Featured Speaker Eleanor B. Dunlap, MPH of SE Consulting
Eleanor Dunlap has 20 years of experience in organizational and community planning. Her hands-on experience working with non-profits and collaborative partnerships provides unique perspectives in the development of innovative approaches to community and organizational change.
Her work in the area of trails and greenways includes securing local, state and federal resources for trail development, advocating for health and economic impact evaluation of trails to ensure future investment, connectivity between neighborhoods and trail systems and ensuring trail safety. She has partnered with the City of Greenville and Greenville County Recreation District to develop and promote the 17 mile Swamp Rabbit Trail, and has worked on “Safe Routes to Trails” efforts to strengthen connectivity and safety of routes within neighborhoods.
Ms. Dunlap will speak on the community engagement and buy-in that is essential to trail development and more importantly, trail use. This session will examine the success of the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail and network in South Carolina and offer ideas and strategies for enhanced community engagement in fostering a built environment that promotes health and well-being.
Who Should Attend?
- Organizations working to Plan, Build, and Maintain Trails.
- Park Districts, Local Governments, Planning Agencies.
- Hiking, Cycling, Paddling, Running and Outdoor Recreation Clubs, Organizations, and Businesses.
- Health Departments, Health Care Organizations, Public Health Advocates.
- Business, Civic, and Political Leaders Who Want to Promote our Region's Quality of Life.
- Citizens who want more walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods.
Where
Woodlawn Recreation Department & Community Center
10050 Woodlawn Blvd
Woodlawn, OH 45215
Driving Directions
Designated parking lot and bike valet service by Queen City Bike are both available!
The Green Umbrella Regional Trails Alliance and Meet Me Outdoors Action Team in partnership with National Park Service: Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program announce the
Online Registration has now Closed - Walk-up Registration will be available at the door.
Green Umbrella Regional Trails Summit: Meet Me Outdoors!
Thursday, April 24, 2014, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodlawn Community Center
- Launch the 2014 outdoor recreation season for our region
- Celebrate progress made connecting our trails with the Regional Trails Alliance and the Regional Trails Plan
- Use MeetMeOutdoors.com as a tool to promote connection to trails and extensive network of recreational assets
- Explore the nexus between health and trails and ways to encourage healthy recreation in planning
- Introduce a model resolution of support for creating a connected system of trails for expanded outdoor recreation and healthier communities
- Network communities and organizations working to move the region around Cincinnati towards a successful regional trail system
Registration includes local lunch from Melt Cafe in Northside, as well as educational and resource materials.
The Summit will be followed by a special edition of Green Drinks with Green Umbrella, at The Pike, across the street from the Center at 10010 Springfield Pike. Attendance is free and open to all, cash bar and restaurant menu will be available.
Online Registration has now Closed -
Walk-up Registration will be available at the door.
This summit is made possible through the generous support of
Cincinnati Regional Business Committee,
Great Parks of Hamilton County,
Interact for Health,
Groundwork Cincinnati/Mill Creek,
Queen City Bike,
& Human Nature.
Thank You Sponsors and Partners!
& a Special Thank You to Our Host: The City of Woodlawn!