January 10th, 2025
Ways to Connect to Nature – Inspired by the Eyes of a Child
Interested in fostering curiousity and deepening your connection to the natural world? Here’s some strategies—whether you’re a child or an adult!
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.
January 3rd, 2025
Learn & Explore: CPAWS Manitoba’s Summer Workshops
Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or looking to dip your toes into outdoor adventures for the first time, our 2025 Summer Workshops have something for everyone.
December 27th, 2024
The Marine Marvels of Hudson Bay
From majestic whales to quirky sea stars, these 10 species showcase the incredible diversity of Manitoba’s Arctic marine life.
December 20th, 2024
10 Fun Winter Break Ideas to Get Your Kids Off Screens and Into Nature
Getting outside isn’t just about escaping screens; it’s about connecting with nature, moving our bodies, and making memories. Here are 10 ideas to make the most of winter break and get your kids outside:
December 13th, 2024
Real Trees, Real Impact
Let’s talk trees—real Christmas trees, to be exact. Just like the ones that might have adorned the Swift family farm, these natural beauties bring more than charm to your holiday celebrations.
December 6th, 2024
Get Ready to Explore More in 2025
For 2025 we are excited to roll out MULTIPLE new CPAWS Manitoba hikes and workshops alongside some fantastic website upgrades to make exploring easier than ever!
December 4th, 2024
Speak Up for Manitoba’s Lands and Waters in Budget 2025
Urging all Manitobans to tell the Minister of Finance that the conservation of our lands and waters must be a top priority.
November 29th, 2024
How Big is 30%?: Manitoba Conservation Progress Explained
With 2030 steadily approaching, the 30% by 2030 (AKA 30×30) goal is becoming a global headline for conservation.
November 22nd, 2024
Nature Meditation Walks: Let Nature Guide You!
Explore the magic of nature meditation walks—perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with yourself and the world around you.
November 15th, 2024
Manitoba IS a Coastal Province
Contrary to the popular belief of southern Manitoba city dwellers, Manitoba is a coastal province. Learn all about life on our northern coast and how you can help protect it.
November 8th, 2024
What is Outreach?
Outreach is the foundation of almost everything we do at CPAWS. As our mission states, we advocate for the effective, long-term protection of ecologically and culturally significant land, freshwater, and ocean areas in Canada. However, we can only do this with the support and signatures of Manitobans that care.
October 31st, 2024
Trick or Tweet
Hundreds of kids dressed up as their favourite characters and dashed along the Chickadee trail participating in pumpkin balancing, scavenger hunts, and a spoon race to celebrate Halloween.