July 24th, 2026
Happy International Bog Day!
Celebrate International Bog Day with us! We’ll learn more about wetlands and their important role in our ecosystem.
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 9th, 2026
How to Pack for a Hike
This blog post is originally from November of 2025. But with summer heating up and more folks exploring outside, we figured it’s a good time for a refresher! Here’s a guide for what to pack for a hike. Hiking can be a fun and rewarding activity, but the right equipment
June 26th, 2026
Connection to the Coast
There is something special about Churchill. The coast stretches endlessly toward the horizon out before you, ice floes drift across the bay, and bright orange lichen and tiny purple flowers bloom against the tundra. But what stayed with me most wasn’t the landscape. It was the people.
June 12th, 2026
The Trails That Brought Me Here
A look back on two years of conservation, community, and unforgettable adventures across Manitoba. As the seasons shift from a very short spring to a beautiful summer breeze, so too does my time at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Manitoba Chapter. It’s bittersweet, but the rumours are true: it
June 5th, 2026
Plan Western Hudson Bay Right From Day One
It’s National Ocean Week and a fitting moment to recognize Manitoba as a coastal province. Churchill, known globally for its polar bears and beluga whales, sits at the heart of one of Canada’s most important marine ecosystems.
May 15th, 2026
Reminiscing: Things We Learn When We Gather
Join us and reflect on the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynitamuk Indigenous Protected Area’s annual Five Nations Gathering.
May 8th, 2026
Happy, Wealthy, Healthy Marines
One of the most ecologically and culturally significant marine regions in Canada is right here, in Western Hudson Bay. In a region of great change and great possibility, conservation is an important tool.
May 1st, 2026
A Heartfelt Farewell
Spring has sprung, and its the season of new beginnings and closing chapters. At CPAWS, we’re saying a bittersweet goodbye to two incredible staff members: Juliana and John.
April 24th, 2026
Outreach: The Foundation of Conservation
Outreach is the foundation of nearly everything we do. Learn the 3 ways our CPAWS team rallies support for nature in Manitoba.
April 17th, 2026
Support the Plan to Protect the Seal River Watershed
Learn about the Seal River Watershed and the proposal to protect this vast ecosystem.
April 16th, 2026
How to Celebrate Earth Day!
There are plenty of ways to connect with nature, care for the planet, and celebrate Earth Day in Winnipeg this week. Here’s eight ways to celebrate Earth Day 2026.
April 10th, 2026
Get the Lowdown on the Birds of the Lowlands
The Hudson Bay Lowlands is more than just wilderness. Millions of breeding birds depend on its wetlands, forests, and tundra to raise their young. Learn More about the breeding birds of the Lowlands.