As we build awareness of the incredible tall-grass prairie in southeast Manitoba, the story is being shared through various channels.
January 15, 2026 Steinbach Online: Winter offers a unique window into the hidden lives of animals, and local naturalist Norm Gregoire says snow-covered landscapes make it the ideal season to learn the art of wildlife tracking.
“If you’re a nature lover why not feed the birds by providing a nice fat-rich diet to them when they’re sort of struggling. A lot of times they can be in a calorie deficit, we can really help these birds survive.”
December 2025 Dawson Trail Dispatch: This is the time of year when nature starts to slow down, species go dormant or leave the frigid temperatures for warmer areas, and the outdoors gets quiet… mostly.
November 22, 2025 Steinbach Online: Foxes are rarely seen in the Tall Grass Prairie, but they play an important role in keeping rodent populations in check across the Southeast.
November 2025 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Foxes are one of three canine species that live in the tall-grass prairie area, the others being coyotes and wolves.
October 10, 2025 Steinbach Online: The rustle of dry grasses, the hoot of an owl, and the distant yodel of a coyote can make even the bravest hiker look over their shoulder.
October 2025 Dawson Trail Dispatch: This season lends itself to all things eerie, and over time people have associated certain wildlife as falling into this category.
September 22, 2025 Steinbach Online: From hummingbirds to wood frogs, prairie wildlife prepares for winter.
September 2025 Dawson Trail Dispatch: This is summer’s last hurrah, a very enjoyable time for us and an important time of year for all species that spend time in the tall-grass prairie.
August 2025 Dawson Trail Dispatch: The Shared Legacy Partnership was thrilled to support the Gerhard E. Dekker Regenerative Education Center (GEDREC) this spring to offer a Forest and Nature School.
