GOtober & WALKtober

Summer is ending and the familiar chill of fall is just around the corner. This is the time to wrap yourself in a scarf and begin planning your many upcoming gatherings. It is also when the kids are back in school and glued to their desks for most of the day. 

Just because the weather is changing, doesn't mean we have to stop moving. Green Action Centre encourages sustainable transportation all year round, and what better way to ring in fall with GOtober and Walktober! 

GOtober

Log your carpool, transit, bike or walking trips into your GoManitoba calendar during the month of October to earn points. The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win. FULL DETAILS HERE!

We have a series of lunchtime webinars for you to take part in for FREE this October! 

October 1st: Transit

Learn more about using the bus to get around and Winnipeg’s new transit system in this session with a Winnipeg Transit Trainer. REGISTER!

October 8th: Biking

Join CAN-BIKE master instructor Mark Cohoe to learn the basics to get around your city or town safely on a bike. REGISTER!

October 15th: Carpool

Carpooling is a great way to save money and meet new people. Join us to learn about setting up a safe and successful carpool and hear from a current carpooler about their experience. REGISTER! 

October 22: Walk and Bike Buses

Getting the kids to and from school without a vehicle can be a challenge, but a bike bus can make it a lot easier! Hear from Suzanne Simpson, a bike bus leader, and learn how to start one in your neighbourhood. REGISTER!

Webinar registration is now open! Click the links above to sign-up, and be sure to share them with your colleagues and contacts across Manitoba. 

EARLY BIRD: We’re giving away tickets to shows at The Park Theatre for folks who register for a webinar! We’ve got JP Hoe And Friends on September 19th (draw September 11th) and The Dust Rhinos on November 8th (draw September 25th). 

Help us spread the word about GOtober in your community by sharing details on your social media (find us on your socials to re-share) or hang an event poster on your local notice boards!

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PRIZES

We love giving away prizes! We’ve got:

• Two tickets to Manitoba Theatre for Young People
• Two tickets to The Eminem Show at The Park Theatre
• Into The Music prize pack
• Two tickets to the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
• Two tickets to Prairie Theatre Exchange
• Book pack from Great Plains Press
• $50 grocery gift card to the store of your choice
• Landmark Cinemas movie and popcorn vouchers
• Gift cards to Tim Hortons

Prizes keep rolling in and we’ll keep updating this list!

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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.

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!

New this year! The City of Winnipeg’s Road Safety Committee will be offering walking safety presentations for schools this month. In this workshop students will learn about traffic signals, pedestrian infrastructure, and how to be safe while walking. After a short presentation, we’ll go on a walking scavenger hunt to see what kinds of infrastructure and traffic signals they can find near the school. These are first-come, first-served, with a limited number available.

Prize categories

Registration Prize 

Most Kilometres - Family 

Most Kilometres - Classroom 

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