As we are getting closer to our reopening, we thought we would share some before and after pictures of the Wetland Discovery Centre. Here is a quick overview of some public areas that have undergone some major changes. One of the first areas to be transformed was the theatre. Upgraded sound and projection systems as […]

As part of our exciting renovation project of the building, we are adding a brand-new Event and Conference Centre. Not only will this help us attract a new audience but also create a beautiful and welcoming teaching space for environmental education, eco-tourism, community engagement, and scientific collaboration. As one of Manitoba’s most important wetland education sites, […]

The Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh  is already known for its excellent environmental education programs and conservation efforts. Updating our virtual education programs will allow us to continue to engage students, educators, and nature enthusiasts who can’t visit in person. Since the COVID19 pandemic, many of our programs have been offered remotely, thanks […]

You may have noticed in a previous post that new piles were being put into the ground for a new building located just south of the staff parking lot. That new building is now installed and its purpose will be to house a giant water tank for our fire suppression system and will be a […]

Kubik, the company that created our exhibits, worked tirelessly throughout the summer to assemble the many exhibits at the Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre. These exhibits will  serve several important purposes related to education, conservation, and the environment. Here’s a quick sneak peek at some of them. The exhibits provide educational content about the […]

While construction is moving at a nice pace indoors, outdoor work is also under way while the weather is accommodating. Some of the work is located around the visitor parking lot area to enhance the lighting and safety features. More light posts will be installed in order to make it easier for visitors to get […]

Although construction and renovation of the Wetland Discovery Centre is still underway, some exhibits are starting to arrive for installation. A truck loaded with new exhibits, built in Ontario by Kubik, will arrive every 2 weeks with a crew who will to start assembling everything as it arrives. The first shipment to arrive was the […]

This is a bit of a play on words as this month’s update will focus on the support needed for the new exhibits, both physical and financial.   Unlike the previous exhibits, which were mostly located in a vast open room, our new design will be following a flow throughout the building and new walls […]

While PCL is busy dismantling the ceilings, including lighting systems, sprinklers and HVAC at the Wetland Discovery Centre, Kubik, the firm chosen to build the new exhibits, is hard at work in Toronto. This is a view of the second floor office space area that will be converted into a multipurpose room and catering area. […]

This past month was mostly spent taking down more of the interior structures of the Wetland Discovery Centre and the Ducks Unlimited Canada’s offices. Dismantling the interior of a building is a strategic and transformative process aimed at creating new and updated spaces to meet evolving needs. We are currently carefully deconstructing existing structures within […]