September 18th, 2025
How to Leave No Trace
Whether you’re going for a hike, having a picnic, or camping under the stars, following these 7 principles of Leave No Trace helps ensure nature stays wild.
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.
September 12th, 2025
Building Canada’s Future Without Sacrificing Hudson Bay’s Belugas, Bears, and Birds
What kind of nation are we building if projects in Hudson Bay come at the expense of our greatest natural and cultural treasures?
September 5th, 2025
Back to School, Not Back Indoors
Back to school season is here, but it doesn’t have to be back inside season. Keep your family connected to nature this fall with these tips!
September 4th, 2025
How to Live Eco-Friendly
Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking for new ways to reduce your environmental impact, we’ve got you covered.
August 29th, 2025
The Summer I Turned CPAWS
What is it like to work at CPAWS Manitoba? Brendan answers the question as he recaps his summer on the comms team in our latest blog.
August 22nd, 2025
Hudson Bay – The Beach Vacation You Didn’t Know You Needed!
Check out Carly’s trip to Churchill! Learn about how you can see beluga whales, polar bears, and Aurora Borealis for yourself!
August 21st, 2025
How to Identify Manitoban Trees
From an Oak to an Elm, learn how to identify all the “poplar” local trees with CPAWS Manitoba.
August 19th, 2025
Share Your Nature Story Contest
Win the Ultimate Harvest Moon Festival tickets! 🌙🎶 Imagine this: sunlight spilling through your tent, warming your face. Coffee in hand, you stroll to the main stage as your favourite band sound-checks. We’re making it happen for one lucky winner — 2 tickets to Harvest Moon Festival, camping gear, and
August 15th, 2025
Learning from the Land
This past week our Education Manager, Carly Gray, made the trip up to Tadoule Lake for the 2025 Land Summit, hosted by the Seal River Watershed Alliance.
August 7th, 2025
How to Go Geocaching
Geocaching is a world-wide exploration game that combines exploring nature, finding secret items, and helping you appreciate your surroundings.
August 1st, 2025
Birds of the Bay
Learn More about the Breeding Birds of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
July 25th, 2025
The Grass is Greener Where We Protect It
Introducing the tall grass prairie, one of Manitoba’s endangered ecosystems. Heres a look into some of the iconic plants!