Tree Planting Bike Ride (for Kids and Families!)

Biking, Trees & Food for Free!

Sunday, October 20th

1pm-Meet at Miller Park (In Minowa Heights)

1-4pm-Plant Trees along Trout Run Trail

4pm-FREE Meal Provided at the Fish Hatchery

4:30-Bike Home on Your Own (from the Fish Hatchery)

*Space is limited. Brought to you by Decorah Public Library, Upper Explorerland's Safe Routes to School and Winneshiek County Conservation. Trees funded by the Iowa DNR's Tress for Kids project.

To Register please answer the following questions by NOON on October 16th:

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* 1. Parent/Guardian Name:

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* 2. Names and ages of others attending with you:

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* 3. I understand that participants under 16 years old will NOT be allowed to join the Tree Planting Bike Ride without a parent/guardian:

Yes

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* 4. I understand that all participants:

-Must be able to bike 3 miles of the hilly Trout Run Trail section (there will be several tree planting/water breaks along the way).
-Must bring their own bike, helmet, closed toe shoes and water bottle (contact abril@uerpc.org if need assistance).
-Should bring their own gardening gloves (if possible).
-Will meet on the Minowa Heights neighborhood side of Miller Park (Twin View Dr. and Bluegrass Dr. intersection).

Yes

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* 5. Email (emails sent by 11am on 10/20 if need to rescheduled due to weather).

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* 6. Are there any dietary restrictions we should be aware of?

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* 7. How did you learn about this event and/or Safe Routes to School?

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* 8. I grant permission for myself and/or my child(ren) or ward to appear in person or in voice, video or photographic presentation for radio, television, electronic or print media (including Facebook) to promote participation in Safe Routes to School and/or the Tree Planting Bike Ride:

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* 9. Consent and Liability Waiver:

The Tree Planting Bike Ride (TPBR) promotes caring for earth and increasing physical activity and bike safety for children and adults .

The TPBR is intended to reduce the risk of injury. However, there are risks associated with biking, including risk of injury as a result of a motor vehicle crash, a fall, overexertion or carelessness. I understand and agree that by participating in the WSB, I am assuming these risks.

In consideration of my child or ward being allowed to participate in the TPBR, I hereby release from liability and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, Decorah Public Library, Winneshiek County Conservation, my child or ward's school, and any other community partner, their officers, employees, volunteers and agents from any claim or cause of action arising out of and related to any injury, loss, damages or other liabilities that may occur as a result of my child or ward's participation in the TPBR.

I authorize any official, employee, agent or volunteer of the WSB to consent to emergency medical treatment as necessary for the health and safety of my child or ward. I further agree that no official, employee, agent or volunteer will be held responsible for injuries or damages arising from the provision of any such emergency medical treatment.

I certify that I have read the above Tree Planting Bike Ride (TPBR) Consent and Liability Waiver form and understand the TPBR and its risk. By checking this box, I agree to allow myself and those I am responsible for to participate in the TPBR and release Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, Decorah Public Library, Winneshiek County Conservation and all other community partners and volunteers from liability as stated in the above Consent and Liability waiver.

We look forward to seeing you on October 20th!
If you have any questions please email abril@uerpc.org.
If you have a child interested in joining a Walking or Biking School Bus click HERE.