Nature, Culture & Economy
The Shared Legacy Partnership goal is to help advance understanding of the wonder of Manitoba’s Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area, its relationship with agriculture, and the natural heritage that benefits all residents.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Initiatives
NatureShared Legacy is creating and delivering a strategy for sharing our unique nature in the RM of Stuartburn with future generations.
CultureShared Legacy is engaging with local producers, landowners, Stuartburn residents, and Indigenous communities to guide our direction.
EconomyShared Legacy is pursuing “win-win” solutions that work for the ecosystem, landowners, residents, our economy, and communities.
In the News
As we build awareness of the incredible tall-grass prairie in southeast Manitoba, the story is being shared through various channels.
- A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
August 2024 Associated Press: While orchids are found all over the world, the western prairie fringed orchid is specifically adapted to the tallgrass prairie. - Species at Risk Spotlight: Great Plains Ladies’-tresses
September 2024 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Great Plains ladies’-tresses are often smelled before being seen, described as everything from vanilla to sweetgrass. - Species at Risk Spotlight: Bank Swallow
August 2024 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Bank swallows will nest in groups of anywhere from ten individuals to many thousands. It’s mesmerizing to watch.
Upcoming Events
Shared Legacy Partnership participates in and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you there.
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