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January 5th, 2023

We Must Act Now on Biodiversity Protection: Op-Ed

A historic deal to conserve nature was reached in Montreal at the COP15 UN Conference on Biological Diversity. Now the really hard work begins.
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January 5th, 2023

6 Lessons Nature Taught Me While Writing My Book

Nature has been one of my greatest teachers in life, especially while writing Planted: Stories From Manitoba’s Natural World.
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December 5th, 2022

Indigenous Leadership Key to Conservation Efforts: OP-ED

Indigenous leadership is key to conserving Canada’s lands and waters: just look to an initiative to protect Manitoba’s Seal River Watershed.
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November 24th, 2022

More than just monarchs: a guide to Manitoba’s butterflies

It’s easy to recognize the fluttering orange wings and beautiful black stripes of a monarch, but did you know Manitoba is home to 144 species of butterfly? That’s what 54 people learned during Kirstyn Eckhardt’s webinar in October.
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October 19th, 2022

Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards 

We gathered on the shore of Fisher Bay for an educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
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October 5th, 2022

5 Reasons Why Assiniboine Forest Should Become a National Urban Park

Assiniboine Forest is the most obvious choice for a National Urban Park in Winnipeg. It’s the largest urban forest in Canada! Here’s why:
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September 9th, 2022

Help Preserve Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Forest

Assiniboine Forest is the natural choice for Winnipeg’s first National Urban Park.
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July 28th, 2022

IMPAC 5: What it Means for Ocean Conservation in Manitoba

We’re so proud to be participating in IMPAC5 and helping move forward marine conservation targets in Manitoba and across Canada. 
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July 28th, 2022

7 Webinars Introducing You to Manitoba’s Arctic

We introduced Manitoba’s north to more than 390 people over three months in 2022 with our Arctic Speaker Series.
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July 4th, 2022

Follow Indigenous leadership: Letter to the Editor

Canada needs Indigenous leadership to ensure nature’s life support systems can sustain people and wildlife into the future.
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June 28th, 2022

4 Summer Activities in Manitoba More Fun Than Binging Your Favourite Netflix Show (Again)

Summer has officially arrived in Canada and we have a list of activities you can do to take in the beautiful wild spaces in Manitoba.
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May 22nd, 2022

5 Ways Biodiversity Supports Us (and 1 Way You Can Help It Thrive)

Five ways biodiversity helps Manitoba’s communities and wild spaces, including polar bears and caribou.
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