WALKtober

WALKtober
Walktober is an annual event in which we encourage kids to walk to school at least once a week during the month of October. Not only does it provide activity before and after the school day, it removes the car trips normally taken to get to school. After a summer of poor air quality, I think we can all agree that less emissions are desperately needed. For older students, 12 and up, it also fosters independence.
How can I participate?
Sign up here to receive our new updated activity kit for kids age 7-14. Folks who sign up have a chance to win some prizes (check back as we update!)
We also encourage teachers or parents to track kilometres that their kids/students walk during the month. Submit your kilometre tracking sheet to asrts@greenactioncentre.ca to be considered for a prize! This activity is great for high school students as well! Prizes are high school friendly!
Prize categories
Registration Prize
Most Kilometres - Family
Most Kilometres - Classroom
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School Loops
Equal parts pure joy and serious response to transportation-related crises stemming from infrastructure issues and a global pandemic, School Loops seeks to elevate and make fun human powered movement in neighbourhoods
School Loops
Equal parts pure joy and serious response to transportation-related crises stemming from infrastructure issues and a global pandemic, School Loops seeks to elevate and make fun human powered movement in neighbourhoods

Household Cleaning Products
Household cleaning products are a significant source of chemical pollution both in our environment and in our work spaces. Get off the chemical treadmill with this presentation. Learn the benefits of reduced chemical dependence and explore practical, natural alternatives.
Household Cleaning Products
Household cleaning products are a significant source of chemical pollution both in our environment and in our work spaces. Get off the chemical treadmill with this presentation. Learn the benefits of reduced chemical dependence and explore practical, natural alternatives.

Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.
Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.

School Waste Audit
How much waste does your school produce in 24 hours? And how much of that should be going to recycling, reuse, or compost? We can help you run one or more waste audits on your school with the participation of students and staff. Waste audits are customized based on what teachers are looking for.
School Waste Audit
How much waste does your school produce in 24 hours? And how much of that should be going to recycling, reuse, or compost? We can help you run one or more waste audits on your school with the participation of students and staff. Waste audits are customized based on what teachers are looking for.