June 13th, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Protect Assiniboine Forest
Only six per cent of Winnipeg’s total city area is public park land, compared to the average of Canadian cities at nine per cent.
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.
May 25th, 2022
Protect Woodland Caribou – Fill in a Short Government Survey
There is finally hope the Manitoba government will act to protect threatened caribou after a decade of delays. Answer a quick survey to help.
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.
May 18th, 2022
Clean Up Litter and Win a Doughnut Party!
Pick up litter in your schoolyard or nearby park during the CPAWS Manitoba Student Litter Cleanup Challenge!
May 17th, 2022
Letter to the Editor: For peat’s sake
CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen’s letter to the Editor on May 17, 2022.
May 8th, 2022
4 Facts About Polar Bear Maternity Worth Celebrating this Mother’s Day
We’re breaking down 4 facts about polar bear maternity you need to know this Mother’s Day.
May 5th, 2022
3 Ways Nature Helps Your Mental Health
We know connecting to wild spaces can have feel-good benefits, but just how impactful can nature be for our mental health?
May 3rd, 2022
Selkirk’s Camp Awesome Connects Kids with Nature
The City of Selkirk worked with us to develop Camp Awesome’s activities.
April 16th, 2022
More Camping Spots Needed: Letter to the Editor
Manitobans no longer have enough camping facilities, protected natural spaces, or parks to serve our growing population.
April 12th, 2022
‘We need to leave it there for the next generation’ says Fisher River Cree Nation elder
Dorothy L Crate is a respected elder and member of Fisher River Cree Nation who wants the lands and waters protected for future generations.
April 11th, 2022
Letter to the Editor: More camping spots needed
CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen’s letter to the Editor on April 11, 2022.
March 15th, 2022
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change have ‘Tremendous Potential’: Op-Ed
Nature-based solutions are quickly becoming a larger part of the conversation about fighting the climate crisis and they have tremendous potential to help us limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.