Celebrate Earth Day with CBC Manitoba at FortWhyte Alive
Celebrate Earth Day with CBC at FortWhyte Alive
What better way to celebrate Earth Day, than to learn more about our planet and how to protect it? CBC is proud to support FortWhyte Alive's 2025 Earth Day event, being held April 27.
Activities will include guided hikes, outdoor activities, nature talks with different experts, eco-crafts, dipnetting, bonfire and marshmallow roast and other educational outdoor activities and games.
CBC Manitoba will be on site from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check out our bird-themed videos, take a photo at our photobooth and pick up an eco-friendly giveaway.
FortWhyte Alive is opening its new visitor centre, Buffalo Crossing, at 2505 McGillivray, the most environmentally friendly commercial building in the province on April 23. Check it out during your Earth Day visit, and learn more here.
Entrance fees to FortWhyte Alive from April 23-27 are waived to celebrate the opening of Buffalo Crossing.
Earth Day at FortWhyte is also presented by Access Credit Union.
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