[Press Release] : 5K Run/Walk and Nature Expo planned on National Trails Day

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Tammy Miller, Columbia Parks and Recreation - (573) 874-7465

5K Run/Walk and Nature Expo planned on National Trails Day

COLUMBIA, MO (May 19, 2006) -- The city of Columbia's Parks and
Recreation Department is planning a 5K Run/Walk and Trailside Nature
Expo on June 3 in honor of National Trails Day. Both are free and open
to the public.

The run/walk will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., with participants starting
at the Stadium entrance to the MKT Trail. The first 25 to register for
the 5K will receive a commemorative T-shirt. The 5K is not a timed
event. 

The Nature Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Forum Nature
Area. Parks and Recreation is teaming up with local organizations such
as Columbia Audubon, the Hinkson Creek Project and the Native Plant
Society-Hawthorn Chapter to host the event, which will feature plenty of
educational and fun hands-on displays for all ages. Displays will
feature topics relevant to preserving the natural environment of
Columbia's parks and trails.

Several tables at the Nature Expo will feature children's activities
and others will feature information on native plants, wildlife,
wetlands, watershed friendly lawn care, pruning demonstrations and
caves. The Columbia TreeKeepers will also have information about
volunteering for the program. 

National Trails Day was established by the American Hiking Society as
the only nationwide event that celebrates the benefits of trails. Events
similar to the one scheduled in Columbia will be held throughout the
country. 

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 30 miles
of trails throughout its park system, including the MKT Nature/Fitness
Trail, the Bear Creek Trail and the Hinkson Creek Trail. 

Call 874-7460 for more information about the 5K Run/Walk and Nature
Expo or visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com. Pre-registration is not required.

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