CALENDAR:

Calendar of Trails Training

Trail training, workshops, and conferences on trail building, planning, management, land protection, organization development, motorized recreation, wilderness, leadership, tools, GIS data, parks, bike/ped facilities, nonmotorized transportation, funding, and stewardship:

2012 CALENDAR: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

See 2012 scheduled events: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

2013 training: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See past training events from 2011

May 2012

May 1, 3, and 5, 2012 — Crew Leadership for Trails Training, May 1, 3, and 5

Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Park
Outdoor Stewardship Institute will introduce the fundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. All trainees will receive a Crew Leader manual , a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that make for a successful crew leadership experience. This workshop is best for individuals who have had experience working on trail projects or previous crew leadership experiences. Instructors: Instructors: Steve West, Linda Strand, & Kim Fredrick
Info: http://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

May 2-4, 2012 — Tennessee Bike Summit

Chattanooga, TN
Enjoy seminars, mobile workshops and fun activities that include experiencing the food and nightlife of scenic Chattanooga! Continuing Education Credits: Check back for details regarding continuing education credit availability from summit sessions. Stay an extra day for the 25th Anniversary 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge on Saturday, May 5th!
Info: http://www.tnbikesummit.org/

May 3-4, 2012 — Connecting to Nature Summit

Morrison, TN
Join the Wildlife Habitat Council for Connecting to Nature: A Summit for Community Engagement & Education at the Bridgestone Environmental Education Classroom & Habitat, the site of a certified Corporate Lands for Learning program at Bridgestone Americas, Inc.’s Warren Plant. This event will feature roundtable discussions and case studies about how the arts can be a gateway experience to connect people to nature, as well as an effective medium for adding value to all formal and informal education programs for both children and adults.
Info: http://www.wildlifehc.org/whcevents/workshops/connecting-to-nature-summit/

May 3-6, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Redding, CA
Hosted by: Redding Mountain Biking. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 3-6, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Washington, DC
Hosted by: NPS - Fort Dupont Park. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 4-7, 2012 — National River Rally

Portland, OR
* Over 95 educational workshops and intensive training sessions * Unsurpassed networking opportunities * Special focus on the Clean Water Act at 40 * Bridge Day (May 4) with the National Water Quality Monitoring Council's conference. The strength of our movement lies in working and sharing together. Despite our many challenges, this is truly a time of opportunity to better protect our home waters.
Info: http://www.rivernetwork.org/programs/river-rally

May 5, 2012 — Trails and Ecological Restoration Skills Workshops

Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Park
This 1 day skills seminar will consist of a series of workshops for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels to help you brush up on your technical trails and ecological restoration skills. Instructors will cover topics such as basic trail construction, rock skills, advanced trail construction, and step construction. Please note: this training opportunity is separate from the OSI Crew Leader training happening in Red Rocks Park the same day. Instructors: Bob Finch
Info: http://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

May 7, 2012 — Free Bike-Ped Campaign Training

Anchorage, AK
This workshop modeled after the Alliance for Biking and Walking signature "Winning Campaigns Trainings" uses proven curriculum targeted specifically to the unique needs of bicycle and pedestrian advocates. Participants will receive a crash course in key organizing tactics for identifying, strategizing and implementing campaigns that transform the transportation landscape in Alaskan communities. This training is intended for any organization leader who would benefit from gaining the tools to craft and manage powerful advocacy campaigns.
Info: http://www.alaska-trails.org/trail_teachers/winning.shtml

May 8, 2012 — Alaska Bike-Ped funding workshop

Anchorage, AK
The workshop will present best practices from other metropolitan planning organizations around the country in utilizing federal funding streams for biking and walking and share case studies firsthand from experts in the field. Understand the funding process and the important role of advocates, agency staff, and elected officials in securing this funding; Learn about under-utilized funding sources that exist for biking and walking projects and programs, that the region has not yet tapped;
Info: http://www.alaska-trails.org/trail_teachers/bikeped.shtml

May 8, 2012 — Exploring Bicycle Options for Federal Lands: Bike Sharing, Rentals and Employee Fleets

Webinar: online 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Bicycle programs can help Federal land management agencies work toward their environmental, public health and sustainability goals, while providing visitors and employees additional travel choices. This training explores three options for making bicycles more readily available in Federal lands; public bicycle sharing systems, bicycle rental programs, and employee bicycle fleets.
Info: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5q5tjemcc2c2d96&llr=4dvegidab

May 10, 2012 — Webinar: Growing the Florida East Coast Greenway

Online webinar: 10-11 a.m. (EDT)
"Growing the Florida East Coast Greenway for Transportation, Tourism and Health: will cover ● The economic benefits and impacts of trails in communities ● How multi-modal transportation systems advance safe, efficient travel, recreation and tourism ● The advantages to connecting trails locally, regionally and nationally ● How East Coast communities can support and become involved with the Greenway Panelists will share valuable information about trail-related hot topics. Presented by: FDEP Division of Recreation and Parks' Office of Greenways and Trails and the East Coast Greenway Alliance.
Info: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525746362

May 10-13, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Mt. Shasta, CA
Hosted by: Mt. Shasta Trail Assoc. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 10-13, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Parkersburg, WV
Hosted by: RVMBA. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 12, 2012 — Trail Awareness Training

Florence, CO
Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen. Activities include: Leave No Trace, Recreational Packing, Equipment For You & Your Horse, Trailering Safety, Trail Etiquette, and Restraining Systems. Afternoon Activities include Obstacle Course. At Pathfinder Park 2miles West of Florence on HWY 115.
Info: Michael BonDurant - bondomc@msn.com

May 14-18, 2012 — National Historic Trails Workshop

Socorro, NM
Focus Areas: Trail Corridor and Resource Protection; Multi-Generational Volunteer & Membership Engagement; Partnership Building with Organizations with Shared Values
Info: http://www.pnts.org/

May 15-17, 2012 — Accessibility: Recreation and Supporting Facilities

Burns, TN
The 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards have been adopted and for the first time recreation facilities are specifically included. Standards for outdoor developed areas such as trails, campgrounds, picnic and viewing areas and beaches are close to being finalized. This 3-day training course conducted by the National Center on Accessibility will provide an overview of the new accessibility standards while emphasizing how design and construction affect people with disabilities and how people with disabilities function in park facilities.
Info: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register

May 16-17, 2012 — Siskiyou Cycling and Trails Tourism Forum

Mt. Shasta Ski Park and Yreka, CA
We need your help and input to help use our natural beauty and our trails to boost tourism.
Info: http://mountshastatrailassociation.org/2012/05/siskiyou-cycling-and-trails-tourism-forum/

May 18-20, 2012 — Trail Construction and Crew Leader Workshop

Washoe County, NV
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association presents our annual inter-agency trails training at Galena Creek Regional Park. This training is partially grant funded by the Nevada Recreational Trails Program and the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest and supported by Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space. Prepares individuals to begin achieving proficiency in the design, layout, and leadership of recreational trails projects.
Info: www.tahoerimtrail.org/trailstraining.php

May 18-20, 2012 — 4th Annual Outdoor Leadership and Guide Training

South Lake Tahoe, CA
To provide all participants with the skills, which will increase their confidence and competence in the outdoors. Industry professionals, along with experienced Tahoe Rim Trail guides will lead workshops in Outdoor Leadership, Risk Management, Trip Planning, Field Skills, Leave No Trace and much more! The weekend offers many opportunities to network with professional and volunteer guides, as well as participants who share in common pursuits and passions.
Info: http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/

May 20-24, 2012 — International Making Cities Livable Conference

Portland, OR
Environmental factors significantly contribute to obesity, chronic physical ill health, social isolation, violence and crime. The way we have built our cities has amplified these problems. This conference will examine the evidence, and focus on ways we can reshape the built environment to increase physical and social health and well-being.
Info: http://www.livablecities.org/conferences/49th-conference-portland

May 21-25, 2012 — Packing for the Real World

Shawnee, CO
The Rocky Mountain Regional Specialty Pack String presents an opportunity to learn, share, and apply work-related packing skills in a real world setting, including test rides. Each day will provide informal but structured packing skills using the saw buck and decker styles of packing. Topics include: Safety, Tools of the Trade, Panniers/Manties, Minimum Impact Pre-Trip Planning, Knots and Hitches, Transporting Stock, Putting the String Together, Out Rider Responsibilities, 6-Principles for Leading a Packstring, Diamond & Top Loads, Loading & Packing Tools, Trail Etiquette, High Line, Turning-out Stock in the Back Country, Hobbles/Portable Electric Fence. Instructor Glenn Ryan is lead packer for the Pack String and has worked as trails foreman and back country patrolman.
Info: Apply by March 17, 2012 - (303) 838-8675 or (720) 320-8731 - gryan@fs.fed.us

May 23, 2012 — Central Illinois Bike Summit

Normal, IL
This all-day bike event is designed to bring together planners, engineers, and advocates interested in the vital role that bicycles play in our transportation system. The day’s informational sessions will cover a broad array of topics at varying levels of technical detail. Attendees should leave the summit with a better understanding of why bikes are important and how to make their communities more bike friendly.
Info: Mercy Davison, Town Planner, Town of Normal, 309-454-9590 or mdavison@normal.org

May 24-27, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Hood River, OR
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 24-27, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Harrisburg, PA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 30 - June 1, 2012 — National ADA Symposium

Indianapolis, IN
Training on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design that go into effect March 2012. Cutting edge information on the ADA, incuding the new Dept. of Justice regulations. Sessions on a wide-range of ADA related topics. Sessions that meet ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program fundmental and elective credits. A program of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research.
Info: http://adasymposium.org/

May 31 - June 3, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Springfield, OR
Hosted by: Disciples of Dirt. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

May 31 - June 3, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by: Philadelphia Mtn Bike Assn. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

June 2012

June 2, 2012 — National Trails Day

On trails across America!
American Hiking Society sponsors the one-day event. Hundreds of thousands of people now have a greater awareness of trails through a wide variety of NTD events -- including trail dedications, hikes, bike and horse rides, paddle trips, trail maintenance, and many other activities.
Info: http://www.americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

June 2-3, 2012 — Salida Crew Leadership for Trails Training

USFS Columbine Trail in Salida, CO
Outdoor Stewardship Institute will introduce the fundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. All trainees will receive a Crew Leader manual , a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that make for a successful crew leadership experience. This workshop is best for individuals who have had experience working on trail projects or previous crew leadership experiences.
Info: http://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

June 6-8, 2012 — Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference

Geelong, Australia
The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be a platform for Government and Industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and solutions that relate to population health, sustainability, natural resource management, transport, climate change, urban design and more.
Info: http://www.healthycities.com.au/

June 6-9, 2012 — Wisconsin Trail Design and Construction School

Delafield, WI
The Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to host the 7th annual three-day Horse Trail Design & Construction School for trail volunteers, land managers, park staff and those involved in Tribal Nation recreation. The interactive learning and hands-on trail work emphasized “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. In addition to basic trail design and construction, the courses focus on fostering relationships between volunteers and those charged with managing recreation assets. Our instructor this year will be Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialists.
Info: http://wisconsinhorsecouncil.org/?page=trails

June 6-9, 2012 — International Snowmobile Congress

Sturbridge, MA
Organized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
Info: http://www.snowiasa.org

June 7-9, 2012 — OHV Recreation Management Workshop

Lewisburg, PA
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania OHV Association, will present a three-day workshop that includes two days of classroom sessions and one day of field sessions to provide hands-on opportunities to apply what is learned in the classroom. Topics will include principles of OHV recreation management; planning, operation and maintenance of sustainable trail systems; benefits of active management; economic benefits of OHV recreation; conflict resolution; effective use of volunteers; and partnership development opportunities. Cost is only $85.00 for all three days of the workshop.
Info: http://www.nohvcc.org/Education/Workshops/PaOHVwks2012.aspx

June 7-10, 2012 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Accord, NY
Hosted by: Renegades Mountain Bike Club. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

June 8-10, 2012 — Winning Campaigns Training

Houston, TX
LivableStreets Alliance promotes safe, convenient, and affordable transportation for all users in the Boston region to make our communities more connected and livable. The organization challenges people to think differently and to demand a system that better balances transit, walking, and biking with automobiles.
Info: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/EventRegistration-Overview/3726/

June 18-21, 2012 — Trailhead Ontario

Ingersoll/Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Trailhead Conference Goals: * Promote four-seasons active lifestyles on trails * Promote trail tourism and eco-friendly, budget-friendly vacations * Explore and promote Ontario’s unique eco-system to local, national and international audiences * Participate in an exchange of ideas with trail visionaries, trail planners and managers of various sectors of municipal, provincial and federal governments * Explore opportunities for job growth via trail development, trail infrastructure improvement and trail creation.
Info: http://trailheadontario.com/

June 21-23, 2012 — Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition 12th Annual Workshop

Glenwood Springs, CO
June 22nd will consist of a classroom session on: * Updates of recent national and state land management rules and regulations * Implementation of the merger of CO Parks and Wildlife * Grant writing and administration * Partnership development. The second day will be devoted to field workshop session at Hubbard Mesa. Participants will ride the trails with experts and apply the information we learned in the classroom, seeing what has worked and what has not. Sponsored by the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), in conjunction with National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), Colorado State Parks and Wildlife, the US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management.
Info: http://www.nohvcc.org/Education/Workshops/COHVCOworkshop.aspx

June 19-20, 2012 — Sustainable Trails for All and Trail Accessibility Guidelines

Greenfield, NH
This in-depth, field-oriented workshop provides information on assessment for trail accessibility, planning trails that are sustainable, and meeting Federal Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines while blending into the setting.
It is a must for trail planners, managers, landscape architects, engineers, as well as federal, state and municipal recreation planners. Learn from the experts! Workshop presenters include Janet Zeller, National Accessibility Program Manager with the U.S. Forest Service, Michael Passo, Trail Assessment Expert with American Trails, and Peter Jensen, Master Trail Planner/Builder.
Info: SustainableTrailsWorkshops@gmail.com

June 24-27, 2012 — Urban Street Symposium

Chicago, IL
"My Street, Your Street, Our Street Developing Livable Transportation Solutions:" a joint conference with the Institute of Transportation Engineers- Midwestern District and the TRB 4th Urban Street Symposium. This joint conference brings together meetings from two organizations that have greatly influenced transportation policy over the last decade. The technical resources of the conference will be further enhanced with the participation of the AASHTO Technical Committee for Geometric Design.
Info: http://www.mwite-uss4-2012.org/home

June 26-29, 2012 — Velo-City Global 2012 Conference

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Velo-city Global is the world’s premier international cycling planning conference. The four day event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.
Info: http://www.velo-city2012.com/

July 2012

July 8-14, 2012 — Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness

Lone Pine, CA
This seven-day pack trip covers the essentials of horsepacking in the wilderness with the Golden Trout Wilderness of the high Sierra as your laboratory. The instructor will discuss equipment, emergency veterinary care, feeding and managing livestock in the backcountry. Past participants have acclaimed this excursion an outstanding adventure. Horseshoe Meadows Pack Station, Horseshoe Meadows Rd. Cost is $1,400. Includes horse, saddle, meals and instruction. Enroll in section 121OTH800.
Info: call (800) 752-0881, email extension@ucdavis.edu or visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/equine

July 12-14, 2012 — Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference

Lexington, KY
Hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council, the country’s largest equestrian-only trails conference, focusing on resource management, land manager relationships, conservation ethics and youth involvement. National experts in trail development and management, land manager partnerships, federal regulatory processes in land management, responsible trail maintenance processes, mulit-user trail relationships and more will be featured.
Info: http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.com/

July 14-15, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

July 14-17, 2012 — International Urban Parks Conference

New York, NY
The Greater & Greener conference is the premier forum for park innovation, offering forward-looking topics and speakers, interactive in-the-field workshops and tours, a volunteer service project and an audience of urban park planning, and design professionals, advocates and supporters from around the world.
Info: http://www.urbanparks2012.org/

July 14-15, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

July 16-20, 2012 — Accessibility Management in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Lakewood, CO
Sessions will include discussions of the characteristics and needs of people with disabilities, legislative mandates and litigation, accessibility standards and common errors, the application of universal design to park and recreation environments, program access, considerations for conducting accessibility assessments, visitor use and marketing, and comprehensive planning. Examples and best practices in accessibility management will be presented throughout the sessions. A field exercise will give participants an opportunity to practice conducting an accessibility assessment along with discussing considerations for prioritization of physical and programmatic barrier removal. Sponsored by National Center on Accessibility.
Info: http://www.ncaonline.org/?q=node/1276

August 2012

August 20-24, 2012 — Comprehensive Bicycle Planning & Design

Portland, OR
Portland State University presents a course to cover the fundamentals of bicycle planning and design through an intensive week of interactive classroom and field experience. Instructors will integrate transit access and connections, bridges, trail crossings, and other special features into discussions, while using project examples to highlight practical applications of the principles and techniques discussed. The cost for this course is $995.
Info: http://www.ibpi.usp.pdx.edu/courses.php

August 21-25, 2012 — NOHVCC Conference

Great Falls, MT
Cosponsored by the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council and FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The OHV Program Managers Conference is primarily for government agency staff with off highway vehicle responsibilities. The NOHVCC Conference is primarily intended for NOHVCC partners. Several educational sessions are held together.
Info: http://www.nohvcc.org/education/conference.aspx

September 2012

September 10-13, 2012 — ProWalk/ProBike Conference

Long Beach, CA
Conference attendees can look forward to hearing from their peers on topics such as: Safe Routes to School; Complete Streets and Context Sensitive Solutions; Active and Sustainable Transportation; and the best in policies, planning, programming, and educational practices that are supporting more bicycling-friendly and walkable communities.
Info: http://www.bikewalk.org/2012conference/index.php

September 28 - Oct. 1, 2012 — ASLA Conference

Phoenix, AZ
Info: http://www.asla.org/annualmeetingandexpo.aspx

September 29, 2012 — National Public Lands Day

On public lands across America
NPLD is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Volunteers from across the United States and its territories come together to perform service projects on public lands, including tree plantings, invasive plant removal, historic site restoration and trash pick-ups. In 2011, over 180,000 volunteers lent a hand at 2,067 sites in every state.
Info: http://www.publiclandsday.org/

September 30 - Oct. 2, 2012 — New York State Canal Conference

Oswego, NY
The NY State Canal Conference is held every other year to: * Develop a statewide network of volunteers and professionals who are dedicated to the revitalization of canal communities located within the Erie Canal Heritage Corridor * Promote the success stories and share organizational strategies of communities that have or are attempting to implement the statewide canal master plan as well as local waterfront and canal master plans * Recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who have contributed significantly to the promotion and enhancement of the New York State Canal System
Info: http://www.newyorkcanals.org/explore_conference.htm

September 30 - Oct. 4, 2012 — Walk21

Mexico City, Mexico
XIII International Walking and Liveable Communities Conference and VII International Congress on Sustainable Transport. Inclusion: the city of the future offers an accessible, integrated and inclusive mobility. Trust: the city of the future can be enjoyed securely, with confidence and certainty Well-being: the city of the future allows its people to breathe, move freely, safely and be healthy. Community: the city of the future has active citizens and is supported by a responsible government.
Info: http://www.walk21.com/conferences/mexico_city.asp

October 2012

October 10-11, 2012 — Sustainable Trails for All and Trail Accessibility Guidelines

Greenfield, NH
This in-depth, field-oriented workshop provides information on assessment for trail accessibility, planning trails that are sustainable, and meeting Federal Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines while blending into the setting.
It is a must for trail planners, managers, landscape architects, engineers, as well as federal, state and municipal recreation planners. Learn from the experts! Workshop presenters include Janet Zeller, National Accessibility Program Manager with the U.S. Forest Service, Michael Passo, Trail Assessment Expert with American Trails, and Peter Jensen, Master Trail Planner/Builder.
Info: SustainableTrailsWorkshops@gmail.com

October 10-13, 2012 — 2012 IMBA World Summit

Santa Fe, NM
Organized by IMBA with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The Summit is a chance for top industry leaders and land managers to share ideas and learn about sustainable trail design, managing liability, bicycle tourism and economic development, trail advocacy and public lands policy.
Info: http://www.imba.com/world-summit

October 16-18, 2012 — NRPA Congress & Exposition

Anaheim, CA
NRPA understands that innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. Don't miss this opportunity to network and engage with park and recreation professionals from across the nation. Join us and learn innovative business practices, how to navigate politics in local government and how to create programs and services that serve a diverse population.
Info: http://www.nrpa.org/Congress2012/

October 20, 2012 — 6th Annual Vermont Trail Symposium

Richmond, VT
Hosted by Vermont Trails & Greenways Council
Info: http://www.vermonttrailsandgreenways.org/our-programs/education

October 24-26, 2012 — Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Portland, OR
Practical Solutions for Challenging Issues: the core objective of the Conference is to offer an outstanding educational experience to help you mitigate the risks inherent in exploring, working, teaching, and recreating in wild places.
Info: http://www.nols.edu/wrmc/

October 26-28, 2012 — Washington State Trails Conference

Vancouver, WA
This year’s conference will pay special attention to how trails act as bridges: connecting the natural and human environments, joining urban and rural areas, and even connecting diverse ecological and social communities. The Conference will offer breakout sessions following three themed tracks: 1. Planning for Success Strategies to help your trail project gain traction, including successful fundraising, partnerships and coalition-building, and legislation and advocacy. 2. Managing Trails on the Ground Case studies and presentations focused on effective trail design and construction as well as best practices for resource protection and managing trail use. 3. Community Engagement Tactics and success stories for trail outreach and communication to diverse audiences, cultivating volunteers and involving youth. Proposals will be accepted through March 30.
Info: http://www.washingtonstatetrailscoalition.org/

November 2012

November 3-4, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

November 5-9, 2012 — National Scenic Trails Workshop

Shepherdstown, WV
Sponsored by Partnership for the National Trails System
Info: http://www.pnts.org/

2013 TRAINING CALENDAR: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

April 2013

April 14-17, 2013 — American Trails International Trails Symposium

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Resort, Arizona
American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology.
Info: 530-547-2060 - symposium@americantrails.org - http://americantrails.org/2013/index.html

June 2013

June 6-8, 2013 — International Snowmobile Congress

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Organized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling.
Info: http://www.snowiasa.org/

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For more on trails training and education see the National Trails Training Partnership.