Winnipeg, MB - Join the Living Prairie Museum for free, family education programs every Thursday from July 13 to August 24. Programs include a presentation on a prairie topic followed by an activity. Theme Days are suited to ages 4 - 12. Parental supervision is required.
Register for one of two sessions: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Please register a week in advance by calling 204-832-0167. Friends of the Living Prairie Museum members are eligible to register at any time.
July 13: Clouds, Storms, and the Prairie
Learn what to look for in the sky, and how the prairie responds to severe weather.
July 20: To Bee or Not to Bee
Did you know we have over 200 species of bees in Manitoba? Get to know your neighbourhood prairie bees.
July 27: Up in Flames
What happens when the prairie catches fire? Come learn why we set the prairie ablaze.
August 3: Life on the Prairies
The prairie is a complex community of plants, bugs, mammals, and birds. Come learn about the intricate interactions taking place and the effects they have on the ecosystem.
August 10: The Sense-ational Prairie
What makes the prairie wild? How is it different from a yard or a park? Get a feel for the prairie through art and interactions.
August 17: Prairie-mon Go
Remember last summer’s Pokemon craze? Learn about the special powers some the prairies’ smallest creatures use to go-go on the prairie.
August 24: Worms
Join us for a myth-busting, science-packed session about Earth’s living composters.
Note that spaces are limited, so child care groups or day camps are not accepted. Please contact the museum to book a program!
The Living Prairie Museum is located at 2795 Ness Avenue.
For more information about the Living Prairie Museum, visit City of Winnipeg - Living Prairie Museum