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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. In order to explore the option of membership, non-members may attend a trip or two at no cost. Before registering for a trip please review the safety requirements and the difficulty rating using the following Trip Rating Guidelines.

Note: Activities follow the Nature Manitoba Dog Policy.

Please contact the trip leader directly with any questions, as listed below. We welcome people to try us out before becoming a member, so please consider coming out to one of our activities.

Please review trip descriptions carefully or contact the trip leader individually to confirm their requirements. 

Nature Manitoba Outings

Blueberry Hill Hike near Lac du Bonnet

November 1, 2025
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Please join Patricia for a scenic hike at Blueberry Hill close to Lac du Bonnet .There is a variety of terrain , lots of rocks with some low hills. Some people may find poles would be helpful.Hike will probably take a little more than an hour. 

Dress appropriately with proper footwear .Bring water and lunch.

Contact / Registration: 

To register please email Patricia at marieprudolph@yahoo.ca

Lake Winnipeg Beaches

November 1, 2025
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. In 2023 the outing turned up a Vermilion Flycatcher, so anything is possible. Meet at the Safeway parking lot at the southeast corner of Chief Peguis Trail and Henderson Hwy. at 7:45 a.m.

Contact / Registration: 

Garry Budyk at 204-661-1062 or gbudyk@shaw.ca or Rudolf Koes at 204-661-0763 or rkoes@mymts.net for information or to register.

Hecla

November 8, 2025
Bird Outings / NOVICE

During this late fall outing we should see some lingering waterfowl, perhaps a Spruce Grouse or two, plenty of Bald Eagles and a few typical “winter” birds. Meet at the Garden City Shopping Centre parking lot (northwest corner of the lot) before 8 a.m. so that we can carpool from there and depart at 8.

Contact / Registration: 

Rudolf Koes at 204-661-0763 or rkoes@mymts.net or Garry Budyk at 204-661-1062 or gbudyk@shaw.ca to register or for more information.

Harvest Manitoba volunteer opportunity

November 12, 2025
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Description: Once again we can volunteer at Harvest Manitoba sorting food. We have done this several times now, and our efficient work is much appreciated.

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

Contact / Registration: 

Christine Urban -- register at csurban52@gmail.com starting November 6.  The maximum number of volunteers is 25.

Tuesday Breakfast

Repeats every month on the second Tuesday 2 times except Tue Nov 11 2025. Also includes Tue Nov 18 2025.
November 18, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Date: The second Tuesday of every month at 9.00 AM
Location: Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 580 Pembina Hwy (near Grant Ave)
Registration deadline: The preceding Sunday at 6:00 PM. Charles needs to know who will be attending.
Bring: Your name tag.

Contact / Registration: 

Charles Begley -- register at ccbegley@shaw.ca

Winnipeg River outing

December 6, 2025
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. Meet at the Seven Sisters dam at 9 a.m. Winnipeggers can carpool, leaving from the Safeway parking lot at the southeast corner of Henderson Hwy. and Chief Peguis at 7:45.

Contact / Registration: 

Rudolf Koes at 204-661-0763 or at rkoes@mymts.net  or Garry Budyk at 204-661-1062 or gbudyk@shaw.ca for more carpool info.

Tuesday Breakfast

November 18, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Date: The second Tuesday of every month at 9.00 AM
Location: Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 580 Pembina Hwy (near Grant Ave)
Registration deadline: The preceding Sunday at 6:00 PM. Charles needs to know who will be attending.
Bring: Your name tag.

Contact / Registration: 

Charles Begley -- register at ccbegley@shaw.ca

Winnipeg Christmas Bird Count

December 14, 2025
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. Novice birders will be placed with more experienced birders.

Contact / Registration: 

Please contact Rudolf Koes well before the count date (preferably no later than early December) at 204-661-0763 or rkoes@mymts.net for details or to register

Tuesday Breakfast

November 18, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Date: The second Tuesday of every month at 9.00 AM
Location: Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 580 Pembina Hwy (near Grant Ave)
Registration deadline: The preceding Sunday at 6:00 PM. Charles needs to know who will be attending.
Bring: Your name tag.

Contact / Registration: 

Charles Begley -- register at ccbegley@shaw.ca