Past Events

Giving Tuesday 2022

Start: November 29, 2022 12:00 am
End: November 29, 2022 12:00 am
Venue:

Green Your #Giving Tuesday – Give back to the Environment Nov 29 Tuesday, November 29 is Giving Tuesday in Canada and across many parts of the world. Giving Tuesday was originally created by a group of NGO’s, including Canadahelps.org as a counterpoint… Read More

Buy Nothing Day 2022

Start: November 25, 2022 12:00 am
End: November 25, 2022 11:59 pm
Venue: Your Household

Black Friday encourages overconsumption which results in extra production and manufacturing of products and, ultimately, the over-extraction of natural resources. This November 25, participate in Buy Nothing Day by refusing to buy anything on Black Fri… Read More

Waste Reduction Week

Start: October 17, 2022 12:00 am
End: October 23, 2022 12:00 am
Venue: Canada

What is Waste Reduction Week?   Green Action Centre is excited to present Waste Reduction Week in a Manitoba context, which is now part of Circular Economy Month! Throughout the week of October 17-23, we will be highlighting the impacts waste has… Read More

Waste Reduction Week 2022 Event Series

Start: October 17, 2022 12:00 am
End: October 23, 2022 12:00 am
Venue: Various (online and in-person)

Come celebrate Waste Reduction Week 2022 with our Waste Reduction series!   Mark your calendars for our upcoming Waste Reduction Week Series on October 17 – 23rd.  Green Action Centre is excited to present Waste Reduction Week in a Manitoba contex… Read More

Circular Economy Month

Start: October 1, 2022 12:00 am
End: October 31, 2022 12:00 am
Venue: Canada wide

  October is Canada’s first Circular Economy Month! What is the Circular Economy? The circular economy goes far beyond finding a recycling solution at end-of-life. Circularity incorporates better design that consumes less raw material during produ… Read More

Walktober 2022

Start: October 1, 2022 12:00 am
End: October 31, 2022 11:59 pm
Venue: At home and at school

Registration for Walktober 2022 is now open and the Sustainable Transportation Active and Safe Routes to School team at Green Action Centre invites you to join us from October 1st-31st, 2022 to celebrate! With International Walk to School Day on Wednes… Read More

Basic Backyard Composting

Start: August 24, 2022 12:00 pm
End: August 24, 2022 1:00 pm
Venue: Langside Learning Garden

Green Action Centre is partnering with the University of Winnipeg and Spence Neighbourhood Association to offer a free workshop on the basics of backyard composting!   Join us at the Langside Learning Garden for info and tips on how to compost at… Read More

Backyard Composting 101 Workshop

Start: August 16, 2022 5:00 pm
End: August 16, 2022 6:30 pm
Venue: Good Food Garden

Green Action Centre is partnering with the West Broadway Community Organization to offer a free workshop on the basics of backyard composting!   Join us outside at WBCO’s Good Food Garden for info and tips on how to compost at home during this 1 1… Read More

Backyard Composting 101 Workshop

Start: July 28, 2022 7:00 pm
End: July 28, 2022 8:30 pm
Venue: St. Laurent Parish Hall

Green Action Centre is partnering with the West Interlake Watershed District to offer a free workshop on the basics of backyard composting!   Folks in the St.Laurent area, join us at St. Laurent’s Parish Hall for info and tips on how to compost at… Read More

Clothing Swap

Start: July 16, 2022 10:00 am
End: July 16, 2022 4:00 pm
Venue: Central Community Center

  Why swap clothes? Participating in clothing swaps is an ideal way to spruce up your wardrobe while lessening your impact on the environment! It keeps clothes in circulation for longer, as well as being price accessible for lots of people. Did yo… Read More