Here It Comes!

The 2011 Ocean to Lake Greenway Celebration is almost here! Join us again (or for the first time) on our annual adventure through the Ocean To Lake Greenway.

We are excited and honored by everyone's enthusiasm for shared trails and responsible public access to our natural lands and parks.

2011 Ocean To Lake Greenway Celebration

February 25 - 27, 2011

Registration will be open soon!

The 2011 Ocean To Lake Greenway Celebration will be a weekend filled with outdoor recreation activities for all users on our Greenway lands. What's in store so far?

• 3 Day Horseback Ride from Dupuis to J.D. State Park. Ride one day or all three!

• Off Road Bicycle Riding on miles and miles of Greenway trails from Jupiter Farms to Jonathan Dickinson State Park (shuttle back)

• Hiking the Loxahatchee River corridor from Riverbend to JD. State Park

• Paddling the Loxahatchee River from Riverbend Park to JD State Park.

Want more activities? Want to help? Email us and get involved! info@oceantolake.org

Are you receiving emails from from us? Then keep watch for updates. Want to get on our list? Send us an email and we'll add you. info@oceantolake.org

Register Soon!

Online will happen at our main site...

 www.evergladestrails.org

The Greenway consists of a contiguous swath of 140,000 acres of public parks, natural lands and rights-of-way that extend between Lake Okeechobee and the Atlantic Ocean. The lands are in both Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Some are well established areas such as Jonathan Dickinson State Park and both Dupuis and Corbett Wildlife Areas, while others were purchased fairly recently as part of efforts to protect open spaces and natural areas, and to preserve lands needed to restore the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River.

The information below is for our 2010 events! - 2011 update is coming very soon!

	Hikers - hike the Loxahatchee River corridor on Sunday, February 28th. Hike starts at 8:00 am at Riverbend, ends at Jonathan Dickinson State Park river area. Check-in at 7:30 am at Riverbend Park entrance parking lot.
	Horseback Riders - ride one day, two or all three! Ride starts at Dupuis Friday, February 26, last day ends at J.D. State Park. The one day ride from Jupiter Farms to J.D. State Park is approximately 24 miles. The trail has various obstacles and YOU are responsible for your mount's condition and health. See the Equestrian page for important information. On-site registration for Sunday, February 28 starts at 7:00 am. This is a permitted and insured event. All Participants will be issued Event ID. You MUST wear your ID at all times. Anyone not wearing ID will be removed from the ride.
	Off-Road Cyclists - Greenway Loop Ride, Sunday, February 28nd Greenway Loop ride west of J.D. in the Cypress Creek area. Loops start and end at Eaglesview Equestrian area. Ride up to 40 miles out and back. Check-in from 8:00 - 9:00 am, ride starts at 9:00 am
	Paddle the wild and scenic Loxahatchee. Rent a canoe and paddle from Riverbend to JD Park. Check in from 8:00 - 9:00 am, paddle starts no later than 9:00 am. Return transportation included.
	Geocaching - explorers get ready! New caches are being set throughout the Ocean To Lake Greenway. Visit the most and report your findings at our Celebration at J.D. Park on February 22nd. No registration required.

The Celebration will provide events for both amateur and experienced recreational athletes. Distance events include backpacking, horseback riding, off-road bicycling, and paddling. The distance horseback event includes opportunities for camping, and because of the "one-way" nature of the Greenway, shuttle transportation will be arranged back to the trailheads on a daily basis.

Special daily activities will also happen on Sunday, February 22nd - which will include interpretive nature hikes, birding adventures, and bike tours.

Click Here and sign up for our email list and we'll keep you informed on schedule and activity updates.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Celebration and getting great exposure for your business or organization, please contact our planning committee at info@oceantolake.org. Contributions are tax deductible - find out more info here.

The Celebration planning committee is also looking for volunteers to help out with the planning or during the event. Community service hours are available. Click here to sign get more information.

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			Contributions are tax deductible!!!