The decision to take a walk or ride a bicycle can depend on access to safe walking or biking trails. Health research suggests that the make-up of our neighborhoods can play a role in promoting physical activity.

The Sunflower Foundation launched its “Sunflower Trails” program in 2005 to help change school and community environments so that people can be more active. To date, we have awarded more than 50 grants to communities and schools across Kansas. These grants are probably the most “tangible” of any of our grants — they can be readily seen and experienced – and they promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles – one step at a time!