Past Events

MB Climate Action Team Presents… Get Moving On Climate!

Start: March 13, 2020 6:00 pm
End: March 13, 2020 9:00 pm
Venue: Dakota Community Centre/Jonathan Toews Sportsplex

Manitoba’s Climate Action Team wants to Get Moving on Climate! We’re here to ask the question: How can we transport people and goods without the use of fossil fuels? You can join local experts in breakout sessions to discuss: Active transportation Publ… Read More

Backyard Composting 101

Start: February 25, 2020 7:00 pm
End: February 25, 2020 9:00 pm
Venue: Herman Prior Activity Centre - Crocus Room

          Free public presentation on the basics of backyard composting! Are you new to composting? Maybe you’ve composted for a while but feel like you’re stabbing in the dark and want some reassurance. Or maybe you’ve heard a… Read More

Jack Frost Challenge’s Try It Out Day

Start: February 8, 2020 1:00 pm
End: February 8, 2020 4:00 pm
Venue: The Forks

To wrap-up the ninth annual Jack Frost Challenge, Green Action Centre presents Try it Out Day! Thank you to event sponsors, CAA Manitoba. This event aims to reduce barriers to entry for persons to participate in new winter activities. It allows visitor… Read More

Safe Speeds Open House

Start: February 6, 2020 5:00 pm
End: February 6, 2020 7:00 pm
Venue: Yellow Dog

The City of Winnipeg is currently discussing road safety, looking at options for traffic calming and speed limits. 30km/h default speed limits are on the table – to support walking, biking and using transit and combat road safety issues across the city… Read More

Jack Frost Challenge’s Bikes & Brews Tour

Start: February 5, 2020 5:30 pm
End: February 5, 2020 9:00 pm
Venue: Downtown Core

Do you like bikes and brews? How about a Winter Cycling Brewery Tour?! Whether you are a seasoned winter cyclist or you’re giving it a try for your first time, this tour is for you. FIND REGISTRATION HERE.

Winter Walk Day

Start: February 5, 2020 7:00 am
End: February 5, 2020 11:59 pm
Venue:

Enjoy time outside for Winter Walk Day, part of Jack Frost Challenge for Schools! Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada every February. On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 enjoy winter and encourage physical activity by going for a walk. Or… Read More

Jack Frost Challenge’s Kick-Off

Start: February 2, 2020 10:00 am
End: February 2, 2020 2:00 pm
Venue: Assiniboine Park at The Duck Pond Shelter

Assiniboine Park is a hub for winter activities! They offer walking, running, cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country ski trails, skating, tobogganing and more. That’s why, we have chosen Assiniboine Park to kick-off this years’ Jack Frost Challenge | Boug… Read More

Jack Frost Challenge for Schools

Start: February 2, 2020 12:00 am
End: February 8, 2020 12:00 am
Venue: Your School

A week-long event for ALL Manitoba schools to spend time outside having fun! Participate with your class or entire school, spending time outside walking, playing, building snow forts, running, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and… Read More

Safe Speeds Town Hall

Start: December 5, 2019 7:00 pm
End: December 5, 2019 8:30 pm
Venue: Old Grace Housing Co-op

Join local organizations, residents and stakeholders in a discussion about reduced residential speed limits, and what safe speeds can do for you, your family, and your community. The event will feature presentations from Safe Speeds Winnipeg about resi… Read More

Red River Co-op Sustainable Holiday Toy Swap

Start: December 3, 2019 5:00 pm
End: December 3, 2019 7:00 pm
Venue: Red River Co-op Grocery Grant Park

Green Action Centre is excited to partner with Red River Co-op for an eco-friendly holiday event for the whole family! ? SECOND HAND TOY SWAP ? Kids, participate in this fun event by donating toys you no longer play with and in exchange pick up somethi… Read More