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Nature Club

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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.
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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.
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June 14th, 2024

Protecting Nature One Post at a Time: Meet Katie Borgfjord

As the Digital Marketing Coordinator, Katie is in charge of managing the CPAWS Manitoba social media pages, updating the website, crafting content and leading Nature Club activities
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February 9th, 2024

Put Spending Time in Nature on Your New Year’s Resolution List: OP-ED

Most people don’t need a meta-analysis of scientific research to tell them they feel good when they’re out in the woods or listening to waves lapping on the shore of the lake.
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November 23rd, 2023

How Does Spending Time in Nature Improve Our Physical Health and Mental Well-Being?

Science has come up with some fascinating ways to show how spending time in nature improves mental and physical health, sometimes in surprising ways.
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August 22nd, 2023

Tackling Trash: Highlights from CPAWS’ 2023 Student Litter Cleanup Challenge

Hundreds of students learned about the environmental impacts of litter and the value of public service through our Litter Cleanup Challenge. 
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July 19th, 2023

Discover Nature With a CPAWS and Watersheds Backpack

Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a captivating journey with Nature Discovery Backpacks – where the wonders of the great outdoors meet the thrill of hands-on science and immersive nature-based learning.
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July 17th, 2023

Protecting Our Polar Pals

We loved seeing all the creative entries for the #ProtectPolarBears Colouring Contest. Thanks so much to everyone who entered.
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June 29th, 2023

Children Ask Manitoba Environment Minister to Protect Polar Bears

Children asking the Manitoba government to protect polar bears met with Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein in the legislature.
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June 26th, 2023

Exploring Manitoba’s Arctic Coastline

Did you know that Manitoba is a coastal province? Though we may be far from the coast itself, that doesn’t stop us from enjoying Manitoba’s distinctive landscape.
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June 8th, 2023

Hike at Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill

Looking for an easy and family-friendly hike close to Winnipeg? Cedar Bog is perfect! The Bird’s Hill trail is a great hike for families, people who are new to hiking, and experienced outdoorsy types looking for a simple trip in the woods. 
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May 21st, 2023

How to Start Stargazing

How do you read a star chart? Is a telescope really necessary? When and where can you spot the Milky Way? That’s what we learned from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Webinar, hosted by CPAWS Manitoba in August 2022.
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