Wellness 50+ Twin Cities

We were not able to finish the entire route on our initial clean up event so this is a second event to complete the initial clean up.

Wellness 50+ has adopted a section of Washington County Highway 13 (Inwood Ave) near the border of Oakdale and Lake Elmo. We will walk the section between Stillwater Blvd and 10th St. picking up litter and garbage. The county provides bags and safety vests, and will pick up the filled bags. Please bring leather gloves and water. Wear sturdy footwear plus weather appropriate clothing.

Optional lunch afterwards at a local restaurant for those who are interested.

This event will get you and your bike ready for riding this season. This is a great way to kick off the bicycle season and feel more comfortable on your bicycle.

• Kerri Kolstad of Wahoo Adventures will discuss safe riding rules and tips.
• Your bike tires will be checked, and adjustments made so your bike and helmet fit you better.
• You will have the option to practice basic turning, braking, signaling and rules of the road in the parking lot before venturing out on paved park trails, city streets and the Gateway trail for practice.

We will share biking trail options in the metro and within the state. We will ride to a nearby bike shop, Gateway Cycle, to hear what services and products they can provide.

Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle.

Cost will be $10, payable in cash only at the event. We will be calling you up for bike checks during the event based on the order you sign in on our liability form.

Shelley Bowman will lead us on a 1 1/2 hour hike listening for and identifying birds. We hope to see and hear more birds during the May migration season. We will be on the dirt trails with some up and down terrain. Bring your binoculars for up close viewing.

Please wear hiking boats or comfortable trail walking shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring water and bug spray.

Cancellation
The event may be cancelled if weather is dangerous or not optimal for bird watching. Any cancellation will be sent through Meetup.

Note: Washington County Parks are free on the 1st Tuesday of the month. You may enter the park without a daily or annual county park permit.

Join us for a bike ride on the Washington County Park Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Hardwood Creek Trail is a flat 9.5 mile multi-use trail in northwestern Washington County, in the cities of Hugo and Forest Lake. It is an out and back ride with an option to turn around for a shorter ride.

Bring your bike, helmet, snack and water bottle.

Please arrive in time to unload and prepare your bike for a 10 am start.