🌎The Manitoba Eco-Network, Dave Barber Cinematheque and Peace Alliance Winnipeg
🎥May 22nd, 7pm @ Dave Barber Cinematheque (100 Arthur St, Winnipeg)
🎥Join us on May 22 for a virtual post-screening conversation with filmmaker Abby Martin.
🎟️TICKETS: davebarbercinematheque.com/event/earths...
🌱This was made possible by funding from the Government of Manitoba for the CSGC project, and MbEN staff (along with our volunteer team) had a great experience - it was an excellent way to kick off the start of the growing season.
🌱Participants learned from Master Gardener, Igor Kaftan, how to successfully grow plants from seed for transplanting to outdoor gardens. Afterwards, the group worked together to plant seedlings that will be grown at WBCO's office for donation and for use in the community gardens this summer!
🌱The Manitoba Eco-Network was proud to help out with @wbcommunity.bsky.social Seed Starting Workshop as part of our ongoing Climate Safe, Green City project.
Eco-Bulletin April 2026, #1
📰MbEN released a new edition of the Eco-Bulletin today!
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📰Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/397bf12fab55...
This was a great opportunity for the Manitoba Eco-Network to connect with environmentally-conscious students, speak about legal policy in Manitoba, and build relationships with educational institutions within the province.
At the UofM’s Robson Hall, Heather & James spoke about MbEN’s successful advocacy with respect to the Public Interest Expression Defence Act, and at the UofW, spoke about the positive role that environmental regulations can play within the economy.
Recently, our Policy Advocacy Director Heather Fast, and Executive Director James Beddome had the opportunity to speak with students at the University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba.
@uwinnipeg.bsky.social & @umanitoba.bsky.social
ANALYSIS: New federal nature strategy puts economics ahead of biodiversity
Learn more here
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/new-fed...
A group of Manitoba Eco-Network event attendees smiling at the camera, at Devil May Care.
🎉We had some great conversations at Eco-Drinks about the possibility of a Water Hub in Manitoba - what that might look like, and how we can make it happen. Thank you to Natalija Vojno from Our Living Waters for speaking with us, and to everyone who came and joined in on this important discussion!
From Seniors for Climate MB:
Join Bill McKibben on April 8 for Here Comes the Sun: Driving a Renewable Energy Revolution☀️.
📅 April 8|🕡 6:30pm EDT Register👇
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@billmckibben.bsky.social
@smallchangefund.bsky.social
#Seniorsforclimate #Breakthroughtheclimatesilence
Eco Drinks. Join Us For a Conversation About Water. Devil May Care Taproom. 155A Fort St. Winnipeg, MB. 5pm - 7pm.
💧Our upcoming Eco-Drinks will be on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
🌊THIS WEEK: Join MbEN and Natalija Vojno from Our Living Waters for a conversation about water - she’ll be at Eco-Drinks from 5 - 5:30pm. Discuss the protection of our rivers, lakes, and water-based ecosystems in Manitoba.
“The choice to double down on balancing the budget while further cutting taxes is pushing greater climate costs and devastation onto the next generation, while missing myriad opportunities to grow low-carbon industries and jobs." www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
MANITOBA GETS A NEARLY FAILING GRADE:
MB's Government released their yearly budget. However, we noticed there was a lot missing - a complete lack of meaningful funding for climate action!
Read more on our website: mbeconetwork.org/manitoba-bud...
@climateactionmb.bsky.social @cpawsmb.bsky.social
💧The Manitoba Eco-Network would like to thank FortWhyte Alive for having us at their World Water Day 2026 event last weekend!
💧We're proud to participate in events like this, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one!
Eco-Bulletin March 2026, #2
The Eco-Bulletin is a twice-monthly digital publication, for Manitobans interested in environmental issues, community building, and public advocacy work for the protection of the planet.
🔗 mbeconetwork.org/resources/su...
📰Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/0d54bfbc31ac...
🔗You can read the full report along with a summary of our key findings on our website: mbeconetwork.org/manitoba-eco...
Manitoba Eco-Network Budget Consultation: What we Heard from our members
Heather Fast, Simran Kaur, Dr. Julia Smith, James Beddome
🌐To foster better engagement within our network on the Manitoba Budget, we conducted a survey of our membership on their budget engagement and priorities.
🌐The survey and the subsequent report was completed by Simran Kaur, a UofM student, as part of the Labour Studies Field Placement program.
⚖️The Manitoba Legislative session is in full swing. More than 43 proposed bills have been introduced since March 5th.
⚖️To read our FULL BREAKDOWN for what each of these mean, along a little bit about the process, visit our website at: mbeconetwork.org/bills-bills-...
MbEN Volunteers and Staff
James Beddome with B & D Spice Mixers
🌱MbEN had the chance to attend Seedy Saturdays in Winnipeg and table as an environmental non-profit organization last week.
📹 If you couldn’t make it to the event, check out the video we’ve put together for it on our YouTube page: youtube.com/shorts/nDxfy...
🌱The Manitoba Eco-Network staff, along with our dedicated team of volunteers, had the chance to attend Seedy Saturdays in Winnipeg and table as an environmental non-profit organization on March 7th, 2026.
youtube.com/shorts/nDxfy...
Eco-Bulletin March 2026, #1
📰MbEN released a new edition of the Eco-Bulletin today!
🔗Sign up today to join our mailing list: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su...
📰Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/1ad17a68f9ba...
🎉Make sure to come out to the next Eco-Drinks on April 1st from 5-7 PM at Devil May Care taproom, 155A Fort St., Winnipeg. Eco-Drinks is always on the first Wednesday of the month at the same time and the same place - we’d love to see you there!
MbEN's Board
Eco-Drinks Crowd
🎉MbEN would like to thank everyone for coming out last week to Eco-Drinks at the Devil May Care Brewing Company. We took this opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Lindsay Robinson as he steps down from the Manitoba Eco-Network board. We wish him all the best!
MbEN Graphic
🗳️This past month, we’ve seen a local example of cross-organizational coalitions making change within Manitoba: the City of Winnipeg EPC's proposed Safe Access to Vulnerable Infrastructure By-Law was received solely as information.
🔗Read MbEN’s full comments at: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
MEIA Student Night Picture
MEIA Student Night Picture
⚛️Last week, the Manitoba Eco-Network had the opportunity to attend MEIA Student Chapter Discovery Night at @umanitoba.bsky.social
⚛️The Manitoba Eco-Network is proud to participate in the fostering of future environmentalists, and thanks MEIA Student Chapter for organizing this event.
INQUIRY: Wanipigow Sand Extraction Project Status
📄 The Manitoba Eco-Network has sent an inquiry on the status of the Wanipigow Sand Extraction Project, written by our Policy Advocacy Director, Heather Fast.
🔗Read the full letter at: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Open Letter Graphic
🚴This week, the MbEN joined several other local environmental organizations to sign onto a joint letter, that voices our support of the recommendations made by the Public Service on the Wellington Crescent Bike Lane Pilot Project.
🔗Read the full letter at: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
🍻The Eco-Network would like to express our gratitude to Lindsay for everything he’s done - and we invite you to come celebrate his accomplishments with us!
😈Devil May Care Brewing Company, 155-A Fort St. Winnipeg, MB.
"Thank You, Lindsay Robinson. Eco Drinks, March 4th." This is on a blue gradient background, with logos for the Manitoba Eco-Network and the Devil May Care Brewing Company.
🍻Eco-Drinks is coming up TOMORROW: WED, March 4th from 5pm - 7pm
We’ll be saying a bittersweet goodbye to Manitoba Eco-Network Board Member, Lindsay Robinson, as he steps down from his position as Board Chair due to work commitments, and parts ways with the Eco-Network after 6+ years of service.