As we build awareness of the incredible tall-grass prairie in southeast Manitoba, the story is being shared through various channels.
Dawson Trail Dispatch March 2026: This survey builds on the original 2020 Species at Risk research, which established a baseline about community awareness, attitudes and priorities related to the tall-grass prairie and conservation in the region.
March 2026 Dawson Trail Dispatch: March 20th is the spring equinox, which officially means we can welcome back spring to the tall-grass prairie!
February 27, 2026 Steinbach Online: A recent lynx sighting in southeastern Manitoba is a reminder that wild cats continue to live quietly across the region, even if most residents never see them.
February 25, 2026: Residents and landowners of the RM of Stuartburn are invited to share their views in a new community survey being conducted by Probe Research on behalf of the RM of Stuartburn and its Shared Legacy partners.
February 2026 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Due to the rarity of sightings of cougars, bobcat and lynx, we tend not to think about these animals as much as we would a more commonly sighted creature, so there is a lot to learn about the wildcats of Manitoba.
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.
