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HEAD TO PHILADELPHIA AND GET ON THE CIRCUIT FOR NATIONAL TRAILS MONTH
The Region's Trail Network Offers Full Schedule of Community Events throughout June
June is National Trails Month and there is perhaps no other place that’s better equipped to make the most of it than the greater Philadelphia region. Philadelphia and eight surrounding counties are home to the Circuit, the area’s comprehensive trail network that, when complete, will include 750 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails connecting people to jobs, communities, waterways, parks and more. To date, more than 300 miles of the network have been built and 50 miles are under construction.
To celebrate this regional asset, members of the Circuit Coalition – a collaboration of nearly 70 non-profit organizations, foundations and public agencies working to complete and connect trails – are getting people out on the trails with a series of events in connection with National Trails Month. “We encourage people to use the Circuit trails in a variety of ways,” explains Sarah Clark Stuart, chairperson of the Circuit Coalition and deputy director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. “And we’re seeing that play out every day. The Circuit is a commuting route, town square, gym, playground, meeting place, a conduit to rivers and parks. People are on the Circuit and that’s what it’s all about!” Stuart said.
National Trail Month events on the Circuit are designed to get people out on the trails to enjoy the region’s natural beauty. Check out the events in the city below, grab your family and friends and get on the Circuit this June!
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Organizations like the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Schuylkill Center for Education are hosting rides, walks and community events on the Circuit throughout the month of June in celebration of National Trails Month. The month offers activities for community members, families and friends of all ages and experience levels – not just avid cyclists and runners. There will be bird watching, volunteering opportunities, a barbeque, art viewing and even an overnight camping event – among the bike rides, runs and walks. See below for a list of events!
River Fest: 2015 Tidal Schuylkill Boat Parade
Date: Sunday, June 14 at 12 noon
Location: Bartram’s Garden
Details: Free to the public, parade and award ceremony (anyone can participate in the parade)
Host: Bartram’s Garden
Date: Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
Location: Tacony Creek Trail
Details: Free for members, $35 for non-members, 5-mile bike ride, easy and family-friendly
Host: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Open Spaces: An Art in the Open Exhibition
Date: Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m.
Location: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Details: Free to the public, enjoy artist’s talks, light refreshments, and view art work for trails
Host: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Date: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.
Location: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Details: Free to the public, volunteering, long pants and sturdy boots are recommended
Host: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Date: Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.
Location: Clark Park
Details: Free to the public, bike ride from Clark Park to Bartram’s Garden
Host: Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Date: Saturday, June 27 at 5 p.m.
Location: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Details: $12 for members, $15 for non-members, summer barbeque picnic, crafts, interactive art, live music, animal shows, nature hikes, and more
Host: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Great American Backyard Campout
Date: Saturday, June 27 at 3 p.m. (overnight)
Location: Schuylkill Center for Environment Education
Details: $32 for members, $40 for non-members, spend the night under the stars after the 50th anniversary picnic. Bring your own tent or rent one from us. Picnic dinner and breakfast are included.
Host: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
To see a full list of activities happening on the Circuit, plan you next outing or to learn more about this great network of trails, visit www.connectthecircuit.org.
