Litter Challenge

Protecting the Environment with Litter Cleanup Challenge

Clean up litter in your neighborhood during the CPAWS Manitoba Spring or Fall Litter Challenge.

We’ve prepared all the materials you need to create a fun and educational opportunity for children to get outside and help make their neighbourhood a healthier place to live. And we've got a great way to help them get motivated: a chance to win one of three randomly drawn doughnut prize packs from Oh Doughnuts!

The lesson plan is tied to curriculum outcomes for grades K-12 in science, social studies, and phys ed, but the program will be a great activity for younger children as well.

This contest is open to schools, daycares, and school-aged groups (such as sports team and youth groups) across Manitoba. Winnipeg-area schools and groups can access FREE cleanup supplies from Take Pride Winnipeg!

Since 2021, 2,400 students and children have participated in the challenge, picking up thousands of litter and helping beautify our green spaces. In fall 2024, 262 students aged 7-18 participated in our Litter Challenge and helped make a difference in their communities.

We have two annual draws for prize packages: the deadline for the fall package is November 30 and the deadline for the spring package in May 31. Donuts will be delivered - along with our thanks for your hard work - in time for parties ahead of the winter or summer school breaks.

“When we show the little ones how to take care of the land, they naturally follow in our footsteps. The kids love feeling how their actions have value and meaning."
- Alysa Ferguson, Juniper School

“This was a great opportunity for the class to take care of the school and community in a way that tied beautifully into their ecosystem unit.”
- Jenni Presber, Bruce School.

“Cleaning up the litter in our school neighbourhood is always something that I enjoy participating in with students."
- Alexa Nimchuk, Calvin Christian School.

How to Participate

1. 1. Explore the environmental impact of litter by sharing this lesson with your class.
  2. Fill out this form to get supplies from Take Pride Winnipeg. (CPAWS will deliver within Winnipeg city limits).
  3. With your class, organize a litter cleanup in your schoolyard or at a local park or greenspace.
  4. Take photos of your great work!
  5. Fill out this form, to be entered for a chance to win doughnuts for your group!
    1. Three participating classrooms are randomly selected to win a classroom doughnut party each fall and spring.
    2. See all rules and regulations here