Shared Legacy

Vita Winter Festival Vendor Fair
2024-01-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Vita Hall, 224 Main Street North, Vita, Manitoba, R0A 2K0, Canada
As part of the Vita & Area Winter Festival, Shared Legacy Partnership will be at the Vendor Fair sharing information about our unique and endangered tall-grass prairie and the species at risk that call it home.
We’ll also have details about our upcoming free guided snowshoe tour.
AND we’ll have a draw for a swag bag. Look forward to seeing you!

Community Celebration
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Weston Family Tall Grass Prairie Interpretive Centre, Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
All are welcome to an open house for a tour of the Weston Family Tall Grass Prairie Interpretive Centre, Q & A with Shared Legacy partners, and to connect with members of our community who have a passion for the tall-grass prairie.
Thursday, November 16th 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Directions:
From Vita, travel west 13 km on Highway 201
Turn north on Road 32 East and follow the signs to the centre
For more information, contact Norm Gregoire at info@sharedlegacymb.ca or 204 408 6166

Prairie Day 2023
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Shore Interpretive Trail, Manitoba, Canada
Prairie Day is an exceptional chance for the public to experience the tall grass prairie in person with guided walks in the morning and presentations in the afternoon. Confirmed speakers and topics to be announced.
Details to be confirmed:
Guided walks will be about an hour long. Meet at the Prairie Shore Interpretive Trail (6 km west of Gardenton on PR209).
Lunch will be hosted at Gardenton Park, catered by their exceptional volunteers. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit in the shade of the oak trees for the afternoon presentations.
Admission: $5.00 for adults, free for children 12 years and under

Tall-grass Prairie Tour
2023-07-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Interpretive Trail, Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
Visit the only place in Canada to see the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid

Join a free, guided tour of the tall-grass prairie to view western prairie fringed orchid and many other native flora
When? July 1st, 1pm-2pm & 4pm-5pm
Where? Agassiz Interpretive Trail, 7km West of Vita on #201
Contact Norm Gregoire for more details info@sharedlegacymb.ca 204 408 6166

Vita Canada Day
2023-07-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Vita, Manitoba
Shared Legacy Partnership is excited to be participating in the Vita Canada Day festivities.
10 am > Look for the Shared Legacy float in the parade – our flatbed trailer is being pulled by the Nature Conservancy of Canada truck
noon-5 pm > We’ll have our booth up at the vendor market to answer questions and provide information – enter to win a Shared Legacy prize pack
1 pm & 4 pm > Join one of our two free guided tours of the tall-grass prairie and marvel at the spectacular western prairie fringed orchid – the only place in Canada you can see them

CONTEST: Poweshiek Skipperling Release Event
2023-06-24 | Agassiz Interpretive Trail, Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity: Be part of a Poweshiek skipperling release
With a global population of only a few hundred, don’t miss this chance to witness this success story happening here in the tall-grass prairie. Meet the Assiniboine Park Conservancy team, who are responsible for this conservation program.
Only one lucky winner (and family) will be chosen via a random draw. TENTATIVE release date is June 24, 2023 but details will be provided to the winner after the draw (tentatively June 21).
If you’re interested in entering to win this incredible experience, contact Norm Gregoire.
info@sharedlegacymb.ca
204 408 6166

Earth Day
2023-04-22 | Manitoba
Earth Day was started on April 22, 1970 to bring awareness to environmental protection and conservation and since then has been celebrated every April 22. With the tall-grass prairie in our backyard as one of the most endangered ecosystems in Manitoba, let’s all take the opportunity to get out and appreciate this natural gem in our backyard.

National Wildlife Week - Day 7
2023-04-16 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about the lone reptile on the endangered species list – the snapping turtle. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 6
2023-04-15 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about the seven endangered plants in the tall-grass prairie – including the western prairie fringed orchid, of which more than half the global population is right here in Sunrise Corner. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 5
2023-04-14 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about the lone mammal on the endangered list in our region – the American badger. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 4
2023-04-13 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about the two endangered butterflies in Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie – the Monarch butterfly and the Poweshiek skipperling. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 3
2023-04-12 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about the 14 birds that are endangered in our region. The range of different types of birds might be a surprise: from the eastern whip-poor-will with its unmistakable call to the least bittern, the smallest heron in Manitoba, and the sweet little golden winged warbler. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 2
2023-04-11 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, about mapleleaf mussels – the only mollusc on the endangered species list in our region. Learn more >

National Wildlife Week - Day 1
2023-04-10 | Manitoba
Southeast Manitoba’s tall-grass prairie natural area is home to 28 species at risk in seven different categories. We’ll profile one each day of National Wildlife Week.
Today, we’ll share identification and habitat information, along with an interesting fact, on the eastern tiger salamander and northern leopard frog – our endangered amphibians. Learn more >

World Water Day
2023-03-22 | Manitoba
On this World Water Day, let’s pay tribute to one of the tall-grass prairie’s species at risk that depends on clean, flowing water: the mapleleaf mussel. Did you know the mapleleaf mussel is a long-lived species of up to 64 years. Before the mussel gets to maturity, the larva must find a host fish (in Manitoba usually channel catfish) to attach itself to feed off its nutrients. Learn more >

International Day of Forests
2023-03-21 | Manitoba
When you think about prairie, you probably visualize tall grasses and flowers blowing in the wind. That is certainly a big part of the tall-grass prairie natural area, but did you know we also have savannah and woodlands habitats that include the endangered black ash? On this International Day of Forests, take the opportunity to learn more about the importance of wooded areas in our video “Is the Tall-Grass Prairie More Than Just Prairie?”

World Sparrow Day
2023-03-20 | Agassiz Interpretive Trail, Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
In honour of World Sparrow Day today, why not plan an outing into Sunrise Corner’s hidden gem in the RM of Stuartburn, the tall-grass prairie. Did you know Manitoba’s Pine to Prairie International Birding Trail runs through the tall-grass prairie natural area? Use this handy dandy guidebook with detailed maps and lists of the birds you can expect to see – including the Swamp Sparrow.

World Wildlife Day
2023-03-03 | Manitoba
Not only is today World Wildlife Day, it’s also the Global Day of Unplugging and the National I Want You To be Happy Day. Coincidence? We think not. It’s a perfect time to unplug from the daily buzz of ever-present electronics and get out in nature with a friend to appreciate the natural world around us. And if you want to learn more about the tall-grass prairie in Sunrise Corner and the unique flora and fauna that call southeast Manitoba home, check out our handy species at risk guide book. As an aside, today is also National Canadian Bacon Day – and everything is better with bacon.

Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference
2023-02-22 11:20 - 11:40 | Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Theme: “Prairie Collaboration, Connection and Conservation (PC3)”
Presentation Title: Shared Legacy: Nature, Culture & Economy (Collaboration Stream)
Presenters: Norm Gregoire, Rural Municipality of Stuartburn and Christine Chilton, Nature Conservancy of Canada

Family Day
2023-02-20 | Manitoba
There’s nothing like the middle of February in Manitoba to get outside and celebrate winter. This Family Day, surprise your family with a day trip to Sunrise Corner in southeastern Manitoba. The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Agassiz Interpretive Trail in Sunrise Corner is the perfect place to start with a walk or snowshoe along the trail. Then head to nearby Gardenton Park to experience the thrill of tobogganing overlooking the beautiful Roseau River. Wrap up your day with a drive to nearby Vita for a hot chocolate or enjoy a home-cooked meal at the Vita Hotel.
Learn more >

Great Backyard Bird Count
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-20 | Manitoba
This weekend, get out to one of your favourite places to watch birds, be that your backyard, the tall-grass prairie natural area, Sandilands Provincial Forest or one of a thousand other incredible spots in Sunrise Corner. Then share what you saw and heard for a chance to win an pair of Zeiss binoculars. It takes as little as 15 minutes to participate: notice the birds around you, identify them, count them, and submit your findings. Your observations will be combined with thousands of other people’s observations to help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations.
Learn more about the various ways you can participate at the Great Backyard Bird Count website.

Valentine's Day
2023-02-14 | Manitoba
This Valentine’s Day, show your family or friends some love by inviting them to enjoy the great outdoors with you. The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Agassiz Interpretive Trail in Sunrise Corner is the perfect place to go. Once you’ve walked or snowshoed the trail, drive to nearby Vita for a hot chocolate or enjoy one of the Valentine’s Day meal specials at the Vita Hotel.
Learn more >

Free Snowshoe Tour
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Agassiz Interpretive Trail, Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
Who? Everyone is welcome!
What? Beginner snowshoe tour focusing on learning how tall-grass prairie species survive harsh winters and searching for wildlife signs. If you have ever wanted to try snowshoeing, now is your chance!
Where? Agassiz Interpretive Trail, 7km west of Vita just off Highway 201 (turn north on Road 9N)
When? Saturday, February 11th, 10am-12pm (weather dependent)
Why? The tall-grass prairie is an explosion of life in the summer months. During the harsh winter, life must find a way to survive. There is much to discover!
What to bring? Snowshoes will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Weather-appropriate clothing and boots. Anything else you may need for a 2km walk.
Please contact Norm to register, or for more information on this free event.
sarcommunityliaison@gmail.com
Call or Text 204-408-6166

World Wetlands Day
2023-02-02 | Manitoba
Did you know that the tall grass prairie ecosystem once stretched from near present-day Winnipeg all the way south to Texas? Today, the largest intact blocks of tall grass prairie in Canada occur in the Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area in southeastern Manitoba.
Did you also know that the area supports a diversity of habitat types, including wet and dry tall grass prairie, marshes and fens, savannah and dense woodlands, riparian (riverbank) areas and rivers? That means there are plenty of wetlands in the region to support species that depend on this ecosystem for survival.
For more information about the Tall Grass Prairie and the conservation work Nature Conservancy of Canada is undertaking in the region, see NCC’s Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area Conservation Plan.
Learn more >

Squirrel Appreciation Day
2023-01-21 | Manitoba
If you’re nuts about squirrels, today’s a day for you to celebrate!
Learn more >

National Bird Day
2023-01-05 | Manitoba
There are so many incredible species of birds in the Manitoba tall-grass prairie and many of them are endangered.
Why not spend today learning more about what you can do to protect them?
Learn more >

New Year's Day
2023-01-01 | Manitoba
Welcome to 2023! Here’s hoping that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend more time appreciating the wonder of nature and about what you can do to help conservation efforts right here in Manitoba’s endangered tall-grass prairie.
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