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DIY Rag Rug Workshop

Start: December 12, 2024 6:00 pm
End: December 12, 2024 8:00 pm
Venue: Harvey Smith (West End) Library

Do you have old clothing or stained tablecloths languishing in your closets? In this fun and practical workshop, learn how to turn fabric scraps into a beautiful rug! Bring your old rags, t-shirts, jeans, bedsheets, or curtains, and learn how to give t… Read More



Vermicomposting workshop

Start: December 3, 2024 6:00 pm
End: December 3, 2024 7:30 pm
Venue: St. James-Assiniboia Library

Learn how to compost indoors with worms! This workshop teaches you how to use red wiggler worms to convert your kitchen waste into vermicompost. We will share information about how to create a worm bin, how to take care of your worms, and how to harves… Read More



Safe Speeds Winnipeg – Wellington Crescent Speed Reduction

Start: November 30, 2024 3:00 pm
End: November 30, 2024 4:00 pm
Venue: Zoom

The City of Winnipeg is on the verge of releasing a report that will likely recommend a reduction of the default speed limit. It is imperative that the city choose a default limit of 30kmh. To be clear, a reduction in the default speed limit would only… Read More



Buy Nothing Day

Start: November 29, 2024 12:00 am
End: November 29, 2024 11:59 am
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Green Action Centre is boycotting Black Friday by buying nothing instead. Black Friday promotes overconsumption, purchasing unnecessary items and waste. Instead of going out and searching for the best deals, GAC encourages Manitobans to stop and think… Read More



Bringing Housing Home – An Informative Infill Event

Start: November 28, 2024 7:00 pm
End: November 28, 2024 9:00 pm
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Bringing Housing Home – An Informative Infill Event November 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST Join us for presentations by local experts, an interactive panel discussion, and learn how you can support denser housing in your neighbourhood! Our goal is to conn… Read More



Compost Winnipeg Pumpkin Drop!

Start: November 2, 2024 10:00 am
End: November 2, 2024 3:00 pm
Venue: CF Polo Park 2nd level South East parkade

Join us and throw your pumpkins and decorative gourds off a roof and into our Compost Winnipeg truck! November 2nd from 10am – 3pm CF Polo Park – 2nd Level southeast parkade This event is free to attend! What to bring? Dress for the weather and bring y… Read More



Free Workshop: DIY Rag Rug Tutorial

Start: October 30, 2024 7:00 pm
End: October 30, 2024 8:30 pm
Venue: West End Resource Centre

Did you know that clothing and textiles currently make up at least 7% of the total amount of waste in global landfill space? Instead of throwing out our unwanted clothing items, we can use the materials to create something new. In this DIY workshop, we… Read More



Free Workshop: Buy Less, Fix More, Trade Often

Start: October 23, 2024 7:00 pm
End: October 23, 2024 8:00 pm
Venue: West End Resource Centre

In this workshop, we’ll explore the environmental impact of our buying habits and discover how fixing and trading items can benefit both the planet and our communities. We will share tips, explore resources, and dive into how small changes can make a b… Read More



Equitable Cities

Start: October 9, 2024 11:00 am
End: October 9, 2024 4:30 pm
Venue: The Norwood Hotel

On Wednesday, October 9th Green Action Centre & Peg City Car Co-op will welcome Arrested Mobility’s Charles T. Brown to Winnipeg. Tickets are now on sale for Equitable Cities: How to liberate those caged by our transportation system.  GET YOUR TICK… Read More



Gotober

Start: October 1, 2024 12:00 am
End: October 31, 2024 12:00 am
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  Help reduce the number of cars on the road this fall! Join GoManitoba and log your trips during October for a chance to win some great prizes! Sign up at GoMb.ca today!