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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 “Manitoba Grizzly Bears Need Your Help”
    December 14th, 2020

    Manitoba Grizzly Bears Need Your Help

    Today the grizzly bear is starting to make a comeback in Manitoba, but we need to ensure its habitat is protected.
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    December 10th, 2020

    5 Tips for Backcountry Camping in Manitoba

    Backcountry camping may seem intimidating, but it’s easier than you think. Go from novice camper to backcountry explorer with these tips!
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    December 3rd, 2020

    Help Scientists Monitor Bat Box Use

    A bat box is a simple way to provide additional roosting habitat for bats, but little is known about bat box use in Canada.
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    November 30th, 2020

    Best Backcountry Camping Trips in Manitoba

    Manitoba is home to some of the best backcountry camping spots in Canada. Use this guide to plan your next adventure.
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    Featured image for “CPAWS Manitoba Launches Outdoor Learning Program”
    November 6th, 2020

    CPAWS Manitoba Launches Outdoor Learning Program

    The CPAWS Manitoba Outdoor Learning Program is aimed at educators and families interested in environmental topics and learning outdoors.
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    October 15th, 2020

    Conserve habitat for moose

    We welcome the Manitoba government’s aim to protect our imperilled moose population. A missing objective is conserving habitat.
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    Featured image for “Prime Minister commits on world stage to protecting at least 30% of land and ocean by 2030”
    October 2nd, 2020

    Prime Minister commits on world stage to protecting at least 30% of land and ocean by 2030

    CPAWS is thrilled that Canada has reaffirmed our country’s commitment to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030.
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    September 24th, 2020

    Canada to prioritize nature and double protection of land and ocean by 2025

    CPAWS applauds the federal government’s commitment to nature conservation as part of Canada’s recovery from Covid-19.
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    Featured image for “Feds Put $3.2M Toward Conservation of Seal River Watershed in Northern Manitoba”
    August 26th, 2020

    Feds Put $3.2M Toward Conservation of Seal River Watershed in Northern Manitoba

    The Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area Initiative aims to protect the entire Seal River Watershed from industrial activity.
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    August 25th, 2020

    News Release: Seal River Watershed slated to become Indigenous Protected Area

    The Government of Canada invested $3.2 million in the Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area Initiative.
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    Featured image for “Parks and protected areas are essential to our lives and economies: some provinces and territories still need convincing”
    July 15th, 2020

    Parks and protected areas are essential to our lives and economies: some provinces and territories still need convincing

    The critical importance of parks and protected areas has been reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    June 23rd, 2020

    Conservation in the age of COVID-19

    Never has the need for ambitious action to restore a balance with nature been more urgently needed.
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