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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
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May 21st, 2024

What Does It Mean to Protect Manitoba’s Wild Spaces? It Means a Lot

Protecting the Hudson Bay Lowlands benefits people who live in nothern Manitoba along with wildlife like polar bears, caribou and birds.
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March 22nd, 2024

Teaching Kids About Nature With Outdoor Games and Activities

CPAWS Manitoba’s Environmental After School Program helps children get outside and appreciate the wonders of nature.
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February 9th, 2024

Put Spending Time in Nature on Your New Year’s Resolution List: OP-ED

Most people don’t need a meta-analysis of scientific research to tell them they feel good when they’re out in the woods or listening to waves lapping on the shore of the lake.
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December 19th, 2023

Dozens of Ways to Get Outside With CPAWS Manitoba in 2024

Want to get outside and explore Manitoba? We’ll be offering dozens of Nature Club events in 2024 like free group hikes and $5 paddle nights.
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December 14th, 2023

CPAWS Fall Litter Challenge 2023:

A total of 144 students from 7 classrooms, after-school programs, and student groups in Winnipeg participated in the CPAWS fall 2023 Litter Cleanup Challenge.
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November 23rd, 2023

How Does Spending Time in Nature Improve Our Physical Health and Mental Well-Being?

Science has come up with some fascinating ways to show how spending time in nature improves mental and physical health, sometimes in surprising ways.
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August 22nd, 2023

Tackling Trash: Highlights from CPAWS’ 2023 Student Litter Cleanup Challenge

Hundreds of students learned about the environmental impacts of litter and the value of public service through our Litter Cleanup Challenge. 
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July 19th, 2023

Discover Nature With a CPAWS and Watersheds Backpack

Unleash 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.
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July 17th, 2023

Protecting Our Polar Pals

We loved seeing all the creative entries for the #ProtectPolarBears Colouring Contest. Thanks so much to everyone who entered.
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June 8th, 2023

Hike at Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill

Looking 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. 
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March 17th, 2023

Clean Up Litter and Win a Doughnut Party!

Pick up litter in your schoolyard or nearby park during the 2023 CPAWS Manitoba Student Litter Cleanup Challenge!
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