From CCC - Despite the planet's warming climate, recently it has been rather cold in southern Manitoba. People often assume that just because the weather is now frigid, or since we had a relatively cool summer, that global warming is definitely not a problem anymore. Climate Change Connection has created a new pamphlet Hot Topic: Climate vs. Weather to address this issue by clearly distinguishing the difference between weather and climate. The difference is time. Weather is a description of atmospheric conditions in the short-term (e.g. today, the past winter). Whereas, climate is a determination of atmospheric conditions and trends over a long period of time (e.g. decades). So even if it is slightly cooler in Manitoba for a little ... continue reading.

Shared from the Manitoba EcoNetwork. On November 13, 2009, the Canadian Health Network (CHNET-Works) hosted a fireside chat, webinar on how climate change affects water and health. The event was facilitated by Margaret Sanborn, Assistant Clinical Professor, McMaster Department of Family Medicine Member, The International Joint Commission, Health Professionals Task Force since 1995 Download the presentation here: Water, Health and Climate Change Part 1 Water, Health and Climate Change Part 2 Water, Health and Climate Change Part 3 ... continue reading.

Originally shared by Manitoba Eco Network. eCards — Research, write, design, send! Give your students a voice in the upcoming climate change negotiations in Copenhagen !  At COP 15, the United Nations Climate Change Conference from December 7 to 18th, world leaders are expected to set the course for global action on climate change from 2012 to 2020 — years that climate scientists and policy experts identify as critical. Global greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2015 if the world is to avoid a dangerous 2 degrees Celsius in global warming. With eCards-to-Copenhagen, students learn the science of climate change and the significance of the conference in Copenhagen. They see the latest data, view videos, and answer research questions on ... continue reading.

SEEKING RECRUITS FOR: CLIMATE CHANGE BOOT CAMP II The first Boot Camp was so successful we are providing a second session. No push ups, no 10 km runs. Instead this Boot Camp is an opportunity to exercise your desire to take action and join other climate change champions at the top of the podium. Climate Change Boot Camp will provide a setting for community members to learn about climate change facts and solutions. The program hopes to develop an army of informed, motivated community champions who can educate and support action on climate change in their communities. Trainees will learn how to organize a climate change event, plan greenhouse gas reduction activities in their community, and deliver a climate change ... continue reading.

This site will give you everything you need to become involved in the Green Schools Initiative program, and provide plenty of useful tips and ideas on how your school can become more green and sustainable. You'll find tools, templates, and resources to help your school or division become greener!This website will be updated constantly, but if there is anything you'd like to see here that you don't already, please use one of the "Contact Us" pages to let us know, and we'll do our best to find it for you.Why Green Schools?The Green Schools Initiative has been developed to assist schools in Manitoba on their way to becoming more green and sustainable. The goals of the program include the reduction ... continue reading.

In December 2002, the United Nations adopted 2005 to 2014 as the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. Environmental sustainability has been an important principle of the University of Manitoba for some time.  In the early 90s, the University made a commitment to environmental sustainability through its pledge to the Talloires and Halifax Declarations, declarations that commit signatory universities and colleges to advancing research on sustainable development while also leading by example.  Around the same time, the University undertook a recycling effort that has since been awarded for its unique and collaborative approach.  A utilities retrofit in the late 1990s has not only saved the University of Manitoba millions of dollars but has also shone as a stellar example of ... continue reading.

For the First Nations people who have lived for thousands of years on the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg this is the place where the Creator sits - Manidoo Abi. The intent of Landscapes from Manidoo Abi is to capture for the first time ever the timeless beauty of the land and waterways on the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg and share these stunning colour photograph images with the rest of the world, and to broadly promote the area, as stated by UNESCO, "as an outstanding example of the Canadian Boreal Shield both geographically and culturally." ... continue reading.

This spring, FortWhyte is embarking on a whole new ambitious venture as part of its expanding FortWhyte Farms program that will generate lasting social and economic benefits for our community. Adding to its product mix of vegetables, raspberries, herbs, honey, beeswax candles, worm castings, and Shiitake mushrooms, the first phase of a planned 1500-tree Tribute Orchard will be planted in a deer-proof, 13-acre enclosure just north of our Bison Prairie. Our intent is to not only involve FortWhyte Farms' at-risk youth in the care of Winnipeg's first orchard, but offer its hardy plum, apple, and pear trees as a way for you to commemorate a life-event or pay lasting tribute to a loved one... a birth, death, wedding, graduation, retirement, ... continue reading.

Green Kids Incorporated (Green Kids) is a non-profit, live-theatre group, and the only charity in Canada dedicated solely to environmental education for young people through performance.Our Vision: Children changing the world.Our Mission: To educate children and teachers on environmental issues and to inspire them to take positive action towards protecting our environment.Our Method: Environmental education in elementary and middle schools through live theatre.Our Approach: Green Kids has never been more relevant, timely or necessary. As the challenges facing our environment emerge to the forefront of Canadian and global consciousness, it is imperative that we teach children about our environment and the positive impact they can still have on the future of our planet. With all of the talk in the ... continue reading.

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Man., October 23, 2006—The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (OHMIC) added another significant honour of prestige to its trophy case, taking home the 2006 Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) National Award for Tourism Excellence, held last night in Jasper, Alberta. ... continue reading.