Current Initiatives
Libro Centre Trails Phase 1
The goal of this project is to develop a mountain bike purpose trail network behind the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, Ontario. Windsor Essex Bike Community’s key priority for the project will be to develop a trail network that is safe and inclusive to all ages and skill levels of riders. These trails will be designed and constructed in a way that allow beginner to advanced riders to enjoy them. All trail plans will ensure environmental sustainability and be extremely mindful to maintaining ecological integrity. WEBC strongly believes the construction of these trails will have an extremely beneficial impact on the community that will produce both positive social and economic benefits in Amherstburg for years to come.
This Libro Centre trail project will be multi phased. WEBC has received Amherstburg Town Council's official approval for Phase 1 of the project!
Phase 1 Details:
Phase 1 trails will be developed for all ages & skill levels of riders!
3 x Progressive Downhill Trails with berms, jumps, rollers, and other safely built trail features.
1 x Cross Country (XC) Trail Loop.
Majority of Phase 1 will be constructed by experienced local trail building volunteers & WEBC members!
The heavy equipment and excavator work needed for the more technical sections of the downhill trails will be contracted out to a professional trail building company
Phase 1 trail construction is to be completed by late Spring / early Summer 2023.
Windsor-essex VON Amherstburg Student Nutrition Program
The Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) provides seed funding for healthy snacks/meals to 93 schools across Windsor-Essex, six of which are located in Amherstburg. Also, five of these six schools have been identified as high need by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. All of these schools are registered for our Healthy Snack program, requiring two food groups be served to the combined 1,920 students each day, consisting of 1 veg/fruit + either 1 whole grain or 1 protein item. OSNP’s seed funding, being $0.13 per student per day, is roughly enough to sustain one food group throughout the year, while schools are required to fundraise or solicit donations to provide the second food group.
With the recent increase in inflation, community support is more important than ever in supporting the purchase of nutritious foods for students. Community donations are incredibly valuable in providing a comprehensive healthy snack to students.
The Ontario Student Nutrition Program directly supports and elevates the quality of life of Amherstburg students, both elementary and secondary. Our programming is universal to any student for any reason as there are many reasons why student are hungry at school; some being early morning extra curricular activities, lack of time in the morning, lack of appetite upon rising, long commutes to school, getting ready on their own, preferring to eat with peers, and they're growing and just hungry! OSNP programs must abide by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS) nutrition guidelines, and nutrition is monitored closely to ensure students are receiving quality items for their breakfasts/snacks.