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Native Prairie Appreciation Week

By Tristen Flath, Extension Services Summer Student, Outlook

May 2026

A wide range of unique ecosystems can be found in Saskatchewan. One important grassland ecosystem found in the province is native prairie.

People sitting in a grassy field during an outdoor workshop, with several participants spaced out on the hillside taking notes
Attendees at a field tour event

Saskatchewan contains some of the few remaining areas of native prairie left in North America, with only an estimated 17 to 21 per cent still existing within the province. These rangelands are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems by supporting wildlife and pollinators, providing grazing opportunities for livestock, capturing and storing carbon, recycling nutrients and improving water quality and moisture retention.

Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW) is an entire week in June dedicated to recognizing and promoting awareness of native grasslands in North America. It was initially established in 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Environment and consists of numerous organizations coordinating educational workshops, professional development sessions and outreach initiatives tailored to agrologists, ranchers and members of the public interested in learning more about these vital ecosystems.

The Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the Society for Range Management Prairie Parkland Chapter (SRM-PPC) and the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) to host the 2026 NPAW field tour. This year, the theme is Prairie Power: Roots, Shoots, and Boots and it will be held in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and the Monet Community Pasture on June 12 and 13, 2026. Join this event to learn more about plant ID, targeted grazing and prescribed burns, rangeland bird ID and rangeland health assessments.

If you are interested in signing up for the event, register by Friday, June 5, 2026. If you want to find out more about Native Prairie Appreciation Week, call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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