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Its an Active Spring: Bike to School Day, Walk Out On Your Job
the conversation started, but were also trying to make
Activate Buffalo County has several events and
more sustainable programs and grow students interest
programs coming up that are all focused on getting
in actively commuting, Kate said.
youth and adults out and moving.
In addition to getting
Bike to School Day is
May 6th, and after the amazing
kids moving, Active Buffalo
County is promoting employee
numbers we saw last year (some
wellness with the 25th annual
schools had a participation rate
Walk Out On Your Job. The
of 80%!), were hoping even more
event will take place over the
youth join in on the fun.
In addition, walking and
lunch hour on May 13 at the
UNK College of Education.
biking programs are rolling out
in several schools. Safe Routes
Walkers will be treated to lunch
after a 1.5-mile walk along the
to School Coordinator Kate
We
saw
some
awesome
participation
rates
trails. In addition, the coalition
Hannon worked with Northeast
Elementary to develop the April at last years Bike to School Day events, and is working with UNK students
to develop a sustainable walkActive Travel Challenge. For
were hoping to see more people this year!
each day students who walk or
at-work program to encourage
employee wellness throughout the year. Individuals or
bike to or from school, they can complete a ticket that
will be used in a drawing for a new bike.
businesses interested in registering for the walk should
Special events like Bike to School Day are great visit ActivateBuffaloCounty.com/walk. The registration
ways to bring awareness to active commuting and get
deadline is April 24th.
PO Box 1466
Kearney, NE 68848
Coalition Connection
Our first employee wellness education
session is coming up! Learn Whats
Going on In Kearney at the Kearney
Public Librarys South Platte Room,
April 14 at 12 p.m.