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Nature Conservancy Canada has a new interpretive centre in the Tall-grass Prairie Preserve in southeastern Manitoba. They have converted a house into a centre for interpretation, a lab and staff quarters. With a minimal budget they asked us to create an exhibit for the entrance area. Hmmm, what to do with an awkward space – […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEWe created a series of three interpretive signs for this intimate little conservation area in St. Norbert. Our role was to work with the Pollock Island Conservation Group and City of Winnipeg to develop the themes, research and write the content, work with the graphic designer on layout, then shepherd it through the review process all the way to […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEAn eco-education site was developed on the greenway to be a focal point for local schools and members of the community, so they could observe and experience nature first hand within the urban setting. The sign content is designed to introduce the community to the site and its purpose. It also provides some activities and information on species they […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEWe developed nine bilingual interpretive signs for a Trans Canada Trail kiosk that will be placed in the new Duff Roblin Provincial Park. The tricky part of the project was to coordinate themes for several trails and five organizations. The kiosk is located at the junction of two trail systems, while part of the larger […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLESome of the other projects we have been a part of include: Polar Bears of Churchill. Interpretive booklet produced for the Watchable Wildlife Program Whiteshell Trappers Museum. Museum brochure produced for the Whiteshell Trappers Association Manitoba’s Provincial Forests. Brochure produced for Manitoba Forestry Individual interpretive signs for a variety of locations
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEAn interpretive kiosk with three large panels was designed for an entranceway to the historic marsh. Two concepts for the kiosk design were provided. The design choosen uses a roof reminiscent of the turn of the century hunting lodges of the Delta area. The brochure provides visitors with wildlife watching tips, a map and description […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEA series of seven interpretive signs on colonial nesting birds were developed for Hecla Island Provincial Park and the Watchable Wildlife Program. They provide information on the nesting colonies that few visitors will get to see and the importance of those colonies. The signs also touch on myths about colonial birds that have caused their […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEWhitewater Lake is one of the best birding sites in the province. Manitoba Conservation and the Watchable Wildlife Program asked us to develop a brochure and interpretive signs for the site. Seven interpretive signs are located at two sites – at the viewing mound adjacent to the parking area and at the viewing tower a […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLETrout Fishing Manitoba is a guide produced for the Manitoba Fly Fishers Association. It provides a wealth of information on trout and fly fishing, with a strong conservation message. The map side of the guide includes 107 locations where trout have been stocked in the province. Each location includes a GPS coordinate and directions to […]
CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLEThe Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre is located in Gimli, on the shores of the great lake. The visitor centre, affiliated with the New Iceland Heritage Museum, introduces visitors to some of the natural history of the area and the local fishing industry. S. Dangerfield Interpretive Planning developed interpretive panels for two exhibits – the geophysical-prehistoric […]
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