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Discovery Evenings

Upcoming Discovery Evenings

Pembina Valley

Nature Manitoba is pleased to announce the return of our Discovery Evening program! Every fall and winter, Nature Manitoba offers a series of indoor presentations featuring guest speakers on relevant, local, nature-related topics.

COVID-19 information for Discovery Evenings:

  • Nature Manitoba follows all provincial health orders.
  • Discovery Evenings are held in a theatre that allows for social distancing with over triple the seats required.
  • Masks are recommended but optional.

Discovery Evenings usually take place on Monday evenings at 7:30pm (see event listing for accurate details), and take place at the Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre.

Admission is only $5 for members (non-member rate $10). No registration required!!

» Past discovery evenings

Upcoming Discovery Evenings

Developing sustainable co-culture of wild rice and fish farming with indigenous communities

Date: 

Monday, February 6, 2023

Presenter: 

Vince Palace, Head Research Scientist (IISD – Experimental Lakes Area) and Aquatic Toxicologist

IISD-ELA is undertaking a multi-year research project that will study changes to water quality and fish and aquatic ecosystem health associated with co-culture of fish and wild rice.

The Galapagos: Darwin’s Inspiration - A Place That Time Left Behind

Date: 

Monday, February 27, 2023

Presenter: 

Jerry Ameis, Nature Manitoba Member, Avid Traveler and Canoeist

Considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing, the Galapagos Islands can also be described as a world out of time. This presentation will showcase the ancient archipelago through a camera lens. See the earth as it was years ago, covered with lava, volcanic formations, and incredible wildlife such as the giant land tortoise, marine iguanas, sea lions, and more.