Dig into these 3 composting essentials for Spring🌱

MANITOBA GETS A NEARLY FAILING GRADE

This Tuesday the Government of Manitoba released their yearly budget, however we noticed there was a lot missing. A complete lack of meaningful funding for climate action!

Read the full release here: https://loom.ly/Pk-NBrE

Join CPAWS Manitoba as a Conservation Ambassador and help protect our lands and waters while working outside all summer long.

Details:
📍 Winnipeg-based | Summer (May–Aug/Sept)
💰 $16/hr + bonuses (up to $20–$25/hr)

Apply Now: https://cpawsmb.org/careers/conservation-ambassador/

🐸🌙 A tiny frog with a call that signals spring. Meet Manitoba’s spring peeper. The spring peeper is a small tree frog found across eastern and central Canada. Despite its tiny size, its sharp “peep” call can carry far through forests and wetlands on warm spring nights.

Photo by: Christine Young

How to Celebrate World Water Day! - CPAWS Manitoba Canada's lakes, rivers, and wetlands hold about 20 per cent of the world's fresh water. Here are five ways to celebrate World Water Day 2026.

World Water Day is this Sunday 🌏💧
Learn how you can get involved, read our blog here: https://loom.ly/zTnn7Lo
#manitoba

Meet the glowing wonder of Hudson Bay: the Arctic Comb Jelly. 🪼

Fast Facts
🔬 Scientific name: Mertensia ovum
📏 Size: About 10 cm long
🍴 Diet: Zooplankton, larvae, and small fish

Photo by Pat Webster | iNaturalist

#MarineMonday #HudsonBay #MarineConservation #CPAWSManitoba

Winter doesn’t have to mean staying cooped up indoors. Click the link to get access to these lesson plans in our blog: https://loom.ly/oDE_RtE

#manitoba #exploremb #manitobawildlife

We live in a time when information and misinformation (false or misleading information) travels faster than ever.

The good news is, you have the power to find the truth! Because protecting nature—and protecting truth—starts with informed people.

https://cpawsmb.org/how-to-spot-misinformation/

Last week we had a very productive meeting wth minister Moses to discuss how protecting nature and sustainable economy go hand-in-hand.🌲

Learn how to showshoe! ❄️

Swipe to see the basics! Learn more here: https://cpawsmb.org/how-to-snowshoe/

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

Swipe to see what we got up to in 2025! From welcoming new volunteers and hitting the trails, to meetings at the Legislature, our small but mighty team stayed busy all year long. 💪🌿

Read more here: https://cpawsmb.org/25-things-cpaws-did-in-2025/

Did you know that a beaver’s teeth never stop growing! They stay the perfect length because the orange, iron-rich enamel on the front wears down more slowly than the back—keeping their chisel-like bite sharp for cutting trees.

#KeepManitobaWild #wildlifewednesday

What animal can turn their head around?

It's a Beluga! 🐋

Belugas can turn their heads in different directions! Unlike most whales, their neck vertebrae aren’t fused, giving them surprising flexibility—perfect for navigating icy Arctic waters.

#wildlifewednesday

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?

https://cpawsmb.org/is-it-a-caribou-or-a-reindeer/

Meet the Snow bunting!

FAST FACTS:
🔬Scientific Name: Plectrophenax nivalis
💬IUCN Status: Least Concern
💯Population: 29,000000+
⌛Lifespan: 3 years
📏Size: 15-18cm (about the size of a robin or a sparrow)
🍴Diet: Seeds and insects

📸: Shirley Donald

Did you know polar bears in Hudson Bay are considered marine mammals? 🧊

While they may look at home on land, these Arctic icons rely on the ocean—and sea ice—for survival. Hudson Bay is one of the southernmost regions where polar bears live.

#marinemonday

Happy Winter Solstice!☀️

Today marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night and shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The Earth tilts farthest from the sun, wrapping the land in stillness and quiet.

#manitoba #winnipeg #conservation

📸: Shayna Norris

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at CPAWS Manitoba

Our offices will be closed from Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 5. Thank you for standing with us throughout 2025.

FFor the past 3 weeks we had the greatest pleasure of hosting three students from Red River Polytechnic, in the graphic design, and Creative Communications programs.

Read #Crecomm student Juliana's blog: cpawsmb.org/a-loon-takes-flight

What animal can run run up to 30 mph and leap 8 feet high?

A White-Tailed Deer!

FAST FACTS:
Scientific Name: Odocoileus virginianus
Status: Least Concern
Population: 30 million
Lifespan: 2-3 years
Size: 100-200 lbs
Diet: Herbivores

#KeepManitobaWild #wildlifewednesday

Manitobans want more protected areas 🌲

From pristine lakes to old-growth forests, people across the province are calling for stronger protections for the wild places we love. Their message is clear: nature matters — and it needs our support.

Swipe to see what they said!

What's Blooming in 2026? - CPAWS Manitoba 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!

As we look toward 2026, our education team is gearing up for an exciting year of growth and innovation.

Read more: https://loom.ly/P-tWevc

Happy Giving Tuesday, Manitoba!

Please consider supporting CPAWS Manitoba through donation or merchandise. Your donation helps protect the lands and waters we all depend on — today and for future generations.

💚 Together, we can protect what we love. https://loom.ly/yg6Ta1w

It’s that season again — the ads, the deals, the “buy more!” energy...

We prefer gifts that support local makers/businesses and support nature.

So we made a Nature Lover’s Gift Guide just for you!

https://loom.ly/4RPZJgE

New to Manitoba and wondering how to make the most of our famously cold winter? Or maybe you’ve lived here all your life and are looking for new ways to embrace the snow instead of hiding from it?

Read our blog; https://cpawsmb.org/how-to-enjoy-manitoba-winter/

We’re so excited to announce our 2026 Nature Club Hike Schedule — 12 unforgettable adventures in Manitoba! From peaceful forests to breathtaking boardwalks, we’ve got a hike for every kind of explorer. 🥾💚

Check out the hikes here: https://cpawsmb.org/new-year-new-hikes/

Happy Fall Equinox! 🍂

Today the night is the same length as the day, marking the end of summer! Welcoming us into fall!

Discover how birds, fish, mammals, and insects prepare for the season’s changing weather—watch now!

#manitoba #winnipeg #environment #conservation

Backpacks are ready, and lunch kits hopefully in hand. The school bell is ringing.

While summer is over, nature doesn't have to wait!

Read here: https://loom.ly/gxIjWp0

This #WildlifeWednesday, meet the North American river otter! 🦦 Excellent underwater vision, near-sighted on land — maybe borrow a monocle? A group is a bevy, romp, or lodge; in water, it’s a raft! 🌊

📸 Owen Strickland (iNaturalist)
#KeepManitobaWild

"Is this the Krusty Krab?"
"No, it's the purple sunstar!" 🌟

This sea star prowls the ocean floor of Hudson Bay, hunting clams, mussels, and other invertebrates.

📸: leftcoaster on iNaturalist

#MarineMonday #HudsonBay #ManitobaNature #KeepManitobaWild