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Manitoba Nature Notebook

Welcome to our Manitoba Nature Notebook Blog, where conservation meets curiosity.

Explore stories, insights, and updates focused on protecting Manitoba's lands and waters. Through campaign updates, hike highlights, and inspiring nature fun, we aim to deepen your connection to Manitoba and empower you to take action.

Whether you’re a student, educator, or nature enthusiast, join us in learning, protecting, and celebrating the places we call home—one blog post at a time.

Visit every Friday for a new story. 

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    Featured image for “Selkirk’s Camp Awesome Connects Kids with Nature”
    May 3rd, 2022

    Selkirk’s Camp Awesome Connects Kids with Nature

    The City of Selkirk worked with us to develop Camp Awesome’s activities.
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    April 16th, 2022

    More Camping Spots Needed: Letter to the Editor

    Manitobans no longer have enough camping facilities, protected natural spaces, or parks to serve our growing population.
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    Featured image for “‘We need to leave it there for the next generation’ says Fisher River Cree Nation elder”
    April 12th, 2022

    ‘We need to leave it there for the next generation’ says Fisher River Cree Nation elder

    Dorothy L Crate is a respected elder and member of Fisher River Cree Nation who wants the lands and waters protected for future generations.
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    April 11th, 2022

    Letter to the Editor: More camping spots needed

    CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen’s letter to the Editor on April 11, 2022. 
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    March 15th, 2022

    Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change have ‘Tremendous Potential’: Op-Ed

    Nature-based solutions are quickly becoming a larger part of the conversation about fighting the climate crisis and they have tremendous potential to help us limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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    January 24th, 2022

    Polar Bear Maternity Dens at Risk in Manitoba

    Manitoba has lost nearly a third of its polar bears in the past 30 years. CPAWS Manitoba is working to protect the lands where polar bear mothers raise their cubs. 
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    January 14th, 2022

    Staying Active in Their Sixties: Meet Two of Our Most Inspiring Nature Club Participants

    Stella and Kevin have met dozens of other hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts through CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club. 
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    January 12th, 2022

    Polar Beer Launch Taps Into Hudson Bay Conservation Efforts

    CPAWS Manitoba hosted a sold-out fundraiser celebrating the launch of Polar Beer, a new spruce tip ale created by Torque Brewing.
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    January 7th, 2022

    Six Engaging and Educational Nature Webinars for Students

    With teachers and parents in mind, we’ve put together a list of six of our webinars most suitable for young learners.
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    January 6th, 2022

    How to Survive Yet Another School Closure: Get Outside — The Winter Edition

    Here are some winter pandemic parenting survival tips from a twin mom to help get you through another school closure in Manitoba.
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    January 4th, 2022

    Manitoba Must Preserve Its Ocean Ecosystem: Op-Ed

    Manitoba must embrace its identity as an ocean province and take steps to protect and conserve our threatened marine habitat.
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    January 4th, 2022

    Polar Bear Maternity Dens Disappearing

    Find out why Manitoba’s polar bear maternity dens need protection and what you can do to help in this CBC interview.
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