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.
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.
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.
March 17th, 2023
Clean Up Litter and Win a Doughnut Party!
Pick up litter in your schoolyard or nearby park during the 2023 CPAWS Manitoba Student Litter Cleanup Challenge!
March 16th, 2023
Manitoba’s Amisk Park Reserve needs your help to keep protected designation
Manitobans are being asked to share their thoughts on protecting Amisk Park Reserve for another five years. You have until the end of March!
February 24th, 2023
Manitoba’s Polar Bears in Steep Decline: Government Data
Manitoba’s polar bear population dropped sharply in just five years amid a worrying loss of adult females and cubs, government data shows.
January 27th, 2023
Beluga Gala Brings Canada’s Whale Protection into the Spotlight
Canada must do a better job of protecting beluga whales and the best way to do that is to establish a marine protected area in Hudson Bay.
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.
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.
December 14th, 2022
Major Progress in Safeguarding Nature and Advancing Reconciliation in Manitoba
A major milestone in the years-long campaign to establish the Seal River Watershed as an Indigenous Protected Area was reached Dec 14, 2022.
December 7th, 2022
23 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Nature in 2023
I am hopeful that the world – and Manitoba – is ready to do the hard work needed to reverse a devastating loss of wildlife and wild spaces.