Public Education is a very important tool for us at LSRB.  We strive to give our local residents as many opportunities as possible to learn about who we are, what we do, and why we do it.  We also work with other Educational Partners to create awareness of sustainable land-use & conservation practices through community and school programs.

Programs & Partnerships:

Urban/Community Naturalization Program

This program provides funding & assistance to urban communities for the development of natural resources within town limits.  Projects can include items such as nature trails, interpretive signage, tree plantings, and more.         Download Application

Community Conservation Education Grants

This program provides funding & assistance to communities for the development of conservation education resources.  Projects can include workshops, seminars, interpreters, speakers, publications related to sustainable land management practices, water quality testing kits, and more.                                                                                    Download Application

School Classroom Visits

LSRB can come visit your classroom.  We would be happy to come and give a presentation on any number of conservation related topics.  Please contact our office to arrange a visit.

Manitoba Envirothon

Envirothon is an annual hands-on environmental education competition for high school students, designed to encourage team work, problem-solving skills, and public speaking skills while fostering an appreciation for current environmental issues.  Often referred to as the “Environmental Olympics”, Envirothon combines the exhilaration of team competition, the challenge of learning about environmental issues, and the experience of using this knowledge in hands-on activities. This approach to environmental education helps students to develop skills necessary to address environmental issues, such as team work, problem-solving, critical thinking, and public debate.

LSRB has been helping to co-host regional Envirothon competitions since 2010, as well as supporting Envirothon teams from our local schools.

Click for more information about the Manitoba Envirothon.

Agro-Ecology Discovery Day

The Agro-Ecology Discovery program began in Prairie Rose School Division in the 2009-10 school year.  It is a program designed to explore the potential of enriching the science and social studies curriculums with practical field experience as a means of engaging high-school students in the study of Agro-Ecology.  Studying throughout the school year ends in a hands-on field day at the U of M Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman.

Find out more about Agri-Ecology Discovery Day

River Watch

The Red River Basin River Watch Monitoring Program, or River Watch, began in Minnesota in 1995.  The watershed-wide program provides hands-on science opportunities for students, teachers, and citizens in Minnesota, North Dakota and Manitoba.  The program provides leadership experiences for students, promotes community understanding of the importance of watersheds, and contributes to a greater understanding of baseline water quality in the Red River Basin.  Water sampling is done on a regular basis; usually once a month throughout the open water season.  In Manitoba, the program is delivered by the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, and locally by the South Central Eco Institute.

Find out more about the River Watch Program

Cypress River Wetland Discovery Trail

The Cypress River Wetland Discovery Trail is located along Highway #2 just outside of the community of Cypress River.  The trail has a boardwalk that runs out into the wetland, and is an excellent place for viewing waterfowl in their natural habitat. Find out more about the Cypress River Wetland Discovery Trail

Boyne Valley Nature Trail

The Boyne Valley Nature Trail is located in the Town of Treherne.  It is a 1.5km trail that winds through the valley of a small tributary of the Boyne River.  There are two 80ft bridges along the trail, one of which is covered.

Pinkerton Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Pinkerton Lakes Wildlife Refuge is located 6 miles south of Treherne on PR# 242.  There is a multi-use trail including a floating dock walkway, picnic shelter & watchtower.  It is an excellent place for viewing birds and wildlife.

Conservation Award

Each year, the Conservation District recognizes an individual, family or a group who have been actively promoting and practicing wise land management through the use of conservation practices.  Examples of possible nominations would be for a family who has an intensive recycling program, a farm that uses zero tillage practices or a group who plants trees around their property to encourage wildlife.  In 2009, we recognized Annette & Paul Rheault.

Each year, the Manitoba Conservation District Association recognizes a District member for their innovation and leadership towards conservation practices and the development of strong Conservation Districts.  In 2009, the MCDA awarded the Conservation Builder Award to Doug Dobrowolski, the first Board Chairman of La Salle Redboine.
See the winners!