Calendar of Trails Training

July 2009

• Washington, DC
• A National Physical Activity Plan that will help Americans become physically active every day is being developed by researchers, healthcare professionals and educators throughout the United States. The conference seeks input from policymakers, scientists, healthcare providers and leaders in public health, education, transportation, business, and non-profit organizations.
• Info: http://www.physicalactivityplan.org/

• Steinbach, MB
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: bodydrivensports@mts.net

• Saskatoon, SK
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: b.turk@sasktel.net

• Gainesville, FL
• Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program. Hosted by the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails and the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference. The State Trail Administrators Meeting is for State trail administrators and Federal agency personnel who are involved with statewide or national trail programs (By invitation).
• Info: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/stam2009/index.htm

• Gainesville, FL
• Organized by the Southeastern Distance Riders Association and The Goethe Trail, Inc. with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
• Info: http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.co

• Missoula, MT
• Organized by the Partnership for the National Trails System with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The Conference will include informational workshops on how to increase the outreach, protection, and capacity of our National Trails System.
• Info: http://www.nationaltrailspartnership.org

July 15, 2009 — Webinar: Counting Bicyclists and Pedestrians

July 18, 2009 — TrailsFest 2009

July 18, 2009 — AMC Basic Maintenance Skills Training

• White Mountains, NH
• This three-week program is designed for those interested in pursuing trails leadership education or have a special passion for stewardship. This course includes a Leave No Trace Trainer certificationand then a SOLO Wilderness First Aid course and certification. Trail maintenance projects may include brushing, drainage cleaning, rock work, bog bridging, and new trail construction. Classroom (rest days) focus on backcountry skills and ethics. Sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Info: http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/

• Winona, MN
• The Twin Cities Bicycling Club, in partnership with the League and the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, is the proud host of the National Rally at the annual WOW event. The weekend is jam-packed with activities. There will be three full days of riding with route support and full-service rest stops. Routes will be from 25 to 62 miles Friday and Sunday, and 25 to 100 miles on Saturday. For mountain bikers, check out the great trails around Winona on Saturday afternoon..
• Info: www.bikewow.org

August 2009

• Middlebury, VT
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: patrick@vycc.org

• Santa Fe, NM
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: mtbdug@msn.com

• Collinsville, Illinois
• This conference will offer presentations, panel discussions, and workshops where attendees will have the opportunity to formulate new and useful insights and recommendations on four issues critical to the sustainable management of the Mississippi River and the human communities that depend on it. The conference will culminate with a special Policy Forum where recommendations will be delivered directly to key politicians and decision makers in the Mississippi River Basin. The Keynote address, "This Blue Planet," will be given by Alexandra Cousteau, founder of Blue Legacy International.
• Info: Vera Bojic at 618-468-4870 or vbojic@lc.edu

• Shepherdstown, WV
• Do you manage volunteers? Need some training on how to better recruit volunteers and manage your program? Then this course is designed for you! You'll learn the value of developing and maintaining strong programs to work with volunteers and how these partnership programs are often a critical supplement to meet the management objectives of the Service. Benefits of and sensitive issues in working with volunteers will be discussed, as well as examples of resident and non-resident volunteer programs.
• Info: Laura Jones, (304) 876-7499, Laura_Jones@fws.gov - Registration: Complete on line at https://doilearn.doi.gov/

• Milford, CT
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: ArtRoti@hotmail.com

• Shepherdstown, WV
• This course goes beyond the nuts and bolts of recruiting and managing volunteers and focuses on the leadership and effective communication skills necessary to build management support; strategies to build management support for a volunteer program and justify costs; methods of involving refuge staff in utilizing volunteer skills; and creating a positive supportive environment for volunteers. Participants will leave the course with increased skills in leadership and effective communication, engaging staff in planning for volunteer involvement, and motivating volunteers and staff.
• Info: Laura Jones, (304) 876-7499, Laura_Jones@fws.gov - Registration: Complete on line at https://doilearn.doi.gov/

• Loveland, CO
• OCTA's 27th annual national convention: "Cherokee Trail to the West, 1849-1859." The Colorado-Cherokee Trail Chapter of OCTA is serving as the host chapter for the 2009 convention.
• Info: http://www.octa-colorado.org/2009_convention.htm or Convention Chairman Ernie Witucki
  ewitucki@msn.com or (720) 323-8458

• Portland, OR
• Presentations and posters should exemplify Safe Routes to School programs' ability to address a range of issues that affect our society, and give schoolchildren the tools to change habits and stay two steps ahead of health issues, environmental problems, and traffic congestion. The conference will offer 90-minute workshops and interactive 180-minute training opportunities that allow for more in-depth discussion and hands-on events.
• Info: http://www.saferoutesconference.org/

• Cañon City, CO
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: bledoux@email.com

• Denver, CO
• Jan. 15 is deadline for proposals for roundtable discussions, workshops, presentations, or best-practices forums should be geared to help achieve our 2009 conference goals: 1. Highlight opportunities to improve and sustain byways. 2. Instill a high sense of responsibility among byway practitioners. 3. Provide an important networking opportunity for the byway community.
• Info: Visit www.bywaysresourcecenter.org/events/conferences - E-mail Chel Ethun at cethun@byways.org - Call 1-866-974-6403

September 2009

• Shepherdstown, WV
• Learn to cultivate relationships with partners or funding organizations to support projects that promote and maintain conservation and natural resource management. Topics include preproject planning, alternative funding sources, and writing a solid grant proposal. Bring a potential grant project with you to work on during the course. You will develop a grant application and critique the critical parts of a successful grant proposal.
• Info: Ora Dixon 304-876-7314 - Registration: Complete on line at https://doilearn.doi.gov/

• San Diego, CA
• Planning, implementation, installation, and assessment of riparian habitat restoration projects. It will provide participants with a basic understanding of riparian restoration in the context of permit mandated replacement of wetland functions and services. Classroom sessions cover the essential elements of successful riparian restoration and field trips illustrate how these elements come together in practice. Field trips include visits to three restoration projects in San Diego County.
• Info: http://www.wetlandtraining.com/2009Schedule.html

September 12, 2009 — Maintaining Existing Trails

• White Mountains, NH
• Learn the nuts and bolts of trail maintenance: drainage, clearing, brushing, and blazing. Advanced skills are covered as time allows. This is the perfect opportunity for new trail adopters or anyone wanting to maintain a trail but not yet confident with their skills. Sponsored by Appalachian Mountain Club.
• Info: http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails

September 15, 2009 — Taking Your Trail to the Next Level

• Hartford, CT
• The science behind concepts for buffers, setbacks, corridors, and greenways used to protect biodiversity and waters of the U.S. Explore the use of simple models for estimating buffer widths for protecting water quality, as well as simulation approaches using GIS to estimate the financial and biological impacts of alternative buffer regulations. Gain an understanding of how other jurisdictions throughout the U.S. and Canada are using buffers as a tool to better protect species, ecosystem services, and functions.
• Info: http://www.wetlandtraining.com/2009Schedule.html

• Ashland, OR
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: wesrogers2003@hotmail.com

• Chicago, IL
• Info: http://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=10770

• Altoona, PA
• “Connecting Communities Through Recreation and Heritage”: Tours and Mobile Workshops;
  Tracks: Community & Economic Development; Health, Wellness & Active Living; Technology; and Maintenance & Management; Mainline Greenway Workshop
• Info: http://www.prps.org

October 1-4, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Arcata, CA
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: TwowheelinTim@earthlink.net

November 2009

November 17, 2009 — Paper and Digital Bike Maps