Greenway Principal, Kirk Cohune, in his volunteer capacity as President of the Humboldt Trails Council, coordinated the second annual Race for the Ridge festival. Drawing runners and cyclists (many from out of the area), the fundraiser event for the Arcata Ridge Trail started on Saturday in Redwood Park, and concluded on Sunday near Willow Creek. Racers of all ages participated in cross-country courses – here is a brief video of one event.

Race for the Ridge Video – Times Standard

Video courtesy of the Times-Standard newspaper.

Steve Salzman, Principal at GreenWay Partners and Executive Director of Plan it Green announces the 5th Annual Building Green Communities Conference to be held at the Arcata Community Center on April 1st and 2nd, 2011.  This years conference focuses on youth entrepreneurship and innovation with workshops and presentations beginning April 1st at 9 AM. The conference will feature panel presentations, engaging activities and fun for all ages with a Petting Zoo, a Samba Parade, the first farmer’s market of the year, a catered local buffet dinner and a keynote address delivered by David Hopkins, a social entrepreneur with experience in working on some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.