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Discover upcoming events, workshops, and experiences designed to inspire, connect, and engage communities on the Prairies. Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to learn, network, and celebrate!
3rd Annual Indigenous Farm & Food Festival
Deadline For Expressions of Interest to attend: May 8, 2026
A 3 day learning gathering centered around land, food, and community!
Deepen your knowledge of Indigenous food systems, soil health, agriculture, and Buffalo rematriation though hands-on discovery sessions, storytelling, and guided tours.
3rd Annual Pollinator Celebration and Native Plant Market!
This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, May 31, from 1–4 p.m. at the Buena Vista School grounds in Saskatoon.
Black Birders Week Walk
Join the Black Birders Week Walk led by Joel Weatherly! His sincere love of and dedication to understanding all birds is captured in his photography. Note the date has been changed to May 31.
First Nations National School Food Summit: Growing Food Sovereignty
The summit will showcase current practices, approaches, and challenges in delivering food programs in First Nations schools.
World Fish Migration Day: We are river people
Join Touch Grass Club, @ervcc.yeg and @videavictoria’s Beyond the River team to learn about our river ecology!!
Civil Society Mobilization: Translating Global Commitments to Domestic Action
A two-day hybrid gathering focused on strengthening civil society action for economic and social rights in Canada. Participants will learn how the review process works in practical terms, surface priority issues affecting communities, and contribute to strengthening collective advocacy strategies at local, provincial, and national levels.
WPG Climate Meet Up
Join a great group of climate-concerned families in Manitoba at this month's Climate Meet Up. They will be touring a garden plot at the St. James Horticultural Society Garden Plots.
Forward Summit - West
Forward Summit West, the premier event dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic prosperity. Two dynamic days filled with impactful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful relationships and actionable change.
Climate West 2026 Forum - In person & Online
Bringing together a wide range of sectors and communities, sessions will delve into how climate considerations can be integrated across different sectors, ensuring a holistic approach to building resilience in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and beyond.
Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference
The 14th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference will be a forum to discuss the latest issues, information, research and trends in the conservation of prairie landscapes, species, and species at risk. The conference is held every three years in a Canadian Prairie Province.
Jane’s Walk – Northeast Swale Spring Hike
A scenic spring walk through Saskatoon’s best remaining intact prairie. We will learn about the species that live there, search for wildflowers, and discuss the threats facing the Swale.
2026 River Valley Clean Up and BBQ
Join the River Valley Alliance for their annual River Valley Clean-Up at Emily Murphy Park.
Indigenous Led Grasslands Conservation
This webinar will showcase the kihci okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre’s partnerships in grasslands conservation.
Managing your Native Manitoba Landscape (In person & Online)
Learn more about how to start, grow, and care for native prairie plants, and learn all about why you should try creating your own little prairie.
Earth Day Celebration & Student Film Showcase
🌎✨ Earth Day = fun + films + prizes! Join Climate Change Connection at FortWhyte Alive for a high-energy celebration of youth climate action 💚 Free & open to all!
3rd Annual Spring Crocus Walk
Nature Regina is hosting its 3rd Annual Spring Crocus Walk at Regina’s new Biodiversity Reserve along Wascana Creek between Lewvan Drive and Sandra Schmirler Way. 🌸
Pollinators, Plants & People:Connecting Urban Communities With Manitoba’s Grasslands in Brandon, MB
Native pollinators and plants of the mixed-grass prairie in Manitoba are vital to a healthy ecosystem. Here in Brandon, MB, Bee City Brandon educates the community and shares simple things people can do to support our pollinators.
Navigating Youth Climate Emotions: Information & Training Session
Break The Divide is hosting a webinar focused on helping educators, youth workers, and community leaders better support young people navigating the emotional impacts of climate change.
Planning your Home Prairie: Preparation, Design, and Plant Selection (In person & Online)
Learn more about how to start, grow, and care for native prairie plants, and learn all about why you should try creating your own little prairie.
A Return to Hawrelak Park
Join the River Valley Alliance’s Community Engagement Committee for our April walk. After being closed for three years for major upgrades, Hawrelak Park is reopening.
Working Landscapes: Ranching and Grassland Stewardship
This webinar will explore how grassland-based livestock operations can contribute to ecosystem resilience, drawing on real-world experience from producers managing for the long-term health of the land.
Introduction to Growing Manitoba Native Plants from Seed (In person)
Learn more about how to start, grow, and care for native prairie plants, and learn all about why you should try creating your own little prairie.
2026 Organic Farming Conference and Trade Show
Calling all farmers, industry pioneers, and organic enthusiasts! Get ready to cultivate success at the Annual La Crete Organic Farming Conference & Tradeshow, hosted in partnership with the Mackenzie Applied Research Association.
Applying the Bird‑friendliness Index to Address Systemic Drivers of Grassland Bird Declines
This presentation will focus on the Bird-friendliness Index, and the role it can play in enabling an agricultural system that conserves birds while sustaining the livelihoods of the people on the land.
From Grassroots to Global: Indigenous Insights for Planetary Health and Sustainable Food System - Online Gathering
You are invited to join a conversation with Shailesh Shukla, Priscilla Settee, and Noa Kekuewa Lincoln, editors of Indigenous Insights for Planetary Health and Sustainable Food Systems (2025).
Introduction to Planting Native Manitoba Wildflowers, Grasses & Shrubs (In person & online)
Learn more about how to start, grow, and care for native prairie plants, and learn all about why you should try creating your own little prairie.
Bridge To Land Water Sky - AgriGather
A casual gathering for farmers, ranchers, and land managers to meet with knowledgeable presenters, local experts, and organizations that support crop and livestock operations.
Advancing Organics Conference & Trade Show
A two-day conference and trade show for organic and low-input producers. Program is a mix of agronomic and other topics to improve best practices and stimulate ideas. All producers interested in organic and low-input agriculture are welcome!
Growing Native Plants: Learning to Partner with Mother Nature
Joins Wild About Saskatoon for a conversation with the owner/operators of both of Saskatoon’s native-plant nurseries.
Reclaiming Power in Food Systems: From Inequities to Transformative Policies
Food systems are shaped by power - by who controls resources, who sets the rules, and whose interests are protected. Join the global conversation!

