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Living Prairie Museum
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Living Prairie Museum is a unique urban nature preserve that protects endangered tall grass prairie in Winnipeg MB. The site has walking trails and an interpretive centre. Events and education programs are held year-round. www.winnipeg.ca/livingprairie
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Did the clocks changing get you feeling a bit down? One of the bright sides is that it’s easier to see a prairie sunset right here inside the city!
We are open 11am-4pm on Saturdays! Come check-out our free drop-in activities and then go for a sunset walk on the prairie.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Our Interpretive Centre is open 11am to 4pm Saturdays from October to December 13!
Visit the prairie and warm up inside with some free activities. Visits are always free and all are welcome!
Located at 2795 Ness Ave in Winnipeg. www.winnipeg.ca/livingprairie for more info
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October 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Last chance for a free guided walk this summer! Join us Friday at 11am to explore the late summer prairie with a naturalist. No registration required, all ages welcome. The walk is on woodchipped paths and about 1 hour long.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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We are hosing our final plant sale of the season with Prairie Flora! Come by August 24 10am-4pm for a selection of prairie plants, and you can check out our demonstration gardens for some inspo!
For info on stock and availability, please contact Prairie Flora at www.prairieflora.com

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August 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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We will be hosting a late summer plant sale with Prairie Flora Greenhouse. on Sunday Aug 24, 10 am to 4pm. To browse stock or pre-order visit www.prairieflora.com
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August 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Can you believe we have such a beautiful prairie right inside our city? 🤯
• join us a for a guided walk at 11am Saturday
• pop by anytime Sat and Sun 10am-5pm to visit the Interpretive Centre
• just come for a walk on your own anytime!
You can also pick up your very own free swamp milkweed plant!
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August 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Was that a hummingbird? Why are that plant’s leaves black? How do bumble bees survive the winter?
Get the answers to your prairie questions on our guided walks with a Living Prairie Museum naturalist this Saturday!
Join us at 11am on Saturday Aug 9 and Aug 16, as well as every Friday in August.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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We’re happy to report we’ve seen some fresh monarchs this week!
You can help create habitat for this endangered species by picking up your own free milkweed plant during opening hours.
You can see the monarch butterflies for yourself this week with a guided walk Friday at 11am.
#winnipeg #monarch
August 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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This weekend! Celebrate butterflies and their habitats with fun activities for all ages! Monarch fest is free and all are welcome:
-Milkweed giveaway
-Crafts and activities
-Prairie plant sale
-Guided walks
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July 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Did you know that we are more than just a beautiful walk on a summer day?
Stay and enjoy a picnic or visit the Nature Playground right next door.
The Interpretive Centre is also open 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission is always free!
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July 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Feels like summer out there! Join us indoors or out this weekend, and get close and personal with nature in our city.
Free guided walks are on Saturday July 5 at 11am, and the Interpretive Centre is open 10am-5pm all weekend! Or visit our self-guided trails at any time.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Free Guided Walks 10am Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5!
Walks are 1 hour long on flat trails, all ages.
Explore the sights, smells, and sounds of the prairie with a Living Prairie Museum Naturalist.
Contact us for questions or accessibility needs: 204-832-0167 or prairie@winnipeg.ca
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July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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This weekend at LPM: time to stop and smell the roses (unless there's a bee there first)!
Saturday – Interpretive Centre is open 10am-5pm.Trails are open everyday for a walk.
Sunday – Native prairie plant sale with Prairie Flora Greenhouse from 10am – 4pm.
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June 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Thanks to @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social for visiting us at the prairie today to talk about our upcoming summer plans!
Starting July 2nd, our Interpretive Centre will be open 6 days a week for visitors. Stay tuned for more details about programs & the Monarch Butterfly Festival, July 26 and 27!
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June 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Guess who's baa-aack? A herd of 26 sheep will be spending the next few weeks out on the prairie! These sheep help us keep the prairie healthy by grazing.
Please respect the sheep and don't scare or feed them.
The Interpretive Centre is open 10am-5pm Saturday. Trails are open everyday.
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June 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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A small number of spots are left in our Intro to Nature Photography workshop this Saturday. This is a free, all ages workshop led by Britt Ross (children must be accompanied by an adult.)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Email prairie@winnipeg.ca or call 204-832-0167.
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June 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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The first monarch butterflies have been spotted this week! Come see for yourself: the Interpretive Centre is open 10am-5pm tomorrow! Come for a walk or to explore indoors. Visits are free as always!
#winnipeg #monarchbutterfly
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June 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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There are still some spots available at the Intro to Nature Photography workshop on June 14 at 2:00pm!
This free all-ages workshop is led by Britt Ross. Bring your own camera/phone. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Email prairie@winnipeg.ca or call 204-832-0167 to sign up.
All ages welcome.
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An orange and yellow bumblebee rests on top of a purple flower surrounded by tall green grass.
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Registration is now open for Intro to Nature Photography workshop with Britt Ross!
This free all-ages workshop will review basics of nature photography & will include a nature walk to practice photography skills.
Email prairie@winnipeg.ca or call 204-832-0167 to sign up.
#winnipeg
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June 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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It’s a beautiful day! Join us for Doors Open Winnipeg today and tomorrow! Drop in or join us for a guided walk every hour, on the hour, from 11am to 3pm.
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May 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We will be open this weekend for Doors Open Winnipeg, on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
On Sunday, Prairie Flora will also be here hosting a plant sale 10am-4pm.
Visit doorsopenwinnipeg.ca for more information.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Don’t forget to visit us this weekend! We will be open for Doors Open Winnipeg on Saturday and Sunday, and Prairie Flora will be here with a pop-up plant sale on Sunday!
See details at Winnipeg.ca/livingprairie
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May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Join us this weekend for Doors Open Winnipeg! May 24th and 25th from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Drop-in visits are welcome and guided tours of the building and prairie site will run every 60 minutes.
Visit doorsopenwinnipeg.ca for more information.
#winnipeg #doorsopenwinnipeg
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May 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Don’t forget! Plant sales with Prairie Flora Greenhouse this weekend.
Friday 3-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Contact www.prairieflora.com for info on available plants.
#winnipeg
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May 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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We are excited to host a Beginner Birding Workshop on Saturday May 31 at 10:30am!
All ages are welcome for this outdoor workshop which will include a walk to the prairie and forest. Registration is REQUIRED. Contact prairie@winnipeg.ca or 204-832-0167 to register.
#winnipeg
A small brown and grey bird perches on the branches of a tree that is just starting to leaf out. The bird has its head thrown back and mouth wide open in song.
May 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM