November 15th, 2024
Manitoba IS a Coastal Province
Contrary to the popular belief of southern Manitoba city dwellers, Manitoba is a coastal province. Learn all about life on our northern coast and how you can help protect it.
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 8th, 2024
What is Outreach?
Outreach is the foundation of almost everything we do at CPAWS. As our mission states, we advocate for the effective, long-term protection of ecologically and culturally significant land, freshwater, and ocean areas in Canada. However, we can only do this with the support and signatures of Manitobans that care.
October 31st, 2024
Trick or Tweet
Hundreds of kids dressed up as their favourite characters and dashed along the Chickadee trail participating in pumpkin balancing, scavenger hunts, and a spoon race to celebrate Halloween.
October 25th, 2024
Reconnecting with Nature: Thanks to Nature Walk 2024
This October we hosted Thanks to Nature, a self-guided gratitude walk event that puts nature back in the forefront and invites you to reconnect with life, as well as, the perfect opportunity to thank nature for all the benefits it offers.
October 18th, 2024
Seizing Manitoba’s Global Conservation Opportunity: Why 30×30 Matters for Our Future
Manitoba is one of the few places on Earth with an incredible chance for large-scale conservation.
October 10th, 2024
Public Launch of the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek Conservation Project
It meant a lot to gather in a good way. Members of the CPAWS team had the incredible opportunity to attend the public launch of the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek Indigenous Protected Area project from September 2nd – 6th at the Fox Lake Cree Nation Culture Camp to show our support for
October 9th, 2024
CPAWS Manitoba to Attend Convention on Biological Diversity in Columbia
Urging the Provincial Government to Honour its Commitment to Protecting 30% of Manitoba by Financially Investing in Indigenous-Led Conservation and its Own Capacity to Deliver on its Promises. Winnipeg, MB – We are excited to announce that Executive Director Ron Thiessen will attend the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16),
September 27th, 2024
Chel-seeing the Wild: Meet Chelsea
We’re excited to welcome Chelsea as our new Communications Manager. With her passion she will guide the development of our communications.
August 30th, 2024
EnviRONmental Executive: Meet Ron
Ron Thiessen is the inspiring Executive Director of CPAWS Manitoba. He has been instrumental in establishing 23 parks and protected areas in Manitoba with CPAWS.
August 23rd, 2024
Conservation Classroom: Meet Carly
Carly Gray is the inspiring leader of our Outdoor Education Program, bringing her vibrant passion for nature and education to every adventure.
August 16th, 2024
Environmental Education for a Brighter Future: Meet Our Ed Team
Meet the inspiring Environmental Education Ambassadors of our Outdoor Education Program for Summer 2024.
August 2nd, 2024
Canoes, Conservation, Caring: Meet Neil
Meet CPAWS Manitoba Conservation Campaign Manager Neil Bailey. His lifelong passion for nature and stewardship began with collecting sticks and rocks on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.