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?
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.
December 19th, 2025
A Loon Takes Flight
“The people of CPAWS are a body of water—expansive and inviting. Open spaces. That’s where I think the clearest, dream the biggest, and feel the deepest. Whether I knew it or not, all my life I’ve been a loon.”
December 12th, 2025
All We Want for Christmas Is… an NMCA
Dear Santa, we were hoping you could help us out with just one thing on our holiday wish list this year. Have you heard about a NMCA?
December 11th, 2025
How to React if Encountering Wildlife
Wildlife is always unpredictable, but how can we be more prepared if we ever encounter wildlife in Manitoba? There’s a few things to remember!
December 5th, 2025
What’s Blooming in 2026?
Winter invites us to rest and reflect, and as we pause this season, the CPAWS Education Team is quietly sowing the seeds that will grow into next year’s adventures. Continue reading to find out whats to come in 2026!
November 28th, 2025
Local Holiday Wish List
We’ve put together a curated list of gift ideas that check all the right boxes: locally sourced, eco-friendly, reusable, and designed to bring joy long beyond the holiday season.
November 27th, 2025
How to Pack for a Hike
Hiking can be a fun and rewarding activity, although there are some things that you need to prepare and pack with you to make sure everything runs smoothly.
November 21st, 2025
What’s Next for Hudson Bay?
What exactly is a National Marine Conservation Area and why is it important in Hudson Bay?
November 19th, 2025
Cougar Spotted!
Cougars are here—and their return could signal something big for Manitoba’s future. As more people share photos or stories of sightings, it helps to understand who these animals are, and why their return matters.
November 14th, 2025
The Things We Learn When We Gather
Take a look into Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynitamuk Indigenous Protected Area’s annual Five Nations Gathering!
November 13th, 2025
How to Enjoy Manitoba Winter
New to Manitoba and wondering how to make the most of our famously cold winters? Or maybe you’ve lived here all your life and are looking for new ways to embrace the snow instead of hiding from it?
November 7th, 2025
New Year, New Hikes
Whether you’re up for a guided interpretive walk, a friendly group hike, or a ski trip – your next great outdoor memory starts here!