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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: June 2, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-e <br /> SUBJECT: Trails Day Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks <br /> & Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Abby Mattingly, 919-245-2510 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation declaring June 6, 2026 as "Trails Day" in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: June 6th has been declared National Trails Day for 2026 by the American Hiking <br /> Society. National Trails Day aims to inspire individuals and organizations across the country to <br /> take action to maintain and improve upon local trail networks. The American Hiking Society <br /> encourages communities to share their passion for the outdoors by joining a local trail event, <br /> committing to collect trash on local trails, and advocating for trail protection. <br /> Orange County trails connect residents, and access to parks and open space have consistently <br /> been ranked as a high priority. Parks and nature preserves in the County contain over 20 miles <br /> of trails, including a large segment of the State's Mountains to Sea Trail. National Trails Day is an <br /> opportunity to encourage the community to get outdoors and connect with local trails. <br /> Trails offer benefits to communities as an outlet for healthy recreation, alternative transportation, <br /> and contribute to an improved quality of life. As asserted in the Climate Action Plan, trails can <br /> provide shelter from the sun, cooling temperature, resilience to flooding, and carbon <br /> sequestration. By affirming June 6, 2026 as Trails Day, Orange County exemplifies the <br /> community's passion for trail-centric infrastructure, and advocates for a future of trail stewardship. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with adoption of the proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the proclamation declaring June 6, 2026 to be Trails Day in Orange County. <br />