June 27th, 2025
One Big Week for the Ocean
June 1 – 8, 2025 was Ocean Week all across the country and here in Manitoba, where we had not one, but two events to celebrate our Arctic Ocean.
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.
June 25th, 2025
Hudson Bay Lowlands bring nearly $250 million to Manitoba economy and $1.2 trillion in carbon storage every year: New Report
The Hudson Bay Lowlands provide nearly CAD 250 million in ecosystem goods and services (EGS) per year. Learn more in this new report by CPAWS Manitoba and IISD.
June 20th, 2025
Tracking Migration, One Step at a Time
What if every child walked just one kilometre—and we added all those distances together? Could we walk far enough to match the incredible journeys of the birds that live, grow, and pass through our community?
June 13th, 2025
It’s Time to Plan a Long-Term Future For Nature
The climate crisis isn’t some distant threat — it’s here, knocking on our door. Manitoba Needs a Plan for Nature.
June 6th, 2025
Planting a Native Garden
What happens when you mix one big dog, a yard in need of life, and a shared love for local plants? You get a prairie garden project full of heart, humour, and habitat-building potential.
June 5th, 2025
MANITOBANS CELEBRATE OUR OCEAN PROVINCE AT CPAWS EVENT
Ocean Week Canada Event, Ocean Soundscapes, Sells Out as Interest Surges in Marine.
May 30th, 2025
Love is in our Nature
Get to know a few of Manitoba’s wildest love stories that break the binary and celebrate diversity in every corner of the ecosystem. Get to know some of the 2SLBGBTQI+ Animals in Manitoba:
May 23rd, 2025
Catfish, and Climate Change: Conservation in the Classroom
Spring 2025 Environmental Education Pond Workshop Elyce, Conservation Outreach Ambassador A Special Connection with Riverbend Over the years, our education team has built an incredible relationship with the students and teachers at Riverbend Community School. We’ve run many workshops together, and every time, we’re inspired by how curious and passionate
May 16th, 2025
Saving Species, One Day at a Time
Every year on the third Friday of May, we take the time to recognize Endangered Species Day – a time to reflect on the growing threats facing wildlife and the urgency to protect biodiversity.
May 9th, 2025
Guide & Prompts for Nature Journaling
Nature journaling, in particular, is about slowing down and truly appreciating the world around you—taking a moment to “stop and smell the roses,” as the saying goes. But what exactly is nature journaling? How do you start? And what do you even write (or draw) about?
May 2nd, 2025
My 3 Week Peak
I’m Brendan, and I’ve been the communications intern for CPAWS Manitoba for the past three weeks.
April 25th, 2025
Hudson Bay-sics
Whether you’re a nature lover, a geography buff or just curious about Manitoba’s hidden gems, this northern body of water is full of surprises.