.

Learn more here: https://westonfoundation.ca/project/weston-family-prairie-grasslands-initiative-2/

07/04/2026

North America's grazing lands tell a story of stewardship, sustainability and collaboration.

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association is proud to support the North American Grazing Lands Congress on July 7 in Calgary, Alberta. Held in recognition of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, this invitation-only event will bring together producers, industry leaders and conservation partners to showcase the vital role grazing lands play in supporting healthy ecosystems, resilient communities and sustainable food production.

Through ranch tours, expert discussions and meaningful conversations, participants will explore innovative grazing practices while celebrating the people who care for these important landscapes.

Learn more about the event: www.canadianfga.ca/en/events/event-calendar/north-american-grazing-lands-congress-606/

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