PLACES & SPACES NEWS RELEASE
The community is invited to drop by the community-wide National Celebrate Trails Day event on Saturday, April 25, 9-11 AM at Co-Op Park on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.
A Free Community Open House
More than 15 area groups and organizations have been invited to participate and talk about their events, activities, membership opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. Meet Striker, the Ambassador Horse, a friendly Arabian. Striker will anchor a booth by local equestrians with information about what to do if you encounter a horse on a trail.
Another highlight of the morning will be an “Outdoor Assembly” photo op at 10:00 AM sharp. Everyone present will be invited to stand together on National Celebrate Trails Day in collective support of trails and open spaces. Facilitated by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to bring a favorite piece of trail or outdoor gear (could be a walking stick, trekking pole, headgear, footgear, climbing gear, mountain bike, day pack, etc.) for the photo.
In conjunction with the photo op, Places and Spaces Los Alamos (PSLA) expects to announce the first recipient(s) of $500 Trail Catalyst Grants, which support local groups in sustaining outdoor and trail events and in creating new ones.
The overall event marks the official launch of ww.pajaritotrails.us —a starting place for residents and visitors alike to find out about the area’s outdoor experience and all of the events and activities from 15+ area organizations. All calendar entries at the hub present a uniform summary of event information and link directly to the organizing group’s websites for detailed information and sign-up if required. The pajaritotrails.us digital hub also provides direct links to interactive trail maps and area outdoor and trails-related news and stories. Learn more at the PTS station.
Community Hike:
The event concludes at 11:00 AM when a group hike/walk will depart for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) via the new Urban Trail. This is an easy, 1-mile route, and no one will be left behind. The walk back is on your own. The hike leaders plan to stop off at the beer garden at Bathtub Row on the walk back (you are welcome to join them), and there are many other places for a refreshment or lunch as well.