City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 30, 2015

CONTACT: Janet Godon, 874-7460

Cruise the Creeks Bikes, Birds and Binoculars

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with the Public Works Stormwater Utility Education Program, will host the second in their Cruise the Creeks Bicycle Ride Series starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.  Saturday's theme is Bikes, Birds and Binoculars.  Cyclists should meet at the MLK Jr. Memorial Garden at Battle Garden/MKT Trail Stadium Trailhead, 800 W. Stadium Blvd.

Cyclists will enjoy a 8 - 9 mile educational ride along the MKT, Hinkson Creek and County House Trails.  Cyclists will learn how to better spot and identify interesting birds.   Dr. Charlie Nilon, Wildlife Biologist and Roger Still, former Vice-President of the Audubon Society will accompany riders and provide helpful tips and educational information.  GetAbout Columbia staff will provide pre-ride and trailside assistance for minor bike repair needs.   Cyclists are encouraged to bring binoculars for better viewing

The last ride in the Cruise the Creeks series is Bringing Green Interests Together on Saturday, June 6.

For additional information or to register, call the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 874-7460.  Drop-in participants are welcome.  Call the Parks and Recreation Hotline at 874-7663 ext. 4 for weather related cancellations.

About GetAbout Columbia (getaboutcolumbia.com):  Funding for GetAbout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration's Non-Motorized Transportation Program.  Education and encouragement programs are administered by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department.

About Public Works Stormwater Utility Education Program (gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks/StormWater/) The City of Columbia Stormwater Education and Outreach Program helps educate local residents about stormwater topics such as what stormwater is, how it becomes polluted, and how individuals can help protect our local streams, creeks and recreational waterways.

Additional information about the full series can be found at https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks/StormWater/Cruise_the_Creeks.php



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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