Last month, our staff and a handful of coordinators from across the state headed to Tampa for the 2019 National Safe Routes to School Conference. Presenters from Creating Safe Routes and Places for All in the City of Detroit We shared the significant improvements happening in Detroit and Traverse City and were surrounded by colleagues that shared [...]

Thanksgiving is full of traditions for many people- watching the game, breaking the wishbone, or making grandma’s famous dish together. This year, start a new tradition by spending time together outside.  Thanksgiving Day Get moving with a walk around the block once the turkey has made its way to the oven. Or, take a leisurely

Halloween is an exciting holiday for all of us- from picking costumes to getting dressed up to trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Make sure the Halloween events and festivities safe and stress-free with these safety tips. Costume Selection Select costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider wearing reflectors or lights, adding reflective tape or striping to costumes, and using

Paperwork filled out… check! School supplies bought and organized… check! Calendar updated with important school dates… check! This time of year, many parents and teachers are working through their own personal checklists to prepare for their students to go back to school. With all that needs to be done, planning to incorporate safe, fun, active

Over 254 schools across Michigan "Made It Magic" for approximately 77,660 K-8 graders on Wednesday, May 8th for the 2019 Bike to School Day! Students biking in Hastings, MI Students biking in Hastings, MI Students walking in Brooklyn, MI                 Bike to School Day is a great way

Michigan K-8 graders are invited to submit a 2019 ACES  & B2SD Poster Contest entry, with the first place winner receiving a bicycle courtesy of Farm Bureau Insurance! Have your student draw up a poster on 8.5 x 11-inch paper showing how getting moving can “Make It Magic!” Follow the instructions outlined and submit a completed ACES &

The Michigan Fitness Foundation will be accepting Mini Grant RFPs for the 2019-2020 school year until March 1st at 5:00pm. Any Michigan school or non-profit working with schools whose students are in grades K-8 is eligible to apply for programming funds that support active transportation to and from school. Grants of $5,000 are available per school, and