Events
Trails Celebration
The Trails Celebration is an annual luncheon and awards ceremony that blends networking, philanthropy, recognition, and the celebration of Indiana's trails.
Each year we celebrate the commitment to and passion for transforming Indiana's trails into world-class assets that enrich communities by bolstering local economies, improving human health and protecting our natural treasures. The luncheon serves as a platform to honor outstanding individuals, businesses, grassroots groups, and companies whose tireless efforts have significantly contributed to the enhancement of these trails.
The event also plays a crucial role in sustaining the Greenways Foundation's mission. Through the generosity of its attendees and sponsors, the celebration generates vital funds that fuel ongoing advocacy initiatives, ensuring the continued creation, improvement, and maintenance of Indiana's trails. By attending and supporting this event, participants become integral contributors to the realization of a vision where these greenways not only thrive but also enrich the lives of communities across the state.
Trails Gathering
The Trails Gathering is a two-day educational conference attended by dozens of Indiana trails professionals. The conference is designed to enrich their knowledge, provide them with networking opportunities, and ensure a thriving statewide trail system.
Trails Celebration
The Greenways Foundation Trails Celebration stands as a distinguished annual event blending philanthropy, recognition, and celebration of Indiana's trails. The Celebration is a testament to the commitment to and passion for transforming Indiana's trails into world-class assets that enrich communities by bolstering local economies, improving human health and protecting our natural treasures. The Celebration serves as a platform to honor outstanding individuals whose tireless efforts have significantly contributed to the enhancement of these trails.
The event also plays a crucial role in sustaining the Greenways Foundation's mission. Through the generosity of its attendees, the Celebration generates vital funds that fuel ongoing advocacy initiatives, ensuring the continued creation, improvement, and maintenance of Indiana's trails. By attending and supporting this event, participants become integral contributors to the realization of a vision where these greenways not only thrive but also enrich the lives of communities across the state.
Trails Day at the Statehouse
Come see Greenways Foundation and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy at the Annual Trails Day. We’ll be on the third floor rotunda.
Huntington Tails & Trails Festival
Location: Evergreen Park, Huntington, IN
Come see us at the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival, where there is something for everyone, including man's best friend!
Huntington Tails & Trails will feature a 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk.
Sign up starting 9:30 a.m. for the 10:30 .a.m. 5K or the 1 Mile Dog Walk that will follow a beautiful trail with views of the Wabash River and Wildflower Prairies.
Dogs may do the 5K, but need to be at the end of the group and give at least 5-minute lead to the runners and walkers.
If running isn’t your thing, then be sure to check out the several festival activities before and after the race. There will be Live music with Garry Jones , Food Trucks, Market Shops, Scavenger Hunt, Trick or treating with vendors, Costume Contest for Humans & their Four-Legged companions, dog lure course, & Dog Group Demonstrations,
Those who sign up for the race before September 23 are guaranteed a race shirt. There is something for everyone so dust off those running shoes and lawn chairs and come out and join us.
The event is hosted by HARTA (Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association) & the Huntington County Humane Society. Proceeds from event registrations and sponsors will go toward supporting the upcoming Erie trail expansion, trail amenities, trail signage, lifesaving medical care, spays, and neuters for the shelter animals.
Each human participant will receive a t-shirt and each doggie participant will receive a doggie goodie bag.
YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 23 TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT
Early Bird: - $15
Registration - $20 before the day of.
Day of registration- $30
*NEW* STUDENT REGISRATION: $10 (must be 22 and under, price shown at checkout)
Day of Student : $15
2023 Safety Summit (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals)
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals is excited to announce the inaugural APBP Safety Summit, a series of live education and professional development sessions that are focused on the many facets of safety in the active transportation field. Make plans to join us this October! The purpose of the APBP Safety Summit is to advance best practices to stem the tide of rising traffic fatalities, especially among the most vulnerable road users, and ensure the most effective use of unprecedented levels of safety funding.
The 2023 Safety Summit will be held virtually and will feature 12 sessions and several keynote speakers (with AICP credits) ranging from 1-2 hours each, and spread out over 6 days in October. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
IPRA Trails Gathering
Trail advocates, managers, and enthusiasts mark your calendars for this year's trails gathering on September 28-29 in Goshen. You do not want to miss the education, excitement, and opportunities that await you.
Register online at https://inpra.evrconnect.com/professional-development/trails-gathering
Greenways Foundation Annual Luncheon 2022
Join us for the Greenways Foundation Annual Luncheon on April 26, 2022, where we celebrate the outstanding trail projects, advocates, businesses, local governments, and organizations contributing to Indiana’s world-class system of greenways.
Opt Outside Day
Opt out of stores and Black Friday sales and spend the day on one of Indiana’s many trails! Tag social media posts of your great day with #OptOutside and #indianagreenway.
National Take a Hike Day
National Take a Hike Day events are happening in many communities around Indiana. Find out what’s happening near you, or simply get outside and enjoy a hike today. Read more about the history of National Take a Hike Day. Tag social media posts of your great day with #TakeAHikeDay and #indianagreenway.