Gardening with Nature in Mind Almost every choice we make in our everyday lives has some impact on the environment in which we live. These decisions affect the air we breathe, the water we drink and swim in and the soil we rely on for healthy plants and nutritious food.  Knowing this, we’d like to encourage you to take part in the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Certification Program. This amazing initiative encourages Canadian families to [...]

All Creatures Need Shelter No matter your gardening style, resources or how much green space you have to play with, wildlife-friendly gardening is possible for everyone. And it can be so beautiful! The colourful blooms, berries, fall foliage and diverse plantings that create interesting texture in the garden year-round can also nurture birds, butterflies and other beneficial creatures. In this blog, we are going to discuss the importance of wildlife-friendly shelter areas in your yard [...]

Water for Life Water is the basis for all life. All gardeners are used to watering the plants in their garden during our hot and often dry summers, but water is also just as important for wildlife. It is necessary for drinking, keeping clean and healthy and for cooling off during the hot summer. Some species even rely on water for safety, such as waterfowl that use it for sleeping at night and some amphibians [...]

  So you’re looking for a community for your new custom built or premium home? From the start, you can rest easy knowing that all our communities are developed to the highest standards for design, environmental sustainability and meet the diverse and changing needs of homeowners. We want to provide our homeowners and builders with communities that will continue to flourish over time. The standards we put in place are there to help ensure that.  [...]

Welcome to the first blog post in our Wildlife-Friendly Gardening series that will show you what to include in your garden to support the surrounding environment in our community and beyond. Adding native plants into your yard it’s just one of the steps you can take to get you on your way to creating a CWF certified backyard and helping to build a natural, environment. So, this growing season, consider gardening with our wild neighbours [...]

Qualico Communities' commitment to sustainability is core to our culture and embedded in our communities. It is part of who we are and we demonstrate this commitment each day by creating natural environments where people, plants and wildlife coexist. Outside of the communities we build, we believe there is also a role for us to play. We are proud to announce the extension of our partnership with the Manitoba Region of the Nature Conservancy of [...]

Ever wonder how you can make a difference for the health of wildlife living in and around Winnipeg? Well you can, and it could be done right in your own backyard. April 22 is Earth Day, a day dedicated to inspiring and supporting Canadians to connect with nature. Its goal is to encourage people to build a resilient community and this year’s campaign focuses on spending more time outside. That’s why we’re kicking off our Wildlife-Friendly Gardening [...]

Caring about the people in our communities is at the heart of what we do at Qualico Communities. This shows through in the well appointed, welcoming communities we provide with all the amenities to satisfy the diverse lifestyles of Winnipeg homeowners. It’s also in helping those looking to settle in one our communities become as knowledgeable as possible about the choices available in building a new home. We know this can be an overwhelming process—but [...]

Schools are officially empty as kids have left their notebooks and pencils behind and are now enjoying a week-long break filled with fun and a little extra sleep. There is no doubt that Spring Break is a great time to spend quality time as a family and plan some organize activities, which is why we’ve put together some ideas if you’ve left your plans until last minute or just looking for some other options. One [...]

From the Principal of Beaverlodge School: Thank you to the families who attended the Kindergarten Information Evening at Beaverlodge School! We enjoyed meeting you and your children; we hope you found the evening useful and had many of your questions answered. Please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Edgar in the office if you have any questions or concerns. As mentioned at the information evening, Pembina Trails School Division is working towards launching new websites [...]