A snapshot of upcoming events where you can enjoy the benefits associated with experiencing nearby nature in cities.
CNU 22: The Resilient Community
“The annual Congress for the New Urbanism is the leading venue for new urbanist networking, collaboration, and education. CNU members come from far and wide to discuss development practices and public policies, learn from recent innovative work, and advance new initiatives to transform our communities. Join us in Buffalo, New York – the city Frederick Law Olmsted deemed “the best planned city in the United States, if not the world” – and be a part of CNU 22.”
When: June 4-7, 2014
Where: Buffalo, NY
National Trails Day
“American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is the country’s largest celebration of trails. Mark your 2014 calendar for Saturday, June 7 to prepare for this year’s big celebration. National Trails Day events include hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, birdwatching, geocaching, gear demonstrations, stewardship projects and more.”
When: June 7, 2014
Where: Find an event near you
National Get Outdoors Day
“Participants from federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry are again teaming up to host the 7th annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun at sites across the nation. These diverse partners will offer opportunities for families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. Prime goals of the day are reaching currently underserved populations and first-time visitors to public lands, and reconnecting our youth to the great outdoors.”
When: June 14, 2014
Where: Find a location near you
