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Listed below are
PAST activities and events regarding the Seine River Greenway,
Save Our Seine (SOS) or the greater Urban-Environmental Community.
The purpose of this page is to encourage public participation,
increase awareness and provide opportunities for the community
to learn more about their local environment, and issues affecting
it.
 Discover The Seine...on Canadian Rivers Day!
 June 12, 2004
Sad-looking Seine River needs SOS
May 18, 2004
“Green Thumb/Green Planet” with Carole Rubin
May 8, 2004
Robert Bateman Challenge
December 1, 2003
Riel Site Event
November 24, 2003
SOS invites you to discover Bois-des-Esprits!
October 18, 2003
St. Vital Center Community Booth
October 4, 2003
“Green Thumb/Green Planet” with Carole Rubin
Carole Rubin, author of How to Get Your Lawn & Garden Off Drugs
and How to Get Your Lawn Off Grass. A presentation with how-to
tips and slideshow. 2 pm at St. Boniface Library, 231 Provencher
Blvd. This is a free event. Contact Manitoba Eco-Network at 947-6511
for more information or see www.mbeconetwork.org/GreenThumb.pdf.
Mark your calendar for SATURDAY MAY 8, when Carole Rubin, author
of How to Get Your Lawn and Garden Off Drugs, and How to Get Your
Lawn Off Grass, will give a free talk at the St. Boniface Public
Library.
Where: 131 Provencher Blvd.
Time: 2pm
Note: Please be scent-free
Sponsored by: Manitoba Eco-Network, Concerned Residents
of Winnipeg, Organic Food Council of Manitoba, Chemical Sensitivities
Manitoba, Winnipeg Public Library, the City of Winnipeg, and Harbour
Publishing.
Organic snacks!
In her provocatively frank and funny presentation, Carole will:
- Challenge our concepts of gardening,
-Read from her bestselling books,
-Provide easy how-to's for pesticide-free and native yards,
-Show slides of gorgeous yards and gardens from all over North
America,
-Tell the history of the lawn,
-Sign and sell books.
For more information, please contact Manitoba Eco-Network at
947-6511
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Save Our Seine’s Annual General Meeting
Please attend Save Our Seine’s AGM at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
(CCFM) at 340 Provencher Blvd. 7:00–9:00 p.m. May, 18th 2004.
Have your questions answered on topics, issues and projects that
affect the Seine River Greenway.
Receive reports from the SOS Board of Directors.
Guest Speaker - Walter Mirosh of Les Gens du Bois Carving Club
will make a short presentation about his group’s tree-carving
project in the Bois-des-esprits.
Guest Speaker - David Hatch (Environmentalist) will make a presentation
on the negative impacts of the Southglen Bridge on the Bois-des-esprits
habitat and Seine River Greenway.
Refreshments Served
YOUR INPUT, COMMENTS AND DIRECTION WANTED!
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Discover The Seine...on Canadian Rivers Day!
John Bruce Park 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. (Tree Planting at 10:00.a.m.)
(rain date is Sunday, June 13 same times)*
SOS invites you to Discover the Seine on Canadian Rivers Day
on June 12 (Rain Day—June 13th) at John Bruce Park (located by
the footbridge on John Bruce Road, off St. Anne’s Road, in St.
Vital –see map reverse page).
The discovery and exploration of Canada was made possible by
our country's rivers. A new celebration - Canadian Rivers Day
- will commemorate that history and promote the natural, cultural
and recreational values of Canada's rivers. In 2002, the Minister
of Canadian Heritage signed a Ministerial Proclamation to officially
declare the formation of this day as an opportunity to bring Canada's
river communities together on projects for conservation, interpretation
and enjoyment.
Bring your friends and family and join SOS
under Winnipeg's tallest tree - a 90' Cottonwood - and experience
the pristine beauty of our 26 km. Seine River Greenway!
*Walk the Bois-des-esprits, a pristine 80-acre urban wilderness
soon to be Winnipeg's newest Natural Park.
*Plant a tree on the riverbank (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.!)
*Paddle a canoe on the tranquil, meandering urban River (Paddlers
bring out your canoe and do some urban paddling!!!)
*Enjoy a guided walk to the historic Louis Riel Mill Site ¬?Meet
Katimavik, youth ambassadors from across Canada
*Learn about Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization and
meet their live birds of prey, non-releasable educational ambassadors!
*Support SOS by purchasing T-Shirts & Raffle Tickets (12 prizes!)
*Enjoy a BBQ hotdog and refreshment
*Park at the Canada Post parking lot (South of John Bruce Rd.
on the East side of St. Anne’s Rd.) or take a #55 St. Annes’s
Transit Bus or even better, take a bike or walk!
...or find your own spot along the Seine River (Whittier Park,
Gaboury-Lagimodiere Park, Happy Land Park, Morier Park, King George
Park, John Bruce Park, Bois-des-esprits Park, etc.) and throw
a Frisbee, walk a trail, cast a fishing line, watch the wildlife,
paddle or kayak a few kilometers, ride a bike, pick up some litter...
Don’t forget…
* If the forecast calls for rain over the weekend of the 12/13th
please call the SOS phone number 470-9247 to confirm if the event
will be held on the Saturday (12th) or postponed to Sunday (13th).
The times for the event will be the same either day.
If you come for the tree planting (10:00 a.m.) be sure to bring
a small spade and work gloves. Boots are handy too. If the weather
is hot and sunny be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen and bring
a water bottle.
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Robert Bateman Challenge.
SOS will draw for the autographed and illustrated hardcover book
BIRDS which was donated to SOS with his contribution of $50 and
challenge for Manitoban's to match.
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Save Our Seine and Métis Community oppose
mega-housing project on Historic Site along river
Save Our Seine and the Métis Community will be opposing a $10
Million mega-housing project at the Riel Community Committee Meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. The Meeting will be held at
the Community Committee Chamber located at 604 St. Mary's Rd.
The proposed development is on Louis Riel senior's Mill Site.
In 1853, Louis Riel senior and his partner Benjamin Lagimodiere
built a water powered gristmill and carting operation on the Seine
River. The mill was located on the same river lot 50 as the National
Historic Site, Riel House/Maison Riel. The structures on the property
at the Seine River were removed and rebuilt are now situated at
the Red River or Western end of the same river lot.
The Manitoba Métis Federation President, David Chartrand and
the Union nationale métisse St-Joseph du Manitoba President, Gabriel
Dufault both do not support the development and have asked the
Councillors to turn down the developer's 170-unit proposal. They
too will be opposing the insensitive project on Nov. 4th.
Save Our Seine welcomes appropriate development along the Seine
River but not on a historical treasure. SOS would like the developer
to propose their project anywhere along the river that will not
deny access or appropriate interpretation of the community's culture
and heritage.
Click here to learn more about the Riel Mill Site.
Please contact Save Our Seine for more information.
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SOS invites you to discover Bois-des-esprits!
(rain day - Sunday October 19th)
Bring your family (grandkids!) and join SOS and other local residents
to walk through the beautiful and pristine Oak Forest-Winnipeg's
largest. Will you see a Snowy Owl, Screech Owl or a Long-eared
Owl? A White-tail Deer, a Beaver, Raccoon, or a Weasel?
- Meet in the park at the end of John Bruce
Rd. (see map on opposite page) under Winnipeg's tallest tree!
- Park at Canada Post at 595 St. Anne's Rd. (south of John Bruce
Rd or a 55 St. ANNES MEADOWOOD bus)
- Volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors across the foot
bridge and through the forest.
- Volunteer interpreters will answer questions about natural features
and local history.
- See Oxbow wetlands and the White Aspen Grove.
- Visit the BBQ for refreshments or a warm beverage.
- Spend a half-hour or all afternoon walking through the forest,
by yourself or with a group.
Discover Winnipeg's Wildlife!
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St. Vital Centre Community Booth
Save Our Seine will be at the St. Vital Centre Community Booth
(next to the Sear's mall entrance)
- Ask our volunteers your questions about SOS, its projects
and the Seine River.
- Learn more about the Bois-des-esprits fundraising campaign.
" Leave a 'message' for the Provincial Government. "
- Make a contribution, get a tax receipt and
- Enter the Robert Bateman Challenge
- Purchase the 'first ever' Save Our Seine T-shirt! Only a limited
- quantity were made - available in all sizes. Only $14 including
taxes!
SOS is distributing the Manitoba edition of On the Living Edge:
Your Handbook for Waterfront Living, available for $19.95 (no
tax).
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