Nebraska Spring Walk to School Day, April 17

Safe Routes Nebraska invites kids, parents, educators and community leaders to take a step toward healthy lifestyles by participating in Nebraska’s sixth annual Spring Walk to School Day on Wednesday, April 17.

Communities across Nebraska will be hosting Spring Walk to School Day events, including walkathons, walking school buses, health and wellness fairs, safety presentations and more. Though the event is just three weeks away, there’s still time to register and organize an event, said Angela Barry, Safe Routes Nebraska program coordinator.

“Walking and biking to school every morning is fun and it gets kids moving,” Barry said.

“But that’s only one of the many benefits. In addition to daily exercise, kids who walk or bike to school show improved concentration and behavior in the classroom.”

Safe Routes Nebraska offers a variety of resources on its website, saferoutesne.com, to help parents, educators and community groups plan, organize and promote Walk to School Day events. Once organizers register their events, they’ll have access to a toolkit of posters, printable brochures and ideas for promoting the event in the community.

Barry encourages families to celebrate the day even if there are no formal Walk to School events nearby. “Make time to walk or bike to school, even if it’s just for one day,” Barry said. “You and your kids will have fun while celebrating the benefits of daily activity, and who knows – maybe it’ll even spark a new healthy habit.”

For more information about organizing or promoting a Spring Walk to School Day event, contact Angela Barry, Safe Routes Nebraska program coordinator, at (402) 476-7331 or [email protected].