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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Recap - From A to B: Workplace Wellness and Our Environment
On May 2nd, Green Action Centre and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ partnered to bring Dr. Larry Frank, Professor in Sustainable Transportation and Public Health at the University of British Columbia and President of Urban Design 4 Health, Inc., to Winnipeg for our event From A to B: Workplace Wellness & Our Environment.
Recap - From A to B: Workplace Wellness and Our Environment
On May 2nd, Green Action Centre and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ partnered to bring Dr. Larry Frank, Professor in Sustainable Transportation and Public Health at the University of British Columbia and President of Urban Design 4 Health, Inc., to Winnipeg for our event From A to B: Workplace Wellness & Our Environment.

Webinar Wednesdays: Walk and Bike Buses - October 22nd
Getting the kids to and from school without a vehicle can be a challenge, but a bike bus can make it a lot easier!
Webinar Wednesdays: Walk and Bike Buses - October 22nd
Getting the kids to and from school without a vehicle can be a challenge, but a bike bus can make it a lot easier!

Commuter Friendly Workplace
Learn the basic steps to create a friendlier environment for employees to walk, bike, take transit, carpool or telecommute. Tap into resources to help meet your sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate, increase employee health and wellness, or simply find a better way to get to work.
Commuter Friendly Workplace
Learn the basic steps to create a friendlier environment for employees to walk, bike, take transit, carpool or telecommute. Tap into resources to help meet your sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate, increase employee health and wellness, or simply find a better way to get to work.

Backyard Composting 101
Composting is a great way to reduce waste and at the same time reduce your environmental footprint. Learn how to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich natural soil amendment. Learn the benefits of composting, how to get started, key factors for successful composting, and how to use your finished compost.
Backyard Composting 101
Composting is a great way to reduce waste and at the same time reduce your environmental footprint. Learn how to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich natural soil amendment. Learn the benefits of composting, how to get started, key factors for successful composting, and how to use your finished compost.

Glide to Ride
Taking the leap to riding a bike without training wheels can be daunting. Learn a safe and simple way to start riding a bike on 2 wheels.
Glide to Ride
Taking the leap to riding a bike without training wheels can be daunting. Learn a safe and simple way to start riding a bike on 2 wheels.