📝This month, the Manitoba Eco-Network submitted comments in response to the Draft National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice (2026-2031) 📝To read our full comments, visit: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Manitoba Eco-Network
@mbeconetwork.bsky.social
The Manitoba Eco-Network is a non-profit organization that promotes positive environmental action. Our mission is to facilitate environmental awareness and expand community connections. mbeconetwork.org + https://linktr.ee/mbeconetwork
📝This month, the Manitoba Eco-Network had the opportunity to sign on to a coalition letter, providing comments on Canada’s draft National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice (2026-2031) 📝To read the full letter, visit: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
🍺Thanks to everyone who attended Eco-Drinks last week! 🎉Make sure to come out to the next Eco-Drinks, on September 2nd, from 5-7 PM at Devil May Care Taproom, 155A Fort St., Winnipeg. See you there!
This week, our opinion piece “Manitoba Hydro’s $3 billion fossil fuel bet“ was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press. This was written by James Beddome (ED of MbEN) and Kent Elson, a lawyer representing MbEN and Environmental Defence Canada. Read the full article: mbeconetwork.org/opinion-piec...
Get your local environmental questions answered: 💚What’s been happening with the PUB? 💚Where can I learn to geocache this month? 💚Which local museum is having their 50th anniversary? 🔗Read this month’s issue now: mailchi.mp/ef4fd77b8bdf... SUBSCRIBE TODAY: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su...
🌅Come down to the Devil May Care Brewing Company (155-A Fort St., Winnipeg) on August 5th, from 5PM - 7PM for Eco-Drinks next week! 🌅Our upcoming dates for the rest of 2026 are: 🍺Sept 2nd 🍺Oct 7th 🍺Nov 4th 🍺Dec 2nd
📋The MbEN and Environmental Defence have been collaborating on a joint intervention before the Public Utilities Board (PUB), in review of Manitoba Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Major New Facilities (MNF) application. Hearings began July 27th and are scheduled to go until September 4th.
📝This month, the Manitoba Eco-Network had the opportunity to provide comments on the project proposal for the Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project. 📕Read our full comments on the Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
As part of the Manitoba Eco-Network’s ongoing Climate Safe, Green City project, the Spence Neighbourhood Association’s “Growing Shade” initiative focuses on local green initiatives and increasing tree shade in the Spence neighbourhood of the West End. LINK: mbeconetwork.org/wp-content/u...
📍We’ve turned our gaze to communities OUTSIDE of Winnipeg for this issue of the Eco-Bulletin! 🔗Read it now: mailchi.mp/d7bf40331138...
The Manitoba Eco-Network will be tabling at the South Osborne Summer Market on Wednesday (tomorrow!) from 4pm - 8pm. The following day, Thursday, we are tabling at the Linden Woods Community Centre from 3pm - 6:30pm. Come say hello - we'll see you there!
🍺Thanks to everyone who attended Eco-Drinks this week! Even during this heatwave, we had the opportunity to gather at @devilmaybeer.bsky.social 🎉Make sure to come out to the next Eco-Drinks, on August 5th, from 5-7 PM at Devil May Care Taproom, 155A Fort St., Winnipeg. See you there!
🌐MbEN's Eco-Bulletin July 2026 (#1) was published today. As a reminder, Eco-Drinks is TOMORROW: we’ll be having a send-off celebration for Sorsha, our Project Manager - as she moves on to new opportunities in her career! Come join us at Devil May Care Taproom, 155A Fort St, Winnipeg, 5pm - 7pm.
☀️IMPORTANT UPDATE: This month, Eco-Drinks will be on Wednesday, July 8th instead of July 1st, due to the holiday. ☀️We’ll be having a send-off celebration for Sorsha, our Project Manager - as she moves on to new opportunities in her career!
MbEN was proud to co-sponsor the screening of “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” at Dave Barber Cinematheque, with MEJC and Peace Alliance Winnipeg. This documentary showcases how the US military, as the world's largest polluter, impacts the environment while operating with minimal accountability.
The Manitoba Eco-Network recently had the opportunity to sign onto the City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord, along with a number of other community organizations, on June 19th, 2026.
🌐The Manitoba Eco-Network’s “Eco-Bulletin” for the end of June 2026 has released this afternoon. 🔗Sign up today to join our mailing list: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su... 🌐Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/c8e785b0366e...
🍺Thanks to everyone who attended Eco-Drinks this week! Special shoutout to the Tillwell staff for giving us a great overview of their company, their environmental goals, and how aquamation can help us reduce carbon emissions. 🎉Make sure to come out to the next Eco-Drinks, on July 8th.
The Manitoba Eco-Network would like to recognize the charitable contributions of the Youth in Philanthropy committees from Seven Oaks Met School and Maples Collegiate, both part of the Seven Oaks School Division. The YIP program is funded by the Winnipeg Foundation.
🌐The Manitoba Eco-Network’s “Eco-Bulletin” for the start of June 2026 has released this afternoon. 🔗Sign up today to join our mailing list: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su... 🌐Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/a803993eb10e...
💧Join MbEN and Tillwell for an extra-special Eco-Drinks: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. 5PM - 7PM at Devil May Care Brewing Company (155-A Fort St., Winnipeg). 💧Tillwell will be joining us to co-host this event, where we’ll hear about their aqua cremation service, and their sustainable business model.
🌐The Manitoba Eco-Network’s “Eco-Bulletin” for the end of May 2026 has released this afternoon. 🔗Sign up today to join our mailing list: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su... 🌐Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/8f31e89bfd09...
A little birdie told us it's almost time for Commuter Challenge! 🐦 The gas isn't getting cheaper - ditch the single-occupant car and commit to the Challenge. Join the community in commuting sustainably this summer. Head on over to our website for more info!
📤ça nous fait grand plaisir de pouvoir présenter les fiches d’info traduites sur les évaluations d'impact avec vous! 🔗vous pouvez tout lire sur notre site web ici: mbeconetwork.org/what-we-do/i... 📤nous attendons avec impatience de vous apporter plus de nos projets dans un format bilingue!
🍺Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and attended Eco-Drinks this week! It was a great evening of conversation and hot chocolate. 🎉Make sure to come out to the next Eco-Drinks on June 3rd from 5-7 PM at Devil May Care taproom, 155A Fort St., Winnipeg.
🌐The Manitoba Eco-Network’s “Eco-Bulletin” for the start of May 2026 has released this afternoon. 🔗Sign up today to join our mailing list: mbeconetwork.org/resources/su... 🌐Read the latest issue of the Eco-Bulletin here: mailchi.mp/c909060148a3...
MbEN would like to thank Riverview Community Centre for inviting us to table at their Green Fair, as part of their Earth Day celebrations. This was a great opportunity to speak with community members, learn about local climate actions, and practice sustainability through their clothing swap.
🌸Come what “May” - we’ll be out on the patio for Eco-Drinks! 🌸Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. We’ll be enjoying the spring weather (rain or shine!) 🌸We host these on the first Wednesday of each month, from 5PM - 7PM at Devil May Care Brewing Company (155-A Fort St., Winnipeg).
The Manitoba Eco-Network would like to thank Climate Change Connection for inviting us to table at FortWhyte Alive’s Earth Day event, as a part of their Youth Video Challenge awards ceremony.
