Earth Day events in Winnipeg aimed at a greener city

Called the "largest environmental event in the world"Earth Dayencourages young and old to come up with local solutions to environmental problems and is meant to foster respect for the impact humans have on the planet.

The City of Winnipeg is taking part bypromoting a number of local activities on Wednesday, April 22,geared to kids.

• The Children's Museum is offering a discount to school students from kindergarten to Grade 5 on Wednesday to learn how to create new things from recyclable materials.For more information, click here.
• Oak Hammock Marsh interpreters will show visitors the importance ofwetlands by taking them for guided tours of the marsh.Pick up litter in the afternoon and you can win prizes.Get more info by clicking here.
• FortWhyte is celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 26.It's offering free admissionand has lots of outdoor activities from games and workshops to live entertainment.More information is available by clicking here.

• On Wednesday, adults and kids alike can get into the Earth Day spirit by pitching in to clean up downtown.The Downtown BIZ is hosting events at Thunderbird House on Main Street in the morning, andat Millennium Library Park later in the afternoon.Every year, participantspickup more and more litter, so the Downtown Biz is challenging Winnipeggers to improve onthe 1.134metric tons picked up last year. Prizes are being offeredfor the best team name, outfit and for the biggest team.Get more details from their website by clicking here.