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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.

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February 19th, 2026

How to Celebrate Polar Bear Day!

Established by Polar Bears International, every year on February 27, we recognize International Polar Bear Day to celebrate these majestic Arctic creatures and raise awareness about the challenges they face. Here are 12 ways you can celebrate polar bears in the city, at home, or in the classroom.

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February 13th, 2026

“It’s clear how much this community cares.”

The provincial government announced its support for a federally led feasibility study exploring a National Marine Conservation Area in Western Hudson Bay and hosted a town hall in Churchill.

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February 6th, 2026

Summer of Workshopping

Get outside this summer with our Nature Club Summer Workshop Series! Check out our dozens of nature themed workshops!

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February 5th, 2026

How to Name that Bird

I bet you know your local barista by name, you’ve memorized the modern barbershops, but can you name the other locals? And by other locals, I mean birds.

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January 30th, 2026

A Budget That Protects Manitoba’s Future: Op-ed

The choices made in Budget 2026 will determine how much of it we save for generations to come. Nature is central to who we are.

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January 23rd, 2026

NMCA: A Park for the Ocean

Picture your local neighbourhood park in your mind. Does this park have an area for locking up bikes or vehicle parking? A spot for the play structures, and a separate spot for benches and picnic tables? Is there a reduced speed limit nearby? A typical park will have different zones

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January 22nd, 2026

How to Identify Animal Tracks

Ever stumbled across tiny paw prints in the snow or mud and wondered who passed by before you? Every track tells a story — if you know how to identify it! There are many clues that can help solve the species of which animals may be around. Here are some

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January 16th, 2026

Creative and Sustainable

Join CPAWS Manitoba Nature Club Craft Workshops to connect with fellow nature lovers as we explore creative ways to celebrate the environment through hands-on, eco-friendly crafts, sharing knowledge on green living, reusing, and recycling.

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January 8th, 2026

How to Snowshoe

Interested in exploring Manitoba on snowshoes? Well you’ve come to the right place! We’re curated a list of everything you need to know, whether you’ve never snowshoed before or if you’re just a bit rusty, we got you covered with anything you need to know.

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January 2nd, 2026

What’s In and What’s Out for Nature

At CPAWS Manitoba, 2026 is about moving from ideas to impact. Here’s what’s in — and what’s out — as we work to protect Manitoba’s lands and waters for generations to come.

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January 2nd, 2026

25 Things CPAWS Did in 2025

Here are 25 things CPAWS Manitoba accomplished together, with curiosity, and a whole lot of love for this beautiful province we call home.

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December 26th, 2025

Is it a Caribou or a Reindeer?

As the holiday season comes to an end and you find yourself looking at the reindeer footprints in your yard, you might find yourself wondering: Are reindeer and caribou actually the same animal?