Burke Lake at golden hour — mist rising over still water with native trees along the shoreline

Burke Lake Restoration

The lake is remembering how to breathe.

One native tree. One pollinator bush. One memorial garden. Burke Lake is being given back to nature — and you're invited to put roots in the ground.

10k+
Trees pledged
42
Native species
3
Memorial gardens
30+
Volunteers

From the shoreline

Burke Lake, today.

Eroded banks, bare prairie grass, an open sky waiting for roots. This is where the restoration begins.

Burke Lake shoreline with eroded bank and prairie sky
Burke Lake water reflecting prairie hills and open sky

The vision

Blossoming Acres & Haven.

A regenerative retreat and clean energy park rooted in permaculture — designed to restore nature, empower community and power a greener future at Burke Lake.

Burke Lake site map — Blossoming Acres & Haven regenerative retreat and clean energy park
Site plan · 10 zones from welcome garden to water access
People · Planet · Permaculture — the permaculture approach guiding Burke Lake
Care for the earth · Care for people · Fair share

The pledge

100%

Every dollar of profit from the Burke Lake collection goes directly to the Burke Lake Revitalization.

From the atelier

10%

10% of every Clean Tech Hub and atelier purchase is reinvested into environmental sustainability and the revitalization of Burke Lake.

More to come

More photos, plantings and progress updates from the shoreline are on the way — check back as the lake comes back to life.

How you help

Three ways to give back.

Every contribution — large or small — becomes roots in the ground at Burke Lake.

Fund the restoration

Individuals and companies can sponsor native trees, pollinator bushes and wildflowers planted along the Burke Lake shoreline.

Memorial gardens

Purchase a tree or curated garden plot planted in memory of a loved one — a living tribute that grows for generations.

Volunteer days

Join community planting days. We supply gloves, saplings and the soil — you bring the heart.

Sponsorships

Plant something that lasts.

Choose a sponsorship below. Each one funds plants, soil, signage and the stewardship that keeps them alive.

Sponsor a Native Tree

$45

One native sapling planted at Burke Lake. Includes a digital certificate and GPS coordinates of your tree.

SPONSOR A TREE

Pollinator Bush Pack

$120

Three flowering bushes selected to support native bees, butterflies and songbirds.

FUND A PACK

Wildflower Meadow Plot

$250

Sponsor a 10m² wildflower plot — seasonal blooms that restore biodiversity and soil health.

SPONSOR A PLOT

Memorial Tree Dedication

$300

A mature native tree planted in honor of a loved one, with an engraved marker and dedication ceremony invitation.

DEDICATE A TREE

Memorial Garden

$1,200

A curated garden of trees, bushes and perennials in a named plot — a living memorial maintained year-round.

CREATE A GARDEN

Corporate Grove

$5,000+

Companies sponsor a named grove. Includes signage, an annual stewardship report and a team volunteer day.

TALK TO US

Memorial Gardens

A living tribute, rooted in place.

Memorial gardens at Burke Lake are quiet places of return. We plant native trees, perennials and seasonal blooms in a dedicated plot, marked with a hand-engraved stone bearing your loved one's name.

Families are invited to a planting ceremony, receive seasonal photos of the garden's growth, and are welcome to visit any time.

INQUIRE ABOUT A MEMORIAL
Native trees
Perennial blooms
Pollinator bushes
Engraved stone
MEMBERSHIPS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Rooted in stewardship.

The Burke Lake Revitalization Project is committed to environmental stewardship, wetland restoration, biodiversity and community education. Founder Lisa McNab is a proud member of Ducks Unlimited Canada and Nature Saskatchewan.

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Supporting wetland conservation, waterfowl habitat and a healthier future for Canadian ecosystems.

MEMBERSHIP
Nature Saskatchewan

Supporting the conservation, appreciation and protection of Saskatchewan's wildlife and natural heritage.

MEMBERSHIP

Memberships reflect our commitment to continued learning, conservation awareness and responsible environmental stewardship.

Get your hands in the soil.

Volunteer planting days run spring through fall. Bring a friend, bring your team, or come solo — we'll teach you everything.

JOIN A PLANTING DAY