Introducing the Shared Legacy Partnership
July 2023: Our 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.
Species at Risk Spotlight: Poweshiek Skipperling
June 2023 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Did you know we have our very own symbol of conservation right here in the tall-grass prairie that has a lower population than other endangered species like giant pandas or mountain gorillas?
Birdwatchers will look for species at risk near Vita on World Migratory Day
May 2023 Steinbach Online: Spring migration is a great time to see and hear a variety of birds, including species at risk. A community bird walk is planned for this Saturday, May 13th, in the tall grass prairie to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.
Species at Risk Spotlight: Bobolink
May 2023 Dawson Trail Dispatch: May is a very exciting time in the tall-grass prairie, especially for birdwatchers. The spring migration is well underway, bringing new species to the area daily.
Species at Risk Spotlight: Short-eared Owl
April 2023 Dawson Trail Dispatch: A species that is out of sight, out of mind like the short-eared owl is sometimes forgotten, but if you are lucky enough to witness one as it hovers over the prairie it is an image that you won’t soon forget.
Species at Risk Spotlight: Snapping Turtle
March 2023 Dawson Trail Dispatch: Snapping turtles have been a part of the landscape for such a long time it would be a tragedy to lose them now. Conservation efforts are making a positive impact.
Species at Risk Spotlight: Black Ash
February 2023 Dawson Trail Dispatch: If you are in search of black ash, good places to look would be undisturbed wetland areas near rivers, swamps, and fens. Here they can live 150 to 300 years.
