Merienda Snacks at Sunset

Free Event Highlights:

• Merienda Snacks at Sunset: Experience the magic of a light early evening meal, known as Merienda, against the backdrop of a stunning sunset at George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Bring your own snack or indulge in the delicious potluck  treats brought by fellow attendees as we come together to enjoy good potluck snacks and great company.

• Bringing Communities Together: At the heart of the Pollinator Picnic is the belief that food has the power to unite communities. Whether you're sharing a snack with friends, family, or strangers, every bite fosters a sense of connection and belonging. Let's celebrate diversity and kindness one picnic at a time.

• Honoring Important Observances: Our event coincides with several significant observances, including International Picnic Day, National Pollinator Week, International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Autistic Pride Day, and Sustainable Gastronomy Day. By bringing these themes together, we hope to raise awareness and promote positive change in our community.

• Appreciation for Nature's Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects play a crucial role in our ecosystem and food production. As part of the Pollinator Picnic, we invite attendees to bring a snack for their favorite pollinator, whether it be a jar of honey, a bouquet of flowers, or a simple dish made with pollinator-friendly ingredients like orange, or watermelon slices, bananas.

• About the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

• The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. The challenge is open to all communities and individuals, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community (help this be Saskatoon) and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives. In addition to the national winner, there is also a prize for the most active community in each province and territory as well as weekly organization prizing to be awarded throughout June.

  The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is proudly funded by the Government of Canada, Novo Nordisk and supporting partner, Saputo, and locally supported by ParticipACTION and TD ParksPeople.

  Engage Everyone in Saskatoon: Encourage group/business members to sign up as individuals on the ParticipACTION website. By committing to getting active throughout June, they'll not only improve their health and well-being but also contribute to our community's chances of winning.

  Win Amazing Weekly Prizes: There are various prizes up for grabs, including Spirit Prizes, Inclusion Prizes, Capacity-Building Prizes, and Participation Prizes. These prizes can support a wide range of initiatives within your organization

How can Saskatoon become Canada's Most Active Community? 

1.Register your organization, Win Amazing Weekly Prizes. 

2.Take the pledge as an individual.   

Share, cordially invite groups and organisations  The list is endless!  Together We Move!