The Natural History Society of Manitoba (Nature Manitoba) is founded
When? Saturday, May 1, 1920
Nature Manitoba was founded on May 1st, 1920, and was then known as the Natural […]
Nature Manitoba holds 1st outdoor hike
When? Saturday, May 29, 1920
The first hike Nature Manitoba led was promoted in the Winnipeg Free Press. “Nature lovers will […]
Nature Manitoba builds a Victoria Beach Clubhouse
When? Friday, May 11, 1923
Through negotiation with the local municipality, or more specifically the Victoria Beach Company Ltd., a […]
Manitoba Holds First Official Christmas Bird Count
When? Tuesday, December 22, 1925
NM members have been heavily involved in attending, organizing, promoting and record-keeping for the Christmas […]
Natural/Human History Inventory is started
When? Friday, May 1, 1964
The Manitoba government asked Nature Manitoba to compile a list of areas suitable for preservation […]
NM puts together educational package for Birds Hill Park
When? Saturday, May 11, 1968
In 1965 (courtesy of Walter Danyluk), Nature Manitoba was permitted to study a tract of […]
NM Fights to Protect Southern Indian Lake
When? Wednesday, January 29, 1969
Nature Manitoba joins in the fight to stop the hydroelectric project at Southern Indian Lake. […]
Nature Manitoba’s Name Changes
When? Friday, October 1, 1971
NM's orginal name was the Natural History Society of Manitoba. It was often confused with […]
NM takes over lease for Mantario Wilderness Cabin
When? Monday, December 3, 1973
On December 31,1973, Nature Manitoba (at that time called the Manitoba Naturalists Society or MNS) […]
Nature Manitoba Helps Establish Atikaki Provincial Park
When? Sunday, April 27, 1975
Nature Manitoba receives a grant to help establish the Atikaki Provincial Park. The majority of […]
Rare Bird Alert is established
When? Tuesday, May 11, 1976
A former president of Nature Manitoba set up a network of birders who shared sightings […]
Manitoba Avian Research Committee is formed
When? Wednesday, May 11, 1977
NM members got together and formed the Manitoba Avian Research Committee (MARC). The aim was […]