December 7th, 2022
23 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Nature in 2023
I am hopeful that the world – and Manitoba – is ready to do the hard work needed to reverse a devastating loss of wildlife and wild spaces.
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 5th, 2022
Indigenous Leadership Key to Conservation Efforts: OP-ED
Indigenous leadership is key to conserving Canada’s lands and waters: just look to an initiative to protect Manitoba’s Seal River Watershed.
November 24th, 2022
More than just monarchs: a guide to Manitoba’s butterflies
It’s easy to recognize the fluttering orange wings and beautiful black stripes of a monarch, but did you know Manitoba is home to 144 species of butterfly? That’s what 54 people learned during Kirstyn Eckhardt’s webinar in October.
November 24th, 2022
Hundreds of Students Help Clean Up Their Communities with CPAWS 2022 Litter Challenge
Hundreds of students learned about the environmental impacts of litter and the value of public service through our Litter Cleanup Challenge.
November 24th, 2022
Announcing the 2022 CPAWS Fall Photo Contest Winners
We were blown away by the stunning images that captured the natural splendour of our province for the CPAWS Manitoba Fall Colours Photo Contest!
November 1st, 2022
Polar bears need our protection
The need for protection of polar bear habitat and den sites has never been so pronounced, Ron Thiessen wrote in an op-ed in the Free Press.
October 19th, 2022
Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
We gathered on the shore of Fisher Bay for an educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
October 5th, 2022
5 Reasons Why Assiniboine Forest Should Become a National Urban Park
Assiniboine Forest is the most obvious choice for a National Urban Park in Winnipeg. It’s the largest urban forest in Canada! Here’s why:
September 28th, 2022
CPAWS Manitoba Urges Mayoral and City Councilor Hopefuls to Protect Assiniboine Forest
CPAWS Manitoba hosted a press conference in September 2022 to discuss protecting Assiniboine Forest as a national urban park.
September 28th, 2022
Enter the CPAWS Manitoba Fall Colours Photo Contest 2022
Get outside, enjoy the beauty of fall, and show off your photography skills with the CPAWS Manitoba Fall Photo Contest.
September 26th, 2022
Vote for Assiniboine Forest: Letter to the Editor
As preserving the carbon stored in ecosystems can help slow the accelerator pedal on climate change, a sterling opportunity for mayoral candidates lies with Winnipeg’s beloved Assiniboine Forest.
September 16th, 2022
Clean Up Litter and Win a Doughnut Party!
Pick up litter in your schoolyard or nearby park during the CPAWS Manitoba Student Litter Cleanup Challenge!