Labor Day hike Bike and Paddle

Monday September 2, 2013

Bring the family for this free Healthy Hometown event! Please call (502) 574-5011 or contact us with any questions regarding the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle.

Canoe and kayak rentals available. For more information contact our event partner River City Canoe & Kayak, 502.210.7626  or info@rcckonline.com. Reservations must be made prior to the event.


Free helmets will be available. First come, first serve! There will also be limited repair service available for your bike, if needed

Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles which they will be able to fill in Waterfront Park, part of the Louisville Water Company’s Pure Tap To Go program. 

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For routes and more information, click here.

National Farmers Market Week

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak has released a proclamation stating that August 4th through 10th of 2013 will be National Farmers Market Week

By the end of 2012, there were more than 7,800 farmers markets in the U.S—a 10% increase in just one year. The numbers continue to rise as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. Now more than ever, farmers markets serve as anchors across American communities, positively influencing community health and wealth.  Markets result in more viable regional economies and local farm businesses, increased access to fresh, nutritious food, and stronger social networks that help keep communities healthy. Kentucky farmers’ markets produce more than $7.5 million in revenue for more than 2000 farmers across the Commonwealth..

“Farmers markets play a vital role in forming strong, healthy, local food systems.” says Jen O’Brien, Interim Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition. “By providing the opportunity for farmers to connect directly with consumers, markets have the benefit of serving as education hubs, small business incubators, and civic centers. National Farmers Market Week is the perfect time to visit your community’s market and learn about the amazing work that America’s small farmers are doing every day.”

Find a farmers market in Louisville 

"Root Mobile": Mobile Farmer's Market in West and South Louisville

The Root Cellar is an independent retail food store that sells local, farm-raised products of all varieties, including value-added products like meats, cheeses, dairy, eggs, honey and maple syrup.

The mission of The Root Mobile is to provide communities that are known as “food deserts” with access to locally grown fresh food. The Root Mobile is an outreach tool into communities that want to build a permanent local food market. Look for them in your neighborhood, at food gatherings, health fairs, and the like! To find out more about the Root Cellar and how the community helped them get this project started click here.

(ALL LOCATIONS ACCEPT EBT)

THURSDAYS: University Of Louisville’s Local Food Program (at the University Club parking lot – 200 E. Brandeis Avenue) 3:00p – 6:00p

FRIDAYS: Parkland Community Garden 1220 South 28th Street 2:00pm-6:00pm

SATURDAYS: Beechmont Farmer’s Market at the corner of Southern Parkway & Wellington.8:00am – 12:00pm

Local gardening expert Jeneen Wiche 

Saturday, August 10, 1 p.m., Main Library 

Wiche writes a weekly farm and garden column that is published across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.  She lives on a 20-acre farm in Shelby County where she cultivates the land with herbaceous and woody plants, a nut grove, fruits and vegetables, chickens and a growing flock of Katahdin sheep.

Wiche, will talk about her experiences raising lambs and chickens and will explore contemporary attitudes toward food -- where it comes from, where it is going and the impact along the way.

The program is free, but tickets are required; order online at LFPL.org or call 574-1644.

FOX (Families Outside X-ploring)

Saturday, August 17, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  

Explore the banks of the Ohio River, cool off in the water park, and traipse through the woods. Hike, search for tracks, build forts, catch pond critters, get muddy, play in leaves, and take a break from technology. This is a great opportunity to play with your kids and let them experience nature. Bring water bottles, a snack and dress for the weather. We will be outside the whole time. Warning: You will get dirt on your shirt! Children can wear a swimsuit under their clothes for the spray park. Meets in the upper parking lot of Riverview Park. FEE: $8/Family. Pre-Registration required; call 502.368.5404

Free Guided Hike

Saturday August 31, 2013

Purple Heart via Siltstone Trail and crossing Tom Wallace Dam - 2.5 miles – moderate to strenuous. Meet at the Welcome Center.

West Louisville Fun Run

Saturday September 21, 2013

The Alpha Lambda Chapter, in conjunction with our non-profit Education Foundation, is coming together to host the first in what is an annual installment of advocacy in the health and wellness category for the community. Please visit the page to register and more information http://www.alphalambda1906.org/fun-run.html