Nature Club

CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club is designed to help Manitobans get outside, make new friends and learn about the wonders of nature.

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. 

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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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    August 1st, 2025

    Birds of the Bay

    Learn More about the Breeding Birds of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
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    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!
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    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.
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    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
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    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!
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    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!
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    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.
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    June 25th, 2025

    Hudson Bay Lowlands bring nearly $250 million to Manitoba economy and $1.2 trillion in carbon storage every year: New Report 

    The Hudson Bay Lowlands provide nearly CAD 250 million in ecosystem goods and services (EGS) per year. Learn more in this new report by CPAWS Manitoba and IISD.
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    June 20th, 2025

    Tracking Migration, One Step at a Time

    What if every child walked just one kilometre—and we added all those distances together? Could we walk far enough to match the incredible journeys of the birds that live, grow, and pass through our community?
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