Hoover Nature Trail Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2011
Contacts:
Dennis Goemaat
Linn County Conservation
(319) 892-6450
[email protected]
Aaron Anderson
City of Ely
(319) 848-4103
[email protected]
Local Governments, Linn County Trails Association
Celebrate Hoover Nature Trail Grand Opening June 3
ELY, IA – Linn County, the City of Ely and the Linn County Trails Association will celebrate the grand opening of the Hoover Nature Trail on Friday, June 3 at 2 p.m. in Ely City Park with a public trail connecting ceremony. The event will kick off National Trails Day on June 4. Local elected officials will speak prior to the symbolic trail connecting ceremony.
“We are so excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Hoover Nature Trail. This is a culmination of years of hard work and cooperation by local governments, land owners and trail advocates,” said Lu Barron, Linn County Supervisor and Vice Chairwoman of the Linn County Conservation Board. “We all worked together to get here, and we’re looking forward to the celebration and use of the trail.”
Parking at the grand opening event may be limited. Attendees are welcome to ride their bicycles to the event and enjoy the trail following the ceremony.
The Hoover Nature Trail extends south from the Cedar River Trail in Cedar Rapids through Ely to the Linn County / Johnson County border. With the completion of the Hoover Nature Trail in Linn County, the trail system now runs non-stop through Linn County from the southern border through Ely as the Hoover Nature Trail; through Cedar Rapids as the Cedar River Trail; and through Hiawatha, Robins, rural Linn County and Center Point as the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. The trail then continues north through the northeastern corner of Benton County and northward through Black Hawk County.
WHAT: Hoover Nature Trail grand opening & trail connecting ceremony
WHEN: Friday, June 3
2 p.m.
WHERE: Ely City Park
1635 Hillcrest Street
Ely, IA
WHO: The event is open to the public.
Register now for Iowa Trails Summit in Cedar Falls/Waterloo June 16-18
AMES, Iowa – May 10, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is joining other state, local and regional groups to promote outdoor trail recreation in Iowa at the state’s second Trails Summit, June 16-18, in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Iowa. Registration is now open online at http://www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/IowaTrailsSummit for this comprehensive trails summit.
Trail enthusiasts can choose to attend all or part of the three days of events that involve a diverse group of trail organizations representing virtually every trail user group, including motorized and nonmotorized, equestrian and water sports. There will be an emphasis on strategies, policies and development opportunities vested in unique partnerships promoting creation of new trail opportunities.
Some of Iowa’s leading experts on trail development and healthy communities will share their ideas on the challenges and opportunities trail organizations face in the coming years. The summit will include sessions with expert panelists moderated by leaders in the trails community. The panelists represent a cross-section of professionals, and each will present an innovative and interesting view of issues important to the future of Iowa trails, as well as participate in question and answer sessions.
The summit is another opportunity for interested parties to work together to preserve, protect and enhance the opportunities available for ourselves, and our friends and families to experience Iowa’s great outdoors, healthy activities and embrace a quality of life legacy that will pass to future generations.
Conference details
Thursday, June 16
Location: University of Northern Iowa’s Schindler Education Center, University Avenue and Campus Street, Cedar Falls
Fee: $30 for either session
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Water Trails Development Training ”From Raindrops to Water Trails – A comprehensive training program”
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Multiuser Trail Safety Panel
“Why Can’t We All Get Along – A Forum of Experts, Open Discussion, and Maybe Even an Argument!”
Friday, June 17
Location: University of Northern Iowa’s Schindler Education Center, University Avenue & Campus Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fee: $30
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: "The Future of Iowa Trails and Healthy Communities"
Location: Waterloo Boat House, 707 Park Road, Waterloo
Fee: $10
- 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Friday night barbeque
Saturday, June 18
Location: Riverview Recreation Area, Hawthorne Avenue, Waterloo
Fee: Free, with food available for purchase
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: A variety of outdoor recreation exhibits will be open to the public. This will be an exciting day for the public to explore the wide range of recreation trail opportunities available, as well as a great chance to network with other trail users. Families are welcome.
Registration details
- Online registration: www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/IowaTrailsSummit
- Registration by mail to: Iowa Bicycle Coalition, P.O. Box 5562, Coralville, Iowa 52241
- Make checks payable to: Iowa Bicycle Coalition
For general information, call Peter Komendowski at 319-269-8493 or www.iowadot.gov/iowabikes.
Eco Lips Earth Day Bike Ride & Celebration
The Eco Lips Earth Day Bike Ride and Celebration starts at noon on Saturday April 23 in Sokol Park 16th Ave and A Street SW across from the Czech Museum. Noon - Sport Route 55 miles 2pm - Casual Route 17 miles 3pm - Family Route 7 miles Routes are on the Cedar River Trail Activities in Sokol Park include exhibitors from local earth-friendly organizations, games and activities for children, and music by DJ Slim Pickens from 3:00-7:00pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The celebration continues after the ride at Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 1125 3rd Street in Cedar Rapids. There will live music from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, food and drink specials, and a raffle for prizes. www.earthdaybikeride.com
SaPaDaPaSo LCTA Entry - Join Us!
Linn County trails is a pre-registered paid entry with SaPaDaPaSo. We are entry number 36 in staging area B. We encourage you to come out and ride/walk with Linn County Trails on parade day but all participants must stay with the Linn County Trails entry. Participants will not be allowed to move ahead of the entry or lag behind the entry, they must stay with the pace of the parade as we do not want to interfere with the other entries. All participants must obey SaPaDaPaSo parade marshal direction.
Looking forward to seeing you on St. Patty's Day!
Reminder: Participate in the SAPADAPASO Parade!
Cedar Rapids Bicycle Ambassadors and Linn County Trails Association SAPADAPASO St. Patrick’s Day Parade Entry
THURSDAY MARCH 17
Open to the public - No registration – Just show up!
Encouraged by:
Linn County Trails Association
Trail Supporters
Bicycle Ambassadors
Bike Clubs and Cyclists
Decorate your bicycle and yourself in Irish colors – green, white, orange
Walkers and other trail users welcome
Details: Meet at Coopacabana 529 4th Avenue and 6th Street SE at 12:45 pm. Line up in front of Coopacabana between 12:50 pm and 1:00 pm. Parade Entry number 36
Details on Bikeiowa’s Ride Calendar http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/calendar/RidePopUp.asp?m=&e=5390
City Manager Meet & Greet Postponed!
The City of Cedar Rapids is postponing the three special events scheduled for this week for residents to meet City Manager Jeff Pomeranz due to winter storm conditions. The three “City Manager Meet & Greet” events that were scheduled for February 1, 2 and 3 will be rescheduled for a later time.
Annual Event Reminder!
Please join the LCTA Board of Directors for an annual reception to take a look back at the past year and what to look forward to in 2011! Please RSVP to [email protected] if you can join us! Details are:
Wine & Beer Tasting
Appetizers Included
Benz Beverage Depot
December 7th, 5:30 - 7:30
For more information contact:
ANNOUNCEMENT/INVITATION TO ATTEND:
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING CEMAR TRAIL & TRAILS MASTER PLAN
Please join us for an informal neighborhood meeting discussing CEMAR recreational trail and related projects
Hosted by:
Ms. Monica Vernon, Mayor Protem
Monday, November 22, 2010
5:00pm
Flaherty Community Room in Basile Hall, Mount Mercy University Campus
For more information contact:
Maddie Cafferty
Public Works Information Officer
City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department
Office: (319) 286-5802
[email protected]
Board of Directors Annual Meeting
The Linn County Trails Association Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis. The November meeting is the annual meeting for the organization. All meetings are open to the public, but public participation is especially encouraged at the November meeting as the new budget and proposed board of directors is voted on during this meeting. For a full meeting agenda and a list of the proposed board of directors, please click either of these links:
Trail Clean Up Press Release
The Linn County Trails Association is partnering with the City of Cedar Rapids on a trail clean up event on Saturday, November 6th at 10:30AM-11:30AM (except Cedar Lake Loop, see below). Community volunteers are asked to arrive at one of four trail heads to clean up trash, debris, and litter along the trails. Trail head locations are: Cedar River Trail, Sokol Park; Cedar River Trail, McLeod Park; Cedar Lake Loop (clean up will begin at 9AM); and Cedar Valley Nature Trail, Boyson Rd.
A Linn County Trails Association Board Member will be present at the trail head locations to distribute gloves and bags, provided by the City of Cedar Rapids. Volunteers can work in teams to collect any garbage along the trails. Volunteers of all ages and skills are welcome to attend.
Volunteers are asked to report back to the trail head with their garbage bag upon completion. The City of Cedar Rapids will be collecting the bags following the clean-up.
An RSVP is not required to volunteer, but is appreciated. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Visit www.linncountytrails.org for more information.