They braved cold and rain for Manitou Park Community Picnic, Oct 24, 2015.
Organized by local residents, City of Brampton supported with tents, signs, games and a BBQ. Members from BikeBrampton came out to educate on cycling skills, distribute route maps and join the fun!
BikeBrampton promoted the Pedalwise program that just wrapped up after a summer of mentoring cyclists to feel comfortable navigating the streets and pathways of Brampton. Bikewrx trains bike mechanic skills to fix up used bikes for the community.
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Face-painting, a great favourite with kids and adults too!
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David Suzuki Homegrown Rangers encourage local park plantings and looking after our precious environment!
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Tree planting is one of the best ways to give back to the City, build our tree canopy and improve our health!
![Manitou Park 2015 Steeped Tea](https://i0.wp.com/bikebrampton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2015-10-Manitou-Community-Picnic-Melissa-Steeped-Tea-Lisa.jpg?resize=730%2C548&ssl=1)
Steeped Tea — the best for colour and warmth on a wet chilly autumn day!
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Defying the weather!
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Thanks to Region of Peel Waste folks for demonstrating our new recycling, organics and waste bins!
Region of Peel Council recently voted to increase waste diversion target from 60% to 75%. We all have to do our part with donating reusable items, separating our recyclables and organics, to lower our contribution to landfill!
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Running high!
![Manitou Park 2015 Native shrub planting](https://i0.wp.com/bikebrampton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2015-12-Manitou-Community-Picnic-Native-Shrub-planting-team.jpg?resize=730%2C548&ssl=1)
Native shrub planting.
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Thanks Brampton Recreation and Brampton Parks! Your support for Manitou Park Community Picnic and all over the community is so appreciated!
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