Don’t drive: Walk and Wheel to School
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Kids and families are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school at least once a week for the month of October, which begins Tuesday.
It’s for the City of Vernon’s Walk and Wheel to School Month that is part of an annual global challenge to promote healthy and sustainable alternatives to driving to school.
“Walk and Wheel to School Month is a chance for families to exchange their busy routines for something slower and possibly more rewarding,” Active Transportation Coordinator Angela Broadbent said. “Beyond the health benefits of physical activity, walking to school can be a really special time for children and their parents to explore their neighborhoods and spend time together.”
The city is hosting Walk and Wheel to School celebrations at local schools with snacks and prizes for students and families who participate:
