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.
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 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.
January 24th, 2022
Polar Bear Maternity Dens at Risk in Manitoba
Manitoba has lost nearly a third of its polar bears in the past 30 years. CPAWS Manitoba is working to protect the lands where polar bear mothers raise their cubs.
January 14th, 2022
Staying Active in Their Sixties: Meet Two of Our Most Inspiring Nature Club Participants
Stella and Kevin have met dozens of other hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts through CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club.