Community Events

This March, learn how to prepare yourself and your family for a climate disaster. Join the Manitoba Eco-Network and the Canadian Red Cross for a FREE 1-hour ‘Be-Ready’ workshop session!

• Understand environmental climate hazards!
• Learn how to pack an emergency kit!
• Enjoy free snacks!

Date: Thursday, March 5^th, 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Place: Cornish Public Library (20 West Gate)

• Wheelchair accessible venue
• Gender neutral bathrooms on site
• Street parking available

Public Event - Free To All - 2nd and 3rd Floors of the Milennium Library.

Come for a great day of seed swapping, chatting up vendors and buying gardening related goods, workshops and a film festival. Good vibes in a great space, just in time to get your seed library up to snuff for the gardening season ahead. Come see old friends and meet new people.

Workshops: 

11 AM - Kitchen Gardens for Beginners by Alyssa Kostek 
12:30 AM - No/Low Till Agriculture by Pamela McFarlane
2 PM - Food Preservation and Economy

Film Screenings:

10:30 AM - From Seed to Seed (MB) - Ecological family farming on the Prairies
1 PM - Tea Creek (BC) - Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/186SkeajTG/

For more info: greenhouse@spenceneighbourhood.org

Canadian Red Cross:
"Learn about spring flooding risks and how to prepare by following the four steps to Be Ready. This session is offered in English.

This webinar is part of Prepared Together 2026: Canadian Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Virtual Learning Series. Join us for sessions throughout the year to gain practical knowledge and tools to boost your personal and community preparedness ahead of the next emergency. www.redcross.ca/PreparedTogether2026"

For more information: https://canadianredcross.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y14ltHuARpKrvY2B_CkjjA#/registration

Canadian Red Cross:
"Découvrez les mesures concrètes que vous pouvez prendre pour vous préparer aux inondations et atténuer les risques ainsi que les gestes à poser pour protéger votre domicile et rester en sécurité.

Alors que les effets des changements climatiques continuent à se faire sentir dans les communautés d’un bout à l’autre du pays, la Croix-Rouge canadienne s’engage à aider les personnes et les communautés à se préparer aux situations d’urgence, à améliorer leur résilience et à intervenir en cas de catastrophes futures.

http://www.croixrouge.ca/ActivitesDePreparationEn2026"

For more information: https://canadianredcross.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5QbkNLZ5TJqQGEPQm4qEpg#/registration

Manitoba Cooperative Association Inc:
"Join us on March 17th, as we learn about how communities can support co-op development.

We will hear about community investment co-ops and land trusts and discuss how these tools can be used to support the development of all kinds of co-ops."

For more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYpRVbjuSs/

CPAWS MB:
"Prepare for the Spring Equinox on March 20th and join us for a cosy evening of bouquet making—with egg cartons! Nature Craft Club is our name, and eco-friendly crafts are our game. This nature craft night we’ll be re-using egg cartons to make nifty colourful spring flower bouquets, or garlands, to welcome the warmer weather ahead. We’ve got the supplies of pompoms, twine, and paint for you to create a sustainable bunch of flowers, and these petals won’t fall off!"

For more information: https://3common.com/event/craft-workshop-spring-equinox-bouquet/6931e8451326b739d147cc77

Manitoba Parks:
"Manitoba Parks invites you to attend an open house to take part in this important first step in creating a proposal for the future provincial park. Learn more about the park planning process and share your ideas for creating a public green space that respects the park’s natural habitat, Indigenous cultural practices and rich heritage.

Manitoba Parks staff will be on hand to provide more information and answer any questions.

For more information and accessibility accommodations please contact: Brett Hampton at Brett.Hampton@wsp.com"

For more information: https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/lemayforest.html

FortWhyte Alive’s World Water Day event offers free admission for the public, a variety of presentations, activities, and informational booths from environmental organizations for the public to explore.

This event highlights freshwater health, and the 2026 theme is “Water and Sanitation’s Role in Gender Equality”. The event will run from 9am until 4pm on Sunday, March 22nd 2026.

WCG & WRA:
"Join us for a virtual event to learn about the Wolseley Community Gardens Committee’s projects, what we’ve been up to, and how you can get involved.

The support of our community is essential to the future of the gardens, and we hope you can attend, bring a friend, or share this invitation with someone who might be interested.
All attendees will be entered in a draw for the chance to win $25 gift cards to Jardin St. Leon!"

For more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVaFJxnjV-b/

GESA:
"Bowling night is our second fundraiser for the Eco-Grant this semester! It is being held at Uptown Alley (1301 St. Matthews Ave) on March 24th from 7-9 PM. We have a ton of awesome silent auction prizes from local businesses, and we will be holding a 50/50!

Like any of our events, this is open to anyone. In fact we encourage you to bring your friends and family so you can play together! We also encourage you to bring your enemies, so you can defeat them 🤺⚔️ in a fair and safe game of bowling, of course
Tickets are $20! We will see you there!"

For more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVCYY0Tkm_z/

Sustainable Building Manitoba:
"Real buildings. Real constraints. Real performance targets.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Building Envelope Design Competition – Awards Evening takes place at RRC Polytech – Notre Dame Campus.
This year’s competition challenged students and industry professionals to design the building envelope for a mid-rise multi-unit residential building (MURB) built for Manitoba’s climate and higher-tier energy performance.

Architects. Engineers. Builders. Envelope specialists.
Emerging professionals. Policy leaders.
One room.
Many conversations about what high-performance building looks like in Manitoba.

📅 Wednesday, March 25th
🕔 Doors 5:00 PM
🏆 Awards 6:30 PM
🍽 Food available
🍸 Cash bar
🎟 Free tickets

Tickets are limited — get yours today.

Come for the awards.
Stay for the conversations.
Leave with new connections."

For more information, visit:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/awards-evening-building-envelope-design-competition-tickets-1983840493319?aff=econ

Canadian Red Cross:
"Introduction to a free online planning platform to improve emergency preparedness and response for businesses and organizations. This session is offered in English.

This webinar is part of Prepared Together 2026: Canadian Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Virtual Learning Series. Join us for sessions throughout the year to gain practical knowledge and tools to boost your personal and community preparedness ahead of the next emergency. Register for the event here."

For more information: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/risk-reduction-and-resilience/prepared-together-2025-canadian-red-cross-disaster-preparedness-virtual-learning-series

CWRA:
"Interested in understanding the modern and historical impacts of Hydroelectric Dams on local communities and surface water dynamics in the Canadian Prairies? Join the Alberta Branch for an insightful conversation, led by Hayley Melrose, in this brand new webinar.

Learn how this research utilized a transdisciplinary community-led approach that combined hydraulic modelling, community engagement, UAV-based LiDAR, and historic air photos to create a holistic understanding of the environment."

For more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZXrDyj1fN/

The Wrench:
"We are pleased to announce our 2026 Winter Workshop Series!

Over the course of 7 sessions, we will cover a variety of topics relating to bikes and bike maintenance—there’s something for everyone!

Workshops have a suggested donation of $20, but we are happy to accommodate folks on a pay-what-you-can basis.

Space is limited so be sure to register now!"

Oak Hammock Marsh:
"Spend the day at the Marsh during Wild Wetland Week

Make the most of your break with a full day of fun at Oak Hammock Marsh. Wander the trails, warm up inside with hands-on exhibits, and discover the wildlife that call this place home. It’s the perfect place to unwind, explore, and reconnect with nature during your week off."

For more information: https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/wild-wetland-week/