Spring 2013 Newsletter - FortWhyte...

Volume 31, Issue 1 ISSN 0824-5126

Spring 2013 Newsletter

FortWhyte neWS 3

VolunteerS 6

Special eVentS 7

MeMberShip 9

public prograMMing 12www.fortwhyte.org

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Adults:$7Seniors(55+):$6

Students&Children:$5Members&ChildrenUnder3:FREE

SprINg hourS oF operatIoN

Monday–Friday:9am–5pm

ThursdaysinMay:9am–8pm

Saturday,Sunday&Holidays:10am–5pm

BuFFaLo StoNe CaFÉ

PH:(204)989-8370www.fortwhyte.org/buffalostonecafe

Contactthecaféforseasonalhours.

Nature Shop

PH:(204)989-8355

www.fortwhyte.org/natureshopFortheNatureLover!Featuringbirdingproducts,localart,naturebooks,clothing,toys,andmore.

SUStaInInG partnerS $20,000+City of Winnipeg, Water and

Waste DepartmentDomtar Inc.Lafarge CanadaManitoba Aboriginal & Northern

AffairsManitoba Culture, Heritage

& TourismManitoba Climate Change

Action FundManitoba Conservation FundManitoba Education, Citizenship

& YouthManitoba HydroRBC FoundationTD Friends of the Environment

$10,000+Cambrian Credit UnionHSBC Bank CanadaMTS AllstreamThe Running Room

$5,000+BFI CanadaHonda Canada FoundationStantec Consulting Ltd.Wawanesa Insurance

$1,000+Administrative Facilities Limited

PartnershipAon Reed StenhouseBDO Dunwoody LLPBison Transport Inc.Blind AmbitionsBMO Nesbitt BurnsBoston PizzaCAA Manitoba Auto ClubCabela’s Retail Canada Inc.Coca-Cola Refreshments CanadaConfidence Management Ltd.Dufresne GroupErnst & Young LLPFarm Credit CanadaFriesens CorporationFountain TireGroundstar Systems (1987) Ltd.Kleysen Group LP

Manitoba Blue CrossManitoba Community

Services CouncilManitoba Liquor Control

CommissionManitoba Lotteries

CorporationManitoba Public InsuranceMann Financial Assurance Ltd.Manulife FinancialMaple Leaf ConstructionMcKim Cringan GeorgeMountain Equipment Co-opOakley Optical Ltd.On Course Capital Inc.The Prairie Summit ShopPrendiville IndustriesClaudio Rigatto Medical Corp.RBC Dominion SecuritiesRS Distribution ServicesScatliff Miller MurrayShaftesbury High SchoolStreetSide Development

CorporationStuart Olson Dominion

Construction LtdSturgeon TireSuperior Management Inc.Swancoat Investments Ltd.TD Canada TrustTeshmont Consultants LPTetrem Capital Management Inc.Winnipeg School Division

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Banville & JonesBlight Native Seeds Ltd.Ducks Unlimited CanadaEsdale Printing Company Ltd.Friesens CorporationGlobal Refrigeration &

Mechanical Inc.Hanford-Drewitt Ltd.Innovative Laser WorksJanzen PhotographyLindsey Steek & CompanyMark’s Work WearhouseNunavut Art GalleryQX104 Redd Line Jewellery

FortWhyte aliVe recognizeS Major contributorS ($1,000+) siNce December 2011

Roger Watson Jewellers Ltd.WestJetWinnipeg Winter Club

FortWhyte FarMS MaJor proGraM SUpporterSBoeing CanadaCentre for Aboriginal Human

Resource DevelopmentGraham C. Lount Family

FoundationHeifer InternationalHome Depot Canada

FoundationIntact FoundationInvestors GroupThe Great-West Life

Assurance CompanyThe Keg Steakhouse & BarManitoba Community Places

ProgramManitoba Metis FederationThe Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.The Winnipeg FoundationWinnipeg Jets True North

Foundation

enDoWMent FUnDPaul Albrechtsen Foundation Inc.Estate of Bente CunningsNorman CoghlanEvelyn & David FriesenIn Memory of Eleonora

(Leonoor) JanssonRandy Moffat & Laurie StovelIn Memory of Major General

Elliot RodgerWilliam & Erna PruittEstate of Kenneth RedshawWilson & Judith RodgerEstate of Perry RossAlan W. Scarth, C.M., Q.C.Sheilah Sweatman Memorial

FundJud SnellEstate of Dr. Burton C.

StewartIn Memory of Arthur TooleyAnonymous

SUStaInInG partnerS InDIVIDUaLS $20,000+The Cipryk FamilyDouglas Pollard & Kristie

PearsonEstate of David Skinner

$10,000+Kris & Shirley BenidicksonAnonymous

$5,000+Richard & Kim EnrightJack & Zina LazareckKen & Lesley Powell

$1,000+Robert & Nancy AdkinsGail Asper & Michael

PatersonBob Chipman Marion CorbettJohn Corp & Mary Elizabeth

McKenzieDouglas Craig (Carole C.

Craig Fund)Estate of Winnifred CrowstonBob EdgarBill ElliottR. A. (Sam) FabroHon. Gary & Janice FilmonKen & Marjorie GrowerDoug HarveyDaniel HuntJames & Roberta MacDonaldWilliam McGowanJohn & Liz PrallJoan RichardsonShirley RichardsonIn Memory of Gogie ShnierJackie StephenBob & Judy StewartTeddi & Wynn SweatmanBruce & Wendy ZimmerAnonymous

In KInDDee BuchwaldGeorge RichardsonPeter Sawatzky

Connect with FortWhyte online!www.facebook.com/FortWhyteAlive

www.twitter.com/FortWhyteAlive

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bob BrennanNancy CiprykJunior Damianidis

Bob EdgarBill ElliottRichard Enright

Shannon JohnsonJeff LamotheJack Lazareck

Marty MaykutPeter MuirDoug Pollard

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FORTWHYTE NEWS

Our green spaces are becoming smaller, and smaller… and smaller. What were once vast areas of wilderness are disappearing, and plants, animals, and insects are having a hard time adapting.

Wetooarehavingdifficultyadaptingtothesechangesinoursurroundings.Aspeoplespendmoretimeoncomputers,watchingtvortravelingincars,ouropportunitiestointeractwithnaturearebecomingincreasinglyscarce.

Humanbeingsrelyonhealthyecosystemsforcleanwater,topurifyourair,andforfood–butspendingtimeoutsidesurroundedbynaturecanalsonurturethemind,body,andspirit.

AsEarthcontinuestolosespeciesofplantsandanimals,it’suptoallofustotakeaction–anditstartsinourownbackyards.Springistheperfecttimetoremoveyourselffromthat‘pluggedin’lifestyle,todiversifyyouryard,andturnyourpieceoftheplanetintoanurbanoasisforplants,animals,andyourfamily!

Enhancingyourbackyardcanbefunandrewarding,andmaybeassimpleasintroducingnewplantspecies,composting,oraddingawaterfeaturetoyourexistinggreenspace.Notsurewheretostart?FortWhyteisheretohelp!OurNaturescape programoffersavarietyofpresentations,workshops,andkids’programs,thatwillgiveyouthetoolsyouneedtotransformyourpropertyintoabiodiversityhotspot.

Get inspired! Check out our Top 10 Tips for Greening Your Piece of the Planet

Greening your piece of the

Planetby Minna goulet

Naturescape coorDiNator, Fortwhyte alive

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NATURESCAPE WORKSHOPS

FORTWHYTE NEWS

1 Let Nature, well, be Natural! Manypeoplewanttohaveeverypieceof

theirpropertymeticulouslygroomed,butit’snotnecessarilynature’sway.Whynottrylettingthingsgojustalittlebitmore“natural”?

2 Plant a Tree, or Three! Treesprovideshelterandshade,holdsoilinplace,helppurifytheairandabsorbcarbondioxide(oneofthegreenhousegasescontributingtoglobalclimatechange).Plantaconiferoustree–theyprovidemoreshelter,whichcancutdownonheatingcostsinthewinter,andcoolinginthesummer!

3 Grow Native Species. Nativespeciesareplantsthatgrewinagivenareabeforehumansettlement.Theyareadaptedtolocalconditionsandoftenrequirelessmaintenancethannon-nativespecies.

4 Compost.Landfillsaredesignedsothatmaterialsdonotbreakdown.Insteadofsendingyouryardandkitchenwastetothedump,whynotcompost?Thematerialwillbreakdownandproduceanaturallyrichfertilizerthatwillhelpyourgardenthrive.Anditcanbedoneyearround!

5 Avoid Chemical Herbicides and Pesticides.Mostproductswillkillnotonlythe“bad”bugsbutthegoodonesaswell.Eliminatingevenoneinsectinafoodchainwillaffectthewholesystem.Usenaturalsolutionstomanageproblematicinsects.

6 Watch your Water! Waterisbecominganincreasinglyvaluableresource.Insteadofwateringyourlawnandgardenwithtreateddrinkingwater,installarainbarreltocapturerunoff.InexpensiverainbarrelsarenowavailableatFortWhyte!Or,plantspeciesthatareadaptedtodrierconditions.Ifyoujustcan’tavoidwatering,turnonthetapduringthecoolpartsoftheday.

7 Leave it to the Leaves.Leaflitterprovidesshelterforoverwinteringinsects.Tryleavingmulchedgrassclippingsandleavesonyourlawninthefallafterthefinalcut.Or,rakeleavesintohedgesandbushes.Remembertosaveacoupleofbagstoaddtoyourcompostinthespring!

8 Add a Water Feature. Fromthesmallestofcreaturestothepredatorsatthetopofthefoodchain,alllivingthingsneedwater.Addingawatersourcewillprovideourtwo-,four-,andsix-leggedfriendswithamuchneededdrinkandprotectionfrompredators.

9 Provide a Little Extra Shelter. Alllivingcreaturesneedprotectionfrompredatorsandtheelements.Tryleavingfallenlogsorcreatearockpile.Forthosebiggercreatures,installanestingorroostingbox.


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Ian Barnettsocial eNterprise programs maNager, Fortwhyte alive

Fee: $10, members: $7.50, Family rate: $15, Naturescape members: Free pre-registration required; please call (204) 989-8355

NATURESCAPE WORKSHOPS

FACES OF FORTWHYTE

For more information on Naturescape please visit: www.fortwhyte.org/naturescape

10 Don’t Clean Up! Leavingplantstodienaturallyhelpsmaximizenutrientstotherootsandit’sespeciallyimportantforperennials.Deadfoliageprovidesinsulation,encouragesrootsurvivaland,whencoveredwithsnow,addsinterestingshapestoyouryard.Additionally,leavingplantsinplaceprovidesfoodandsheltertoavarietyofbirdsandcrittersduringthelongwintermonths.

Is your Backyard a Biodiversity Hotspot? Certify your Property!Toacknowledgeyourstepsinencouragingandincreasingbiodiversity,FortWhyteAlivewillendorseandcertifyyourproperty.Tobecertified,yourhabitatmustprovidefood,water,shelterandspaceassuggestedonthechecklist.

Ifyou’dlikemoreinformationonhowtogreenyourpieceoftheplanet,pleasevisit:www.fortwhyte.org/naturescape

Ian started his career at FortWhyte in 1999 as Recreation Coordinator. In 2003 he had the good fortune to be asked to a create pilot program for what is now the thriving FortWhyte Farms. FortWhyte has always been a perfect fit for Ian - a place to share his love for the outdoors and the natural environment with others.Q. What is your favourite thing about working at FWA?

A.There’sadiversityofexperiencesherethatIdon’tthinkyoucanfindinanyotherworkplace.It’snotunusualformydaytoincludewritingagrantproposalorreport,troubleshootingacomputerortechnologyissue,followedbychasingdownwaywardpigsorchickensatFortWhyteFarms–possiblyallbeforelunchtime!Andnothingbeatscomingintoworkonaspringmorningtothesightsandsoundsofmigratingbirdsandwaterfowlonthelakesandinthetrees.

Q. What does working at FWA mean to you?

A.MyinvolvementwithFortWhyteFarmshascertainlyhadahugeimpactonmylife.IgrewupinWinnipegwithlittleconnectiontoorinterestinfarming.Ifyoutoldmethenthatmycareerpathwouldleadmetobecomingthemanagerofasmallsustainablefarmprogramforinner-cityyouth,I’dhavetoldyoutogetyourheadchecked.However,sincegettingtheFortWhyteFarmsprogramoffthegroundin2003andbecomingimmersedingrowingfood,myfamilyandIhavemovedoutofthecitytoasmallacreage,whereIkeepbees,raisechickensformeatandeggsandgrowvegetables.Small-scalefarminghasbecomealifestyle,notjustajob.

Mosquito&TickSolutionsMakeyourhomelessfavourabletodiseasetransmittinginsectssuchasmosquitoesandticks,whilestillkeepingtotheNaturescapeprincipals!Entomologist,passionategardener,andformerFortWhyteinterpreterDanaRacewillsharesomeattractiveandeasy-to-doprojectswithus.

Sunday, April 28 1pm

BeeswithKatrinaJoinKatrinaFroese,FortWhyte’sresidententomologist,asshetalksaboutallthingsbees!Learnallaboutthesefascinatingcreaturesandtheimportantroletheyplayinpollinatingourgardensandfood.

Sunday, May 26 1pm

ManitobaTreesinWinterDr.RichardStaniforth,retiredbotanyprofessorfrom

theUofW,willleadahands-onworkshoptohelpyousortoutthedifferencebetweenManitobatreespeciesinwinter.Specimenswillbeprovided,and

youarewelcometobringyourowntwigs!

Sunday, March 10 1pm

WoodDucksDoyoulivebyawaterwayinanareawithmature

trees?YoumaybeabletoattractaWoodDuck!FWAsitemanagerKenCudmorewillbeheretotalk

aboutthisfascinatingbirdandhowyoucangetinvolvedinFortWhyte’sWoodDuckprogram.

Saturday, March 16 1pm

GardenDesignforaChangingClimateHelpyourperennialssurviveourunpredictable

wintersandsprings!LandscapeDesignerCharlotteTararynwillbeherewithtipsandtrickstohelpensureyourtrees,shrubsand

perennialswillthrivedespiteourever-changingclimate.

Sunday, April 7 1pm

by Sharyl eagleShaM voluNteer resources maNager, Fortwhyte alive


VOLUNTEERS

Recently,alocalnewspaperincludedaninsertpromotinganational

organization’scommunityinvolvementthroughvolunteering.Theinsertprofiled1,000volunteerhoursdonatedby30,000+employees,andservedtohighlighttheorganization’scommitmenttothecommunityanditscustomers.

Manynon-profitorganizationsaccomplishtheirmissionandvisionthroughthededicationofvolunteerswhogivetheirtime,talentsandskills.FortWhyteAliveisstaffedinlargepartbyvolunteers,andovertheyears,volunteerhourshavebeenrecordedinthe“volunteerbinder”.

So,whyisitimportantthatvolunteersrecordtheirhours,andhowisthisinformationused?

Volunteerhoursprovidevaluablestatisticalinformationthatisreferencedinfundingproposals–whichhelpsupport

thevolunteerprogram,educationalprograms,andotherdimensionsofFWA.

Recordedhoursofavolunteerareusedforinsurancepurposeswhileindividualsarevolunteeringwithintheorganization.

Volunteerhoursareusedascriteriaforinvitationtocertainrecognitioneventsaswellasforrecognitionrewards.TheVolunteerResourcesManagercanspeaktothedetails.

Hoursprovideanideaofthecommitmentrequiredforcertainvolunteerroles.Recruitmentofdedicatedvolunteersrequirestransparentandup-frontinformationthatcanpavethewaytoalong-termcommitment.

Recordingvolunteertraininghoursisanaccuratewayofdeterminingwhoisreadyfornewvolunteerroles.

Inanygivenyear,FortWhyte’s380+volunteercorpscontributecloseto22,500hoursofwork,savinganestimated$500,000annually.Itshouldbestressedthatvolunteerhoursonlymeasurequantityand“statistics”,butdonotmeasurethequalityofavolunteerprogram.VolunteersatFortWhyteprovideanopportunityforthecommunitytobeengagedandlearnaboutnature.HowdoyoumeasurethesmilesthatFortWhytevolunteersbringtoourvisitors?

Thevolunteerprogramiscommittedtotrackinggrowthanddevelopment,ensuringthatwerecognizevolunteersintheircommitmenttoourmission,andtothecommunity.Wemaynotbeshoutingitfromapageinalocalnewspaper,butFortWhytevolunteersaremakingahugeimpact–“Changinghowyouseeourworld.Makingaworldofdifference”.

How important are your Volunteer Hours?

Volunteer spotlight:George Drad

by Michelle elDriDge

Interested in volunteering at FortWhyte Alive? We have a variety of unique volunteer opportunities available – from Birding Guides to Sodhouse Singers, there is a position here for you! Please visit www.fortwhyte.org/volunteering for more information.

meet george Drad, a Fortwhyte alive volunteer for over 25 years. his contributions to the cause have been numerous, from school program interpreter to special events, but his true passion has been expressed in his dedicated efforts and initiatives related to birding.

BirdnestingboxesareGeorge’sspecialty.Hehaspersonallydriventheestablishment,

monitoringandmaintenanceofover170on-siteboxesthatboastsuccessfulnestingactivityeveryspring.Thegreatmajorityofboxes,builtbyGeorgehimself,aremadefromrecycledwoodthathescoutsout–oldfences,andevencountrybarns.ThislabouroflovehasresultedintheultimaterewardforGeorge’sefforts:theconfirmationof11nestingpairsofbluebirds,housedinspecialtyboxesalongFortWhyte’sbisonfencelinein2012.Yes,bluebirdsinthecityofWinnipeg!

GeorgehasalsocontributedtoFortWhyte’sWoodDuckconservationproject.Foryears,hehasbeenpartofateamofvolunteerswhosetup,inspectandrefurbishWoodDucknestingboxesforriverbankresidents.GeorgeisaharbingerofspringforprogramparticipantsalongtheWellingtonCrescent/Wolseleyriverbankroute.Hekick-startstheprograminearlyFebruary,takingchargeofbuildingupwardsof40WoodDuckboxestomeetthedemandsoftheseasonahead.IfyoucrosspathswithacongenialmancoveredinsawdustintheInterpretiveCentrethisspring,that’sGeorge!

DEVELOPMENT

Grand Prize - Ireland - Kerry Fling DeniseMcGillivary-Ticket#2689

2nd Prize - Churchill - Beluga EncounterFayeLambert-Ticket#26774

3rd Prize - California - Yosemite Park & Napa ValleyHeatherSoftley-Ticket#078

ShoWn here grand prize winner Denise mcgillivary with Fortwhyte’s special events

coordinator mandy berndsen and president & ceo bill elliott

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T r a v e l r a f f l e

thank you to everyone who supported Fortwhyte alive through our adventure travel raffle. we raised over $35,000 for our education programs. congratulations to all of our winners!

cycle . paddle . run . navigate

suNDay, april 21, 2013CelebrateEarthDayinAction!EcoAdventureisamulti-sportadventureracethatincludespaddling,running,orienteeringandcycling.

Racerscovera35KcoursethroughFortWhyteAliveandbeyond.Thisdynamicdemonstration

ofzeroemissiontransportationengagesbothracersandspectatorsinaunique,exciting

outdoorsportadventure.Takethechallengeinsupportofenvironmentaleducation!

For more details, or to register, visit our website at www.fortwhyte.org/ecoadventure

SuMMer 2013 Special eVentS 25th anniversary Sunset bbQ - June 5, 2013

Summer Fun Fest - June 23, 2013

Sam Fabro Golf Classic - July 24, 2013

Visit www.fortwhyte.org/specialevents for event details

Throughoutitshistory,HSBCBankCanadahasworkedhardtoensurethatitshares

itssuccesswiththecommunitieswhereitoperates.

HSBCsupportsawidevarietyofcauses,withthemajorityofitscharitablegivingdirectedtowardseducationalandenvironmentalprogramsandinitiatives.HSBCbelievesthateducationandtheenvironmentarefundamentalbuildingblocksforthedevelopmentofcommunitiesandareissuesofuniversalconcernaroundtheworld.IncreasingaccesstoeducationisoneofHSBC’stoppriorities,whichiswhyithasrecentlymadeadonationtoFortWhyteAlivetosupportitsInner-CitySchoolFieldTripProgram.

“Accesstooutdoorenvironmentaleducationprogrammingcanmakeabigimpactinthelifeofachildfromanurbancentre,”saidRobinPenfold,SeniorVicePresident,HeadofCommercialBanking,PrairieRegionHSBCBankCanada.“WearedelightedtosupportFortWhyteAliveandhelpbringtheirprogrammingtoschoolchildreninWinnipeg.”

Eachyear,FortWhytestrivestoensureitsschoolprogramsareaccessibletoallandthisyear,HSBC’ssupporthasmadeitpossibleforhundredsofinner-cityschoolchildreninWinnipegtoexperienceFortWhyteAlive’senvironmentaleducationprogramsandoutdooradventure.FortWhyteapplaudsHSBCBankCanadaforitsbig-heartedandgenerouscontributiontoourschoolprogramandcontinuedcommitmenttoeducationandtheenvironment.Thankyou,HSBC!

Thank You to a Valued Donor: HSBC Bank Canada

SPECIAL EVENTS

DEVELOPMENT

Earth Day at FWa! suNDay, april 21, 2013NooneinWinnipegcelebratesEarthDaybetterthanFortWhyteAlive.Takepartinthewidevarietyofactivitiesthatwillgetyouintoanenvironmentalframeofmind,orspendthedayexploringournetworkoftrailsonthelookoutforspringflowersandanimals.Therewillbeliveentertainment,dip-netting,naturewalks,canoerides,storytellingandmuchmore!

For full event details, visit our website at www.fortwhyte.org/earthday

FreeaDMiSSion all Day!

NATURE NOTES

by brock hounDle

on the CoVer: Canada Geesephoto by tara kenny

A commonsightatFortWhyteAliveinthespring,CanadaGeeseusuallylay4-7eggspernest,butcanlayupto11!Femalegeeseincubatetheireggsfor25-28days,while

theganderstandsguardnearby.Bothparentstendtothegoslings,protectingthemfrompredatorsandteachthemtheskillstheyneedtobeasadults.Goslingscanimprintonhumans,andbecomeirreversiblytame,iftheyareremovedfromothergeese.Abandonedgoslingsshouldbereleasedtoanothergoosefamilyasquicklyaspossible.

Want to see your FortWhyte photo on the cover of Life? Email your wildlife shots to [email protected].

AldoLeopold,JohnMuir,NormandCriddle,ErnestThompsonSeton.These

namesmaysoundfamiliartoyou.Theyareallfamousconservationistsandbiologists,knowntheworldoverfortheirscientificworkinstudyingnature.Itmaybedauntingtolookattheachievementsofthesemenandtrytocompareyourselftothem.However,manygreatscientistsstartedtheircareersquitesimply,spurredonbyacuriositywhichmaybesharedbyyou.Theyweretheoriginalcitizenscientists;ordinarypeoplewithaloveandcuriousityofnature,whonoticedANDrecordedtheeventstheycouldseeintheworldaroundthem.

Therehasneverbeenabettertimetocontributetoscienceinyoursparetimethantoday.Thecitizenscientistmovementisgrowingeveryyearasnewprojectsareputforwardorexpanded.Acitizenscientistisaregularpersonwhoisabletowitnessnaturaleventsandreporttheirfindings.Youdonotneedtobeanexpertinordertoparticipateinaground-breakingscientificstudy,nordoyouneedtocommitallofyoursparetime.Helpingoutcanbeassimpleasreportinga

monarchbutterflythathaslandedonyourlawn,orrecordingthefirstAmericanRobinyouseeinspring.

Therearemanyprojectsthataresuitableforbeginners.ThenewlylaunchedRinkWatchprogramisagreatexampleofasimplestudyforthoselookingtogettheirfeetwet.Theorganizersarelookingforinputfromcitizenscientistsacrossthecountryastowhenlocaloutdoorrinksarefirstopenedfortheseason,andclosedfortheyear.Bycomparingthesedatesfromyear-to-year,theycanestimatethelocaleffectsofclimatechangeandthepotentialconsequencesfacingCanada’sgame.Otherprojectsbenefitfromexpertiseorextendedtimecommitments,suchastheManitoba’sBreedingBirdAtlas–howeverinputfromnovicebirdersiswelcomedaswell.Ifyouseeagosling,duckling,oranyotherevidenceofbirdsbreedinginManitoba,theywouldlovetohavethatinformationintheirrecords.

Manyoftheseprojectshavewebsiteswhicharegreatsourcesofinformationtohelpyouwithidentificationandreporting.

TheManitobaHerpsAtlasislookingforrecordsofreptilesandamphibians(herpetofauna)inManitoba.Theirwebsitecanhelpyouproperlyidentifymanydifferentspeciesoffrogsandsnakesyouwillcomeacrossinthisprovince.Allthatisrequiredisforyoutoreportanysightingsofamphibiansandreptileswhileyou’reoutandaboutinManitoba.Thisinformationwillhelpconfirmwheretheseanimalslive,andwhentheywillwakeupfromtheirwinterslumber.

Thereareanumberofprojectsouttherelookingforacitizenscientistjustlikeyou.TryyourhandatwaterqualitymonitoringonFortWhyteAlive’slakesthisMay–seepage15formoreinformation.Or,checkoutthelinksbelowtogetstartedtoday!

Journey North: www.learner.org/jnorth

Manitoba Herps Atlas: www.naturenorth.com/Herps/Manitoba_Herps_Atlas.html

Birds Canada: www.birdscanada.org/volunteer

MB Breeding Bird Atlas: www.birdatlas.mb.ca

RinkWatch – www.rinkwatch.org

Become a Citizen Scientist!


SprInG & Summer 2013

OutdoorAdventureDayCamp!For campers 4 - 13 years olDFortWhyteAliveOutdoorAdventureDayCampisanawesomeexperiencewithinthecity.Swim,bike,hike,paddle,andconnectwithnatureduringspringbreakandsummervacation!Spring Day CamptakesplacefromMarch 25, 26, 27, & 28.Summer Campsrunweekly,July 2 – August 23.SingleDayExperiencesareavailableAugust 6 – 9.Themes,programinformation,andotherdetailsareavailableonourwebsite!

Spring camp registration opens March 1st, 2013 at noon.Summer camp early bird registration for Fortwhyte alive members opens March 11, 2013 at noon.Summer camp general registrationopens March 13, 2013 at noon.

Register in person at FWA, or online at www.fortwhyte.org/daycamps

Have you considered Membership?

For more information, visit www.fortwhyte.org/membership or call (204) 989-8355

MEMBERSHIP

Fortwhyte alive bison safarievery thursday from may 23 - august 29, at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Seethebisonasyouhaveneverseenthembefore—frominsidethefence!Bringyourcamera.Tourtakesapproximatelyonehour.Weatherandgroundconditionspermitting.

SPECIALSEASONALPRICE:$15,CHILDREN$5,MEMBERS:25%OFF

Pre-registration required. Please call (204) 989-8355 or email [email protected].

SEASONAL EXPERIENCE

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Share the experience of natural adventure with your family, all year long. Become a FortWhyte Alive member today! membership offers year-round benefits, including:

. FREE Admission

. Priority Access to Day Camp Registration . Nature Shop Discount. Discounts on Seasonal Rentals. Public Program Discounts...and much more! By purchasing a FortWhyte Alive Membership, you are helping to build a sustainable, active community.

sign up for a Fortwhyte membership on earth Day (sunday, april 21) to receive a

20% DiScount on a neW 1-year MeMberShip!OfferonlyavailableinpersonatFortWhyteAlive.VisitourMembershipBoothformoreinfo.

Earth Day SPEcial!

effective march 1, 2013, we will be raising our admission prices.Duetorisingoperatingcosts,thepriceofadmissiontoFortWhyteAlivewillincreaseby$1.Thisisourfirstincreaseinnearlysevenyears.OurnewadmissionpricesarelistedonPage2ofthisnewsletter.FortWhyteAliveMembershippriceswillremainthesame.

Please Note

youth-operated farming business is providing former Fortwhyte Farm interns with exciting new opportunities for growth on the road to self-reliance

by ian barnett

stronger futures

FORTWHYTE FARMS

Lastspring,FortWhyteFarmsstaffplantedsomeasparaguscrownsinourgardens.

Establishingasparagusistheultimateexerciseinpatience.Unlikeothercrops,wheretheseedsyousowinthespringyieldwonderfulvegetablesafewweeksormonthslater,asparagusmaytakeseveralyearsbeforeyoucanharvestandenjoythetendershoots.Eachyearproducesnewgrowth–somevisibleabovethesoilsurface,butmost,(perhapsmoreimportantly)outofourviewbeneaththesoil,allowingtheplanttocomebackstrongereachyeartothepointwhereitcanbeharvested.ThisisagreatmetaphorforwhathappensatFortWhyteFarmswithouryouthparticipantsandthenewestfacetofourever-evolvingyouthdevelopmentprogramming.

FortWhyteFarmshasbeenfortunateoverthelastseveralyearstohavehadsomeverydedicatedyoungpeopleworkwithus–movingfromourwinterandspringprogramming,toour2-monthsummerinternshipemploymentpositions,andfinallyinto6-monthFarmAssistantpositions.Aswithasparagus,eachyearattheFarmgraduallyproducesnewgrowth,somevisibleandsomebelowthesurface.Thisgrowthhasallowedfarmstaffto‘harvest’theskills,strengthsandabilitiesthathavedevelopedintheseindividualseachyear.Forinstance,inthelastseveralyears,thelion’sshareoftheworkinourapiaryhasbeenledbyFarmAssistantEthanNobiss.Ethanbuiltuphisbeekeepingskillsoverseveralyearstothepointwherehewasabletomanagetheapiarywithminimalguidance.

Thisiswheretheasparagusmetaphorends.

WhileitmaybetemptingforFortWhytetocontinuetoprovideseasonalemploymentandtokeep‘harvesting’theskillsoftheseyoungpeopleyearafteryear,weknowthatthisisnotintheirbestlong-terminterests.

Thispresentsachallenge:astheseyoungpeoplemoveawayfromtheseseasonaljobs,FortWhyteFarmsisleftwithagapinknowledgethatmustbefilledbyotherfull-timestaffwhomaynothavethetimenecessarytodedicatetotheapiaryoperation,whichrequiressomeveryspecificskillsandknowledge.Wewouldalsoliketoallowthoseexperiencedyouthtocontinuetodeveloppersonalself-reliance,applythedirectagriculturalskillstheyhavelearnedatthefarm,cultivatenewskillsandearnincomethroughentrepreneurship.

In2013,wewillbepilotinganewinitiative–anindependentyouth-operatedfarmingbusinessthatwillcontractwithFortWhyteFarmstomanageourbeehives.Initially,threeofourformerFarmAssistantswilloperatethisbusiness.Toassistwithstart-up,theywillbegiftedourbeehivesandbeekeepingequipment.TheywilltakepartinaBuildaBusinesstrainingprogramthroughSEEDWinnipeg.

FortWhytewillpurchaseanyhoneyproducedbytheyouth,buttheycanalsomarketelsewhere.Inthefuturetheirbusinesscouldincludemarketgardeningandlivestockproduction,aswellasvalue-addedproducts.Thepossibilitiesareendlessandweareexcitedaboutthepotentialthatthisnewventureholds–yetanothermilepavedontheRoadtoSelf-Reliance.

share the harvest

Become an active participant

in FortWhyte FarmsPurchasea‘share’ofourfarm’sproduce

throughourCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program,andbecomea

partnerinlocal,sustainableagriculture.

Yourreturnoninvestmentisaweeklybasketoffreshvegetables,grownwithouttheuse

ofchemicals,directlyfromourfieldstoyourtable.Asamixedfarm,youcanalsopurchaseashareofourmeatandhoney,whichincludes¼pork(approx.50lbsofpasturedBerkshirePorkofvariouscuts,4

pasture-raisedchickensand3kgofhoney).

Becauseourfarmisasocialenterprise,yourinvestmentinfoodforyourfamily,isalso

aninvestmentinyourcommunity.FormoredetailsontheCSAprogramandmarket

pleasevisitourwebsite–

www.fortwhyte.org/fortwhytefarms

FortWhyteFarmsOpenHouse&

PlantSalesunday may 26 10 am - 3 pm

SpendthedayatFortWhyteFarmsandlearnallaboutoursustainableagricultureprograms.Visitourbeehives,learnaboutourpasture-raisedchickensandpigs,tour

ourpassivesolargreenhouseandvegetablemarketgardens.Beautifulnaturallygrown

vegetableandherbseedlingsfromourgreenhousewillalsobeavailableforsalesoyoucanbringthefarmbacktoyourgarden!Greatactivitiesforkidsthroughouttheday.

FREEADMISSIONTOFORTWHYTEFARMS(AdmissiontotherestofFWAstillapplies)

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NATURE SHOP

GrowinG BUFFALO STONE CAFÉ

NatureShopTrailSale!saturday, april 6 10 - 5 pmHikeorBiketoFortWhyteforourTrailSale!Wedidourspringcleaningandhavegiftshopmerchandise,clothingandbooksatgreatsaleprices.

EarthDayattheNatureShopsunday, april 21 10 - 5 pmBuyLocal!PurchaseanyManitobanorCanadian-madegoodsandsave.

MEMBERSSAVE20%|NON-MEMBERSSAVE10%

Excludessaleandconsignmentitems.

Mother’sDayEventFriday, saturday & sunday, may 10 - 12Findthatperfectbirdfeederorspecialgiftformom.Spend$40(beforetaxes)intheNatureShopandreceiveafreegift.


FortWhyte alive Gift Cards are available at the Nature Shop! Gift Cards can be redeemed at the Nature Shop, Buffalo Stone Café, or for any FortWhyte Alive public programming/workshops.

AstronomyDinnerandaShowsaturday, march 16cocktails: 6 pm, Dinner: 7 pm, stars: 9 pm Haveyoueverseenameteorite?Evertouchedone?Findoutaboutallthesewondersofouruniverseandwhatexcitingthingsarehappeningintheskythisspring.Enjoycocktailsandadelicious3-coursedinnerfromtheBuffaloStoneCafé,thenheadoutsidetoseethestarswiththeRoyalAstronomicalSocietyofCanada.Pleasecall(204)989-8370toreserve.

FEE:$30,MEMBERS$25

EasterBrunchsunday, march 31 1st sitting: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 2nd sitting: 12:30 - 2:30 pmCelebrateEasterwithyourfamilysurroundedbythenaturalbeautyofFortWhyteAlive.EnjoyourextensivebrunchbuffetpreparedbytheBuffaloStoneCafé.Forreservations,pleasecall(204)989-8370.

FEE:$25,MEMBERS$20,CHILDRENUNDER10:$15

Mother’sDayBrunchsunday, may 12 1st sitting: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 2nd sitting: 12:30 - 2:30 pmWhatbetterwaytocelebrateMother’sDaythanwithadeliciousbrunchattheBuffaloStoneCaféfollowedbyawalkthroughFortWhytewatchingallofthenewmotherscarefortheirgoslings,ducklingsandcalves.Forreservations,pleasecall(204)989-8370.

FEE:$25,MEMBERS$20,CHILDRENUNDER10:$15

Fortwhyte by Nightthursdays, may 2 - may 30 5 - 8 pm

JoinusThursdayeveningsinMayfordinnerattheBuffaloStoneCafé.Thisremarkablediningexperiencecombinesgreatfoodwithagreatview.Enjoyalake-sidemealpreparedbyourawardwinningChefPeterKaramchand.

Reserve by calling (204) 989-8370

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LastChanceforIceFishingIceconditionspermitting.

Saturday & Sunday, March 2, 3FREEwithregularadmission

Naturescape:MBTreesintheWinterSunday, March 10 1pm

View Naturescape event details on Page 5

Naturescape:WoodDucksSaturday, March 16 1pm


AstronomyDinnerandaShowSaturday, March 16 6-10pm

View event details on Page 11

SpringtimeAnimalCraftSunday, March 17 2pm

FREEwithregularadmission

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

March / april / may

ActIvItIeS & WorkShopSSprINg hourS oF operatIoN

Monday–Friday:9am–5pm

ThursdaysinMay:9am–8pm

Saturday,Sunday&Holidays:10am–5pm

DaILy aDmISSIoNAdults:$7

Seniors(55+):$6Students&Children:$5

Members&ChildrenUnder3:FREE

regIStratIoN Registration is required for all FortWhyte Alive

public programs.Pleasecall(204)989-8355or

[email protected]

MARCH 2013 View FortWhyte’s online events calendar at www.fortwhyte.org/calendar

Don’t Forget!

Popcorn&aMovie:LakeWinnipegCelebrateWorldWaterDaywithashortfilmaboutLakeWinnipeg.Learnsolutionsforwaterconservationandpollutionprevention.

Saturday, March 231pm


EasterCraftSaturday, March 301pmFREEwithregularadmission

EasterBrunchSunday, March 31 9:30am,12:30pm


Kids’EasterEggHuntBringyourEasterbasketandfindasmanyeastereggsasyoucan!

Sunday, March 311-3pmFREEwithregularadmission


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Spring Day CampRegistration opens at noon

Last Chance for Ice FishingNordic Walking Snowshoe Saturday

Last Chance for Ice FishingSunday Storytime Guided 2 O’clock Walk

Nordic Walking Snowshoe Saturday

Sunday StorytimeNaturescape: Trees in Winter Guided 2 O’clock WalkDaylight Savings - Spring Forward

Summer Camp Early Bird Registration for FWA Members opens at noon

Summer Camp General Registration opens at noon

Nordic Walking Snowshoe Saturdayastronomy Dinner and a Show

Sunday StorytimeNaturescape: Wood DucksSpringtime Animal CraftGuided 2 O’clock WalkSt. patrick’s Day 1st Day of Spring

International Day of Forests World Water Day

Nordic Walking Snowshoe SaturdayPopcorn & a Movie

World meteorological Day

Sunday StorytimeGuided 2 O’clock Walk

Kids’ Easter Egg Hunteaster brunch

Spring Day Camp Spring Day Camp Spring Day Camp Spring Day Camp Open 10 am - 5 pm

Good Friday

Nordic Walking Snowshoe SaturdayEaster Craft

NordicWalkingGetbackintotheSpringofthingswithNordicwalking!BYOpolesorrentours.

Saturdays, March 2 - April 27 11:30am-12:30am

Fee:$10,Members:$4|Polerental:$2

SnowshoeSaturdaysHeadoutonaguidedsnowshoetour-weatherandiceconditionspermitting.

Saturdays in March 11:30am-12:30pm

FREEwithregularadmission|Rentals:$3

SundayStorytimeEvery Sunday this Spring 1pm


Guided2O’clockWalksEvery Sunday 2pmFREEwithregularadmission

SodHousePioneersEvery Sunday 10am-4pmFREEwithregularadmission

Registration is required for all FWA public programs - call (204) 989-8355 or email [email protected]


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NatureShopTrailSale!Saturday, April 6 10-5pm

View Nature Shop event details on Page 11

Naturescape:GardenDesignforaChangingClimateSunday, April 7 1pm


MapleSyrupMagicThesapisflowing!KenFostywillbebacktoshowyouhowtomakesyrupfromlocalManitobamapleandbirchtrees.Hands-ondemonstrationwillincludemakingyourown“sweettreat”.Tapswillbeavailablefor$3(cashonly)followingthepresentation.

Sunday, April 7 2:30pm

Fee:$10,Members:$8

BeginnerBirdingLearnaboutsomebeginnercitizensciencestudiesyoucantakepartin.HeadoutsidetolearnaboutbirdsyoucanexpecttoseeatFortWhyteAlive.

Saturday, April 131pm


Popcorn&aMovie:GreenFireThisdocumentaryaboutAldoLeopold,important20thcenturyconservationist,exploreshislife,legacy,andpersonaljourneyofobservationinthenaturalworld.

Sunday, April 14 1pm


EarthDay&EcoAdventure!Sunday, April 21

View Special Events details on Page 7

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ActIvItIeS & WorkShopS

APRIL 2013

nature Shop trail Sale!Inside Out Yoga Nordic Walking

Sunday StorytimeNaturescape: Gardening for Climate ChangeGuided 2 O’clock WalkMaple Syrup Magic

Inside Out Yoga Nordic Walking Beginner Birding

Sunday StorytimePopcorn & a MovieGuided 2 O’clock Walk

Inside Out Yoga Nordic Walking

earth Day at FWa & ecoadventure!Earth Day Membership SpecialEarth Day at the Nature Shop earth Day

Birding and Breakfast (7:00 am)

Birding by Ear with Christian Artuso

Inside Out Yoga Nordic WalkingOrganic Bath and Body

Sunday StorytimeNaturescape: Gardening for Mosquito and TicksGuided 2 O’clock Walk

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FrogWatchWanderthroughwetlandswithaguideonthelookoutforfrogsandotheramphibians.FindingswillbereportedtotheManitobaHerpsAtlastohelptrackManitoba’sfrogs.

Saturday, May 411amFREEwithregularadmission

FunwithFungusThishands-onworkshopwilldemonstratehowtogrowShiitakeandOystermushroomsonoakorpoplarlogs.GrowKitswillbeavailableforsalefollowingthepresentation.

Sunday, May 51pmFee:$10,Members:$8

BirdingandBreakfastWednesdays & Fridays in MayMay 1 & 3 Startingat7:00amMay 8 - 31 Startingat6:30am

Fee:$15,Members:25%offFREEforunderagebirders(withanadult)

BuffaloChipHarvestCollectfertilizerforyourgardenANDhelpkeeptheprairieclean!Bringashovel,bootsandabucket/bagstotakeyour“prize’home,ordonateyourcollectiontotheFortWhyteFarms’fertilizerpile.Weatherpermitting.

Saturday, May 4 1-3pmFREEwithregularadmission

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS


BirdingandBreakfast-PledgetoFledgeEditionTeamupwithourhighlyskilledbirdingleadersonasunrisebirdinghiketowatchforspringmigrantsandfamiliarfaces.Afteryourhike,enjoyatastycontinental-stylebreakfastattheBuffaloStoneCafé.Wehaveaback-upplanforinclementweather–sobirdinggoesonrainorshine!Bringyourbinocularsanddressfortheearlymorningweather.

Wednesday, April 247:00am

Fee:$15,Members:25%offFREEforunderagebirders(withanadult)

BirdingbyEarwithChristianArtusoThisadvancedworkshopwithBirdStudiesCanada’sChrsitianArtusowillteachyouhowtoidentifybirdsbyear.Takeyourbirdingtothenextlevelbylearningthisvaluableskill.Eachworkshopisdifferentandbuildsontheskillslearnedinthepreviousworkshop.Note:Theseworkshopsaredesignedforexperiencedbirdersandatlassersonly.

Thursdays, April 25, May 2 & May 97pmFee:$5,or3for$10Noadmissionorworkshopfeeforregisteredatlassers.

OrganicBath&BodyWorkshopYoumightbeshockedtolearnhowmanychemicalsarecommonlyfoundinbathandbodyproducts.JoinJackiefromOrganicBath&BodyCreationstocreateapersonalizedcollectionofnaturalbath&bodyproductstotakehome.

Saturday, April 271–4pmFee:$55,Members:$50

Naturescape:Mosquito&TickSolutionsSunday, April 28 1pm


InsideOutYogaFitnesssaturdays, april 6 - may 11 | 10 am - 12 pm Full 6 sessions: $70, Drop-in: $15 per class | register at (204) 989-8355Thisexhilaratingclassblendscardiofitness,strength,andendurancetrainingoutside,withachallengingyogaworkoutinside.Allfitnesslevelswelcome.Pleasedressfortheoutdoorsandbringamatwithcarryingcase.

LakeHealthandYou!UofM’sDr.GordonGoldsboroughhasbeenresearchingthehealthoflakesandwetlandsthroughouthiscareer.LearnaboutManitoba’slakes,andwaysyoucanhelpmonitorlakehealthasacitizenscientist!

Saturday, May 11 1pm


Dip-nettingforSpringCrittersSaturday, May 11 1-3pmFREEwithregularadmission

WaterMonitoringLabLearnhowyoucancontributetosciencebymonitoringyourfavouritelakethissummer!

Saturday, May 11 2-4pmFREEwithregularadmission

liMiteD claSS Size! call to register

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Registration is required for all FWA public programs - call (204) 989-8355 or email [email protected]

FortWhytebyNightthursdays, may 2 - may 30 | 5 - 8 pm JoinusThursdayeveningsinMayfordinnerattheBuffaloStoneCafé.Thisremarkablediningexperiencecombinesgreatfoodwithagreatview.EnjoyalakesidemealpreparedbyourawardwinningChefPeterKaramchand.

Mother’sDayBrunchSunday, May 12 9:30am-2:30pm


SpringBabiesTourWe’renottheonlycreaturescelebratingMother’sDay!Manyofourwildneighbourshaverecentlygivenbirth.Followaguidearoundpondsandprairiestoseeallthecutebabywildlife.

Sunday, May 12 1pmFREEwithregularadmission

FreeFishingWeekend!Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 18 - 20FREEwithregularadmission

Seasonal RentalsSnowshoes:$3,Members:FREE

Nordic Walking Poles:$3,Members:FREE

Self-guided Family Adventure BagsOrienteering:$3WetlandWonders:$3

Dip-netting Equipment: FREEwithregularadmission

Fishing on 4 LakesDropalineforcatch-and-releasefishing.Kids12andundercantakehome1fish.

Fee:$2,Members:FREE

IceFishingRodbucket:$20Includes4rods,icescoopandtackle(availableuntilMarch3)

Polerental:$5,Tackle:$5

Fire Pit Rental: $10(plustax)Mustbepre-booked.Call(204)989-8355.

MAY 2013



FortWhyte by nightBirding by Ear with Christian Artuso


Inside Out Yoga Nordic WalkingFrog Watch Buffalo Chip Harvest

Storytime in the Forest Fun with Fungus Guided 2 O’clock Walk

cinco De mayo


FortWhyte by nightBirding by Ear with Christian Artuso

Birding and Breakfast (6:30 am)Mother’s Day Event

Mother’s Day EventInside Out Yoga Nordic WalkingLake Health and You!Dip-netting Water Monitoring Lab

Mother’s Day EventStorytime in the ForestGuided 2 O’clock WalkMother’s Day brunchSpring Babies Tour


FortWhyte by night Birding and Breakfast (6:30 am)

Free Fishing WeekendNordic Walking

Free Fishing WeekendStorytime in the Forest

Open 10 am - 5 pm Free Fishing Weekend

victoria Day


FortWhyte by night

International Day for Biodiversity


Nordic WalkingFortWhyte Bike Tour

FortWhyte Farms Open House & Plant SaleStorytime in the ForestNaturescape: BeesGuided 2 O’clock Walk


FortWhyte by night Birding and Breakfast (6:30 am)

Nordic Walking

FortWhyteBikeTourGoforaguidedbikeridearoundFortWhyte,stoppingatnotablefeaturesalongtheway.Useyourbike,oroneofours,togettothefarreachesofFortWhyteAlive,includingouruniquerestoredtall-grassprairie.

Saturday, May 251pm

FREEwithregularadmissionBikeRental:$10(Limitednumberavailable)

FortWhyteFarmsOpenHouse&PlantSaleSunday May 26 10am-3pm


Naturescape:BeeswithKatrinaSunday, May 26 1pm


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FortWhyteAliveRainBarrelSale!Pre-SalestartsMarch15,2013|Availablefor$60plustax

changing how you see our world. Making a world of difference.

FortWhyte Alive is a privately operated, not-for-profit project of The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. Registered Charitable No: 11929 8123 RR0001FortWhyte Alive is dedicated to providing programming, natural settings and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation and social enterprise. In so doing, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.

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FortWhyte Alive, in partnership with Coca-Cola Canada, will be once again be offering recycled, retrofitted rain barrels this Earth Day!

Pre-purchasescanbemadeinpersonattheNatureShop,byphoneat(204)989-8355oronlineatwww.fortwhyte.org/rainbarrels.PurchasescanalsobemadeonEarthDayatFortWhyte.RainbarrelscanbepickedupatFWAonEarthDay(Sunday,April21),from12-4pm.Alternatepick-updaysavailable,pleasecall(204)989-8355formoreinformation.

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