Office makeover If you've ever visited Green Action Centre's office (and if not, we hope you will) you'll know it was quite a jumble of hand-me-down desks. But no more! Thanks to the wonderful folks at Anthony Allan, the office is all matchy-matchy. Frogbox kicked in the green boxes to aid in the transition. See before and after here.
Tying the knot – green!
When staff member Shoni tied the knot this summer, she and husband Sean did it up green and local. Check out how they planned a green wedding.
Eating the elephant
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Guest blogger Bruce Krentz of Thompson, MB, shares his advice on trying active travel and sticking with it.
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Green Action Centre News Back to school – start a new habit The start of the school year can mean new supplies and clothes. But heading back to school is also a chance to start new green habits for you and your family. Here are somehelpful tips to make the return to school softer on the environment and your pocket book.
Ciclovia means fun, bikes and food! Celebrate all things bicycle (plus much more) at Ciclovia on Sunday, September 8, from 11 am to 6 pm. This FREE celebration of healthy living and active transportation will see the north side of Broadway closed to cars from Osborne to Main Street. Live in the Thompson area? Check out the first ever Open Street Sunday, also taking place September 8.
7 mistakes environmentalists make Sometimes, enthusiasm gets the better of us. Our eagerness to help others adopt green practices can lead straight into some common environmental pitfalls. We've been there! Have you? Check out our top 7 pitfalls to avoid when encouraging people to take green action in their lives. Sign up for Membership Green Action Centre is your voice for advocating and educating about important environmental issues in Manitoba. Sign up for a membership to help make our voice even stronger!