The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is hosting it’s Green Week, as students head back to school.
Typically, the week is held in March, but with this year’s theme geared towards transportation, the week was moved to take advantage of the warmer weather, and coincide with GoByBike Week.
Event Coordinator Kyle Ross said students from abroad are more inclined to use vehicles, as they have said Prince George isn’t bike friendly.
“The purpose of this green week is to make sure that people can realize that this is an option, and there are ways that either a combination of walking, biking, or busing can be possible in Prince George.”
Some events taking place include a group bike ride to the P.G. Farmers Market, an EV-powered outdoor movie in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, and a city-wide bus scavenger hunt in collaboration with local businesses.
“Students can go to any number of participating businesses, and they can say that they’re there for the bus scavenger hunt.” said Ross. “Make sure to bring student I.D. and show it to the business, and then they can receive a special discount or gift.”
Green Week begins tomorrow (Saturday), and continues through to Sunday, September 27th.
A full list of participating businesses, and more information about UNBC’s Green Week, can be found here.
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