Banding Together: Collaborations for Bird Conservation
Recently we invited a team from Kevin Fraser's Avian Behaviour and Conservation Lab at the University of Manitoba to band the tree swallow family occupying one of our nest boxes in the Zoo.
Plant Profile: The Stunning Sausage Tree
Found in the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, the sausage tree is native to Africa and known for its large sausage-shaped fruit. Read more about this fascinating tree and watch a video of our sausage tree starting to flower!
Backyard Composting 101
Whether you’re a gardener looking for a free natural soil amendment, or just hoping to keep your food scraps out of the landfill, home composting is simple!
Sharing is Caring: Impact of the ParkShare Program
We want to share the Park with everyone. Thanks to the generous support of donors like Canada Life, the ParkShare program provides memorable Park and Zoo experiences for children, youth, and senior groups facing financial barriers.
The Tiny Transformation: Investigating the Growth of an Endangered Butterfly
Kirstyn Eckhardt is a master’s student at the University of Manitoba and has been working with our team to study Poweshiek skipperling caterpillars as they develop into butterflies.
Plant Profile: The Lovely Lilac
Lilacs are a sure sign of summer. Right now, you can smell the sweet scent and see the lovely flowers around the Park and the city.
