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Celebrate Trail Day

April 16, 2024

Grab your shovels, gloves, and sun protection as we come together to enhance the Paso del Norte Trail and beautify our community. In celebration of Celebrate Trails Day, 25 trees were donated by Eastside Discount Nursery to be planted along the Playa Drain Trail from Mimosa Avenue to Durill Road.

“Celebrate Trails Day: Planting Roots with the Community” will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 8:30 AM, at 7499 Mimosa Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79915. Parking is available at Cedar Grove Pond Park and Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Planting trees along the Trail is essential, as they not only provide shade for trail users but also offer a myriad of health benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to foster a greener, healthier community for all. Plus, there will be music, tabling, and giveaway prizes for attendees!

The Paso del Norte Trail, in collaboration with the City of El Paso, El Paso Water, Eco El Paso, City of El Paso Parks and Recreation, and Visit El Paso invites the community to participate in this event to beautify and improve the Playa Drain Trail.

To learn more about the Paso del Norte Trail, visit www.pasodelnortetrail.org. To support the trail, you can donate to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s “Paso del Norte Trail Fund.” Your contributions will directly support Trail programming and amenities.

PDNHF Initiative: Physical Activity

Regular physical activity is associated with positive health outcomes across the lifespan. In addition to decreasing people’s risk of chronic disease, physical activity improves cognitive function in youth, reduces anxiety and depression, and improves sleep. Despite these benefits, many do not engage in the recommended amount of daily physical activity. The Health Foundation’s stake in physical activity began in the early 2000’s with Walk El Paso. More recently, the Health Foundation constructed the Playa Drain Trail demonstration project and has partnered with regional stakeholders for the development of the Paso del Norte Trail network. Other areas of emphasis include the promotion of physical activity through educational programs, campaigns, and trail and park use.

2021 Paso del Norte Trail Report

Paso del Norte Trail Alignment

View Strategy Brief (English)

View Strategy Brief (Español)

Foundation Staff: Jana Renner

Additional Links

https://www.pasodelnortetrail.org/

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