June 29th, 2021
Free CPAWS Manitoba Webinars
The CPAWS Manitoba Lunch & Learn webinars introduce people to nature experts in the province
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.
June 28th, 2021
How to Avoid Dangerous Wildlife Encounters: Be Smart, Carry Spray, and Stay Out of Their Way
Learn wildlife safety tips from an expert so you know how to safely share nature with bears, wolves, moose, and other wildlife in Manitoba.
June 25th, 2021
How to Capture the Cosmos
Learn from astrophotographer Justin Anderson what’s in the night sky and photography tips so you can capture it yourself.
June 24th, 2021
Heed the Call
A newspaper that covers the Wolseley and West Broadway communities in Winnipeg published our blog post “How to Survive Yet Another School Lockdown: Get Outside,” which features pandemic parenting tips from a twin mom.
June 23rd, 2021
Students Learn Value of Public Service and Protecting the Environment With Litter Cleanup Challenge
Students from across Manitoba participated in the CPAWS Litter Cleanup Challenge and picked up garbage in their neighbourhoods.
June 22nd, 2021
Quebec and Feds Lead Canada’s Conservation Efforts
Lack of adequate conservation measures by provinces and territories is to blame for Canada failing to meet its international conservation target, according to a CPAWS report.
June 22nd, 2021
News Release: Manitoba Is Failing to Safeguard Nature
The CPAWS Report Card on Canada’s Progress in Protecting its Land and Ocean gave Manitoba a mixed review with a C- grade.
June 18th, 2021
Manitoba’s Snakes: Exploring the Narcisse Dens
Learn about the garter snakes at the Narcisse Snake Dens, the biggest concentration of snakes in the world.
June 15th, 2021
Curiosity and Learning Inspires Others to Take Action
As Communications and Event Coordinator, Riley Chervinski works to advance CPAWS Manitoba’s Western Hudson Bay campaign.
June 11th, 2021
How to Camp Like a Champ
Learn how to use the seven principles of Leave No Trace on camping trips from Sloan Cathcart, Head of Interpretation with Manitoba Parks.
June 9th, 2021
CPAWS’ Response to the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Indigenous Children in Kamloops Mass Grave
The discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School has left us heartbroken.
June 9th, 2021
5 Tips for Nature Photographers
Five easy tricks to help anyone create compelling nature photography from professional photographer and instructor Ron Gilfillan.