Events

Grasslands at Work: Wildlife, Wonder and Livelihoods

2026-03-25

Grasslands are among the most endangered and least understood ecosystems in Canada — yet they support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, sustain working agricultural landscapes and provide critical ecological benefits for communities.

Rethinking Urban Grasslands: Disturbance, Stewardship and Public Engagement

2026-04-01

The Meewasin Valley in Saskatoon contains important native grasslands situated within a rapidly growing urban and peri-urban landscape. As the city expands, these ecosystems face increasing pressures, including over-use, invasive species, shrub encroachment and shifting public expectations. This presentation shares practical, field-based experiences from managing grasslands in the Meewasin Valley, highlighting both challenges and effective management responses.

Applying the Bird‑friendliness Index to Address Systemic Drivers of Grassland Bird Declines

2026-04-08

The birds that rely on the agricultural landscape of the Canadian Prairies, especially grassland birds, are in steep decline. Birds Canada's work on the Canadian Prairies is focused on finding solutions to the systemic issues that are the root cause for bird population declines. This presentation will focus around 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.

Working Landscapes: Ranching and Grassland Stewardship

2026-04-15

Grasslands are working landscapes that support wildlife, store carbon, and sustain rural communities – and ranchers play a key role in stewarding them. This webinar will explore how grassland-based livestock operations can contribute to ecosystem resilience, drawing on real-world experience from producers managing for long-term land health. Participants will gain a clearer picture of how responsible grazing can generate environmental and societal benefits, while also learning about some of the complexities involved in managing these vital ecosystems.

Pollinators, Plants & People: Connecting Urban Communities with Manitoba’s Grasslands in Brandon, MB

2026-04-22

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.

Indigenous-led Grasslands Conservation Initiatives

2026-04-29

This webinar will showcase the kihci okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre’s partnerships in grasslands conservation. The centre works with like minded organizations, offering Indigenous perspectives that honour Mother Earth. Our goal is to ensure Indigenous voices are meaningfully and respectfully represented in grassland conservation efforts.

Grasslands in Focus

2026-05-13

Grasslands are globally threatened. For the past 6 weeks, we have been highlighting the natural and cultural significance of natural grasslands in Canada. We will revisit some of the knowledge that has been shared during our campaign, show how conservation is working, present new information on how Canadians value conservation and provide hope for this threatened ecosystem in Canada and the world.