Riding Mountain UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve (RMBR), one of 19 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.
Designated by UNESCO in 1986 our mission is to foster and encourage a sustainable community based regional economy, with high biodiversity, landscape, and social values, with Riding Mountain National Park of Canada as a key component.
Learn more about aquatic invasive species and how a variety of groups are working to stop them from invading our waterways.
Discover new and innovative techniques for increasing biodiversity and the health of the soil we depend on.
Highlighting local and regional producers and artisans.
Educating youth about biodiversity, species at risk and the importance to being good stewards of the earth.
Check back regularly to keep up to date with upcoming events and workshops being offered.
Water testing programs
Hosting webinars on a variety of topics. Check back to see our upcoming fall line-up.
Promoting local and regional producers and artisans the At the Farm Gate Markets are held twice a year. Our next Market will be held September 17, 2022 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Onanole Rec Centre.
RMBR General Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of every 2nd month starting in January. Check our calendar for more details.