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Ski at Sandilands [cancelled]

Ski at Sandilands [cancelled]

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 1, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Kevin & Anita Miller (register by email at k.a.miller@mts.net).

Location: Sandlands ski trails

Time: Meet at the Tim Hortons on Fermor Ave & Beaverhill Blvd at 9:15 AM for carpooling. Leave by 9:30. Arrive at Marchand General Store at 10:20 to sign-in, pay trail fees ($5), and use the washrooms. Arrive at Sandilands' highway 404 trailhead at 10:45. Start skiing by 11:00.
Or you can meet us at the trailhead and be ready to ski by 11:00.
We should be back in Winnipeg near 3:30.

Description: The Sandilands Ski Club grooms 36 km of classic trails in the Sandilands Provincial Forest, east of Steinbach and Marchand, 75 km from the SE Perimeter Highway. The flatter/easier trails are located at the highway 404 trailhead. Skiing groups will be formed based on each skier's ability and preferences. Each group will have an experienced leader. A warm-up shelter (and pit toilet) is located 3.5K from the highway 404 trailhead.
Trail conditions, maps, directions, more info.

Bring: Your name tag and a lunch to eat at the warming shelter.

Activity Type: 

Mar 1 2023
 
 
 
 
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GONNA ski Bird's Hill

GONNA ski Bird's Hill

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 8, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Chris Fulmyk (register by email at finally@mymts.net, or phone 204-338-7201. Note my internet "nome de net" is dbaniak.)

Time / Location: GONNA muster at 11:15 and depart at 11:30 sharp from the stables restaurant meeting room in Birds Hill Park. GONNA have a big breakfast as we're not GONNA stop until we're done.

Description:
GONNA do a mishmash of various trails depending on weather and trail conditions for about 13 km in total.
GONNA have the ability for participants to shorten up their ski in 3 km increments.
GONNA regale our skiers with tales of interesting creatures we have come across during our past skis while I pant and wheeze trying to catch my breath.
To simplify the email back-and-forth business, please note the following:                                     
a. Once you email your interest, proceed on the basis that you are "in", as I will not be confirming enrollment.
b. The ski will proceed unless a cancellation is warranted by bad weather (i.e. colder than -20 or heavy snowfall).

Bring: Your name tag.

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Mar 8 2023
 
 
 
 
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Monarchs

Monarchs

Instructor: 

Yan Cong

Location: 

Earl Grey Community Club, 360 Cockburn St. North

Date: 

Monday, March 13, 2023

Start Time: 

7:30 pm

Fee: 

$10 for Nature Manitoba members (or students), $15 for non-members

Yan’s presentation will be focused on interesting facts about the Monarch butterfly; how to become a monarch citizen scientist; and what she has learned over the past 8 years in growing milkweed plants and wildflowers. 

Buy tickets at Eventbrite for the Monarchs workshop

Mar 13 2023
 
 
 
St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 15, 2023 to April 15, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches.
Raptors and a host of other birds migrate north along the Red River and Pembina River valleys in early spring. Come join the birders who monitor this migration. They will be present from mid-morning at either site on most days from mid-March to mid-April, especially when it is sunny with a south wind. The St. Adolphe site is on the east side of the bridge on PR. 210.
The Windygates site is on PR. 201 at the Pembina River Valley.
Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

Mar 15 2023 to Apr 15 2023
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The Leaf

The Leaf

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 15, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Keith Sutton (register at threedogz@shaw.ca).

Location: The Leaf

Time: 9:45.

Description: The Leaf opened a few months ago.  We will attend the 10:00 AM Q&A session with one of the gardeners, followed by browsing around in The Leaf. Therefore, let's meet and sign in by 9:45 AM so we're ready for 10:00 AM.
There is a slight discount  (and a guarantee of having a ticket for a 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM time of entry) if tickets are purchased online.
The Leaf
Please note that the main entrance and parking lot is on the south side off Corydon near the big black locomotive, not on the north side off Wellington Crescent.

Bring: Your name tag.

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St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 15, 2023 to April 15, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches.
Raptors and a host of other birds migrate north along the Red River and Pembina River valleys in early spring. Come join the birders who monitor this migration. They will be present from mid-morning at either site on most days from mid-March to mid-April, especially when it is sunny with a south wind. The St. Adolphe site is on the east side of the bridge on PR. 210.
The Windygates site is on PR. 201 at the Pembina River Valley.
Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

Mar 15 2023 to Apr 15 2023
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Dog-friendly hike at the Cedar Bog trail in Birds Hill Park

Dog-friendly hike at the Cedar Bog trail in Birds Hill Park

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 22, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Ed Rajfur -- register by email at erajfur@gmail.com

Location / Time: Meet at the Cedar Bog parking lot in Birds Hill Park at 1:00 PM.

Description: Hike ~6 km to the Beaver Habitat Area, aka "The Lake". Loop back via a different route. Approx 2.5 hours.
The trails should be packed snow suitable for winter boots, but if we get a fresh dump of snow, bring snowshoes.

Toilet: There is a toilet at the parking lot.

Bring: Your name tag and your favourite beverage for a social gathering back at the parking lot after the hike. Hiking pole(s) can be helpful for a few ups and downs, but are not required.

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St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 15, 2023 to April 15, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

St. Adolphe and Windygates (Holo Crossing) hawk watches.
Raptors and a host of other birds migrate north along the Red River and Pembina River valleys in early spring. Come join the birders who monitor this migration. They will be present from mid-morning at either site on most days from mid-March to mid-April, especially when it is sunny with a south wind. The St. Adolphe site is on the east side of the bridge on PR. 210.
The Windygates site is on PR. 201 at the Pembina River Valley.
Watches are not scheduled, so there is no need to register. Come and go as you please.

Mar 15 2023 to Apr 15 2023
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Family Nature Club: Bunn's Creek Centennial Park

Family Nature Club: Bunn's Creek Centennial Park

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 26, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Please email Meredith to register: maistoesz@hotmail.com

Family Nature Club invites all nature nuts ages 8-13 (accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver) to come explore Bunn's Creek Centennial Park. We’ll be on the lookout for new birds that have just arrived, tracks, and scat!

Please make sure to dress for the weather as we will meet rain or shine!  Feel free to bring binoculars and field guides if you like.
Family Nature Club is free for Nature Manitoba members but does have a limit of 18 people in total for each event. We want to make sure that everyone has a chance to participate.
Not a Nature Manitoba member yet? That’s okay! Try out Nature Club once for FREE and see if it’s for you.

In the event of inclement weather Nature Club will be cancelled. Inclement Weather includes extreme cold, thunder & lightning, extreme heat, or extreme weather events.

Activity Type: 

Mar 26 2023
 
 
 
 
2nd annual Harvest Manitoba opportunity in honour of Doris Orchyk

2nd annual Harvest Manitoba opportunity in honour of Doris Orchyk

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

March 29, 2023

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Christine Urban (register at csurban52@gmail.com starting March 17). There is a limit of 25 participants.

Description: Doris was a longtime volunteer co-coordinator at a Harvest food bank at her church up until the time of her death. Volunteers will work in the warehouse.sorting foodstuffs, breaking up boxes, etc.

Time: 9:30 to noon. Please arrive by 9:15.

Location: Harvest Manitoba warehouse, 1085 Winnipeg Ave. Parking is available across the street in the lot.

Bring: Your name tag.

Mar 29 2023
 
 
 

 

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