SUPPORT THE TRAIL
There are many ways you can contribute to the success of the Elizabeth River Trail.
MAKE A DONATION
Financial stability is the backbone of any non-profit, and we are not alone in needing financial support for our operations and capital projects. Currently, we need help to support our ongoing operations and programs. In the future, we have dreams of expanding the trail and adding more amenities and programming including kayak launches, unique art-like playgrounds, interactive educational signage, solar lighting, fitness equipment and more.
MAKE A DONATION
Financial stability is the backbone of any non-profit, and we are not alone in needing financial support for our operations and capital projects. Currently, we need help to support our ongoing operations and programs. In the future, we have dreams of expanding the trail and adding more amenities and programming including kayak launches, unique art-like playgrounds, interactive educational signage, solar lighting, fitness equipment and more. Please visit this page to see annual giving opportunities for individuals and corporations.
Our small staff works tirelessly to manage the programs, maintenance and amenities along the trail. We need lots of help to keep the ERT clean, active and a source of local pride. Please consider becoming a volunteer with us. We have an active Trail Ambassador program that serves as our eyes and ears on the trail looking for maintenance issues as well as helping trail users find their way. We host many events from clean-up days to bike rides, to historical and botanical walks and they all need volunteers to plan and execute.
VOLUNTEER
Our small staff works tirelessly to manage the programs, maintenance and amenities along the trail. We need lots of help to keep the ERT clean, active and a source of local pride. Please consider becoming a volunteer with us. We have an active Trail Ambassador program that serves as our eyes and ears on the trail looking for maintenance issues as well as helping trail users find their way. We host many events throughout the year. From clean up days and bike rides to historical and botanical walks, they all need volunteers to plan and execute.
The Elizabeth River Trail stands at a transformational moment, and only YOU can help shape what comes next. As a newly designated National Recreation Trail, the ERT is poised to grow beyond its 10.5 miles to connect more neighborhoods, more people, and more opportunities across Hampton Roads and become the jewel of an 82-mile regional trail network.
Your support of the Path Forward campaign will power this next chapter. Together, we can connect more communities, inspire wellness and creativity, and ensure everyone can experience the beauty and energy of the trail.
This is your moment. Join us on the Path Forward and help build the connections that make our community thrive.
BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER
The Elizabeth River Trail stands at a transformational moment, and only YOU can help shape what comes next. As a newly designated National Recreation Trail, the ERT is poised to grow beyond its 10.5 miles to connect more neighborhoods, more people, and more opportunities across Hampton Roads and become the jewel of an 82-mile regional trail network.
Your support of the Path Forward campaign will power this next chapter. Together, we can connect more communities, inspire wellness and creativity, and ensure everyone can experience the beauty and energy of the trail.
This is your moment. Join us on the Path Forward and help build the connections that make our community thrive.
Building community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud of our partnerships with dozens of businesses and organizations throughout Norfolk. You can become a Community Partner by including the Trail in your events, becoming a corporate donor, using the Trail as a destination for events, being a vendor at ERT programs, sharing our social media and tagging us on your Trail adventures. We also love companies that encourage their employees to engage in trail activities, like corporate clean-ups. We’re always open to collaboration and hearing about unexpected ways our paths might cross! The Trail has something for everyone and is FOR everyone.
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
Building community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud of our partnerships with dozens of businesses and organizations throughout Norfolk. You can become a Community Partner by including the Trail in your events, becoming a corporate donor, using the Trail as a destination for events, being a vendor at ERT programs, sharing our social media and tagging us on your Trail adventures. We also love companies that encourage their employees to engage in trail activities, like corporate clean-ups. We’re always open to collaboration and hearing about unexpected ways our paths might cross! The Trail has something for everyone and is FOR everyone.
Please email us your ideas for community partnerships.
Our Board of Directors and our committees help the trail thrive and grow as an innovative and inclusive space in Norfolk. They are leaders in creating distinctive programming and strategic partnerships while maintaining environmental sustainability and resilience. We are always looking for new faces to join our cause.
JOIN OUR BOARD OR COMMITTEES
Our Board of Directors and our committees help the trail thrive and grow as an innovative and inclusive space in Norfolk. They are leaders in creating distinctive programming and strategic partnerships while maintaining environmental sustainability and resilience. We are always looking for new faces to join our cause.
Several of our events are simply social gatherings of like-minded members of the community who are gathering to bike, run or enjoy the outside. However, some of our events are fundraisers that directly support the trail. If you’re interested in hosting one, please email us. We invite you to join us as often as you can. Please visit our calendar to see all that is happening.
attend events
Several of our events are simply social gatherings of like-minded members of the community who are gathering to bike, run or enjoy the outside. However, some of our events are fundraisers that directly support the trail. If you’re interested in hosting one, please email us. We invite you to join us as often as you can. Please visit our calendar to see all that is happening.
other support
Be a Lime Hero—We’re all about community empowerment! When you rent any Lime scooter or e-bike you can help the trail. So whether you’re cruising the ERT or scooting around town, you can be a hero by rounding up the cost of your ride to support the ERT. Become a Lime Hero here.
Several local businesses offer unique seasonal products or services where a percentage of sales go directly to the ERT. We’d love to partner with your business on exclusive ERT branding. Please contact us with your ideas.
Amazon Wishlist – As a small nonprofit, gifts of cleaning supplies, small furniture, printer ink, and more are a great way to support the work of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation. View the ERT Amazon Wishlist to see what items are needed.
These gifts allow more donor and grant funds to be directed at programming and events, versus supplies, as the Foundation works to increase access to the trail, improve the trail user experience through trail amenities, and create a safe and welcoming trail with something for everyone.
other support
Be a Lime Hero—We’re all about community empowerment! When you rent any Lime scooter or e-bike you can help the trail. So whether you’re cruising the ERT or scooting around town, you can be a hero by rounding up the cost of your ride to support the ERT. Become a Lime Hero here.
Several local businesses offer unique seasonal products or services where a percentage of sales go directly to the ERT. We’d love to partner with your business on exclusive ERT branding. Please contact us with your ideas.
Amazon Wishlist – As a small nonprofit, gifts of cleaning supplies, small furniture, printer ink, and more are a great way to support the work of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation. View the ERT Amazon Wishlist to see what items are needed.
These gifts allow more donor and grant funds to be directed at programming and events, versus supplies, as the Foundation works to increase access to the trail, improve the trail user experience through trail amenities, and create a safe and welcoming trail with something for everyone.
