August 22nd, 2023Tackling Trash: Highlights from CPAWS’ 2023 Student Litter Cleanup ChallengeHundreds of students learned about the environmental impacts of litter and the value of public service through our Litter Cleanup Challenge. Read More
July 19th, 2023Discover Nature With a CPAWS and Watersheds BackpackUnleash 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.Read More
July 17th, 2023Protecting Our Polar PalsWe loved seeing all the creative entries for the #ProtectPolarBears Colouring Contest. Thanks so much to everyone who entered.Read More
June 8th, 2023Hike at Cedar Bog Trail in Birds HillLooking 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. Read More
July 31st, 2019Paddle Night Draws Nearly 60 Winnipeggers to Red RiverA dunk in the Red River didn’t dampen Paddle Night for a Winnipeg mom who laughed and got right back in a canoe with her son.Read More
September 1st, 2016CPAWS mobilizes a flotilla of canoes to celebrate 25 years of success in ManitobaTo celebrate its 25th anniversary of wilderness conservation in the province, the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is hosting a paddling event on the Assiniboine River.Read More
October 19th, 2011Canada’s boreal caribou need federal government’s helpHALIFAX, N.S.—The woodland caribou of Canada’s vast boreal forest are in trouble. Listed as nationally “threatened” under the federal Species At Risk Act, many local caribou populations are in steep decline from the Yukon to Labrador, and in some places, appear to be in free-fall. Their range has also shrunkRead More
September 19th, 2011Celebrating 25 years of eco-activism: a tribute to Anne LindseyLive entertainment MC: Vicki Burns Wednesday, October 19th, 7:30 pm Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street $15 or pay what you can: a Manitoba Eco-Network Fundraiser Tickets: [email protected] or 947-6511 Silent auction / Cash barRead More
March 16th, 2011The Impending Climate Catastrophe and the Historical Possibilities of the 21st CenturyThe University of Manitoba Global Political Economy Program Presents “The Impending Climate Catastrophe and the Historical Possibilities of the 21st Century” A Free Public Lecture by Dr. Minqi Li, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Utah, Research Fellow at the Political Economy Research Institute, and author of “TheRead More
January 31st, 2011Share Your Views on establishing the Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning AreaThe Poplar River First Nation has asked the Manitoba government to designate an area of provincial Crown land, located approximately 400 kilometres north of Winnipeg, as a traditional land use planning area. This proposed designation would be made through a new regulation under The East Side Traditional Lands Planning andRead More
November 16th, 2010The Boreal Forest Network Presents The Water of Life BenefitClick image for print-quality poster November 19, 20, 21, 2010 – 91 Albert Street For Immediate Release – November 15, 2010 The Water of Life is a three day exploration of our relationship with water through art, music and speakers. Art on display is by James Hogaboam, paintings and photographsRead More