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Jan. 4, 2018
Bike + Walk MN Conference
Call for proposals
The
Bike+Walk Minnesota Conference (BikeWalkMN) is seeking presentation proposals to present, with a deadline to submit on Thursday, Jan. 18.
The 2018 theme is “Intersections." The conference will discuss how conventional and unconventional partners and ideas intersected, resulting in best practices, new ideas, and work around Equity. Conference paths include: Adventure+Economics, Design+Development, Art+Engagement, and Safe Routes to School+Community.
Early-bird registration is open with details on the Bike + Walk MN website. The conference is scheduled for April 29 - May 1 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rochester.
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Save the dates
Bi-monthly Planning for Population Health
Coffee calls will begin next month. Join discussions on topics
related to active living, healthy eating and planning. The goal of these calls is to provide a platform for
grantees to share information, advice and best practices on comprehensive plans, master plans,
community planning and land use across Minnesota.
Save these dates: Feb. 7, April 4, June 6,
Oct. 3 and Dec. 5.
Call-in details will be added to Basecamp AL and HE
calendars, and watch for more details in future Making it Better logs.
Up to $15,000 available
Smucker Away From Home is awarding several schools up to $15,000 to be used to create a school garden, with a goal of expanding access to healthy foods for students. Just explain in 250 words or less how a school garden would benefit your students.
If you are interested, details can be found on the Get Out and Grow website. Entries must be received by March 11.
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