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International Polar Bear Day – Why We Celebrate Polar Bears in February

Feb 8, 2021

February is an important and vulnerable time for polar bears in the wild. To celebrate International Polar Bear Day, learn more about these magnificent animals and how you can help protect them in the wild by lowering your CO2 footprint.

Conservation Spotlight: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Feb 11, 2021

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet four inspiring women who are members of our Conservation and Research team here at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy.

Spotlight on The Leaf: Canada’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall

Feb 8, 2021

Reaching approximately six stories in height, when finished, the water feature at The Leaf will be the tallest indoor waterfall in Canada.

The Plight of the Monarch Butterfly

Feb 5, 2021

The monarch butterfly is a welcome summer sight in gardens and natural environments across southern Manitoba. Every year, as summer comes to an end, Manitoba-born monarchs embark on an epic journey.

Creature Feature: Arctic Fox

Feb 1, 2021

Arctic fox go through a dramatic coat transformation each year, turning white each winter and brown in the summer to help camouflage against their changing surroundings.