Greenbelt friends urge people to enter walk-a-thon

Friends of the Roxborough Greenbelt and the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee invite people to register now for its Winter Walkathon, which starts Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1 pm and finishes at Tom Davies Square at 3 pm.

The fundraiser is part of an effort to establish the Roxborough Greenbelt (the land bordered by Kingsmount Blvd. and Riverside Dr., from Winchester Dr. to Junction Creek) as a public green space.

"In order to establish the greenbelt as a protected green space, a community contribution of $50,000 is required, of which half already has been raised by the Friends of the Roxborough Greenbelt. Be part of something wonderful," said Allison Muckle, coordinator of the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee.

Register on-line at www.friendsofthegreenbelt.net or call 525-8736 during the day or 673-1874.

"Start collecting pledges now to conserve a downtown urban forest adjacent to Junction Creek. On Sunday, Feb. 10 bring in your pledges, your winter clothes and a mug for hot drinks," said Muckle.

The  3 km afternoon excursion includes a variety of activities such as snow sculptures, snow shoeing, a drum circle, a scavenger hunt and hot drinks, said Muckle.