June 26th, 2023
Exploring Manitoba’s Arctic Coastline
Did you know that Manitoba is a coastal province? Though we may be far from the coast itself, that doesn’t stop us from enjoying Manitoba’s distinctive landscape.
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.
June 22nd, 2023
Good Signs in Winnipeg Byelection
Manitobans need to call on political parties and candidates in the upcoming provincial election to commit to developing an action plan that will protect 30% of Manitoba’s lands and waters by 2030, our Executive Director Ron Thiessen wrote in the Winnipeg Free Press.
June 14th, 2023
Federal By-Election Candidates on Protecting 30% of Manitoba’s Lands and Waters by 2030
CPAWS-Manitoba surveyed candidates from all parties in the Winnipeg South Centre byelection about nature and wildlife conservation.
June 8th, 2023
Hike at Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill
Looking for an easy and family-friendly hike close to Winnipeg? Cedar Bog is perfect! The Bird’s Hill trail is a great hike for families, people who are new to hiking, and experienced outdoorsy types looking for a simple trip in the woods.
June 6th, 2023
Your Voice Needed! Help Protect Pemmican Island in Lake Winnipegosis
A small island with a large cultural and ecological significance could soon become a provincial park if the government of Manitoba hears from enough people who want to protect Pemmican Island in Lake Winnipegosis.
May 23rd, 2023
OP-ED: Time for the Province to Step Up on Conservation
Manitoba has a golden opportunity to show true leadership for the future of people and wildlife by committing to the global target of conserving 30 percent of earth’s lands and waters by 2030.
May 21st, 2023
How to Start Stargazing
How do you read a star chart? Is a telescope really necessary? When and where can you spot the Milky Way? That’s what we learned from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Webinar, hosted by CPAWS Manitoba in August 2022.
May 16th, 2023
Hiking Through the Vast Manitoba Desert, at Spirit Sands
Always wanted to explore the desert, but didn’t want to take the trip? Did you know we have the next best thing right here in Manitoba!
May 2nd, 2023
Enter the #ProtectPolarBears Colouring Contest
Spread the word of the importance of protecting polar bears and the Hudson Bay Lowlands through the CPAWS Manitoba colouring contest.
April 27th, 2023
Winnipeg Will Sign Biodiversity Pledge
Winnipeg will join dozens of other cities around the world in a pledge to take 15 tangible actions to protect urban biodiversity.
April 3rd, 2023
Province Must Reduce Emissions
Manitoba’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and ocean are part of the climate change solution. These ecosystems help to mitigate the impacts of climate change by absorbing greenhouse gas emissions.
March 27th, 2023
Solution to Canada’s looming water crisis
Nature needs to be part of the solution to water management. Wetlands and forests help to filter contaminants out of the water we drink and also help to retain and store water, lessening the impacts of floods and droughts.