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.
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.
July 31st, 2024
FRCN Acquires Peat Harvest Licence from Sungro Horticulture
FRCN, with support from CPAWS, recently acquired federal government funding to negotiate and purchase Peat Harvest Licence #5 from Sungro Horticulture
July 26th, 2024
From Campus to Conservation: Meet Nadia
Nadia Schimnowsk is thrilled to be part of the conservation team at CPAWS Manitoba as the Conservation Campaign Officer. She is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Manitoba, with a focus on Northern Studies and a minor in Indigenous Studies.
July 19th, 2024
Claire-ifying Conservation
Claire joins the Conservation Team with a passion for environmental protection and experience in project management within a decolonial framework. Claire joined CPAWS Manitoba in April 2024 to lead our Hudson Bay Marine Conservation Area Campaign.
July 12th, 2024
Cowbirds to Calculating: Meet David
David Swan is a behavioural ecologist who joined CPAWS Manitoba because he is passionate about science-based conservation.
July 5th, 2024
Stage Left to Nature’s Best: Meet Deb
Meet Deb Gay-De Vries, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator for CPAWS, and discover her impactful work with the CPAWS team.
June 28th, 2024
A Passion for Nature and Getting Kids Outside: Meet Mira Oberman
Mira managed communications, provided strategic direction for campaigns and developed the Nature Club and Outdoor Education program.
June 27th, 2024
Honouring the Water Gathering in Churchill Draws Ministers, Mayor, Knowledge Keepers and Families
Churchill residents and visitors celebrated bears, birds and belugas and explored opportunities to secure a healthy future for Hudson Bay.
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
June 6th, 2024
Honouring the Water Gathering in Churchill, Manitoba
Celebrate Hudson Bay with events in Churchill to honour water and explore opportunities to secure a healthy future for people and wildlife.
May 31st, 2024
A balanced critical minerals strategy for Manitoba: OP-ED
The path forward for Manitoba lies in a nuanced and collaborative approach to resource development and environmental protection.
May 28th, 2024
The Dreamer Who United Four Nations to Protect a Watershed: Remembering Ernie Bussidor
Manitoba lost a champion of nature when Ernie Bussidor died in his sleep on January 27, 2024 at the age of 67. And I lost a friend.