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The David Suzuki Foundation published an article on how to support overwintering pollinators in your garden.The article also talks about the different types of pollinator winter habitats, why it's important to leave a "messy garden" in the fall, and how to prepare native plants for overwintering. It even shows a easy-to-follow illustrations on how to sow native seeds!

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This awesome article from the Winnipeg Free Press highlights the work of Thilina Hettiarachchi, a PhD student in entomology at the University of Manitoba. Hettiarachchi is conducting research on bee diversity in the Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, one of the last remaining tracts of tall grass prairie in the province. His work involves using bee bowls—small, colorful containers filled with soapy water—to attract and collect bees for study. This research is part of a larger project funded by Genome Canada, aimed at understanding and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through grassland conservation. In addition, at the end of the article, it highlights some cool facts about bees.

To check out the full article, click here.

Last year (Aug 2023), the David Suzuki Butterflyway Rangers hosted a great introductory webinar on landscaping with native wildflowers and grasses with John P. Morgan as the speaker. John is an ecologist and prairie habitat resources specialist with 40 years of experience and founded the first prairie restoration company in Canada. John has been providing presentations, classes, and training sessions on Manitoba native plants and habitat restoration for many years at the Living Prairie Museum (located in Winnipeg, Manitoba). 

Here is the link to the webinar recording: ”Introduction to Landscaping with Native Wildflowers and Grasses” (August 2023)

On Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, the Monarch Butterfly Festival celebrates its 16th annual Monarch Butterfly Festival at the Living Prairie Museum in Winnipeg. The event is great for the whole family, and admission is free.

Enjoy crafts, live butterfly displays, and our milkweed plant giveaway. Learn about pollinating insects from local scientists, experience the prairie by taking a guided hike, and take part in hands-on activities. Prairie Flora plant sale will be back to help you start your own butterfly garden. There will also be displays and activities from several partners, so you can learn more about butterflies in Manitoba.

For more information, please visit their website or contact the Living Prairie Museum.