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Prairie Garden Upgrade

Posted on Jul 29, 2026 by The Forks Market

The Prairie Garden between The Forks Patio and Oodena Circle is currently undergoing an upgrade. We have added many new native plant species that support native pollinators. The original vision for the Prairie Garden was to have the area emulate a Tall...

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Listen Closer: Discover the Birds of The Forks

Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by The Forks Market

From the cheerful American Goldfinch to the soaring Broad-winged Hawk, the familiar American Crow and even the elusive Black-billed Cuckoo, dozens of bird species are at The Forks.  Ever wondered what is singing in the trees while you're walking through The...

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Break it Down: Compost Week at The Forks

Posted on Apr 29, 2026 by The Forks Market

Compost Week is around the corner! To celebrate, The Forks is hosting two days of programming to showcase how tiny scraps can make a big impact. 

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Bikes, Patches, and Fashion: Earth Day 2026

Posted on Apr 27, 2026 by The Forks Market

That’s a wrap on Earth Day 2026! From day to night, the site was full of hands-on activities and collaborations that challenged visitors to rethink how they use, care for, and extend the life of items they love. Bikes were prepped for the beautiful weather ahead, visitors brought...

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Target Zero at The Forks recognized with Social Impact Award

Posted on Apr 24, 2026 by The Forks Market

Last night, The Forks was awarded the Manitoba Tourism Social Impact Award. It is an honour to be recognized for the work done each year to reduce...

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Repair Together: Earth Day at The Forks

Posted on Apr 03, 2026 by The Forks Market

Interested in learning about repair? Head down to The Forks on Wednesday, April 22, and celebrate Earth Day 2026 with us! This year, The Forks is celebrating Earth Day through repair. It’s about fixing instead of tossing, mending instead of...

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Target Zero at The Forks Market: Let’s Ditch the Disposables

Posted on Aug 01, 2025 by The Forks Market

Thirty metric tonnes of waste…gone. That’s how much more waste The Forks has already kept out of landfills this year, and we’re just getting started. Over the past year and a half, we’ve phased out most single-use plastics on site and continue to reduce waste across...

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Pride at The Forks

Posted on May 28, 2025 by The Forks Market

Pride is popping up at The Forks – and everyone’s invited! This June, The Forks is bursting with colour, joy, and celebration as tenants at The Forks show their Pride in unique ways. And don't miss the annual Pride events lighting up the heart of Winnipeg –...

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The Forks is now in the FLO Zone!

Posted on May 20, 2025 by The Forks Market

We’re delighted to join Peg City Car Co-op’s FLO Zone network of 70 hatchback and hybrid electric sedans, available 24/7, as they expanded the service to include The Forks! This expansion provides another...

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Earth Week at The Forks

Posted on Apr 08, 2025 by The Forks Market

Join us at The Forks from Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26 for a full week of Earth Week activities focused on sustainability and the environment! From plant-based menu specials to creative workshops,...

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Grease to Gas | Fuelled by Target Zero

Posted on Apr 01, 2025 by The Forks Market

"Fuelled by restaurants at The Forks"... ever wondered what this means? It means that the same oil that makes your french fries crispy also helps power our site vehicles!That’s right—most of our site vehicles actually run on repurposed vegetable...

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A Fool Proof Idea, Turning Coffee Grounds into Grit

Posted on Feb 27, 2025 by The Forks Market

Winnipeg winters call for creative solutions, and one tenant at The Forks Market came up with a brilliant one - using coffee...

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