Hiking Mantario September 28 to October 1 A 4-day, 3-night backpacking adventure on the rugged Canadian shield. Lesly and I are planning to hike and invite others to join us. Hikers must be self-supported and experienced. The purpose of the hiking group is safety in numbers and role of leader is to arrange carpooling.
An autumn hike through southeast Manitoba along shorter trails that all culminate in Ste. Agathe (ca. 10-12 km.) with its fall dinner. For Nature Manitoba members only. Registration commences September 29.
Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd on second floor - Salle Antoine-Gaborieau.
Admission:
$5 for members (non-member rate $10)
Manitoba is home to the polar bears of the western Hudson Bay while on land during the Hudson Bay's ice-free period. Come out and learn more about this Icon of the North. This presentation will provide current information on denning activities, distribution, feeding habits and the effects of Climate Change.
Contact Garry Budyk at 204-667-1062 for carpool information for Winnipeg participants, or Peter at 1-204-753-2977 for additional details.
Peter Taylor and Garry Budyk will lead this outing, which was highly successful in recent years, with sightings of numerous Bald Eagles, two Golden Eagles, Sandhill Cranes and more. Scoters are possible.
We're going, no matter what! But as it is difficult to assess how much snow will not have melted in the rural areas, we shall hike around some communities, then attend one of the province's finest fall dinners French-Canadian style, and yes, they are shamelessly promoting their bacon pie. For Nature Manitoba members only. Registration commences October 13.
Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd on second floor - Salle Antoine-Gaborieau.
Admission:
$5 for members (non-member rate $10)
This presentation will focus on Senegal and The Gambia with special attention to the birds and culture of these areas. Long popular with British birders, The Gambia especially is becoming increasingly attractive as an "ornitholiday".
Join Roger and hike Bunn's Creek in North Kildonan . Meet at Bunn's Creek Park at 9 am off McIvor . Bring lunch. water and appropriate footwear and clothing .
Walk Into A Tree. Casual 5 to 7 km round-trip walk/hike along the Red River through giant cottonwoods in Kildonan Park and Rivergrove. We will visit a tree you can walk into without bouncing off of and that is one of the few living things you can hug from the inside.
