Please note that spots are limited to approximately 15–20 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While registration is free, those who sign up are encouraged to attend, as numbers at the lek site must be carefully managed.

An evening frog walk is also scheduled for this Monday. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about spring amphibians—primarily through listening—and to become familiar with the characteristic calls of Manitoba species.

View this email in your browser Hello Manitoba wildlifers! We have two Chapter events coming up in early May. Register on the TWS Manitoba Chapter website: https://www.tws-mb.com/events Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek Survey & Guided Birding Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Want to learn more about Sharp-tailed Grouse? Want to get involved with bird surveys? Are you hoping to learn more about wetland bird species? Join us for a grouse lek survey and birding walk at Oak Hammock Marsh!  Observe Sharp-tailed grouse and their courtship rituals by surveying an active lek site, which will be led by Dr. David Walker, a professor at the University of Manitoba in the Environment and Geography department. After the lek survey, join us for a birding walk around Oak Hammock Marsh with retired biologist and bird expert, Paula Grieef.  Bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. The area around the lek will be wet so bring along a pair of rubber boots.   When: Saturday May 2nd,  7:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m Where:  Oak Hammock Marsh (OHM).  Details on where to meet at OHM will be provided to registrants via email closer to the dates.  Cost: Free! More information/registration Evening Frogging Walk Monday May 4, 2025 - 8:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m. Would you like to learn to identify the breeding calls of some common Manitoba frogs and toads? Join us for an evening walk in the Assiniboine Forest in Winnipeg, led by Kelly Leavesley. Details on where to meet, as well as maps and identification resources will be provided to registrants via email closer to the date.  Cost: Free! More information/registration Copyright (C) 2026 The Wildlife Society, Manitoba Chapter. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Manitoba Chapter of The Wildlife Society OR you are a non-member participating in a TWS Manitoba Event. This is an official mailing from the Manitoba Chapter. If you unsubscribe from this mailing you will not receive communication about official Chapter activities and opportunities. If you wish would like to manage your communications with the Chapter, please reply to this email and include the reason for your request. We will contact you to follow-up. Our mailing address is: The Wildlife Society, Manitoba Chapter c/o Box 69005, RPO Tuxedo Park Winnipeg, MB R3P 2G9 Canada Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe