Fort Whyte Alive

• Geese not goosing away? It’s not the warmth, it’s the water, expert says

  Barret Miller, program manager for Winnipeg's FortWhyte Alive wildlife preserve, said some geese don't leave Manitoba until they absolutely have to.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
  
• More Manitobans reporting run-ins with bears this season

  It can be a frightening experience to happen across one of nature's apex predators while enjoying the outdoors, but that's exactly what many in Manitoba are reporting this year.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2021
  
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• Give a hoot: it’s owl season in Winnipeg

  According to Fort Whyte Alive's ecotourism coordinator, we're in peak season to hear and see the majestic birds in Manitoba — especially the great horned owl.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Aggressive coyotes spotted in Assiniboine Forest, warn Winnipeg police

  This is hardly the first time potentially dangerous coyotes have been spotted in the city.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2020
• Humans self-isolating due to coronavirus a ‘bonanza’ for Manitoba wildlife

  One of the byproducts of so many Manitobans self-isolating has been an increase in wildlife activity on our streets and in our yards.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2020
• Coyotes adapting to Winnipeg’s urban environment, Fort Whyte Alive expert says

  Fort Whyte Alive's Barrett Miller told 680 CJOB you don't have to travel outside the Perimeter to see the canines anymore.

  Feb 25, 2020
• Watch out for ‘lovestruck’ turkeys, says Winnipeg wildlife interpreter

  Wild turkeys have been spotted throughout Winnipeg as weather warms up, and a wildlife interpreter says it's due, in part, to mating season.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2019
• Extra old-school beermaking course brewing at Fort Whyte Alive

  Thanks to a course at Fort Whyte Alive that kicks off Jan. 12, local beer aficionados can follow the recipes of Manitoba's first official brewer and craft a pair of unique beers – using locally-grown ingredients, many from the Fort Whyte area itself – over an open flame.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 4, 2019
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• Here’s a list of at least 10 things to do in Winnipeg on Spring Break

  From arts and crafts to fresh air and exercise, there are lots of thing to do in Winnipeg this Spring Break.

  Mar 23, 2018
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• Early spring or long winter? Winnipeg Wyn will have her say, Friday

  Fort Whyte Alive is making preparations for Groundhog Day. The annual prediction of a long winter or early Spring happens Friday Feb. 2.

  Feb 1, 2018