Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The arrival of June brings back one of the premier family events of the year, as the PotashCorp Children's Festival of Saskatchewan returns to Kiwanis Park and venues along the South Saskatchewan River from June 5-7. This is the 27th year of the Festival and PotashCorp's fifth year as the presenting sponsor.
In addition, PotashCorp's popular "Fossil Find" will return for the 10th consecutive year. Kids can sift through the soils mined at PotashCorp's phosphate operation in North Carolina and discover the remnants of ancient marine life - like sharks teeth and other fossils - that are the source of minerals in fertilizer products.
"PotashCorp and the Children's Festival are both driven by nourishing potential," said Rhonda Speiss, PotashCorp's Manager, Community Investment. "This event inspires creativity, cultural growth and a sense of community - in kids and in the parents, teachers and volunteers who make the event possible. We're proud to play a role in the Children's discovery and growth."
The PotashCorp Children's Festival of Saskatchewan is the only professional arts and culture festival for kids in Saskatchewan and one of only seven internationally recognized children's arts festivals in Canada. Activities include dozens of hands-on exhibits, arts programming, international performances and kid-friendly activities - like the PotashCorp Fossil Find.
"Learning through fun and play is a big a part of the Festival," said Speiss. "The Fossil Find lets kids discover and keep fossils that are millions of years old. It's great fun for them and for the PotashCorp volunteers who come out to help them learn about the hidden treasures."
To learn more about the schedule of events and activities, visit www.potashcorpchildrensfestival.com or call (306) 664-3378.
As the world's largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global populations rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.
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