Walk And Talk About Trails In Johnston County

CLAYTON – The public is invited to attend a Walk and Talk event regarding trails, parks, and open spaces in Johnston County. Come out to Deep River Brewing on Thursday, February 27th from 4:00-7:00 pm in Clayton – hosted by The Friends of Johnston County Parks.

“This is the third walk and talk-themed event the Friends has organized and we are excited to showcase a different side of trails at this year’s event. Walking through Downtown Clayton, some of which will be along the current East Coast Greenway route will highlight the confluence of roads and trails, and press the importance of trail development,” said Jessica Rich, Chairman of the Board for the Friends of Johnston County Parks.

The event is rain or shine. It is important that participants register to RSVP and sign the liability waiver.

4:00-5:00 pm – Walking participants will meet at Deep River Brewing and walk roughly 2 miles through Downtown Clayton along parts of the East Coast Greenway (ECG); which is a walking and biking route stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, connecting the nation’s most populated corridor. The greater Triangle region of North Carolina is the most complete metro area along the entire East Coast Greenway. Please bring water and dress in layers for the weather.

5:00-5:30 pm – Everyone will meet at Deep River for a brief learning session about trails in Johnston County with an update on plans and progress regarding parks and trails in JoCo, plus how you can get involved. Beer will be available via a cash bar and the brewery will have a food truck on-site.

5:30-7:00 pm – Mingle with partners in a vendor-style step-up, including experts to answer all your questions and maps of current and planned trails and parks in the area. Participating partners include: Triangle Land Conservancy, East Coast Greenway, Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail, Sound Rivers, McAdams, Balfour Beatty, and the Johnston County Open Spaces Department.

“The Friends group is excited about continuing to provide opportunities like this so that interested members of the public can engage with the fantastic recreational assets we have in the county; as well as learn more about future county projects and how they can get involved directly in supporting and promoting parks and trails in Johnston County,” stated Rich.

Friends of Johnston County Parks is a nonprofit advocacy group for Johnston County parks that believes that parks have the power to strengthen communities, transform lives, and protect the future. Members work with county and town officials, residents, and the media to promote, protect, and maintain recreational spaces in JoCo for everyone.