Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

Pavilion Construction Underway The foundation is set for good times ahead! The new pavilion at the Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is one step closer to reality with the fresh concrete pad now in place. Photo: Terri Bell

The foundation is set for good times ahead! The new pavilion at the Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is one step closer to reality with the fresh concrete pad now in place. Photo: Terri Bell

Pavilion Construction Underway

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg June 15, 2025

The Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is undergoing a major enhancement with the construction of a...

Beautifully Crocheted Hats A close-up shot revealing the beautiful texture and vibrant color work in one of Lucy Eetak's meticulously crocheted hats. Each stitch tells a story of skill and passion!

A close-up shot revealing the beautiful texture and vibrant color work in one of Lucy Eetak's meticulously crocheted hats. Each stitch tells a story of skill and passion!

Beautifully Crocheted Hats

Tony Eetak June 15, 2025

Lucy Eetak's crocheted hats feature stunning detail and captivating color palettes. Learn more about the beautiful artistry...

The American Toad Behold, the undisputed, heavyweight champion of the garden plot. This is what peak performance looks like. With a back like a cobbled lane and the dignified posture of a tiny sumo wrestler, this portly American toad is the best pest control money can't buy. He seems to be plotting his next move from his post against the fence, a warty, welcome monarch in his garden kingdom.

Behold, the undisputed, heavyweight champion of the garden plot. This is what peak performance looks like. With a back like a cobbled lane and the dignified posture of a tiny sumo wrestler, this portly American toad is the best pest control money can't buy. He seems to be plotting his next move from his post against the fence, a warty, welcome monarch in his garden kingdom.

The American Toad

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg June 15, 2025

Meet the American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus), a widespread and vital amphibian in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

Songs, Sets, and Summer Vibes Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Songs, Sets, and Summer Vibes

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg June 14, 2025

Summer Artists Retreat begins with jamming, shared meals, and 79 songs prepared for the Melgund Township Canada...

The Gray Tree Frog Discover the Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor), a master of camouflage. Except in this photo, it's hardly hiding!

The Gray Tree Frog

Terri Bell June 14, 2025

This little critter chilling out near the flower pots is a Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor).

Jamming in Borups Corners Friday night at the Summer Artists' Retreat! Northwestern Ontario musicians, including Gerry and Tanya McArthur, brought the house down with an epic jam session in Borups Corners. Pure creative energy and musical magic!

Friday night at the Summer Artists' Retreat! Northwestern Ontario musicians, including Gerry and Tanya McArthur, brought the house down with an epic jam session in Borups Corners. Pure creative energy and musical magic!

Jamming in Borups Corners

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg June 13, 2025

Music, planning, and jam sessions fuel upcoming Dryden & Melgund Township events.

Getting Ready for Fresh, Local Berries Look what's starting to appear! These tiny green berries are the first sign of a bountiful Saskatoon berry harvest to come. Soon they'll ripen into delicious, juicy saskatoons perfect for picking, pies, and preserves.

Look what's starting to appear! These tiny green berries are the first sign of a bountiful Saskatoon berry harvest to come. Soon they'll ripen into delicious, juicy saskatoons perfect for picking, pies, and preserves.

Getting Ready for Fresh, Local Berries

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg June 13, 2025

Saskatoon berries are starting to fruit! Get ready for fresh, local Saskatoon berries – perfect for picking,...

It’s Toad-ally Froggy Friday A wonderful week of wildlife encounters! We were thrilled to spot these three fascinating amphibians in our land-based living lab. Each one a unique marvel of nature!