August 25 is officially Bike and Walk Day at the Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market. You can join community members in celebrating active transportation by attending the Gardeners’ Market from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at South Park or by joining in on one of the activities planned for that evening.

Leaving promptly at 5:15 p.m. Healthy By Design partners, including Billings TrailNet, will lead a bike ride from Riverside Middle School with a stop at Orchard Elementary School to South Park. All are welcome to join in on this fun, leisurely ride that will help participants gain confidence riding on city streets while offering an opportunity to meet fellow residents. Want to help out on the ride? Billings TrailNet is looking for a few volunteers to help welcome and guide participants on the ride. If you are a bike enthusiast and would like to volunteer, please email Elyse at elyse@billingstrailnet.org.

At 5:30 p.m. Kevin Kooistra from the Western Heritage Center will lead a walking tour of South Park. The tour will cover the history of some of the most historic buildings surrounding South Park so this is your chance to get some exercise and fresh air and learn more about your city!

Kids who are in need of a helmet will have the opportunity to get a FREE one, provided by Healthy By Design. To pick up a helmet, drop by Riverside Middle School on August 25 starting at 5:10 p.m. or the Gardeners’ Market between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Supplies are limited so be sure to get there early!

The Healthy By Design Gardeners’ Market helps to bring fresh and local food into the community. SNAP, debit, and credit cards are accepted. Billings residents and visitors are welcomed to visit the market on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at South Park between now and the first week in October.