Start 2015 off right with the first hike of the year

Instead of our usual second Sunday hike, meet at Morehead Methodist Church parking lot Jan 1, 2015, 10:00A.M. to car pool to Clear Creek Furnace Trail Head. We will hike to the Clear Creek Natural Bridge and back. This hike is a pretty section of all woods including some nice rock formations along the way. We'll take it slow & enjoy the surrounds. Light "New Year's Good Luck" refreshments will be served after the hike. Appropriate winter hiking attire is suggested. Get the New Year off to a good start by enjoying our great outdoors!

Register today for the Sheltowee Trace Association 2015 Hiker Challenge

Preregistration is now open for the 2015 Hiker Challenge beginning the 3rd weekend in January. Go to http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=tst6vpeab&oeidk=a07ea905bk6050f0bb4 to pre-register, or visit the event page on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390091017950810/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

No December Business Meeting - See you in 2015!

Just a friendly reminder that we will not have our regular business meeting on December 16th.  We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, January 20th.  As a reminder, business meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm in Fellowship Hall at Morehead United Methodist Church.

Second Sunday Hike 12/14

Please join us for the Second Sunday Hike on Sunday, December 14th.  Meet at 2pm in the Morehead United Methodist Church parking lot to hike Craney Creek off of 519 South.  Dress warmly and in bright colors as it is still Bow Season.  Contact Lucy and Bob Pryor with any questions at 804-779-2239.

Second Sunday Hike 11/9

Now that fall is officially underway, join us for the Second Sunday Hike this coming Sunday, November 9th.  Meet at the Morehead Methodist Church parking lot at 2pm and we'll carpool to the trail head on Hwy 60.  We'll hike across the swinging bridge, up to the ridge to Limestone trail.  Second Sunday Hikes are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.  We hope to see you there!

Potluck & Business Meeting Tuesday, 11/18

Please join us for a potluck and business meeting on Tuesday, November 18th in Fellowship Hall at Morehead United Methodist Church beginning at 6pm (note the earlier start time!).

We'll discuss the gardens, review and update our bylaws, and share other important announcements and update.  Bring a dish to share and your own utensils.  Drinks will be provided.  Help us plan for the future!

Fall Bike Ride October 18th

Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails will be hosting the last bike ride of the season on Saturday, October 18th. Meet at the Methodist Church parking lot at 10:00 AM to carpool to Lexington to ride the Legacy Trail. Bring a lunch to eat on the trail. We hope to see you there!

Fourth Sunday Hike September 28th

Join Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails for a fall hike on Sunday, September 28th. Meet at the MSU Recreation Center parking lot 2:00 PM for a great fall walk in the woods.

Second Sunday Bike Ride Sept. 14th

The Second Sunday bike ride for September will be Sunday, September 14th at 2pm. Meet at the Methodist Church parking lot for a ride around Morehead. Second Sunday bike rides are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Reminder - 100 mile Potluck this Saturday, 9/6 (**Location Change**)

Don't forget about the 100-mile potluck this Saturday, September 6th!  Bring a favorite dish with local ingredients to share.  Please note:  the location of the potluck has been moved to the home of Tom & Molly Carew, 340 N. Wilson Ave. (corner of Wilson Ave & 5th Street).  To park, continue on 5th street about 1/2 block and there is an MSU parking lot that you can park in.  Don't forget to bring your own dishes & utensils.  We hope to see you there!

100 mile potluck postponed to Sept 6th

The 100 mile potluck originally scheduled for this Saturday, August 23rd has been postponed to Saturday, September 6th due to the weather.  The potluck will be from 6-8 pm at the downtown Community Garden (corner of Bridge and Triplett Streets, near the Community Recycling Center).  We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you in September!

Add your name to a letter requesting a bike lane on West Main Street

Please read the following letter and let Scott Davison <s.davison@moreheadstate.edu> know by the end of the day on Monday, August 25th if you would like your name added.

August 16, 2014
City of Morehead
c/o Joe Parson
Building Inspector/City Planner
105 East Main Street
Morehead, Kentucky 40351

To Whom it May Concern,

We the undersigned represent two local groups interested in sustainable, healthy transportation: Daniel Boone Rails to Trails and Sustainable Morehead. We have noticed that West Main Street between KY 32 and KY 519 is wide enough to support a dedicated bicycle lane on the north side of the street, and we have noticed in other cities that sometimes dedicated bicycle lanes pass right through places where parking is permitted (as it is on some places along this stretch of West Main Street).

We respectfully request that the City of Morehead create a dedicated bicycle lane in this area to encourage sustainable, healthy transportation in the city and to alert drivers to cyclists in the area. We are willing to help raise funds for this project if necessary.
Thank you for your time and attention. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Scott Davison
Daniel Boone Rails to Trails

Molly Carew
Carolyn Franzini
Sustainable Morehead

Volunteers needed to help reroute Sheltowee Trace August 23rd

Volunteers needed to help in the reroute of the the Sheltowee trail on August 23, 9 AM to 4 PM.

The full reroute will take the trail down by Eagle Lake through Morehead and back in to the National Forest in Clearfield. This change will make it more beautiful, safer and bring more visitors into Morehead for a place to restock, rest and eat.

This is a physically demanding part of the trail, Wear pants, hiking shoes,work gloves and pack a lunch. Water, tools and safety gear will be provided. Meet at Morehead Conference Center to carpool to the work area.

Later that day join us for the Annual 100 mile Picnic near city park at the Community garden site!

Sustainable Morehead Business Meeting Cancelled

Our regular business meeting on Tuesday, August 19th is cancelled.  Business will be discussed at the 100 mile potluck on Saturday, August 23rd.  We hope to see you there!

100 Mile Potluck Saturday, August 23rd

You are invited to attend Sustainable Morehead's 6th annual 100 mile potluck on Saturday, August 23rd at 6pm at the downtown community garden (corner of Bridge & Triplett streets). The 100 mile potluck is a gathering of people for fun and food who bring a dish made with ingredients mostly grown in a 100 mile radius. Bring a dish to share, your own plates and eating utensils. Beverages will be provided.  We still need volunteers to help with setup/breakdown of tables and chairs. Email Molly Carew at mollycarew@gmail.com to sign up.  We hope to see you next Saturday!

Fourth Sunday Hike August 24th

The next Fourth Sunday Hike will be Sunday, August 24th at 2pm. Meet at the Morehead State University Recreation Center parking lot to hike the new Sheltowee Trace Reroute.

Second Sunday Bike Ride August 10th

The Second Sunday Bike Ride for August will be Sunday, August 10th at 2pm. Meet at the Methodist Church Parking lot for a ride around Morehead.

Mark your calendars for the 4th Sunday Hike, which will be Sunday, August 24th at 2pm. Meet at the Morehead State University Recreation Center parking lot to hike the new Sheltowee Trace Reroute.

Morehead Trail Town Designation July 22nd

Morehead will be officially recognized as a Trail Town at a ceremony on July 22nd at 10am at the Rowan County Arts Center.  First Lady Jane Beashear will be there to officially designate Morehead as a Trail Town and to talk about the importance of Trail Towns to Kentucky Tourism.  A reception will follow.   If you have a t-shirt from Trail Fest, please wear it to the ceremony to show your support.  We hope to see you there!  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/872529716108669/permalink/873607199334254/

Save the Date & Call for Volunteers: 100 mile potluck August 23rd

Save the date! You are invited to attend Sustainable Morehead's 6th annual 100 mile potluck on Saturday, August 23rd at 6pm at the downtown community garden (corner of Bridge & Triplett streets). The 100 mile potluck is a gathering of people for fun and food who bring a dish made with ingredients mostly grown in a 100 mile radius. Bring a dish to share, your own plates and eating utensils. Beverages will be provided. Volunteers are needed to help with the following (email mollycarew@gmail.com to sign up):

• pickup and setup of tables and chairs before potluck
• breakdown/return of tables and chairs after potluck
• pop-up tents/canopies to provide shade
• assist with grilling of beefalo burgers

We hope to see you there!

Advocate for bike lanes on KY 32

Links to handouts from Tuesday evening's meeting about changes on Rt 32 between Viking Drive and Park Hills Drive are posted below. The public is invited to provide comments on these proposed changes.  Comments are due to Rachel Catchings <rachel.catchings@ky.gov> by August 1.  Please consider advocating for bike lanes on paved shoulders (item 6), for rumble strips to be placed on the white line, and for bike lanes to be painted on the connector up to Viking Drive.

Improvements Under Consideration
Project Purpose and Need Statement
Feedback Form

Party for Local Yak Ranch July 26th

Greg and Linda Dike are having a party to launch their yak ranch on Saturday, July 26 at 3 pm.  The ranch is located on Cub Run Road, which is located off of 1693 via 1274 off of 801.  Directions are easiest by using GPS to find Cub Run Road. Once you turn on Cub Run, the ranch is 1/4 mile up on the left.  Look for a sign near the road.  There will be live Bluegrass music and a picnic including food and drinks.  The amenities will include running water, a sink and compost toilet, but no electricity. The yaks will be behind fences, so no unwanted encounters. The new barn is sizable, and so a place for shade is available.

Fourth Sunday Hike

The Fourth Sunday Hike for July will be Sunday, July 27th at 2pm.  Meet at Rodburn Park for a hike up Martin's Branch Trail.  Fourth Sunday hikes are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Sustainable Morehead Business Meeting July 15th

Join us for our next business meeting on Tuesday, July 15th at 7pm in Fellowship Hall at Morehead United Methodist Church.  Agenda items will include the upcoming 100 mile potluck, which is scheduled for August 23rd.  All members and those interested in learning more about Sustainable Morehead are invited to attend.

Second Sunday Bicycle Ride

The Second Sunday Bicycle Ride for July will be on Sunday, July 13th at 2pm.  Meet in the Morehead Methodist Church parking for a ride around Morehead.  Second Sunday bike rides are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Sustainable Morehead Business Meeting June 17th

The next Sustainable Morehead business meeting will be Tuesday, June 17th at 7pm in fellowship hall at Morehead United Methodist Church.  All members and the public are invited to attend the meeting to discuss Trail Fest, plans for trails in Morehead, and the 100 mile potluck, which will take place later this summer.

Join us at Trail Fest June 6-7

In lieu of our Second and Fourth Sunday bicycle ride and hike, we invite you to join us at TrailFest in downtown Morehead Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7th.  For a full schedule, visit the Morehead Tourism Commission's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1417422161847327/

Help fund a new walking and bicycling trail in Morehead

Daniel Boone Rails to Trails (DBRT) is now online; visit their website at http://dbrt.webstarts.com. DBRT is currently raising funds to help build the Triplett Valley Trail, which will follow Triplett Creek to the City Park, pass through downtown Morehead, and continue to Rodburn Park. To donate, please visit http://dbrt.webstarts.com/support.html. Help get the word out and share this website with your friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in safe walking and bicycling opportunities in Morehead - let's make this trail a reality!

Trail Angels needed for Trail Fest June 7th

Sustainable Morehead has been asked by Morehead Tourism to help recruit "Trail Angels"for two hiking locations; the visitor's center at Cave Run Lake and Eagle Lake on MSU's campus.  Trail angels will be asked to commit to a 2-hour block between 10am - 2pm on Saturday, June 7th, and help provide water and snacks to hikers and bicyclists that are enjoying the trail that day.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact David Dummer at dhdummer@yahoo.com to sign up and for more information.

Volunteers needed for Trail Fest

Daniel Boone Rails to Trails (DBRT) is looking for volunteers to help staff an information booth at Trail Fest June 6th and 7th.  Please consider volunteering and helping DBRT promote the proposed Triplett Valley Trail; volunteers are needed on Friday, June 6th (5:30 - 7:30 pm) and Saturday  (11 am - 1pm or 1 pm - 3pm).  To sign up, email Connie Spencer Ackerman at dbrtinfo@yahoo.com.

Join in the fun at Morehead's first annual Trail Fest

Attention bicyclists, hikers, and walkers:  you are invited to join in the Kick off walk for Trail Fest 2014 on June 6th.  Meet at the  Morehead Conference Center main street parking lot at 7:30 pm to begin the walk, which will go east on Main street, right on Bridge Street, right on East First street and then right at Wilson Avenue.  All are invited to participate. Come to Trail Fest beginning at 5:30 that afternoon to register for walks, dance, and enjoy some good food.  We hope to see you there!

Earthship Building Workshop June 6-8

There will be an Earthship Building workshop June 6-8 in Olive Hill. What is an Earthship, you ask?  It is a self-sustainable home created using recycled materials which, with the cooperation of the dweller, provides food, water, electricity, waste-management, and heating/cooling processes completely off-the-grid.  You do not have to have any special skills to learn how to build an earthship. It is hard work but a really great hands on way of learning. For more information, contact Rhonda Barracks at Rhonda.Barricks@gmail.com or 606-316-1223 or visit the Kentucky Earthship Group's Facebook page to learn more about Earthships and the upcoming workshop: https://www.facebook.com/KyEarthshipGroup

Fourth Sunday Hike May 25th

Sustainable Morehead's sponsored monthly hikes are moving to the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next hike will be Sunday, May 25th at 2pm. Meet at the the Stoney Cove parking lot for an easy hike overlooking Cave Run Lake.

Sustainable Morehead Business Meeting May 20th

The next business meeting of Sustainable Morehead will be Tuesday, May 20th at 7pm in Fellowship Hall at Morehead United Methodist Church.  Issues of safety for pedestrians and bikers on the connector will be discussed, along with updates on the community gardens and the upcoming trail fest. All are invited to attend and get involved.  We hope to see you there!

Second Sunday Bike Ride May 11th

2nd Sunday bicycle rides are back! Meet at the Methodist Church parking lot at 2:00PM on Sunday May 11for a ride around our beautiful city. 2nd Sunday bicycle rides are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Update on Trails in Morehead

An update from Daniel Boone Rails to Trails: You may have heard that activity toward developing a walking/bicycling path in town is really starting to pop. We hope everyone can come to a 5:00 meeting in the Morehead City Hall conference room on May 8th to hear about progress and plans. We are eager to share the positive direction in which we are moving.

KFTC Fundraiser April 26th

Come and enjoy a concert on Saturday April 26th and help to raise money for Kentuckians for the Commonwealth.  The concert begins at 2pm and will continue through 10pm at the Moonlight School Stage in downtown Morehead. 7 bands will play and there will be concessions.  A $5 donation is suggested.

Community Cleanup April 19

There will be a community cleanup on Saturday, April 19th from 9am til Noon
Meet at Memorial Tree Walk trail head Parking lot. Gloves and bags will be provided.
Pizza will be provided by the solid Waste Department. Contact April Haight, a.haight@moreheadstate.edu

Worm Composting Workshop April 12th

You are invited to a WORMshop at the Living Arts and Science Center on Saturday, April 12, 10:00-11:30 am.

Join Seedleaf volunteer and Master Community Composter Amy Preece in this fun, hands-on introduction to vermiculture --- using worms to process food waste! Learn how to create your own worm compost bin and what to feed and not to feed the worms. Participants will leave with everything they need to start processing kitchen waste in the comfort of their own home… or school! Classroom resources and PD credit are available for teachers!

Location: Living Arts and Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King
Audience: All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult) – Great for science teachers!
Price: $10 ($7 for LASC members)

Pre-registration is required. Call LASC at 859-252-5222 or register at 301. Seedleaf Community WORMshop.

Second Sunday Hike April 13th

The next Second Sunday Hike will be Sunday, April 13th at 2pm. Meet at the Ranger Visitor's Center on Hwy 801 next to Cave Run Like for a 1.5/2 hour hike north on the Sheltowee Trace. This month's hike will be led by Phil Martin. Second Sunday Hikes are co-sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Community Garden Sign-Ups March 11th

Community garden plots are available for the upcoming growing season at both the downtown and Forest Hills area garden locations. Cost is $20 deposit for each plot. For more information or to reserve your plot, attend the sign up meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at 7pm in the basement of Morehead United Methodist church. Community gardens are a project of Sustainable Morehead.

Second Sunday Hike March 9th

Spring is just around the corner! The next Second Sunday hike will be Sunday, March 9th at 2pm. Meet at the Shallow Flats area parking lot, located on 801 a short distance past the Rangers Visitors Center. We will hike the Lakeview Trail. Second Sunday hikes are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Efforts to make KY 32 connector more pedestrian and bike friendly

At last week's meeting, April Haight and Scott Davison gave a great talk on implementing Sustainable practices in our community.  As a result of this discussion, those in attendance at the meeting agreed that we should work towards making highway 32 more pedestrian and bike friendly.  Originally, the group had discussed attending the next city council meeting; however, after further discussion, Sustainable Morehead has decided to gather a group of citizens to meet with Representative Rocky Adkins to share this idea.  If you are interested in joining this effort, please email Sustainable Morehead co-president Molly Carew at mollycarew@gmail.com.

Help us promote local farmers

Sustainable Morehead is compiling a list of local farmers and co-ops in our area to include on our website. Help us by taking a few moments to fill out the survey below and sharing this link with your friends:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/199dLb_kvoFyp4N2KoxhUkLhIpdjNG_LTQ9PDRePlRq0/viewform

International Sustainability talk rescheduled for February 18th

The presentation on International Sustainability has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 7pm. Join us for a presentation by April Haight and Scott Davison and stick around to learn about our plans for 2014. We hope to see you there!

Second Sunday Hike February 9th

The next Second Sunday Hike will be on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm.  Phil Martin and Lucy Pryor will lead a hike around Eagle Lake.  Meet in the Wellness Center parking lot at 2pm to join.  In the case of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled.  Second Sunday Hikes are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.

Talk on International Sustainability, Board Meeting Cancelled for Tuesday, January 21st

The presentation on International Sustainability scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, January 21st) at 7pm and the Board meeting scheduled for 6pm this evening have both been cancelled due to the weather. We will try to reschedule this presentation and meeting as soon as possible.

Talk on International Sustainability January 21st

Our first presentation of the year will be on Tuesday, January 21st at 7pm in the basement of Morehead United Methodist Church.  April Haight and Scott Davison from Morehead State University will give a talk on International Sustainability.  Come for the presentation and stick around to learn more about our plans for the new year!

Second Sunday Hike January 12th

Start the new year off with a hike! The next Second Sunday hike will be on Sunday, January 12th. Meet at the Methodist Church parking lot at 2:00pm to car pool to the Highway 60 Sheltowee Trace trailhead. We will hike from the swinging bridge over Triplette Creek up to the junction with Limestone trail, about 45 minutes out & 35 minutes back.  Second Sunday Hikes are sponsored by Sustainable Morehead and Daniel Boone Rails to Trails.