Welcome!
We are a group of amateur naturalists with the goal of exploring and enjoying the natural beauty and history of southwestern Manitoba. From wildlife to wildflowers and everything in between. Come experience what Westman has to offer!
We host outings throughout the year, usually on weekends. In the spring and summer months we have evening walks every second Wednesday. And through autumn and winter, we host talks at Brandon University on topics ranging from identification tips to trip reports and fun facts about bugs!
Checkout Our Next Event!
[Talk] The Early Evolution of Vertebrate Life on Land: How the World We Know Today Came To Be
Thursday, Nov 12 2026
Brodie Building Rm 4-34, Brandon University & Online (directions)
See more upcoming and past events on our events page.
Christmas Bird Counts
Bird count season is around the corner! The Brandon CBC is on Sunday, December 20th and the Rivers CBC will follow on December 28th. If you’re interested in signing up or looking for more information, visit our Christmas Bird Count page.
Explore Westman
Looking for a place to hike this weekend? Check our trails page for details on great spots to hike, walk, and enjoy nature across the Westman region. And let us know if we’re missing a spot that should be added to the list!
Specifically looking for birds? You’ll want to browse our birding hotspots page for a list of superb birding destinations around Manitoba.