The Greenways Foundation promotes greenways, blueways and multi-use trails in Indiana.

Jack Johnson lends support

All At Once is a social action network begun by singer Jack Johnson which connects non-profits with people who want to become active in their local and world communities. All At Once comes to life at every Jack Johnson concert through the Village Green, a collection of interactive booths where concert goers get educated, get inspired, and connect face-to-face with local, national, and international non-profits. The Greenways Foundation was pleased to have been one of five not-for-profits invited to display in the Village Green at Jack Johnson’s recent concert.

Now you have the opportunity to add your support. Jack Johnson and his Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation will match up to $2,500 contributed to us during July and August. His All at Once campaign is based on the premise that “An individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change.”

Make a donation today either through our online donation service or by contacting us directly at (317) 848-7855. Make sure to include a memo noting “All At Once” or send us an email confirming your donation.

To get a first-hand view of Jack Johnson and the Village Green, watch this YouTube video, and be sure to look for our Foundation booth!

You pedal, we park

The Pedal & Park season is well underway again this year and we have several new events! From the summer-long 2008 Free Family Art Series to the Indiana State Fair to late summer art shows, you’ll have lots of opportunity to bike to fun events and park for free!

For a complete schedule of events or to sign up for email bulletins, visit the Pedal & Park web site. While you’re there, consider becoming a Pedal & Park volunteer — it’s great fun and a great community service.

Major movement on trails

Communities across the state will benefit from the 2008 trails investment.

In a nod to his view of greenways as economic development, Governor Mitch Daniels announced $19 million in new investment for trails as part of his Hoosiers on the Move statewide trails plan. The 10-year plan calls for every Hoosier to be within 15 minutes of a greenway.

“By making Indiana a ‘State of Trails,’ we not only create new recreational opportunities, but also show the people who can bring businesses here the quality of life that Hoosiers enjoy,” said Daniels.

The one-time distribution will be directed to 28 trails projects chosen for their geographic diversity, readiness to build, connectivity and local support, and will result in 104 new miles of greenways and acquisition of 26 miles for future trail development. Communities from Evansville and Metamora to Lafayette and Shipshewana will benefit.

“The governor’s announcement marks an historic day for trails and greenways in Indiana,” said Matthew T. Klein, president of The Greenways Foundation. “It really shows that Governor Daniels embraces the economic and health benefits of linear parks.”

To learn more about this exciting initiative, you may download and read:

• Daniels announces $19 million for new trails investment (press release, PDF, 68 KB)
• 2008 State Trail Grants (text listing, PDF, 68 KB)
• 2008 State Trail Grants (map, PDF, 744 KB)