Elizabeth River Trail Foundation invites the public to celebrate Trails Day

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to get outside and enjoy nature.

The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is inviting to the public to celebrate Trails Day by participating in health and wellness activities and cleanup events.

This year, special events will take place at the Newtown Road light rail station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in anticipation of the future Virginia Beach trail, which will run from Newtown Road to the Oceanfront.

“We are excited to generate interest and celebrate the future connection of two trails in Hampton Roads,” said Kindra Greene, executive director of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation “It is the vision of the ERT Foundation to serve more of Norfolk by providing safe access to green space, and the Virginia Beach trail has significance for regional connectivity as well. Hampton Roads Transit has been an amazing partner in providing space for the day around this central hub.”

Cleanup efforts will be led by the Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the Clean City Commission. The cleanup take place between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30.

Lynnhaven River Now and Virginia Beach Parks and Rec will lead a walk and talk on the Virginia Beach trail at noon.

Additionally, there will be sidewalk art, free spinclusion rides and ice cream by Sundae Scoops.

For more information, visit elizabethrivertrail.org .

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