This is the kick-off event for the Sonoma County Health Initiative Program that encourages walking as a regular part of a healthful, carbon-lite lifestyle.  iWALK is the first of several Health Action initiatives featuring physical activities, healthy eating, and preventive medical care.

Sebastopol's iWALK features a circular walking tour of Sebastopol, with 5 scheduled starting points along a 6.3 mile loop.  Walkers are encouraged to walk to a neighborhood starting point, where a Community Leader will guide them along the route, picking up new walkers and leaders along the way. 

Start your walk as early as 9 AM for the morning circuit or as late as 12:25 PM from Ives Park for the afternoon circuit. Choose to walk the entire loop and end at your starting point or choose to walk just one segment. Pack a lunch or snack, water, sunscreen, and hat. Restrooms are available along the route.  Walkers are welcome to leave the walk at any time for a shorter journey.

Walking celebrities, Richard and Brenda Nichols, will escort the group the whole way, all day. 

Here is the route [also detailed on the attached flyer and map]:

1.  Sebastopol Downtown Plaza at 9 AM, departs 9:15 AM
Greeting by Mayor Sarah Gurney, with co-leader City ManagerJack Griffin

2.  Analy High School 10:15 AM [2 miles] at the crosswalk to the West County Trail on High School Road
Susan Olson, Director of the Sebastopol Independent Charter School

3.  O'Reilly & Associates 10:45 AM [1.1 miles (3.1)] at the plaza between the buildings
Jim Corbett, aka Mr. Music and 2009 Citizen of the Year

4.  Libby Park 11:45AM [1.5 miles (4.6)] at the Gazebo
Lix Schott, Principal of Pinecrest Elementary School

5.  Ives Park 12:25 PM [1.4 miles (6.0)] on the steps on Willow Avenue
Carla Swartz, Board Member of Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce

The walk continues to the Plaza [.3 miles (6.3)] and around to the all starting points listed above.  We'll have a short lunch break before continuing, with the final drop-off at Ives Park around 3:30 PM.

If you have any questions, contact Richard Nichols at 823-4071.