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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 “Protecting ‘World Treasures’: Making Western Hudson Bay a Marine Conservation Area”
    March 2nd, 2021

    Protecting ‘World Treasures’: Making Western Hudson Bay a Marine Conservation Area

    The Western Hudson Bay is home to some of the largest concentrations of beluga whales and polar bears in the world. And it needs protection.
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    February 26th, 2021

    Presenting the CPAWS Manitoba Photo Contest Winners

    Here are the winning photos and honourable mentions selected by our judges for our photography contest, featuring nature in Manitoba.
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    February 15th, 2021

    A Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Country Skiing in Manitoba

    An expert answers frequently asked questions about cross-country skiing in Manitoba to help beginners learn the sport.
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    February 12th, 2021

    Honouring Harvey Williams’ Conservation Efforts in Manitoba

    Harvey Williams played a big part in CPAWS Manitoba’s history and dedicated decades of his life to conservation.
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    February 10th, 2021

    How to Survive Getting Lost in the Wilderness

    Sherman Kong from Maple Leaf Survival shares must-know wilderness survival information for Manitoba adventures.
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    February 9th, 2021

    Enter the CPAWS Manitoba Wilderness Photo Contest

    Show off your photography skills and nature in the province with our 2021 Manitoba Wilderness Photo Contest.
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    February 4th, 2021

    Filling Our Imaginations with Nature For I Love to Read Month

    See our list of 100 nature-themed children’s books for I Love to Read Month to read as a family safe at home.
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    February 1st, 2021

    Rescuing Ourselves — and Our Kids — From a Pandemic of Screen Time: Get Outside

    While dealing with COVID-19, we have inadvertently amplified nature-deficit disorder in youth. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution: get outside.
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    January 28th, 2021

    ‘Deadly Rapids’ and Polar Bear Encounters on the Seal River

    Caroline Wintoniw paddled the Seal River in northern Manitoba, a trip of a lifetime for many backcountry canoeists.
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    January 25th, 2021

    A Strong Sense of Responsibility to Safeguard the Land Drives Seal River Watershed Initiative

    Sayisi Dene First Nation is leading an initiative to protect the entirety of the Seal River Watershed as an Indigenous Protected Area.
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    December 22nd, 2020

    Defend Manitoba Parks FAQ

    Here are the answers to frequently asked questions from a webinar focused on our Defend Manitoba Parks campaign.
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    December 21st, 2020

    Connecting for Conservation Part 1: Parks Over Profits

    Manitobans are concerned they could lose access to nature under a proposal to run provincial parks like a business.
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