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March 4, 2015

Please, no more flyers!

The daily onslaught of flyers and junk mail can drive (pedal?) a person to distraction. How to put the kibosh on this paper plague. 
Build your own bin

While you can always buy a bin, it's also easy to build your own compost bin. Dust off the winter cobwebs with a spring DIY project!
Open call for Jane's Walk 2015 leaders

Have an idea for a fun, informative, unusual way of looking at Winnipeg or your neighbourhood? Lead a Jane’s Walk on the May 2-3 weekend. Check out last year's walks and advice for new walk leaders.
Upcoming events

Reel Green Film Festival
Sat, Mar. 7

Workplace Commuting Ambassador Training
Wed, Mar. 11, 25, Apr. 8

Blue Dot Awareness Show
Fri, Mar. 13

Bike Week Winnipeg: Job posting
Apply by Mar. 20

Provincial Waste and Recycling Strategy
Submit comments by Mar. 20

Bike and Walk to School Poster Contest
Submit entries by Mar. 27

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 News and Tips
 
How to fund transit: Letter to Mayor Bowman

When Winnipeg's mayor noted the city is looking to fund rapid transit through property tax and transit fare increases, Green Action Centre responded with a letter making the case for a variety of sustainable and fair funding options. 
Jumpin' Jack Frost scores a big thumbs up 

Record participation for this year's Bougeons en hiver: The Jack Frost Challenge! Tip of the bike helmet for best team name: I Want to Ride My Icicle. Very cool. Skate over here for all results.
Book your school's bike blender smoothies 

With March already upon us, it will be Bike to School Month before you know it. Schools can register now – you'll also want to book your bike rodeos, bike trials, bike maintenance, and bike blender smoothie workshops soon.
Kids create art to celebrate 30 years of action

What happens when you mix a room full of kids with some tulle, lace, glue, and markers? You get an amazing 30th anniversary banner. Our thanks to everyone at Art City! 
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