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The Path Forward Starts with You!

With your support, we can create a vibrant trailside headquarters and visitor hub! We're excited to have a space where we can host events and workshops, engage with trail users, volunteers, and visitors. Refill your water bottle while on a trail adventure, attend an event or program, learn about volunteer opportunities, or grab some ERT merch!

Until now, our growing staff and dedicated volunteers have worked from offices in traditional corporate settings. “We’ve never had a trailside home before,” says Executive Director Kindra Greene. That will change this fall when the Trailside HQ (fondly known as the “Welcome to Chelsea Blue Building”) opens its doors at the corner of Raleigh Avenue and Orapax Street in Norfolk’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood.
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Vigor Marine MHI Norfolk - ERT Headquarters Naming Sponsor

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The RadWagon 4 Electric Cargo Bike, donated by a generous ERT Board Member. This bike is equipped with two seats and tire guards for the kiddos, and can be removed. Enter the raffle for your chance to win!

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ERT Fundraising Committee, chaired by Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, touring the new space.

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Completed elevated walkway with ADA-accessible ramp!

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The main floor will have the visitor area, retail space, storage, and bathroom with room for workshops, programs, events, panels, and more!

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Vigor Marine MHI Norfolk - ERT Headquarters Naming Sponsor

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The mezzanine level will be where ERT offices are located.

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Executive Director Kindra Greene and Assistant Director Morgan Willett showing off the new couch for the ERT Headquarters in the back of a U-Haul.

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$46,225.15

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$50,000.00

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What You Make Possible

With your support, this 1,300 sq. ft. landmark hub will become the beating heart of the Elizabeth River Trail, offering:

  • A central, one-stop trail visitor information center with retail space for ERT merchandise.
  • Curated experiences designed by trail staff—like “date night” packages.
  • Art, education, and wellness programs for all ages.
  • Environmental learning opportunities.
  • Community and volunteer engagement resources.
  • Bike rentals serving commuters, recreational riders, and visitors.
  • Fun features like a selfie station and water refill station—with more to come.