Welcome to Palisades!
Purpose:
Our primary goal is stewardship of the entire Rimrock/Palisades/Indian Canyon area, including all public lands within the approximate boundaries of Sunset Hwy on the South, Riverside State Park on the North and East, and Airway Heights on the West.
This will include trail planning and maintenance, park advocacy with regard to City Parks issues, involvement with the various agencies assisting in fire management, periodic cleanup activities, and a helpful, watchdog approach to all park users -- i.e. friendly toward non-trashers, non-poachers, non-dealers.
In addition, to assist other user groups in working toward accomplishment of their goals within other areas to enhance muscle-powered use, whether by help with marketing/grant writing/funding or physical help with trail work and building projects.
Finally, to spread the teachings of the "Leave No Trace" Outdoor Ethics program, both within our own area and by reaching out to other user groups to help work toward having clean, sustainable public lands everywhere.
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2009-05-04
Bike to Work Week Is Rolling!
Bike to Work Week runs May 10-16: Bigger, better, and even two days longer than last year! Register now online at www.biketoworkspokane.org to log your miles and get a chance to win a commuter bike from REI, $500 in gift certificates from Wheel Sport, and other great prizes.
If you can help out as a volunteer at any of our events listed below, email info@biketoworkspokane.org. Friend & follow: We're @Bike2WrkSpokane on Twitter, and have a Bike to Work Spokane Facebook group you can join.
Major Events
· Education Fair: Sunday, May 10, River Park Square, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tables with bike-related information (rides, clubs, safety and more); helmet fitting for kids; bike corral on Main Ave. Free & open to public.
· Kickoff Breakfast: Monday May 11, Riverfront Park, 7-9 a.m. Free pancakes, coffee, prizes, short speeches, a big “group photo” at 7:45 a.m., and fun with fellow bike commuters! Open to registered participants only.
· Walk & Roll to School Day: Wednesday May 13, participating Spokane Public Schools.
Elementary Schools: Adams, Bemiss, Cooper, Grant, Lynnwood, Regal, Stevens, Westview, Wilson
Middle Schools: Chase, Glover, Sacajawea, Salk, Shaw
High Schools: Ferris, Shadle, Havermale
o If you’re in another school district or your school isn’t participating, we hope you’ll still encourage your kids to bike to school to help this event grow in future years.
· Energizer Stations: Wednesday May 13, various locations, 7-9 a.m. Gathering points around the county (bike shops, schools, businesses and clubs that want to sponsor them) for snacks on your way to work, school or errands. Check web site for current list: www.biketoworkspokane.org, News & Events page.
· After-work Wrap-up Party: Friday May 15, Steam Plant Grill, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages, prizes, short speeches, and fun. Open to registered participants only.
Commute Challenge Presented by Group Health
· Bike Commuters/Teams/Businesses of the Year: Criteria TBD
· Awards for various accomplishments: Corporate challenge, longest commute, most days commuted, most new commuters in a workplace; other idiosyncratic categories TBD (like coolest team name)
· Collective goal of 25,000 miles: Based on more than doubling last year’s total (2008: 11,500 miles if everyone only commuted one day during the week, only to work). This year we are calculating more complete data to provide a better baseline for comparisons in future years.
· Option of participating in teams or as individuals (all individuals are automatically entered).
· Mileage tracked for both bike commuting to work and bike riding for other transportation purposes (total vehicle miles avoided). Recreation/fitness miles not included.
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