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

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!

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

It’s #WildlifeWednesday! Meet the painted turtle — Manitoba’s sun-loving reptile with a dark shell edged in red and yellow. 🐢☀️ They bask on logs with friends and can survive winter under frozen ponds by breathing through their skin.

🐇 #WildlifeWednesday is hopping in with the snowshoe hare! These seasonal shape-shifters change from brown to white to blend in. Look for their big back feet and Y-shaped tracks — and if you spot one mid-shed? Lucky you. 📸: Kyle Blaney | #CPAWSManitoba #KeepManitobaWild

🔥 Learn survival skills with us and @backcountrywomen! 🪢 Learn how to start a fire with household items, tie all kinds of knots, and meet new friends while you're at it. Check out our 3Common page for more details and registration!

🦊 #WildlifeWednesday: Red Fox With fiery fur and a white-tipped tail, red foxes live in forests, prairies—even city edges. Fun fact: A group of foxes is called a skulk or leash! 📸: Karl Kroeker (Sourced from iNaturalist)

🎶 Whoa, Black Scoter, bam-ba-lam! These deep-diving sea ducks pass through northern Manitoba’s Hudson Bay. Males = black with orange bills, females = brown beauties. 📍 Churchill sightings! 📸: Kyle Blaney via iNaturalist #MarineMonday #CPAWSManitoba #KeepManitobaWild

🌾 Tall, tall grass. Blue, blue skies. We walked through a tall grass prairie on a warm July weekend. Once widespread, less than 1% remains — and Manitoba is one of its last strongholds. 👉 Check out the blog on our website!

🦉 #WildlifeWednesday: The short-eared owl hunts in daylight and loves open prairies. And those “ears”? Just feathers. Total fake-out. 😤 Spotted in southern Manitoba during spring and fall! 📸: @craigtaylorff on iNaturalist #ShortEaredOwl #CPAWSManitoba #KeepManitobaWild

🌊 #MarineMonday: Tundra swans nest in Hudson Bay’s coastal wetlands, right here in northern Manitoba! 🌾🦢 Each year, they raise their young by the sea—then fly thousands of kilometres to southern coasts. Arctic roots, ocean journeys. ✈️🌎 #CPAWS #ProtectTheBay

🌊✨ #MarineMonday: Meet the Red-throated Loon! The smallest loon of them all breeds in northern Manitoba and can take off from land — no water runway needed! It spends most of the year at sea, only nesting in quiet Arctic ponds. 🚀🦆 📸: Stephen Petersen (via iNaturalist)

📢 NEW REPORT: The Hudson Bay Lowlands cover nearly 10% of Manitoba and are 97.5% intact. This vital region holds incredible ecological, cultural, and economic value—and it needs protection. 🔗 Read the report & hear what Manitobans are saying. https://loom.ly/O2v4TB0

🎶 Thank you, nest 🎶 Meet the Brown-headed Cowbird — a bird that makes no nest. 🙅🏻‍♀️🪺 They sneak eggs into other birds’ nests, sometimes tossing out a host egg. Their chicks hatch early, grow fast, and outcompete nestmates. Once fledged, they join flocks of their own kind. 📸: Chris O'Donoghue

🦭❄️ Marine Monday Quiz! 🧠 Which Hudson Bay seal keeps a breathing hole open in sea ice all winter by using its claws to scratch it out daily? A) Harp Seal B) Ringed Seal C) Bearded Seal 👇 Let us know your answer below! 📸: Stephen Peterson (Sourced from iNaturalist)

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice! 🌿 It's the longest day of the year—a perfect time to soak up the sun and connect with the land. 🌾🦋 While enjoying the light, take a moment to appreciate the wild places that make summer special. 📸: @rileymartinmedia #SummerSolstice #KeepManitobaWild #CPAWSManitoba

🦅💭 What if every child walked 1 km—could we match the epic journeys of migrating birds? That question sparked a school-wide walkathon at Linden Meadows School! 🚶‍♀️🌎 See how students walked for wildlife. 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/QbzlXAs #CPAWSManitoba #MigrationChallenge

Happy Pi Day! Discover the intersection between mathematics and polar bear science with our Integrated STEM unit. #PiDay 🥧

Summer job alert! Lake Winnipeg Foundation seeks a Summer Outreach Coordinator. Full-time, May-Aug 2024, $23/hr, 32-hr workweek. Passionate about community & environment? Apply by April 7: bit.ly/LWFSOC #WinnipegJobs #LakeWinnipeg #SummerJob

Pi (π) is all about circles, and nature is full of them! Rings in a tree trunk reveal its age, birds weave circular nests, and some spiders spin nearly perfect spiral webs. Just like pi, nature’s patterns are endless! What’s your favourite example of circles in the wild? #PiDay 🍄🕸️

We showed up in today’s @nationalpost with a few notes on protected areas in Canada. 🍁 Protecting our land and water isn’t just an environmental issue - it's a matter of national security and economic resilience. 🦫 It isn’t a left-or-right issue – it’s a Canadian issue. 🫎 cpaws.org/wp-content/u...

📣 New fellowship for First Nations women! 📣 Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we're co-hosting the First Nations Women Transforming Conservation alongside the Indigenous Leadership Initiative 🧵🌎

Exclusive: Government leaders are one step closer to formally protecting the 50,000-square-kilometre Seal River watershed, which is more than 99 per cent intact, reports @jsrutgers.bsky.social for The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Press: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...