Our Mission
The purpose of the event is to create a greater awareness in the community of the extraordinary trail system that exists locally and do so in a way that is consistent with the mission of the Nature Center.
COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND THE ENDURANCE TO LEAD
Dr. Mike is a resident of Palmerton, where he has worked as a general surgeon since 2000. He and his wife Melissa have deep roots in the running community here in the Lehigh Valley. Together, they have 3 children who share their passion for the sport.
CARBON ADVENTURE RACING
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
About the Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Nestled within the Kittatinny Ridge alongside the Lehigh River, Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC) is a member-supported, nonprofit conservation organization and environmental education center. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of present and future generations by protecting the wildlife and enhancing the habitats of our Refuge, the neighboring Kittatinny Ridge, and the Lehigh River Watershed through conservation, education, research, and outdoor recreation.
As the first and only environmental education center in the U.S. on a Superfund site, Lehigh Gap Nature Center was born in 2002 from a barren and polluted mountainside. LGNC’s efforts to revegetate several hundred acres of this former ‘moonscape’ have not only successfully revitalized the mountain – they have also established a community resource enjoyed by thousands of visitors per year. Today, the restored site is home to a 756-acre wildlife refuge featuring hundreds of native species, 13 miles of trails, and endless opportunities for learning, ecological research, and outdoor recreation. Visit www.lgnc.org to learn more.
All proceeds from the More or Less 10K Trail Run and 2-Mile Scamper support the continued stewardship of LGNC’s wildlife refuge and trail system. By registering for this event, you are directly benefitting the habitats and trails you will experience during the race.