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Nature Manitoba Outings

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Nature Manitoba conducts a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year. Our activities include canoeing, hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor recreational pursuits. All Outdoor Activities are free for members, with the exception of any cabin/park fees if applicable, and the Grey Hares group is listed separately. Non-members may attend a trip or two at no cost, in order explore the option of membership. Note that a trip's difficulty is rated using the following Trip Rating Guidelines.

If you are a member, please contact the trip leader directly with any questions, as listed below, otherwise please contact our office.


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Pine Point Rapids Hike

September 23, 2017
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger on a hike on pittoresque Pine Point Rapids hike in Whiteshell Provincial Park followed by a potluck .

Meeting place is 9 am in McDonalds parking lot at Fermor and Lakewood ( Southdale ) .Carpooling will be arranged and drivers should have a MB park pass.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Please register with Roger at 204-451-1219

Shoal Lakes/St. Ambroise/Delta

September 23, 2017
Bird Outings / NOVICE

Join Garry Budyk on this day-long outing looking for waterfowl, egrets, raptors, gulls and terns, late shorebirds and warblers and more. At this time of year anything is possible. We will meet at McPhillips St and Leila Ave, southeast corner by Sears at 7:45am to register and arrange carpools. We will depart at 8:00am sharp.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Garry at 204-667-1062 for information or to register.

Monday Evening Rides

September 25, 2017
General Trips / NOVICE

Join Lesly Andrews for Monday evening bike rides starting at the Perimeter and Roblin Blvd to The Whitehorse at Saint Francois Xavier This is an out and back so speed is not a concern we will pick up all stragglers on our return.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Please meet at 6pm in front ot 6885 Roblin Road. Helmets are required. Call Lesly Andrews if you need more info at 204-888-2442

South end of Mantario Trail in direction of Caribou Lake

October 7, 2017
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Please join Roger on hike on rocky south end of Mantario trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park . There are ups and downs on this trail. The hike will go in direction of Caribou Lake and with group we will see how far we want to go . Hike will be followed by a potluck. We will meet at 9 am at McDonalds parking lot at Fermor and Lakewood ( Southdale). Carpooling will be arranged .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219

Hike Bittersweet Ski Trails

October 11, 2017
Grey Hares / INTERMEDIATE

Hike Bittersweet Ski Trails (near Asherne, MB), with possibility of ski trail maintenance if needed.

 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Marilyn Hearn 204-895-4659 or marilyn_hearn@hotmail.com. Note: Advise Marilyn if you wish a more leisurely outing and every attempt will be made to accommodate this option.

Fall Hike around Lake Minnewasta just outside Morden

October 18, 2017
Grey Hares / INTERMEDIATE

Fall Hike around Lake Minnewasta just outside Morden – enjoying the scenic lake views on a single track trail with some challenging terrain.

 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Ted Harvey tharvey50@shaw.ca or 204-889-5725. Note: Advise Ted if you wish a more leisurely outing and every attempt will be made to accommodate this option.

Elma – Seven Sisters

October 21, 2017
Bird Outings / NOVICE

Peter Taylor will lead this outing, which was highly successful in 2015 and 2016, with sightings of numerous Bald Eagles, two Golden Eagles, Sandhill Cranes and more. Scoters are possible.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Garry Budyk at 204-667-1062 for carpool information for Winnipeg participants, or Peter at 1-204-753-2977 for additional details.

Lake Winnipeg Beaches

November 4, 2017
Bird Outings / NOVICE

Late fall is a good time to look for lingering waterfowl, raptors and gulls along the beaches of S.E. Lake Winnipeg. Winter passerines, such as Snow Buntings and redpolls, should also be present.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rudolf Koes at 204-661-0763 for information or to register.

Winnipeg River outing

December 2, 2017
Bird Outings / NOVICE

This is your chance to get a start on your winter list. We hope to see lingering waterfowl, such as Long-tailed Duck and Harlequin Duck, or rare gulls.

Contact / Registration: 

Call Peter Taylor at 204-753-2977 for details or to register.

Winnipeg Christmas Bird Count

December 17, 2017
Bird Outings / NOVICE

This is a great opportunity to see some wintering birds in the city. Join tens of thousands of other birders across North America in this event and help contribute to our knowledge of winter bird distribution.

A potluck dinner and compiling session will be held afterwards.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Rudolf Koes at 204-661-0763 for details or to register. More information at a later date.