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As the land shifts with flowers beginning to bloom and streams thawing with Spring runoff, we’re reflecting on our time at the Five Nations Gathering for @kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynitamuk, “Our Land We Want To Take Care Of.”

Read our experience here: https://t.co/bVjxtDa2Et

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Dig into these 3 composting essentials for Spring🌱

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World Water Day is this Sunday 🌏💧
Learn how you can get involved, read our blog here: https://t.co/njvrLDycJX

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Winter doesn’t have to mean staying cooped up indoors. Get access to creative lesson plans in our blog: https://t.co/5GQKpF227z

#manitoba #exploremb #manitobawildlife

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

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Learn how to showshoe! ❄���

Swipe to see the basics! Learn more here: https://t.co/LLh3hqucQw

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✨ 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://t.co/StdEq96es0

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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

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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

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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://t.co/6D7873J8My

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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

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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

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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.

📸: Shayna Norris

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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.

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For 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: https://t.co/ytBXcYUdq1

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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

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

Read more: https://t.co/lH5fI5QqxY

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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://t.co/q3sYaML5oj

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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://t.co/aerfDzPTeB

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Thanks to our Nature Club for joining us this weekend for our hike in Assiniboine Forest!
We loved exploring the trails with you.🌲

A big shoutout to Baffin for coming out and keeping us fuelled with delicious snacks!