RMBR - Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve

Welcome to Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve

Riding Mountain UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve (RMBR), one of 16 Biosphere Reserves in Canada, was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1986. It is a special area within which people are encouraged to demonstrate better approaches to conservation and sustainable resource use.

The core protected area, Riding Mountain National Park, covers some 3,000 square kilometers of mixedwood forest, eastern deciduous forest, and rough fescue prairie. RMBR also includes a Zone of Cooperation which consists of the 15 municipalities that surround the Park, comprising an additional 12,000 square kilometers. The RMBR is rich in lakes, streams and natural habitat. Development within the Biosphere Reserve has largely been for the growing of grain and forage crops, and for the production of livestock. Hunting, guiding, and eco-tourism also contribute to the local economy.

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RMBR Water Stewardship Project

Living by the Water’s Edge publication is now printed and available. Please contact us at rmbr@mts.net to find out how to get your copy.

Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve Invasive Species Network

Final Report is now available on line – please click here

Recent News / Articles of Interest

“At the Farm Gate” Market’s 2013

“At the Farm Gate” Spring Market – May 18th, 2013 The Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve is hosting the ATFG Spring Market on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 in Onanole, Manitoba from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help us make the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve region more sustainable and known for its unique local flavour. To learn [...]

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Fundraising Event for Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve – May 11, 2013

A big Thank You to the Sandy Lake Hotel, Sandy Lake Locker Plant and The Wolf’s Den Cafe for helping the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve raise $394.80 this past weekend at their weekly Meat Draw. These funds will be put toward the RMBR’s education and research projects. Since 2003 this weekly fundraising event has [...]

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Sustainable Food Network in the RMBR

March 2013 Another Great Article on the Sustainable Food Network Visioning Workshop in RMBR: Building a Local Food System by Kate Sjoberg Creating a Sustainable Food System Right Here at Home by Diana Glenn Can you describe what a local sustainable food system would look like to you? That was the question [...]

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Celebrate World Snow Day!

Get Outside and Play on World Snow Day! Celebrate all things snow on January 20, 2013. The RMBR is participating in World Snow Day by asking people who live and play in Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve to do something “Snowy” on January 20, 2013! Come join us and Friends of Riding Mountain National Park to Fly [...]

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RMBR General Meeting

Next General Meeting Date: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve - Erickson Office. 61 2nd NE, Erickson MB

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News Archive
Still haven't caught your interest? Try reading through the older articles in our News Archive.

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Upcoming Events

Events
Many interesting events are going on in the RMBR. Our events page will keep you up-to-date with what is coming up. You don't want to miss out!

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Fundraising Event for Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve

When: May 11, 2013 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Sandy Lake Hotel, Main Street, Sandy Lake,MB R0J 1X0, Canada

Lucky Us!!! The Sandy Lake Hotel has added the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve to its roster of organizations it helps to raise funds for through their weekly Saturday Meat Draws. Come out and Support the RMBR. Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:00 pm Sandy Lake Hotel, 107 Main Street, Sandy Lake, Manitoba Bring your Friends. [...]

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General Board Meeting

When: May 9, 2013 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Thursday May 9, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RMBR Erickson Office - 61 2nd Street NE, Erickson Manitoba

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“At the Farm Gate” Spring Market

When: May 18, 2013 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve is hosting the ATFG Spring Market on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 in Onanole, Manitoba at the Onanole Rec Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

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“At the Farm Gate” Market – McCreary Maple Syrup Festival – April 13, 2013

When: April 13, 2013 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where: McCreary Community Centre

The RMBR will host an “At the Farm Gate” Market Saturday April 13th in McCreary in conjunction with the First Annual McCreary Maple Syrup Festival. The Market will be located in the McCreary Community Centre in McCreary Manitoba from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and will highlight local producers and artisans and their products!