A plane that would make aliens green with envy
High-Tech Hunt For a techno twist on the traditional Easter activity , try a GPS egg hunt . The “ bunnies ” at Oak Hammock Marsh hide eggs throughout marsh grounds for kids and parents to find using only satellite coordinates and a GPS device . Think of it as one part scavenger hunt , one part science lesson and two parts Easter fun . Eager eggers can also take part in a traditional egg hunt on Easter Sunday . March 30 – April 1 oakhammockmarsh . ca
In “ Plane ” View At the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada , kids make their own paper Easter baskets and fill them with eggs hidden throughout the indoor aircraft hangar . While you ’ re there , check out some of the models in the Canadian Innovation exhibit , including the UFO-like Avro Avrocar and the Black Brant Sounding Rocket , developed during the Cold War . April 1 royalaviationmuseum . com CAA members get 2-for-1 general admission
Eager eggers on the hunt
EVENTS
Remembering Riel The third Monday of February means more than a day off work — it ’ s Louis Riel Day , a holiday commemorating the fore-father of Manitoba . On Feb . 19 , learn a little more about our provincial hero and an early activist for Métis rights . Pay homage to his spirit and contributions at Winnipeg ’ s Saint-Boniface Museum , home to one of the country ’ s largest collections of Riel artifacts ( admission is free on Riel Day ). Or stop in at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to learn traditional crafts or take in some fiddle music . And in the village of St . Lazare , go tobogganing , nibble on bannock or try a hand of Barouche , a Métis card game . msbm . mb . ca ; humanrights . ca
Louis Riel stands defiant and proud near the Manitoba Legislature
Mother Earth In the past 40 years , the world has lost 40 percent of its wildlife and a third of its agricultural land . But all is not lost ! Environmental awareness and action are working to offset these conditions . To get involved , participate in some Earth Day activities on April 22 . In Winnipeg , pop into the Manitoba Children ’ s Museum to donate recyclable materials that will be “ upcycled ” into works of art . Or join the Manitoba Geocaching Association for its annual cleanup event , Cache In Trash Out , at Coronation Park . childrensmuseum . com ; mbgeocaching . ca
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