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Discovery Evenings

Upcoming Discovery Evenings

 

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Nature Manitoba is pleased to offer 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.  Nature Manitoba follows all provincial health orders and masks are recommended but optional at indoor activities.

Discovery Evenings take place on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm at Westworth United Church at 1750 Grosvenor Avenue (in-person only).

This year tickets will be available to purchase online through Eventbrite (See Eventbrite link in each Discovery Evening description). We encourage you to purchase tickets online in order for us to manage and monitor attendance. The option to purchase at the door will be available if tickets are not sold out. Admission is only $5 for members (non-member rate $10). 

See event listing for accurate details.

» Past discovery evenings

Upcoming Discovery Evenings

A Natural Legacy: What's New at Living Prairie

Date: 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Presenter: 

Marika Olynyk and Josh Pearlman

Living Prairie Museum is a unique urban nature preserve that protects endangered tall grass prairie.  Join us to learn more about caring for this beautiful and unique site, and about conserving Winnipeg’s prairie legacy. We'll discuss caring for the prairie, including the challenges of a dynamic and rare ecosystem facing many threats.

Wild Pigs a Manitoba Threat

Date: 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Presenter: 

Dr. Wayne Lees

Wild pigs are defined as any pig outside of a fence, but the main type of wild pig that causes problems is the Eurasian wild boar.  This hardy invasive species is a major threat to environmental health, animal health and human safety.  They can alter ecosystems through their destructive feeding behaviours, they can act as carriers for many animal diseases including foreign animal diseases , and