Outdoor Education

School Workshops & Field Trips

CPAWS Manitoba offers outdoor learning workshops and field trips to help children get outside and appreciate the wonders of nature.


The scaffolded programs were developed by a certified teacher and are tied to Manitoba curriculum outcomes for grades K-8.

More than 22,000 children and students were connected to nature through over 1000 CPAWS Manitoba outdoor education workshops and activities  from May 2021 to September 2024.

We hope to reach many more in the years to come. 
 
For more information about the program - including feedback from teachers -- please view our outdoor education brochure or contact Environmental Educator Carly Gray at [email protected].
 
School Workshops
We’ve developed fresh, new programs for the 2025 school year to help students discover the wonder of Manitoba’s natural environment.
 
Get your students excited about prairie pollinators, and the boreal forest with these engaging and inquiry-led outdoor education workshops. (Scroll down for more details on the programs.)
 
The 45-minute workshops are ideally delivered in the school yard or a nearby greenspace but can be held inside during extreme weather.
 
We encourage educators to partner with their fellow teachers to bring multiple workshops to their school on the same day. The first workshop will cost $75 (plus tax) while additional workshops will cost $25 (plus tax) thanks to the generous support of our donors. 
 
Bookings for April- June 2025 open spring next year.

 

Nature Discovery Field Trips
 

Nature Discovery Field Trips are tailored for students in Grades 1-8 and are tied to Manitoba curriculum objectives for each grade.

The 3.5 hour excursion includes instruction on basic wilderness safety, movement games, a guided hike with plant and tree identification, a scavenger hunt, self-guided activities, and group reflections.

Our field trip programs are filled with great teaching tools like binoculars, a magnifying glass and field guides - will be used to enhance the learning experience.

Field Trips will be offered at the following locations:
- Bird's Hill Provincial Park
- Beaudry Provincial Park
- La Barriere Park
- Assiniboine Park

We can accommodate 2 classes per field trip. Field trip cost is $150.00 (plus tax) for 3.5 hours of instruction time. Please provide your own transportation to and from the site of your choosing. Students will be required to bring their own lunch.

Bookings for 2025 open early 2025.

 

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Program Offerings 2025

Polar Bear Program

Did you know Manitoba is home to the polar bear capital of the world?

This winter, invite the CPAWS MB team to your schoolyard to explore these fascinating creatures with your students and discuss the importance of the conservation work that keeps these bears happy and healthy in their habitats.

Students will spend 45 minutes in their schoolyard playing games and exploring the incredible adaptations that allow polar bears to live in such harsh climates and the importance of the Arctic ecosystem.

Grades: 1-3 and 4-6

Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays from January-March 2025.

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CPAWS Manitoba Daycare Workshops Summer 2021 from CPAWS Manitoba on Vimeo.

Join the Fun

Summer 2021 daycare offerings included scavenger hunts, nature mindfulness, and learning about Manitoba plants and animals. Watch this video to see how much fun everyone had!

How Does Spending Time Outdoors Improve Our Well-Being?

There is a wide array of evidence that shows spending time in nature improves mental and physical health, boosts immunity, and reduces risk of disease.


Connecting with the natural world has also been shown to improve sleep and augment vitamin D levels. And it boosts endorphin levels and dopamine production, which promotes happiness.

Healthy forests, lakes, and wetlands are also working to protect our physical health even when we’re not out in nature. They clean our air, filter our water, and act as a protective shield against the worsening impacts of climate change.

Safety Protocols

CPAWS Manitoba takes the safety of all program participants seriously.
 

All CPAWS Manitoba staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department.

CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming which may involve children must be certified in first aid. This applies to staff or to volunteers.