Join the Anne Springs Close Greenway in welcoming 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Jennifer Pharr Davis! Jennifer will be joining us on Saturday, May 15 to share her stories from the trail and to remind us that the outdoors is for all of us.

An expert on “what it takes to keep going,” Jennifer has covered more than 14,000 miles of trails on six different continents. In 2011, she set the overall record on the Appalachian Trail by finishing the 2,185-mile footpath in 46 days – an average of 47 miles per day. Jennifer has backpacked over 700 miles while pregnant, walked across North Carolina while still nursing her newborn son, and hiked in all fifty states with her two-year-old daughter. She is a proponent of “moving women forward” in every season of life.

Schedule:

6:15pm-7pm: Live music with Brew Davis

7pm-7:45: Jennifer Pharr Davis’ presentation on “What It Takes to Keep Going”.

7:45pm-8pm: Post-presentation Q & A

8pm-9pm: Live music with Brew Davis, reception and book signing

Can’t wait for May 15^th? Prepare for the experience by reading one of Jennifer’s books! We will be selling ‘Becoming Odyssa’ at the Gateway. You can also grab a copy online.

Order Becoming Odyssa Here

Remember to bring it with you to the event so you can get your book signed by Jennifer!

Purchase Tickets Here

Cost: $21 general admission, $15 for Greenway members, Free for 14 and under

Parking: $5 per car special event parking fee paid at the gate (Greenway Parking Passes accepted)

Picnic add-on: $35 or $50 with wine (Serves 2. Includes reusable cool bag, hummus & veggies, shrimp cocktail, fruit & cheese and pasta salad)

Outside food and beverage not allowed.

About the Speaker:

Jennifer Pharr Davis is an internationally recognized adventurer, sought-after speaker, critically acclaimed author and successful entrepreneur who is able to translate her experiences into a path that allows people to better navigate their work – and their world. An expert on “what it takes to keep going,” Jennifer has covered more than 14,000 miles of trails on six different continents. In 2011, she set the overall record on the Appalachian Trail by finishing the 2,185-mile footpath in 46 days – an average of 47 miles per day. She is the first and only woman to hold this title. Jennifer has backpacked over 700 miles pregnant, walked across North Carolina while still nursing her newborn son, and hiked in all fifty states with her two-year-old daughter. She is a proponent of “moving women forward” in every season of life.