November 20th, 2021
Hit the Trail with Some New Friends
If you want to hike but you don’t want to go alone, our free group hikes are a great way to help you hit the trail.
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.
November 20th, 2021
A Feel-Good Bundle of New Brews
We partnered with Torque Brewing to create Polar Beer, a seasonal American pale ale made with Cascade and Simcoe hops as well as Manitoba spruce tips.
November 19th, 2021
200 Nature Groups Urge Trudeau to ‘Get it Right’
Two hundred nature groups are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “get it right” when it comes to climate change and biodiversity loss, and CPAWS is one of them.
November 15th, 2021
Where to Hike Near the Pinawa Suspension Bridge
The trail near the Pinawa suspension bridge has plenty of Precambrian rock to climb but a gentler slope than you’ll find in the Whiteshell.
November 3rd, 2021
Polar Bears in a Warming Arctic: Why Manitoba’s Melting Sea Ice Matters
Polar Bear International’s Dr. Andrew Derocher reveals the stark reality of how a warming arctic is impacting polar bears in Manitoba.
November 2nd, 2021
Snot for Science: Measuring How Climate Change and Human Activity Affects Beluga Whales
Can we measure the stress of beluga whales using their snot? That’s what Justine Hudson and #SnotForScience aims to find out.
November 1st, 2021
Hike the Scenic La Barrière Park
La Barrière Park Loop, 15 minutes from Winnipeg, is nearly three kilometres and takes around 60 minutes to complete.
October 27th, 2021
Announcing the CPAWS Fall Photo Contest Winners
See the winning photographs of the CPAWS Manitoba Fall Colours Photo Contest and learn nature photography tips.
October 19th, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Help Protect Polar Bear Habitats
The polar bear has been recognized as an official emblem of Manitoba — we must work to protect this at-risk species and its habitats.
October 18th, 2021
Help Protect Polar Bear Habitats
The polar bear has been recognized as an official emblem of Manitoba, and in this letter to the editor, CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen stresses the importance of protecting polar bear habitats.
October 8th, 2021
Manitoba to Officially Recognize Polar Bear as Official Emblem
Manitoba introduced legislation to add the polar bear as an official emblem. CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen says he hopes the designation will improve conservation efforts for polar bears, which are deemed as threatened in our province.
October 1st, 2021
Escape City Life by Hiking in Beaudry Provincial Park
Beaudry Provincial Park is close enough to the city to squeeze a hike into a busy Saturday and far enough to escape from traffic noise.