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September 29, 2021

FortWhyte Golf Classic: 2021 Recap

Thanks to our generous sponsors and fantastic golfers we raised a record-breaking $55,000k+ in support of environmental education at FortWhyte Alive!

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May 4, 2021

Mental health benefits of the outdoors

Studies show that being outside for just 15 minutes can improve our physical and mental health. Here are a few ways you can get outside to feel the benefits of being in nature.

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February 4, 2021

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count brings together birders of all experience levels from around the world. Join in the count this February 12-15.

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December 15, 2020

Bird Photography for Beginners

Bird photography can inspire your community to get outside and appreciate nature for themselves. Get started with these 5 tips for first-time bird photographers.

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December 10, 2020

5 Steps to Start Birding

Birding is a great way to get outside and connect with nature, with over 50 species of winter birds in Manitoba. Get started on your new favourite hobby with these five simple tips.

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December 4, 2020

7 Ways to Spend Time Outside Today

Spending twenty minutes outside can decrease fatigue, restore mental energy, decrease heart rate, and much more. For your physical and mental health, we want to help you find ways to get outside today.

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November 6, 2020

The get outside gift guide

Take some time out this holiday season and experience the magic of intentional gift giving. Choose from a selection of experiences, perfect as a stand-alone gift or a stocking stuffer, to inspire your loved ones.

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October 28, 2020

How to make nature part of your routine

There are so many benefits to spending time outdoors. In fact, it has shown such positive effects that some doctors have begun prescribing nature to patients. So for those of us looking to make nature part of our week, how can we easily integrate it into our regular lives? Here are 5 tips to help you get started.

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September 14, 2020

The magic of migration is back

Every autumn countless geese take part in the breathtaking ritual of migration, using FortWhyte Alive's lakes to prepare for their long journey ahead. This year, we want to help give you every opportunity to be part of this beautiful experience by offering you three different ways to embrace the season.

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