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People Passionate About Nature

Discovery Evenings

Posted: Thursday, September 6, 2012

From Grasslands to Shoreline – Manitoba’s Most Endangered Birds, The Burrowing Owl and Piping Plover

When? Monday, February 4, 2013

This presentation will focus on conservation initiatives for two of Manitoba’s most endangered birds – […]

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Manitoba’s Enchanted Isles – Exploring the Remote Islands of Lake Winnipeg’s North Basin

When? Monday, January 21, 2013

The North Basin of Lake Winnipeg is dotted with several islands that have received only […]

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The Beauty and Bother of Urban Wildlife

When? Monday, January 7, 2013

Many wildlife species take advantage of the urban environment.  Depending on individual perspectives and the […]

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North Pole Adventures

When? Monday, December 10, 2012

In the company of Eric Larsen and Antony Jinman, Darcy St. Laurent successfully completed a […]

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Wetlands and Wetland Protection in Manitoba

When? Monday, November 26, 2012

[This Discovery Evening has changed from the previous topic of the Manitoba Herps Atlas, with […]

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Hide and Seek with Amphibians and Reptiles in Southwestern Manitoba

When? Monday, November 12, 2012

Southwestern Manitoba is home to sixteen species of amphibians and reptiles, and several of these […]

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What are Forests Good For? The Many Values of Forests in Canada and Around the World

When? Monday, October 29, 2012

This evening John Gray will explore the diverse uses and values of forests, and some […]

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Ecology of a Cultural Icon – The Lake Sturgeon

When? Monday, October 15, 2012

A life history strategy of slow growth and late sexual maturity have made Lake Sturgeon […]

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & Members’ Night

When? Monday, March 19, 2012

Our “members’ night” presentations have moved from the December program to our Annual General Meeting […]

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A Box and Some Gravel: Peregrine Falcon Recovery Efforts in Manitoba

When? Monday, March 5, 2012

The Manitoba Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project began in 1981 with the release of four captive-bred […]

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Shrinking Habitat, Dwindling Numbers: Manitoba’s Endangered Prairie Butterflies

When? Monday, February 6, 2012

The amount of undisturbed prairie habitat has diminished in Manitoba at an alarming rate over the past […]

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The Polar Bears of Manitoba

When? Monday, January 23, 2012

Darryl Hedman’s presentation will focus on polar bear ecology as it relates to Churchill and […]

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