2018 NACDEP Conference: "Bike the Emerald Necklace" Mobile Learning Workshop

The 6-mile round trip bike tour made stops in various neighborhoods to explore the community impacts of park and trail projects. Bikers started with lunch at Merwin's Wharf and heard from several critical community partners along the way.

The 6-mile round trip bike tour made stops in various neighborhoods to explore the community impacts of park and trail projects. Bikers started with lunch at Merwin's Wharf and heard from several critical community partners along the way.

Lunch on the Patio at Merwin's Wharf
Lunch on the Patio at Merwin's Wharf

Enjoying lunch at Cleveland Metroparks Merwin's Wharf restaurant in the Flats along the east bank of the Cuyahoga River.

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Ready to Ride!
Ready to Ride!

Gary Kuhn of OSU Extension and the Alber Enterprise Center is ready for the afternoon ride.

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Ohio City Bicycle Co-op T-shirt
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op T-shirt

Ohio City Bicycle Co-op, a non-profit, rents and sells refurbished bicycles.

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Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op

Refurbishing a bike at the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op.

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Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op

Bicycle inventory at the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op, a non-profit that rents and sells refurbished bikes.

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Ohio City Stop
Ohio City Stop

Stopping in Ohio City to hear about redevelopment efforts.

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Ohio City Mural
Ohio City Mural

Biking by one of many murals along the way. This one resides in Ohio City.

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Along the Trail
Along the Trail

Stopping along the way under one of many bridges connecting downtown and the west side.

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Lake Erie Salt Mine
Lake Erie Salt Mine

Riding past the Lake Erie salt mine. More info on the mine can be found here:

Great helmet, Paul Lachapelle of Montana State University! 

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Market Square
Market Square

Stop at Market Square to hear from a community partner. Great Lakes Brewing Company is in the background (black awning).

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Market Square in Ohio City
Market Square in Ohio City

Biking along Lorain Avenue at Ohio City's Market Square. The old United Bank and Trust Company building stands in the background. It is now the home of Crop Bistro.

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Ohio City Building Art
Ohio City Building Art

A mural along the route at Ohio City's Market Square.

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