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July 24, 2014
 
Git thee away from me, mosquito!


No doubt about it, mosquitos are pesky critters. What can we do to curb their numbers?

Welcome to our new board & thanks, Peter!

Big shout out to our newest board members – Darlene Johnson, Glen Manning, Lisa Quinn, and Peter Ward. Welcome aboard! With 6 years served, we had to bid a sad farewell to Peter Miller. Luckily, Green Action Centre will continue to benefit from Peter's energy and knowledge on the policy and social enterprise committees.
Living Green - McNally Community Classroom

Check out our new Living Green Living Well series being offered in McNally's Community Classroom. Learn how to correct common cycling mistakes, compost with confidence, understand our ecological footprint, or make your own green versions of products. Find all the details and how to register here. 
Bike rentals at The Forks

Entertaining company from out of town? Head down to The Forks and rent a bike at White Pine Fixies or Bee2gether Bikes to explore the local pathways. Check out other bike rental options in Winnipeg.
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Families (and pets) that bike together... have fun together!

Wondering how to make biking as a family work (or whether it will)? We've compiled a list of great resources along with some personal experience. And no need to leave Fluffy at home – Momentum shows 5 ways to carry your beloved pet by bike.
Why Keeyask dam makes sense

In a June 25th analysis published in the Winnipeg Free Press, Peter Miller (former board member and policy committee chair for Green Action Centre) comments on Manitoba Hydro’s development plans and urges Manitoba to seize the chance for a U.S link. Read up on our earlier evidence and commentary here.
DIY: Shutter it! From giveaway item to gem

When Lea came across two pairs of wooden shutters on a giveaway weekend, she knew they had the potential to turn into something amazing….like a shutter table.
Become a Master Composter

Sign up and dig your hands into the (soon-to-be) dirt in our in-depth and hands-on fall Master Composter course. Join a growing community of like-minded people in this train-the-trainer program. Then share your knowledge with others!
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