August 22nd, 2025
Hudson Bay – The Beach Vacation You Didn’t Know You Needed!
Check out Carly’s trip to Churchill! Learn about how you can see beluga whales, polar bears, and Aurora Borealis for yourself!
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.
August 21st, 2025
How to Identify Manitoban Trees
From an Oak to an Elm, learn how to identify all the “poplar” local trees with CPAWS Manitoba.
August 19th, 2025
Share Your Nature Story Contest
Win the Ultimate Harvest Moon Festival tickets! 🌙🎶 Imagine this: sunlight spilling through your tent, warming your face. Coffee in hand, you stroll to the main stage as your favourite band sound-checks. We’re making it happen for one lucky winner — 2 tickets to Harvest Moon Festival, camping gear, and
August 15th, 2025
Learning from the Land
This past week our Education Manager, Carly Gray, made the trip up to Tadoule Lake for the 2025 Land Summit, hosted by the Seal River Watershed Alliance.
August 7th, 2025
How to Go Geocaching
Geocaching is a world-wide exploration game that combines exploring nature, finding secret items, and helping you appreciate your surroundings.
August 1st, 2025
Birds of the Bay
Learn More about the Breeding Birds of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
July 25th, 2025
The Grass is Greener Where We Protect It
Introducing the tall grass prairie, one of Manitoba’s endangered ecosystems. Heres a look into some of the iconic plants!
July 24th, 2025
How to Start Fishing
If you’re curious about the basics of fishing or just want to see what makes this hobby so rewarding, you’re in the right place.
July 18th, 2025
Manitoba’s Parks Are Calling — Are You In?
Celebrate Parks Day in Manitoba Celebrate Canada Parks day on July 19 Parks Week is the perfect occasion to explore Manitoba’s amazing natural treasures. Here are some great ways to celebrate! From local parks to remote gems and why investing in protected spaces is vital for everyone. Manitoba is home
July 11th, 2025
We’re Off to See the Wetland!
What happens when you mix boreal forest, calcareous fen, and cedar swamp? The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail! Read about what we saw on the trail!
July 4th, 2025
Meet the CPAWS Manitoba Summer Education Team!
CPAWS Manitoba has a dedicated education team! All year long helping kids discover the wonder of the natural world. Come meet them!
June 27th, 2025
One Big Week for the Ocean
June 1 – 8, 2025 was Ocean Week all across the country and here in Manitoba, where we had not one, but two events to celebrate our Arctic Ocean.