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Show rowers” "TE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 15 August 1, 2006 Ogden Valley Nature Guide Weber Pathways Hosts State-Wide Trails Conference By Helene Liebman Each month the OGDEN VALLEY NEws prints a new page of the “Ogden Valley Nature Guide.” Readers can then cut out and collect these pages to create their own resource guide featuring wildlife and plants found in Ogden Valley. Weber Pathways, along with Ogden City, the Ogden Trails Network, and the Weber-Morgan uiae Health Department, will host the Utah Trails and ~~ Pathways Conference, September 7 through September 9 at the Eccles Conference Center in Ogden. The theme for this two-day event is “Trails— the Heartbeat of the Community.” The sessions, organized into four tracks, are designed for trail-lovers as well as trail Along the Way... A Guide to Nature along Ogden Valley Pathways. officials. You will learn ¢ Drawing by Jonathon Tanner Yarrow Achillea milefolium Numerous small, white flower heads are in flat-topped clusters. Plants are about 1-2 feet tall with aromatic, fern-like leaves. Native wildflower common in numerous habitats across North America, particularly aspen, sagebrush, and meadows. Did You Know? This herb has been used for 1000s of years as a medicine, fumigant and insecticide. Tea and leaves have been used externally to treat burns, boils, open sores, pimples, earaches, sore eyes and mosquito bites. Taken ue the tea has been used to treat colds, diarrhea, fevers and even iabet Funan i is best known as a styptic-a plant that stops bleeding. Achilles, the Greek hero for whom the plant is named,was said to have saved the lives of many soldiers by applying this plant to their wounds. The alkaloid achilleine (derived from this plant) reduces clotting time of blood. Research and text by: Jace Edwards, Roxanne Bassett, Mason Harrop, and Taylor DeHart ee Jf I I I al All about wildflowers on Northern Utah Trails Where to find the best horseback riding trails throughout the State to turn your city or town into a walkable communi Ways that trails can boost your community’s econom: How trails can improve your health How to promote the benefits of pathways and trails in your community Conference Kick Off and Keynote The conference kicks off on Thursday, September 7, at 8 :00 a.m. with a welcome from Ogden’s Mayor Matthew Godfrey. Governor Jon Huntsman has been invited to address attendees. Dr. John Librett, a cofounder and principal of the Active Survivors’ Network and formerly the head of the White House Trails for Health initiative, will give the keynote address. Dr. Librett’s will cover how trails in a community can lead to improved health and wellness. He’ll present case studies that include specifics. Dr. Librett, a cancer survivor, is a principal of the Active Survivor’s Network, a non-profit group that promotes improved quality of life thro ugh physical fitness and a_ health lifestyle. Break-Out Sessions Break-out sessions are organized along four tracks: Health and ——— Utah will present two sessio on “Walkable Communities,” covering the defiatten of walkable communities and a discussion on how walkable communities incorporate trails to improve residents’ health. Alan Bergstrom of the University of Utah and a member of the Salt Lake Search and Rescue Team will offer a session on “Safety on the Trail,” and will cover nutrition, hydration, physical fitness, and health. aan for Active i is a three- person panel that will provide details on programs in three different Utah communities that incorporate trails to promote fitness. Promoting Trails—Sally Neill and Carolyn Robertson, members of the Weber Pathways Board, will cover how Weber Pathways promotes the heath, economic, social, and community benefits of non-motorized pathways. Their session qc great photographs of trails throug! _ eth orbin, an Cais Valley resident “a sani with the U.S. Forest Service, will present two sessions on “Wildflowers on Northern Utah Trails.” Od Craft Your Mountain Home at The Highlands at Wolf Creek Resort Eden is the new hot spot in the Utah resort landscape, and The Highlands at Wolf Creek Resort is the area’s finest community. These spectacular building sites offer panoramic views of Snowbasin Resort, Pineview Lake and 10,000 ft Ben Lomond Peak. 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In addition, grant-writing consultant Shannon McBride will present a hands-on session, “Writing Winning Grants for Trails.” Construction and Maintenance for rails—In addition to seven different sessions on various aspects of trail construction and maintenance, participants will be able to opt for a hands-on session, “Dips and Nicks.” You'll not only learn what dips and nicks are, you'll actually build dips and nicks on the trails along Ogden’s East Bench. utdoor Activities No trails conference would be complete without hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Midday on Thursday, participants can select from several different walks as well as a bike ride along the Ogden River Parkway. On Friday, after lunch at Snowbasin’s Earl’s Lodge, conference goers can take a ride up the Needles Gondola and hike or mountain bike. Or, for an extra fee, individuals can sign up for the trail ride on the Ogden Canyon Overlook Trail. For those who opt to stay through Saturday, there will be several different hikes and rides to experience in Weber County, each led by an area trails or biking expert. Registration is $100 for the three days, and includes all meals and activities (except where noted). For more information, or to register for the event, visit www.utahtrailsconference.com or call 801-629-8558. |