School Loops
Let’s go outside!
Equal parts pure joy and serious response to transportation-related crises stemming from infrastructure issues and a global pandemic, School Loops seeks to elevate human powered movement in neighbourhoods to the next level.
Each loop is mapped to connect a small group of schools together by some of the quietest ways, the secret paths or the necessary connections available. Each loop is “branded” with an animal and a colour to make for signs that are easy for young people to follow. Each loop offers possibilities for geography class adventures, outdoor leadership teams, getting to and from school, exploring the world or just smelling the fresh air. Each loop is ripe to be improved with better intersections and better, more safely designed roads along the way.
Parents are encouraged to get to know the loop nearest them, use them to help their younger ones plan routes to school or setup meeting points and travel them together. Look for the Indigenous languages and learn the words for colours and animals in your landscape too. Student teams are encouraged to get involved in sharing ideas, and to tell adults what would make it better.
Everyone is encouraged to pitch in and become more aware of how kids move through the world.
Find a loop near you: https://www.schoolloops.org/ , a Winnipeg Trails Association initiative!
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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.
Bike Blender Rental
Bring something new to your next office party or event with Green Action Centre�s bike blender! Great for smoothies or frozen cocktails. This rental does not include Green Action Centre staff. Please email�asrts@greenactioncentre.ca�for availability and prices.
Bike Blender Rental
Bring something new to your next office party or event with Green Action Centre�s bike blender! Great for smoothies or frozen cocktails. This rental does not include Green Action Centre staff. Please email�asrts@greenactioncentre.ca�for availability and prices.
Winter Cycling 101
Are you ready to try winter cycling? Or extend your cycling season? Learn the ins and outs about what to wear, cold weather gear for your bike, and riding tips for snow and ice.
Winter Cycling 101
Are you ready to try winter cycling? Or extend your cycling season? Learn the ins and outs about what to wear, cold weather gear for your bike, and riding tips for snow and ice.
Greening the Holidays
With the pressure to buy, buy and buy some more during the Xmas holidays, it can be tricky to be green without being a Grinch. Learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress, spend less, and survive the consumer frenzy of that time of year. From gifts and cards to wrapping and decorating.
Greening the Holidays
With the pressure to buy, buy and buy some more during the Xmas holidays, it can be tricky to be green without being a Grinch. Learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress, spend less, and survive the consumer frenzy of that time of year. From gifts and cards to wrapping and decorating.
Living Sustainably - Part 1
Intended for First Nation schools, this presentation provides a basic understanding for high school students about Traditional Ecological Knowledge, its role in protecting the environment, and how that knowledge is connected to Indigenous worldviews. This includes an overview of current waste practices in various First Nation communities around Manitoba and examples of how communities are making changes to live more sustainable ways of life to ensure there's a healthy planet for the next seven generations. Students will learn actions they can take to respect the environment.
Living Sustainably - Part 1
Intended for First Nation schools, this presentation provides a basic understanding for high school students about Traditional Ecological Knowledge, its role in protecting the environment, and how that knowledge is connected to Indigenous worldviews. This includes an overview of current waste practices in various First Nation communities around Manitoba and examples of how communities are making changes to live more sustainable ways of life to ensure there's a healthy planet for the next seven generations. Students will learn actions they can take to respect the environment.
Vermicomposting Basics and getting started
Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.
Vermicomposting Basics and getting started
Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.