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bike/ped facilities, nonmotorized
transportation, funding, and stewardship:
PLAN
FOR NEXT YEAR: Events from the past
year - See the
current calendar
of scheduled training for trails and
greenways
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us your events, workshops, and
trails training opportunities for
the National
Trails Training Partnership.
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followng events have already occured
and are archived on line for information
and reference starting with the month
just past:
Past
events from June
2008
June
2-3, 2008 — Crosscut Saw Training
- Konnarock Base Camp, Sugar Grove,
VA
- Appalachian Trail volunteers
working with crosscut saws must be
certified to use them. Participants
at these workshops may meet the requirements
for certification, which is valid
for three years. Sponsored by Appalachian
Trail Conservancy.
- Info: ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
June 6-8,
2008 — Old Spanish Trail Annual
Conference
June
7, 2008 — National Trails Day
- On trails everywhere in America
- Organized
by the American Hiking Society with
financial support from FHWA's Recreational
Trails Program, Federal land management
agencies, and many private corporations
and other partners. National Trails
Day is a celebration of trails to
increase the awareness of community
trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
- Info: http://www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx
June 7-8, 2008 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
June
7-8, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
June
9-13, 2008 — Great Outdoors
Week
- Washington, DC
- Sponsored
by the American Recreation Coalition
and attended by national parks, trails,
and recreation orgainzations. The
events promote the benefits of and
need for funding of nationwide outdoor
recreation and public land programs.
- Info: http://www.funoutdoors.com/node/view/1898
June
13, 2008 — Designing
Trails For Access
- University of Oklahoma-Tulsa,
OK
- This short interactive
course will provide assistance on
meeting the needs of persons with
disabilities and meeting the requirements
of Title II of the ADA, as well as
all trail users. Designers and builders
will gain a clear understanding of
the applicable legislation, standards
and requirements, as well as the abilities
of the users.
- Info: Pamela
Hockett-Lewis at (405) 325-2848 or plewis@ou.edu
June
14, 2008 — National Get Outdoors
Day
- Everywhere across
America
- Coordinated by the
USDA Forest Service and the American
Recreation Coalition, the day will
involve dozens of partner organizations
together inviting American families
to visit one of more than 100 places
across the nation to sample many different
types of outdoors fun.
- Sponsored
by American Recreation Coalition,
202-682-9530
June
14, 2008 —Trail Design and Layout
Class
- Gainesville State
College in Oakwood, GA
- The classroom portion
will cover all aspects of how to properly
design and layout a trail. We will
discuss issues on how to avoid erosion,
user conflicts, and impact problems
through design. It will give you a
good working knowledge of what causes
trails to erode through water/soil
relationships. A test on the subjects
covered will be taken just before
lunch. The field portion will put
what we covered in the class to work
by actually laying out a new section
of trail. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Walt Bready,
Gainesville State College (404) 423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
June
15, 2008 —Trail Construction Class
- Gainesville State
College in Oakwood, GA
- The
classroom portion will cover corridor
clearing for all types of use and
proper hand tool use and safety. Different
types of trail construction, building
full bench cut and tread armoring
sections. How to build turns (climbing,
switchback and insloped). What to
do in wetlands and for water crossings.
A test on the subjects will be taken
just before lunch. The field portion
will put your construction knowledge
to work clearing and/or constructing
new trail. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Walt Bready,
Gainesville State College (404) 423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
June
11-15, 2008 — International
Snowmobile Congress
- Boise, ID
- Sponsored by
American Council of Snowmobile Associations
with financial support by 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: see http://www.snowiasa.org.
- Info: http://www.idahosnowbiz.com
June
15-16, 2008 — American Horse
Council 2008 National Issues Forum
June
17-20, 2008 — Trail Master
Course
- Cherokee
County, GA
- The Trail Master
course is a 4 day certification that
delves extensively into the latest
techniques for trail design and layout,
construction and maintenance on natural
surface trails. The last day is focused
on crew leader training with safety
and efficiency being highlighted.
(May also be offered Aug 26-29)
- Info:
Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists
- trails@traildesign.com - http://www.traildesign.com/
June
18-21, 2008 — 2008 IMBA World
Summit
- Park City,
Utah
- The Summit is open to
the public, and will feature advocacy
seminars, trailbuilding workshops,
networking, great food, parties, and
celebrity guest speakers. Topics will
include the economic power of trails,
sustainable trailbuilding, liability
and risk management, urban trail networks,
and building club capacity.
- Info: Patti
Bonnet or http://www.imba.com/resources/summit/
June
18-22, 2008 — Ice Age Trail
Training Events
- La Budde Creek SFA, WI
- Crew
Leader Skills; Event Planning; Care
& Feeding of Trail Crews; Chainsaw
Safety
- Info: Tim Malzhan -
tim@iceagetrail.org - (608) 592-1433
June
19-20, 2008 — Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility Workshop
- Bend OR
- Sponsored by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Access Board, and the City of Bend
- Info: Kim Burgess, City of Bend, phone: (541) 693-2182; email: kburgess@ci.bend.or.us
June
19-21, 2008 — Ohio Valley Equestrian
Trails Symposium
- Little
Lusk Trail Lodge, Stonefort, IL
- Begun
in 1998, the Symposium has provided
a forum for educating trail riders
and groups who care about the care,
maintenance and preservation of the
horse trails located in the Ohio Valley,
which includes Kentucky, Indiana,
Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee.
The Summit features speakers from
a variety of organizations who are
involved in trail preservation and
maintenance, including State and National
Park Managers.
- Info: http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/ovets.shtml
June
20, 2008 — Transition
Plan Development for Accessibility
- University
of Oklahoma-Tulsa, OK
- This
short interactive course will provide
assistance on meeting the needs of
persons with disabilities and meeting
the requirements of Title II of the
ADA, as well as all trail users. Designers
and builders will gain a clear understanding
of the applicable legislation, standards
and requirements, as well as the abilities
of the users.
- Info: Pamela
Hockett-Lewis at (405) 325-2848 or plewis@ou.edu
June
22-28, 2008 — National Wilderness
Stewardship
- Missoula, MT
- Upon
completion of this 5 day, interagency
session, participants will be able
to: 1) interpret and discuss the 1964
Wilderness Act, agency policies and
wilderness values envisioned by Congress
and wilderness leaders 2) recognize
the changing national issues affecting
wilderness management 3) use case
studies to identify and apply wilderness
law, agency policy, and management
principles to specific management
challenges 4) demonstrate commitment
to excellent wilderness stewardship
and sound decision-making. Senior-level
decision makers. Cost: $350.00 per
participant.
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
June 23,
2008 — Tread Trainer Course
- Layton, UT
- The Tread Trainer program is designed to train participants in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor ethics to the public with a curriculum specifically focused on motorized and mechanized recreation. Trainers receive a 100-page manual, 2 Tread Lightly! PowerPoint presentations on CD, certificate of completion, set of durable plastic Tread Lightly! hangtags, set of guides for responsible recreation, set of quick-tip brochures, an "On the Right Trail" video, an extra discount on all Tread Lightly! products, $25 in free Tread Lightly! educational materials, use of Tread Lightly!’s mascot costume and table-top display upon request, and updates through a semi-annual newsletter, emails and website.
- Info: (800) 966-9900 or http://www.treadlightly.org
June 26-29,
2008 — Colorado Crew Leader
Training
- Leadville, CO
- Continental
Divide Trail Alliance is teaming up
with the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
to conduct this four day combined
training and mentorship. The first
two days will consist of the Outdoor
Stewardship Institute's "Crew
Leadership for Trails" course,
the second half you will have the
opportunity to choose an advanced
skills session, such as rock wall
construction, mentorship, or restoration
- Info: (303) 838.3760 or go
to www.cdtrail.org and fill out the 2008 Project Registration
form
June 27-28,
2008 — Master Tread Trainer Course
- Alpharetta, GA
- Completing the two-day Master Tread Trainer course will qualify the participant to become a Tread Lightly! representative—a Master Tread Trainer. Once a participant becomes a Master Tread Trainer, he or she is equipped to present the Tread Lightly! message to other educators, clubs, employees, visitors, enthusiasts or community members and provide the one-day Tread Trainer course to other recreation stakeholders. The program was created as a mechanism to disseminate the Tread Lightly! message of responsible recreation through volunteerism.
- Info: www.treadlightly.org or call (800) 966-9900. Or email Mary, the program manager at mary@treadlightly.org
June
28, 2008 — Trail Maintenance Class
- Gainesville State
College in Oakwood, GA
- The
classroom portion will cover maintenance
issues on well-designed and poorly
designed trails. We will discuss how
to make long-term repairs, and lower
environmental impacts. Drainage solutions
and techniques along with rerouting
and reclaiming damaged trail. A test
on the subjects will be taken just
before lunch. The field session will
concentrate on rerouting an old section
of trail and/or building a series
of water control devices. Sponsored
by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Walt Bready,
Gainesville State College (404) 423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
June
29, 2008 — Crew Leader Training Class
- Gainesville State
College in Oakwood, GA
- This final session will
be broken into three portions; organizing
the workday, selecting and getting
your crew to the work site, and overseeing
the project and/or trail work session.
Safety and efficiency are a main focus
of this class. A crew leader must
have a basic set of technical trail
work skills. All students are required
to pass sessions one, two and three
before attending the final session.
An informal graduation is held at
the end of this session and each person
will receive a Crew Leader hat. Sponsored
by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Walt Bready,
Gainesville State College (404) 423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
Past
events from May
2008
May 1-4, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Flagstaff, AZ
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Anthony
Quintile or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
May 1-4, 2008 — Midwest Mountain
Bike Fest
May
2, 2008 — Designing Sidewalks
For Access
- University of Oklahoma-Tulsa,
OK
- The short interactive course
will provide assistance on meeting
the needs of persons with disabilities
and meeting the requirements of Title
II of the ADA, as well as all sidewalk
users. Designers and builders will
gain a clear understanding of the
applicable legislation, standards
and requirements, as well as the abilities
of the users.
- Info: Pamela
Hockett-Lewis at (405) 325-2848 or plewis@ou.edu
May
2-5, 2008 — National
River Rally
May 3, 2008 — Trail Steward/Maintainer
Workshop
- Blue Mountain trail, NY
- This workshop is intended to give
trail maintainers an understanding
of basic trail maintenance concepts
and standards. Topics that will be
demonstrated and discussed are cleaning
drainage, blowdown removal, sidecutting,
and trail marking. The workshop will
be conducted on the main hiking trail
that ascends Blue Mountain in the
Adirondacks.
- Info: 518-523-3441
or http://www.adk.org/events/trails_projects.aspx
May 3-4, 2008 — The Art and Science of
Sustainable Trails
- Swannanoa, NC
- Woody
Keen partnes with Appalachian Trail
Conservancy and Warren Wilson College
to teach * Trail planning, user motivations,
and determining desired experience
* Designing for sustainability * Enhancing
the user experience * Construction
techniques * Steps, Bridges, Switchbacks
* Trail Maintenance * Trail system
management
- Info: (828) 254-3708
or e-mail Andrew at adowns@appalachiantrail.org
May 4-9, 2008 — Basic Trails Program:
Management and Maintenance
- Castle Crags CA
- The
first level of technical training
for Trails Program Coordinators. Topics
include: the basics of trail administration,
an introduction to trail layout and
design, clearing and brushing techniques,
trail tread, and drainage maintenance.
Lab and practicals will include: trail
log development and inventory assessment,
trail layout and design, new trail
construction, drainage maintenance,
and trail reconstruction.
- Info:
Chuck Combs, 831-649-7124 - chuck@parks.ca.gov - http://www.parks.ca.gov/mott
May
6, 2008 — Risk Management
for Volunteer Programs
- Online
- Tuesday,
May 6th, 2008 - 11 a.m. PST; 2 p.m.
EST (1 hour session) Only $20. Every
nonprofit can and should take steps
to manage the risks associated with
its use of volunteers. This webinar
will help demystify risk management
and give you practical strategies
you can implement to use your volunteers
safely.
- Info: Alliance Member
Services https://www.regonline.com/63338_194352F
May
7-8, 2008 — Unit Wilderness
Workshop - NPS
- Glacier Bay NP&P, AK
- These
1-3 day sessions are tailored to meet
the specific wilderness information
needs of a unit. This custom approach
provides the foundation needed for
units to address critical issues.
Tuition - None
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
May
8-11, 2008 — Historic Trails
Workshop
- Phoenix, AZ
- This
interactive workshop will focus on
developing and implementing a "Preservation
Strategy for National Historic Trails"
both for individual trails and for
the system of trails. The Workshop
will be held at the Bureau of Land
Management's Training Center.
- Info:
Partnership for the National Trails
System, 122 West Washington Ave.,
Suite 830, Madison, WI 53703 - (608)
249-7870
May 10-11, 2008 — Chainsaw
Training
- Incline Village, NV
- Qualifies
trainees as a Forest Service 'A' or
'B' sawyer. The class will consist
of classroom and hands on field work.
In order to enroll in this training,
participants must be currently certified
in CPR & First Aid. A chainsaw certification
training is required to cut trees
with the Forest Service or the Tahoe
Rim Trail Association. The cost of
this training is free. However, participation
is limited to TRTA sawyers, Backcountry
Horsemen, and some NCC crews.
- Info: http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/
May
12-15, 2008 — Regional Wilderness
Stewardship
- Medford, OR
- Five-day
interagency session to: 1) interpret
and discuss the 1964 Wilderness Act,
agency policies and wilderness values;
2) recognize the changing regional
issues affecting wilderness management;
3) identify and apply wilderness law,
agency policy, and management principles
to regionally-specific management
challenges; 4) demonstrate commitment
to excellent wilderness stewardship
and sound decision-making. Target
audience: Field-level decision makers
& key staff. Tuition - None
- Info:
Carhart Wilderness Training Center,
(406) 243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
May
13-15, 2008 — National
Association of Recreation Resource
Planners Conference
- Missoula, MT
- NARRP
and the Organization of Wildlife Planners
are teaming up on the 2008 conference
to bring together planners from two
closely aligned profession.
- Info: http://www.planners08.com/
May 15,
2008 — Workshop on Playground
Access
- Noblesville, IN
- The workshop
addresses topics such as where ramp
access and transfer access is required;
the required number of accessible
play components; accessible play surfacing
and other elements designed to provide
a "minimum" level of accessibility
for children with disabilities.
- Info: www.ncaonline.org (see "events") and www.inpra.org or contact Steve Waltz, IPRA Executive
Director, (317) 984-4500 or by e-mail
to ipraexdir@inpra.org
May 15-18, 2008 — Hike, Bike
and Walk Conference 2008
- Stateline, Lake Tahoe, NV
- The
Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the
Nevada Department of Transportation's
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program have
combined their annual training workshop
to provide bicycle, pedestrian and
trail information.
- Info: http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/
May 15-18, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Frankfort, KY
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Mike
Dulin or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
May 15-18, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
May
16, 2008 — Designing Sidewalks
For Access
- University of Oklahoma-Norman,
OK
- The short interactive course
will provide assistance on meeting
the needs of persons with disabilities
and meeting the requirements of Title
II of the ADA, as well as all sidewalk
users. Designers and builders will
gain a clear understanding of the
applicable legislation, standards
and requirements, as well as the abilities
of the users.
- Info: Pamela
Hockett-Lewis at (405) 325-2848 or plewis@ou.ed
May
16-18, 2008 — Trails
Training Conference
- Galena Creek Park, NV
- The
Maintenance, Construction, and Crew
leadership courses will feature 3
tracks for beginners, advanced trail
builders, and crew leaders. The course
will include in-class instruction
with a focus on field work experience.
Field experiences will be rotated
for all trail builders and crew leader
trainees will have the opportunity
to lead a crew. Mountain bike trail
skills will also be incorporated into
the field projects.
- Info:
Jill Falman, 775-298-0239 Ð jillf@tahoerimtrail.org Ð http://www.tahoerimtrail.org
May 20-22, 2008 — Designing the Parks,
Part 1: The History of Park Planning
and Design
- Charlottesville, VA
- A
conference in two parts examining
the design of buildings and landscapes
in regional, State, and national parks.
Sponsored by the University of Virginia,
the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy,
and the National Park Service.
- Info: www.arch.virginia.edu/lectures/,
click on Designing the Parks (PDF),
or contact Ethan Carr - ec2h@virginia.edu
May 22-25,
2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Albuquerque, NM
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Doug
Young or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
May 22-25, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
May 22-25, 2008 — New Mexico
Crew Leader Training
- Golden, CO
- Continental
Divide Trail Alliance is coordinating
a great opportunity to work with other
conservation groups to learn the skills
of crew leadership! Two days of training
and two days of mentorship and advanced
skills training using the Outdoor
Stewardship Institute's curriculum.
- Info: (303) 838.3760 or go
to www.cdtrail.org and fill out the 2008 Project Registration
form
May 23, 2008 — Transition Plan Development
for Accessibility
- University of Oklahoma-Norman,
OK
- This short interactive
course will provide assistance on
meeting the needs of persons with
disabilities and meeting the requirements
of Title II of the ADA, as well as
all trail users. Designers and builders
will gain a clear understanding of
the applicable legislation, standards
and requirements, as well as the abilities
of the users.
- Info: Pamela
Hockett-Lewis at (405) 325-2848 or plewis@ou.edu
May
29-31, 2008 — California
Trails and Greenways Conference
- San Diego, CA
- Opportunity
for land and recreation program planners,
trail administrators and managers;
trail advocacy groups; trail builders;
and other trail enthusiasts to network
and advocate for trails in their community
as well as learn about new techniques
and opportunities.
- Info: www.parks.ca.gov/ - Trails@parks.ca.gov or 916-653-9901
< May
29-June 1, 2008 — Trail Master
Course
- Leesburg,
VA
- The Trail Master course
is a 4 day certification that delves
extensively into the latest techniques
for trail design and layout, construction
and maintenance on natural surface
trails. The last day is focused on
crew leader training with safety and
efficiency being highlighted. Sponsored
by American Edurance Ride Conference.
- Info:
Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists
- trails@traildesign.com - http://www.traildesign.com/
May 30-31, 2008 — Cross Cut
Saw Certification Training
May
31, 2008 — Tennessee
OHV Association Development Workshop
- Cookeville, TN
- Bringing
together the leadership of Tennessee's
o ff-highway motorcycle, ATV, four-wheel
drive interests and motorized recreation
businesses to: Build the foundation
for a statewide motorized recreation
association; Establish a structure
to improve communication and cooperation
between motorized recreation clubs;
Build a better understanding of land
management issues and how to effectively
improve and protect responsible motorized
recreation on private and public land;
and Help Tennessee motorized recreation
public participate in and effectively
influence political processes.
- Info:
Iva Michelle Russell - 931-924-7877
- iva@ivamichellerussell.com
May
31-June 1, 2008 — Hike
Leader & Trail Ambassador Training
- Incline Village, NV
- Prospective
hike leaders and trail ambassadors
will learn about the natural history
of the Lake Tahoe Basin, be certified
in CPR & First Aid, and be trained
in LNT ethics, topographic map reading,
Wilderness Awareness and preparedness,
flora & fauna identification, and
bear issues. Sponsored by Tahoe Rim
Trail Association.
- Info: http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/
May
31-June 1, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
Past
events from April
2008
April
3-6, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Newcastle, CA
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Cathy
Haagen-Smit or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
April
5-6, 2008 — Trail Layout and
Design Workshop
- NY
- Training is required for all Appalachian
Trail monitors. You should be comfortable
bushwhacking. You are rarely more
than 500 feet from the AT so you are
not likely to get lost. The training
includes lots of compass work and
good maps so you always know where
you are. Sponsorted by New York-New
Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html or call Ron Rosen (845-454-4936) or
Jim Haggett (845-462-2893)
April
8-12, 2008 — 9th annual National
Service-Learning Conference
April
8-12, 2008 — American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance Conference
April
9-12, 2008 — Annual National
Service Learning Conference
April
10-13, 2008 — Wilderness First
Aid
- Heart Lake Program
Center, NY
- These intense
courses with Wilderness Medical Associates
teach students how to deal with medical
emergencies when they are miles from
help. The classes offer hands-on scenarios
and lecture structure, through which
students will learn to assess patients
and become certified in wilderness
first aid, CPR, and anaphylaxis training.
Class time will be spent both inside
and out.
- Info: http://www.adk.org/programs/Wilderness_First_Aid.aspx
April
10-14, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Fairfield, CA
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Cindy
Apaka or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
April
11, 2008 — Chain-saw Maintenance
- Konnarock Base Camp, Sugar Grove,
VA
- This short course will
address basic procedures for cleaning
chainsaws, in addition to proper chain
sharpening and bar-maintenance techniques.
Although convenient for participants
in the certification course scheduled
April 12Ð13, this course is open to
anyone interested. Sponsored by Appalachian
Trail Conservancy.
- Info: ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
April
12, 2008 — Trail Maintenance
101
- Fahnestock State
Park, NY
- This session will
provide training in basic techniques,
maintenance standards, the types of
problems you may encounter on the
trail, and how to solve them.. Sponsorted
by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html
April
12-13, 2008 — Chain-Saw Certification
Training
- Konnarock
Base Camp, Sugar Grove, VA
- The
course covers all areas of safe and
efficient saw use with the goal of
meeting the requirements for certification,
which is valid for three years. Those
sawyers whose current certification
expires are encouraged to attend a
course using the redesigned curriculum.
Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Info: ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
April
13, 2008 — Trail Construction
and Restoration Techniques
- Fahnestock State Park, NY
- Hiking trails are built with switchbacks,
side hilling, steps, and water bars;
erosion repair and stream bridging
may also be needed. Workshop participants
will restore a section of trail by
using these techniques. Sponsorted
by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html
April 15-17, 2008
— Universal Trail Assessment
Process (UTAP) training
- Wakulla Springs State Park,
just south of Tallahassee
- This training program will introduce
you to recreational trail accessibility
issues. You will learn how to map
trails as to slope, cross-slope, grade,
etc. And, how to use all this new
found information. UTAP is not only
a great accessibility assessment tool,
but a management tool. You will learn
how trail sustainability and accessibility
are interrelated.
- Info: Alexandra
H. Weiss, CPM Greenways & Trails Coordinator,
FL Office of Greenways & Trails - Alexandra.Weiss@dep.state.fl.us or call (850) 245-2065
April
16-20, 2008 — Ice Age Trail
Annual Membership Conference
- Campbellsport, WI
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off
- Info:
Eric Sherman - eric@iceagetrail.org
- (608) 663-8278
April
17-19, 2008 — Montana State
Trails Conference
- Missoula,
MT
- Theme: Trails For All Montanans
- Info:
Clint Blackwood, State Trails Programs
Coordinator; Fish, Wildlife & Parks,
PO Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701
- (406) 444-4585 - cblackwood@mt.gov
April
17-20, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- New Harmonie, IN
- The
Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program
teaches the art and science of trailbuilding
by interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Paul
Arlinghaus or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
April
18-20, 2008 — Wilderness First
Aid and CPR Certification
- Golden, CO
- Continental
Divide Trail Alliance is coordinating
wilderness medical training at the
American Mountaineering Center in
Golden, CO. You will receive certification
in both Wilderness First and CPR,
or recertification of your Wilderness
First Responder. Sponsored by FirstLead
and the Colorado Mountain Club.
- Info:
(303) 838.3760 or go to www.cdtrail.org and fill out the 2008 Project Registration
form
April
24-27, 2008 — Student Conservation
Association
- Washington,
DC
- EarthVision Summit: Actions
for a Healthy Planet
- Info: www.thesca.org
April
25-27, 2008 — Statewide Outdoor
Education Conference
- Malibu,
CA
- sponsored by Association
for Environmental & Outdoor Education
in California
- Info: http://www.aeoe.org
April
26-27, 2008 — Wilderness First
Aid/CPR
- Konnarock
Base Camp, Sugar Grove, VA
- Originally
called Backcountry First Aid, WFA
covers the basics and the most common
traumatic, medical, and environmental
issues that occur in the backcountry.
WFA certification is an approved 1st
aid course for sawyer certification.
Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Info: ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
April
26, 2008 — Trail Maintenance
101
- Newark Watershed
Visitors Center, NJ
- This
session will provide training in basic
techniques, maintenance standards,
the types of problems you may encounter
on the trail, and how to solve them..
Sponsored by New York-New Jersey Trail
Conference.
- Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html
April
27 - May 1, 2008 — 100th National
Planning Conference
April
28-30, 2008 — Midwest Symposium
on Therapeutic Recreation
- Lake Geneva, WI
- Symposium
on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted
Physical Activity, sponsored by the
University of Missouri, offers an
opportunity to participate in a continuing
education format to students, practitioners,
researchers, and educators from areas
including community recreation, mental
health, mental retardation, physical
rehabilitation, aging, outdoor recreation
facilities, and colleges and universities.
- Info:
(573) 882-4038 or http://muconf.missouri.edu/midwest_symposium/index.html
Apr.
28-May 1, 2008 — Universal Approach
to Interpretive Planning, Programs
and Design
- Bloomington,
IN
- Techniques for developing
programs and exhibits that are accessible
to people with disabilities. accessible
technology for multi-media programs
while addressing access to exhibits,
audiovisual programs, museum and education
programs, published materials and
communications. Participants will
also gain a greater understanding
of the critical use of tactile methods
with maps, exhibits and objects.
- Info:
National Center on Accessibility www.ncaonline.org
Apr.
30-May 3, 2008 — WI Horse Council
Trail Master Course
- Wyalusing state park, WI
- The
Trail Master course is a 4 day certification
that delves extensively into the latest
techniques for trail design and layout,
construction and maintenance on natural
surface trails. The last day is focused
on crew leader training with safety
and efficiency being highlighted.
- Info:
Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists
- trails@traildesign.com - http://www.traildesign.com/
Past
events from March
2008
March
4-5, 2008 — National Forest
Recreation Conference
- San Diego, CA
- For resorts,
campground concessionaires, marinas,
stores, organization camps, pack stations,
and other recreation service providers
who operate on federal lands. Top
recreation leaders from the Forest
Service and the recreation industry,
on-the-ground permit administrators,
and private sector recreation businesses
come together to hear about new programs,
to discuss better ways of working
together, and to keep up with trends
in the recreation industry.
- Info:
http://nfra.org/2008Conference.aspx
March
5-7, 2008 — National Bike Summit
- Washington DC
- Organized
by the League of American Bicyclists.
The National Bike Summit brings together
stakeholders from user groups, industry,
government, and elected officials
from around the country to share their
ideas and best practices.
- Info:
http://www.bikeleague.org
March
6-9, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Alpine, CA
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Nikolai
Ferrell or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
March
9-10, 2008 — The Art & Science
of Trails - Reno,
NV at the 2008 Trailbuilders Conference
- Great
trail design involves the art of interpreting
the landscape to maximize its exceptional
features thereby enhancing the user
experience. The ultimate goals of
trail design are: trails that are
sustainable and have little long term
impact; trails that gracefully flow
though their landscape; and trails
that are fun and interesting for all
users. With Woody Keen.
- Info:
http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/2006/art_science06.html
or Woody Keen at (828) 862-5613 or
woody@traildynamics.com
March
9-10, 2008 — Universal Trail
Assessment Process (UTAP) Workshop
- Reno, NV at the
2008 Trailbuilders Conference
-
UTAP is an inventory process that
provides objective information about
trail conditions for land managers
to provide accurate information for
trail users, monitor environmental
impactsl, prepare budgets, develop
maintenance and construction plans,
and identify potential access barriers.
- Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/ptba_conf.html
or Beneficial Designs, Inc. (831)
685-4798
March
9-14, 2008 — Professional Trailbuilders
Association Conference
- Atlantis Resort, Reno, NV
-
Experts in the field of trail construction,
maintenance, monitoring and design.
Featured presentations: "The
Value Trail: How to Prove the Value
of Natural Surface Trails to Developers"
= "Desert Trail Design and Construction"
= "Proposed ABA Accessibility
Guidelines for Trails and Outdoor
Developed" = "Tools and
Technology for Accessible Trails by
Beneficial Designs" = "Rapid
Trail Clearing Technologies"
= "Pacific Southwest Region Mountain
Bike Management Strategy"
- Info:
mpasso@trailbuilders.org - (360) 734-7270
- http://www.trailbuilders.org
March
10-11 and March 14, 2008 — Trailshaping:
Generating Solutions Better, Faster,
Smarter & Cheaper - Reno,
NV at the 2008 Trailbuilders Conference
-
Trailshaping is the world's most advanced
solution generator for natural surface
trails. It distills the thought processes
of trail experts into 12 relatively
simple factors. Together, these factors
account for virtually all aspects
of trail planning, design, construction,
maintenance, and evaluation, and some
major management aspects.
- Info:
http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/natureshape/natureshape08.html
or Troy Scott Parker at tsparker@trailbuilders.org
March
11, 2008 — TrailWare Workshop:
UTAP Data Management
- Reno, NV at the 2008 Trailbuilders
Conference
- TrailWare 2.0
is a software program for efficiently
managing trail data collected through
the Universal Trail Assessment Process
(UTAP). TrailWare makes storing and
analyzing data easier, allows for
creating trail characteristic reports
(e.g. grade, cross slope, width, obstructions,
and surface) for management purposes,
and Trail Access Information reports
suitable for distribution to trail
users.
- Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/ptba_conf.html
or Beneficial Designs, Inc. (831)
685-4798
March
11-14, 2008 — Australian Tracks
and Trails Conference
- Novotel Twin Waters resort, Sunshine
Coast, Queensland
- The Queensland
Outdoor Recreation Federation is gearing
up to host the Tracks and Trails Conference.
The event will be held on the Sunshine
Coast, south of Brisbane, with a focus
on national mountain bike issues.
- Info: http://www.tracksandtrails.org.au/2.html
March
12-14, 2008 — National Legislative
Forum on Parks and Recreation
March
12-16, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Ocala, FL
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Renee
Blaney or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
March
14, 2008 — Sustainable OHV Trails:
How to Design and Manage for Success
- Reno, NV at the
2008 Trailbuilders Conference
-
Topics include: understanding the
user's needs, trail planning, trail
design, trail location, providing
resource protection, key engineering
strategies, signing, mapping, education,
and law enforcement. This session
gives the attendee the basic tools
and concepts to turn challenges and
frustrations into successful OHV programs.
- Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/2006/ohv_trails06.html
March
14, 2008 — Rigging for Trail
Work March
14-15, 2008 — Trails Preservation
Workshop - Phoenix,
AZ
- In the classroom we will
cover mapping, marking and monitoring
historic trails. The mapping session
will cover identification and classification
in addition to mapping techniques.
The marking session will demonstrate
marking options and marker documentation
while the monitoring session will
review applicable laws and regulations
and suggest programs for keeping watch
over activities that may impact the
trails.
- Info: http://azstateparks.com/partnerships/trails/trailspreservation.html
March
14-16, 2008 — Alabama Hiking
Trail Society Conference
- Cheaha State Park, AL
-
Hikes, Lectures and Hand-On Presentations,
Food and Entertainment and the official
dedication of Alabama's connection
to the Appalachian Trail!
- Info:
http://hikealabama.org/conference.htm
March
15-16, 2008 — Chain-Saw Certification
Training - Sherando
Lake, VA
- The course covers
all areas of safe and efficient saw
use with the goal of meeting the requirements
for certification, which is valid
for three years. Those sawyers whose
current certification expires are
encouraged to attend a course using
the redesigned curriculum. Sponsored
by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Info:
ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood,
kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
March 15,
2008 — Tread Trainer Course
- Toyota
of Puyallup,Puyallup, WA
- Tread
Lightly! Tread Trainer course will
qualify the participant to become
a Tread Lightly! representative on
outdoor ethics focusing on motorized
and mechanized recreation. Participation
in the course qualifies individuals
to present the Tread Lightly! message
of responsible recreation through
volunteerism..
-
March
22-23, 2008 — Chain-Saw Certification
Training - USFS Eastern
Divide Ranger District office, Blacksburg,
VA
- The course covers all areas
of safe and efficient saw use with
the goal of meeting the requirements
for certification, which is valid
for three years. Those sawyers whose
current certification expires are
encouraged to attend a course using
the redesigned curriculum. Sponsored
by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Info:
ATC
Southern Region - Kerry Wood,
kwood@appalachiantrail.org,
540-953-3571
March
26, 2008 — Tread Lightly! Tread
Trainer Course - Albuquerque,
NM
- The Tread Trainer program
is designed to train participants
in innovative, practical methods of
spreading outdoor ethics to the public
with a curriculum specifically focused
on motorized and mechanized recreation.
In conjunction with 2008 NOHVCC Conference.
- Info:
www.treadlightly.org
or call 800-966-9900
March
26-28, 2008 — National OHV Program
Managers Workshop - Albuquerque,
NM
- Co-sponsored by the National
Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
and FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
This workshop is especially for government
agency staff with off highway vehicle
responsibilities.
- Info: Ann
Vance 800-348-6487, avance@nohvcc.org
March
27-30, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Cupertino, CA
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Paul
Nam or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
March
27-30, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Charleston, SC
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Don
Watts or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
March
28-30, 2008 — NOHVCC Annual
Off-Highway Vehicle Conference
- Albuquerque, NM
-
Organized by the National Off Highway
Vehicle Conservation Council with
financial support from FHWA's Recreational
Trails Program.
- Info: Ann
Vance 800-348-6487, avance@nohvcc.org
March
28-30, 2008 — Florida Trail
Conference and Meeting
- White Springs, FL
- The
annual gathering for supporters of
Florida's long distance trail..
- Info:
www.floridatrail.org
March
28-30, 2008 — Pacific Crest
Trail Association's Trail Fest
- McClellan, CA
-
Celebrating the West's border to border
National Scenic Trail.
- Info:
www.pcta.org
March
29, 2008 — Santa Fe Trail Strategic
Planning Workshop - Grove,
KS
- Santa Fe Trail and National
Park Service Strategic Planning Session
and Committee Workshop
- Info:
Joanne VanCoevern, 785-825-8349
March
29, 2008 — Massachusetts Land
Conservation Conference March
29-30, 2008 — Wilderness First
Aid - Heart Lake Program
Center, NY
- These intense
courses with Wilderness Medical Associates
teach students how to deal with medical
emergencies when they are miles from
help. The classes offer hands-on scenarios
and lecture structure, through which
students will learn to assess patients
and become certified in wilderness
first aid, CPR, and anaphylaxis training.
Class time will be spent both inside
and out.
- Info: http://www.adk.org/programs/Wilderness_First_Aid.aspx
March
30, 2008 — AT Lands Monitor
Training Workshop - RPH
Shelter (Just off Taconic Parkway,
Dutchess County, NY
- Training
is required for all Appalachian Trail
monitors. You should be comfortable
bushwhacking. You are rarely more
than 500 feet from the AT so you are
not likely to get lost. The training
includes lots of compass work and
good maps so you always know where
you are. Sponsorted by New York-New
Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info:
http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html
or call Ron Rosen (845-454-4936) or
Jim Haggett (845-462-2893)
March
30-April 1, 2008 —
Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium
- Bolton Landing,
NY
- For natural resource, tourism
and parks professionals and students
and faculty featuring a full slate
of resource management-related sessions
- Info:
Christine Vogt 810-494-0239 - vogtc@msu.edu
or www.esf.edu/nerr
March
31, 2008 — Park Pride 7th Annual
Parks and Greenspace Conference
- Atlanta Botanical Gardens,
Atlanta, GA
- Presented by
the Home Depot Foundation: high-quality
speakers with case study examples
of park and greenspace solutions,
applying both to a park or park system,
and also to how a park or park system
can promote sustainability in the
community.
- Info: george@parkpride.org
March 31 - April
4, 2008 — Trail Management:
Plans, Projects and People
- Marshall, CA
- This
training is open to everyone! Whether
you are a trail volunteer, a member
of a "friends" group, or a federal,
state or local government employee
involved with trails, this training
is for you! The training is specifically
designed for those who have beginning
to intermediate trail management and
leadership responsibilities. The focus
for the training is the best practices
of the collaborative trail management
process, including planning, design
layout, construction, maintenance,
monitoring, crew leadership, interpretation,
operations, and safety. Field exercises
include trail layout, construction
and maintenance techniques.
- Info:
Register on-line at http://doilearn.doi.gov/
or Matt Gay (304) 876-7654 - Matt_Gay@fws.gov
or Juanita Gustines (304) 876-7956
- Juanita_Gustines@fws.gov
March 31-April
3, 2008 — Accessibility
Management for Parks and Recreation
- Bloomington,
IN
- 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.
- Info:
National Center on Accessibility www.ncaonline.org
Past
events from
February 2008 February
2, 2008 —WINTER TRAIL
WORKSHOP
- Middlefield, CT
- Introducing
trail building and maintenance techniques
with an emphasis on construction of
bridges and other wooden structures,
signage, using trail tools and tool
safety. Other topics discussed will
be universal trail access, volunteer
news letters, and kiosk design and
construction. Guest speakers will
be Laurie Giannotti of Connecticut
DEP speaking on the Recreational Trails
Program (RTP), and Ann Faust, President
of Community Consulting on the topic
of Making your projects happen: finding
and writing grants that win.
- Info:
CFPA, 860-346-2372 - or info@ctwoodlands.org
February
4-8, 2008 — Unit Wilderness
Workshop - FS
- Tongass NF, AK
- These
1-3 day sessions are tailored to meet
the specific wilderness information
needs of a unit. This custom approach
provides the foundation needed for
units to address critical issues.
Tuition - None
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
February
5-6, 2008 — Pedestrian Safety
Training Course - Washington,
DC
- DESIGNING FOR PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY was developed for the Federal
Highway Administration: how to design
streets, sidewalks, crossings, intersections,
transit stops, freeway interchanges,
and roundabouts to accommodate pedestrians.
Includes a module on road diets and
how they can be used to help pedestrians.
The second day includes a field exercise
in which students apply what they
have learned to actual streets and
intersections.
- Info: Michele
Kelso Warren - mkwarren@lgc.org -
phone: 916-448-1198 ext. 308
February
6-8, 2008 — User Capacity Symposium
- Yosemite National Park,
CA
- The purpose of the event
is to continue the dialogue on best
practices for addressing user capacity
in national parks and other protected
areas by bringing together researchers,
professionals, and practitioners versed
in visitor use and user capacity,
and to make the topic accessible to
the public.
- Info: Jim Bacon
at 209/379-1067 or email jim_bacon@nps.gov
February
7-9, 2008 — Annual New Partners
for Smart Growth -
Washington, DC
- Building Safe,
Healthy, and Livable Communities:
the latest on cutting-edge smart growth
issues, implementation tools and strategies,
best practices, interactive learning
experiences, new partners, new projects,
and new policies. It will also feature
tours of model projects in the DC
area, and other interesting case studies
from throughout the region.
- Info:
www.newpartners.org
February
7-8, 2008 — Unit Wilderness
Workshop - NPS
- Lake Mead NRA, NV
- These
1-3 day sessions are tailored to meet
the specific wilderness information
needs of a unit. This custom approach
provides the foundation needed for
units to address critical issues.
Tuition - None
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
February
8, 2008 — Federal Interagency
Council on Trails meeting
- Washington, DC
- at NPS,
1201 Eye St., NW, Wash., DC
- Info:
Steve_Elkinton@nps.gov
February
9, 2008 — Maryland Bicycle and
Pedestrian Symposium
- Annapolis, MD
- A great
opportunity to share information with
advocates, planners, and legislators,
in addition to learning about biking
and walking in Maryland.
- Info:
http://www.ohbike.org/symposium/
or Jim Hudnall 301-567-0089 - jim@ohbike.org
February 9, 2008
— Trail Design and Layout Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom
portion will cover all aspects of
how to properly design and layout
a trail. We will discuss issues on
how to avoid erosion, user conflicts,
and impact problems through design.
It will give you a good working knowledge
of what causes trails to erode through
water/soil relationships. The field
portion will entail putting what we
covered in the class to work by actually
laying out a new section of trail.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
-
Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State
College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February 10, 2008
— Trail Construction
Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom
portion will cover corridor clearing
for all types of use and proper trail
tread construction. Different types
of tread construction, cribbing and
raised tread sections, switchbacks
and a section on bridges and boardwalks
are also included. The field portion
will put your construction knowledge
to work clearing and constructing
the trail we laid out in the previous
session. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Info: Walter
Bready, Gainesville State College
404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February 10-13,
2008 — 2008 Annual Corps Forum
- Washington, DC
- Topics:
Sustainability and Fund Development,
Evidence of Success, Staff Development,
Corpsmember Development, Enrolling
and Serving All Young People, Policy
and Political Climate in 2008.
- Info:
http://www.corpsnetwork.org/newsForum.asp
February
11-14, 2008 — Trails Advocacy
Week 2008
- Washington, DC
- Info:
Partnership for the National Trails
System, 122 West Washington Ave.,
Suite 830, Madison, WI 53703 - (608)
249-7870
February
16, 2008 — Bluebird Trail Workshop
- Lewis Center, OH
- Five
of Ohio's cavitiy nesting birds raise
their young in Bluebird nest boxes.
You can experience the fascinating
hobby of "Bluebirding" by monitoring
the family lives of nesting birds.Ê
Instructor, Dick Tuttle, has raised
nearly 30,000 cavity nesting birds
since 1968.ÊBring a lunch and walk
the Bluebird Trail.
- Info:
Jane Walsh, 740-363-2548 - Email:
SECVolunteer@aol.com - www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
February
18-20, 2008 — Professional Grant
Writing
- Albuquerque, NM
- An intensive
introduction to the process, structure,
and skill of professional proposal
writing. Learn the entire proposal
writing process with a holistic understanding
of the essential factors, which determine
whether or not a program gets funded.
Interactive exercises and activities
complement expert lectures by putting
proven techniques into practice.
- Info:
(888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant
Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com
February 18-20, 2008
— Proposal Writing I
- Philadelphia, PA
- This
intensive three-day grant proposal
workshop is geared for: 1) those who
wish to strengthen their grant writing
skills and 2) beginners who wish to
acquire and master the techniques
of preparing, writing and winning
proposals from various funding agencies.
The center of attention will be on
how to effectively tell the story
that leads to funding, be it for the
researcher in the sciences and social
sciences, educator and non-profit
professional
- Info: http:/www.granttrainingcenter.com
February
21-24, 2008 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Houston, TX
- The Subaru/IMBA
Trail Care Crew program teaches the
art and science of trailbuilding by
interactive learning and hands-on
trailwork. 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: Kevin
Highfield or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html
February
23, 2008 — Trail Layout
and Design Workshop
- Verona, WI
- oin Tim
Malzhan for a Trail layout and design
workshop. The first part of the day
will be an indoor workshop at the
Verona public library, and in the
afternoon we plan to go to Prairie
Moraine County Park to look at some
area for Trail layout and design options.
-
Info: Tim Malzhan at (608) 592-1433
or tim@iceagetrail.org
February
23, 2008 — Trail Maintenance
Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood,
Georgia
- The classroom portion
will cover maintenance issues on well-designed
and poorly designed trails. We will
discuss how to make long-term repairs,
and lower environmental impacts. Trail
hardening materials and techniques
along with rehabilitation of disused
trails will also be covered. The field
session will concentrate on rehabilitating
an old section of trail and building
a series of water control devices
near the site of the previous class
work. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Info: Walter
Bready, Gainesville State College
404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February
24, 2008 — Crew Leader
Training Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- This
session will be held outdoors and
broken into three portions; organizing
the workday, selecting and getting
your crew to the work site, overseeing
the project and then returning to
the trailhead. Safety and efficiency
are the focus of this session. Because
of the nature of this level of leadership,
all participants in this session will
be required to pass the test in all
three previous sessions before attending.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville
State College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February
24-29, 2008 — Pacific Northwest
Resource Management School
- Port Townsend, WA
- Explore
philosophies and techniques with a
system of resource management and
provides a training opportunity for
persons who have responsibilities
or interest in these fields.Ê Students
will gain a better understanding for
stewardship of developed land, facilities
and natural resources.
- Info:
http://nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=1390
February 24-28, 2008
— Association of Partners for
Public Lands Annual Convention & Trade
Show
- Denver, Colorado
- Going
the Extra Mile, Embracing the Future:
Changing visitor and donor demographics,
a mass retirement of baby boomers,
technology developments, and centennial
events are all impacting the way nonprofits
and their agency partners are planning
for tomorrow. Join in discussions
about these topics, expand your knowledge
base, and identify resources that
will help you and your partners cultivate
and engage public land stewards for
the future.
- Info: http://www.appl.org
February
26-29, 2008 — Missouri Parks
& Recreation Association Annual
Conference February
29 - March 2, 2008 — Advanced
Wilderness First Aid class
- Monticello, MN
- The classes
are designed for anyone who recreates
in theÊoutdoors, with or without any
prior training, including snowshoers
and snowmobilers, ATV riders and MTB
riders, hikers, skiers, dogsled mushersÊand
4-wheelers.
- Info: http://www.trailpatrol.org/medical.htm
February
29 - March 2, 2008 — Trail Blazer
Magazine - Chandler,
AZ
- Featuring a collection
of internationally recognized speakers
presenting topics and demonstrations
uniquely tailored to the trail rider.
More than 20 renowned experts will
present 96 workshops each day. Trail
Blazer Magazine is celebrating 30
years of publishing by sponsoring
the Festival.
- Info: http://www.trailblazermagazine.us
Past
events from
January 2008
January 11, 2008 — Capital
Campaign Success Without A Consultant
- Online seminar 1:00 PM, US Eastern
Daylight Time
- Six Sessions
Beginning Friday, January 11, 2008:
This web-based learning experience
will provide you with tools to assess
your readiness for a campaign, research
potential donors, develop a case for
support for the campaign and develop
a campaign planning budget and timeline.
- Info: Affinity
Seminars
February 9, 2008
— Trail Design and Layout Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom
portion will cover all aspects of
how to properly design and layout
a trail. We will discuss issues on
how to avoid erosion, user conflicts,
and impact problems through design.
It will give you a good working knowledge
of what causes trails to erode through
water/soil relationships. The field
portion will entail putting what we
covered in the class to work by actually
laying out a new section of trail.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
-
Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State
College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February 10, 2008
— Trail Construction
Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom
portion will cover corridor clearing
for all types of use and proper trail
tread construction. Different types
of tread construction, cribbing and
raised tread sections, switchbacks
and a section on bridges and boardwalks
are also included. The field portion
will put your construction knowledge
to work clearing and constructing
the trail we laid out in the previous
session. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Info: Walter
Bready, Gainesville State College
404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
January
18-19, 2008 — 3rd Annual SnowJam
2008
- Arthur, ND
- SnowJam 2008
highlights the Cass County, North
Dakota trail system, with snowmobile
trail ride and vintage snowmobile
display. Event headquarters at Johnson's
Barn near Arthur, ND.
- Info:
www.snowjam.org.
January
18-20, 2008 — Tennessee OHV
Conference
- Fall Creek Falls State Park,
TN
- All State and Regional
OHV leaders, activists, business owners
and dealers are encouraged to attend
this first ever statewide all OHV
event. Highlights will include Trail
Rides, Vendor Showcases, Land Acquisition
and Trail Building workshops, Liability,
Safety and Economic Impact workshops
and Roundtable discussions on the
new proposed Funding and Trail System
goals for 2008.
- Info: http://www.ohv4tn.org/
January
23-25 , 2008 — Texas Trails
Network Statewide Conference
- The Woodlands, TX
-
Our 14th state trails conference will
focus on availability of facilities
for active living in Texas continues
to expand-- benefiting from dramatic
increases in health concerns, realizations
of the economics of urban trail proximity
to real estate developments, and a
broadening awareness of nature's value
to balanced living.
- Info:
http://www.texastrails.org/
January
23-24 , 2008 — Unit Wilderness
Workshop - NPS
- Glacier NP, MT
- These
1-3 day sessions are tailored to meet
the specific wilderness information
needs of a unit. This custom approach
provides the foundation needed for
units to address critical issues.
Tuition - None
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
February
23, 2008 — Trail Maintenance
Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood,
Georgia
- The classroom portion
will cover maintenance issues on well-designed
and poorly designed trails. We will
discuss how to make long-term repairs,
and lower environmental impacts. Trail
hardening materials and techniques
along with rehabilitation of disused
trails will also be covered. The field
session will concentrate on rehabilitating
an old section of trail and building
a series of water control devices
near the site of the previous class
work. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Info: Walter
Bready, Gainesville State College
404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
February
24, 2008 — Crew Leader
Training Class
- Gainesville State College
in Oakwood, Georgia
- This
session will be held outdoors and
broken into three portions; organizing
the workday, selecting and getting
your crew to the work site, overseeing
the project and then returning to
the trailhead. Safety and efficiency
are the focus of this session. Because
of the nature of this level of leadership,
all participants in this session will
be required to pass the test in all
three previous sessions before attending.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville
State College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu
January
27 - Feb. 1, 2008 — Park and
Recreation Maintenance Management
School
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Two-year
professional development program and
a graduate seminar addressing the
professional techniques of maintenance
management in year one, while covering
the effective operations practices
and maintenance planning in year two.
The Graduate Seminar provides intensive
learning on current issues for professionals
managing people and systems in a park
and recreation environment.
- Info:
http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=3121
January
27 - February 1, 2008 — Advanced
Trails Program: Trail Estimating and
Grant Writing
- Marconi Conference Center,
Tomales Bay, CA
- This specialized
course is for selected Trails Program
Coordinators requiring technical training
in estimating and quantifying materials,
labor and production rates used to
write grant proposals. Also covered
are techniques for writing grant proposals
and locating grant sources. Offered
by William Penn Mott Jr. Training
Center; prerequisite courses may be
required.
- Info: Chuck Combs,
831-649-7124 - chuck@parks.ca.gov
- http://www.parks.ca.gov/mott
January
28 - February 1, 2008 2, 2007
— Grantsmanship Training Program
- Colorado
Springs, CO
- The program covers
all aspects of researching grants,
writing grant proposals and negotiating
with funding sources. In addition
to practicing the most advanced techniques
for pursuing government, foundation,
and corporate grants, participants
develop real grant proposals for their
own agencies. Upon completion of the
training, participants receive free
follow-up, including professional
proposal review, access to exclusive
online funding databases, and an array
of other benefits.
- Contact:
The Grantsmanship Center, http://www.tgci.com/gtptraining.shtml
- (800) 421-9512
Past events
from
December 2007
December 1-2, 2007 —
Advanced Trail Construction: Stone
Paving
- Bear Mountain, Rockland County,
NY
- Stone Paving, also called
rip-rap, or pitching, is a technique
used to create a durable walking surfacing
that can withstand heavy waterflows.
On Bear Mountain it is used below
large rock slabs and in areas where
intermittent streams flow through
a wide area of hillside. Essentially,
it is the construction of a stone
patio-like structure across the walking
surface. Tools used include basic
rock moving tools, shaping tools and
occasionally rock saws. Sponsored
by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
-
Info: Leslie Rapparlie (201) 512-9348
x28 - www.nynjtc.org
December 1-2, 2007 — Advanced
Trail Skills: Rigging and Highline
Basics
- Bear Mountain, Rockland County,
NY
- Learn the basic safety
and operational methods of using highlines
to move large stones. This workshop
will take place in the lower boulderfields
above Hessian Lake, weather permitting.
Sponsored by New York-New Jersey Trail
Conference.
- Info: Leslie
Rapparlie (201) 512-9348 x28 - www.nynjtc.org
December 5, 2007 —
Risk & Trails workshop
- Tukwila Community Center,
WA
- A practical workshop to
learn about the risks and liabilities
associated with multi-use trails as
well as steps you can take to improve
the safety and enjoyment of those
using your trail system. Using many
examples of trail injuries and liability
losses, workshop leader Doug Wyseman
drives home the need for written policies
and procedures. Who should attend:
This workshop will benefit all professionals
associated with risk management, parks,
trail associations, park commissioners,
parks and recreation committees, directors,
supervisors, and staff.
-
Info: http://www.wrpatoday.org/training/wrpa.htm
December 6-9,
2007 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
December 6, 2007 — Boomer
Women and the New Rules of Planned
Giving
- Online seminar 1:00 PM, US
Eastern Daylight Time
- Boomer
women are 38 million of the healthiest,
wealthiest and best educated women
ever to hit midlife. Recent surveys
confirm their number one high-priority
issue is a "desire to make a difference."
You need insight and confidence to
effectively communicate and market
your planned giving program to women.
An understanding of the five peer-personality
traits unique to boomer women will
help you work with the women who set
the rules.
- Info: Affinity
Seminars
December 9-12, 2007 — Mid
America Trails and Greenways Conference
- Chicago, IL
-
Sponsored by eight midwestern states
featuring educational sessions and
mobile workshops; an excellent opportunity
for all those involved in trails and
greenways to share our experiences,
learn from each other and continue
connecting our trails and greenways.
-
Info:312-427-4256 or www.openlands.org
December
12-14, 2007 — Leadership
Development Institute December 13-16,
2007 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
Past events
from
November 2007
November 1-2, 2007 —
Interpersonal Communication for Fundraising
- Indianapolis, IN
- You'll
Learn How To * Identify communication
styles * Expand your ability to deal
with difficult situations * Manage
communication more effectively * Use
questioning skills to motivate * Manage
differences in communication styles
in a positive way * Identify and understand
your constituencies * Identify prospects'
possible behaviors and how to influence
them * Listen effectively.
-
Info: The Center on Philanthropy at
Indiana University- The Fund Raising
School: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/
November 1-4, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November 1-4, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November 3, 2007 — Creating
Effective Partnerships Workshop
- Ukiah Valley Medical
Center, Ukiah, CA
- "Clearing
the Path to Successful Trail Projects:
Creating Effective Partnerships with
Government Officials and Private Land
Owners" with James Bernard, Executive
Director, Mendocino Land Trust is
sponsored by The Ukiah Valley Trail
Group.
- Info: call Neil at
(707) 972-0926 or email neil@mendotrails.org
- www.mendotrails.org
November 3-4, 2007 — Trail
Construction: Stone Step Construction
for Beginners
- Bear Mountain, Rockland
County, NY
- Participants will
learn several different methods to
build a 2' wide stone staircase in
beginner-friendly terrain on Bear
Mountain's gentler south side. Instruction
and tips will be given to safely move
stone with minimal effort and impact
to the environment. Sponsored by New
York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
-
Info: Leslie Rapparlie (201) 512-9348
x28 - www.nynjtc.org
November 3-7, 2007 — Leave
No Trace, Master Educator Courses
- Grand Canyon, NP, AZ
-
Sponsored by National Outdoor Leadership
School
- Info: Nate Hintze,
1-800-710-NOLs ext 2216 or www.nols.edu
November 5-7, 2007 — National
Safe Routes to School Conference
- Dearborn, MI
- presented
by the National Center for Safe Routes
to School and the Safe Routes to School
National Partnership, and is being
hosted by the Michigan Fitness Foundation.
The conference will take place at
the historic Dearborn Inn.
-
Info: www.saferoutesmichigan.org
November 5-8, 2007 — Trail
of Tears Association Annual Conference
and Symposium
- Rome, GA
- Attendees
have the opportunity to learn about
new discoveries and current research
along the Trail, as well as experience
cultural activities, through lectures
and tours.
- Info: Trail of
Tears Association, 501-666-9032 -
www.nationaltota.org/general-info/conf-info/
November 5-9, 2007 — Principles
and Techniques of Fundraising
- Indianapolis, IN
-
You'll Learn How To * Identify and
validate prospective donors * Manage
the fundraising process * Use research
to match a donor's interests and needs
with your nonprofit 's mission and
goals * Build an annual fund donor
base that keeps on giving * Manage
the process of raising money * Recognize
planned giving benefits to your donors
and to your nonprofit * Structure
a successful solicitation * Respond
to challenges and ethical dilemmas.
-
Info: The Center on Philanthropy at
Indiana University The Fund Raising
School www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/
November 8-11, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November 8-11, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November 10, 2007 — Tread
Lightly! Tread Trainer Course
- Traverse City, MI
- The
Tread Trainer program teaches innovative,
practical methods of spreading outdoor
ethics to the public with a curriculum
specifically focused on motorized
and mechanized recreation. Once a
participant becomes a Tread Trainer,
he or she is equipped to present the
Tread Lightly! message to other educators,
clubs, employees, or community members.
-
Info: www.treadlightly.org
November 10-11, 2007
— Advanced Trail Construction:
Stone Crib Wall Construction
- Bear Mountain, Rockland
County, NY
- Participants in
this workshop will learn to build
dry stack stone retaining walls, aka
crib walls. In addition to key structural
and design requirements, participants
will also learn how to use stone shaping
tools to cut rock to desired shapes
and sizes. Sponsored by New York-New
Jersey Trail Conference.
-
Info: Leslie Rapparlie (201) 512-9348
x28 - www.nynjtc.org
November 12-13, 2007 — Wildlife
Habitat Council Annual Symposium
- Baltimore, MD Hyatt
Regency
- Creating, managing,
and maintaining habitats, often in
former industrial sites. The panels
include environmental education, promoting
the value of wildlife habitat, wetland
protection, community involvement,
and funding resources. Trails are
also featured in strategies of working
with schools and industry.
-
Info: www.wildlifehc.org
November 12-16,
2007 — Principles and Techniques
of Fundraising
- San Francisco, CA
-
You'll Learn How To * Identify and
validate prospective donors * Manage
the fundraising process * Use research
to match a donor's interests and needs
with your nonprofit 's mission and
goals * Build an annual fund donor
base that keeps on giving * Manage
the process of raising money * Recognize
planned giving benefits to your donors
and to your nonprofit * Structure
a successful solicitation * Respond
to challenges and ethical dilemmas.
-
Info: The Center on Philanthropy at
Indiana University The Fund Raising
School www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/
November
13-15, 2007 — Planned
Giving: Getting the Proper Start
- Indianapolis, IN
-
You'll Learn How To * Determine if
your organization is ready for a planned
giving program * Understand the benefits
to donors for making planned gifts
* Recognize which planned gifts are
best for certain donor situations
* Match donor needs to your nonprofit's
needs * Understand appreciated property,
deposit agreements, wills and bequests,
insurance and charitable lead trusts.
-
Info: The Center on Philanthropy at
Indiana University- The Fund Raising
School: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/
November
14, 2007 — Establishing Giving
Circles: Case Study
- Online seminar 1:00 PM, US
Eastern Daylight Time
- Leverage
fundraising skills and strong personal
contacts by creating a social networking
opportunity that is both enjoyable
and rewarding to its participants.
This seminar will describe giving
circles and the large impact they
can have on the nonprofit sector.
-
Info: Affinity
Seminars
November 15-18, 2007 —
OHV Route Designation Workshop
- Grand Junction, CO
- The
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation
Council (NOHVCC), in cooperation with
the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison
National Forests and the Colorado
Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, is
conducting the Workshop for agency
personnel and outdoor enthusiasts
to assist the Forest Service and other
stakeholders in effective implementation
of the USFS Travel Management Rule.
-
Info: www.nohvcc.org
and click on the "Forest Service
OHV Route Designation Workshops and
Database" link to register.
November 15-18, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November 15-18, 2007 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
November
17-18, 2007 — Advanced Trail
Construction: Stone Cutting and Shaping
- Bear Mountain, Rockland
County, NY
- In the dramatic
"boulderfields" uphill of Hessian
Lake, learn stone cutting and splitting.
Rock will be used as 5' wide stone
that wind between bus-sized boulders
and under dramatic rock ledges. By
learning how the stone prefers to
break, participants learn how to split
boulders into usable steps and smaller
boulders as well as how to delicately
shape stone. Sponsored by New York-New
Jersey Trail Conference.
-
Info: Leslie Rapparlie (201) 512-9348
x28 - www.nynjtc.org
November 27-29, 2007 — Developing
Major Gifts
- Indianapolis, IN
- You'll
Learn How To * Use your mission to
motivate volunteers * Develop an organizational
vision for major gifts * Organize
your major gift program * Provide
and cultivate leadership for your
major gifts program * Help volunteers
overcome their resistance to asking
for gifts * Respond to objections
in your presentation * Define the
roles of board and staff in major
gift fundraising
- Info: The
Center on Philanthropy at Indiana
University- The Fund Raising School:
www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/
November 28-30
, 2007 — The Grant Institute's
Grants 101 course
- New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
- Detailed introduction
to the process, structure, and skill
of professional proposal writing.
Learn the entire proposal writing
process and a holistic understanding
of the essential factors, which determine
whether or not a program gets funded.
Interactive exercises and activities
cover Fundamentals of Program Planning,
Professional Grant Writing, and Grant
Research.
- Info: see www.thegrantinstitute.com
under Register Now.
November 28-29, 2007 — Unit
Wilderness Workshop - NPS
- Grand Teton NP, WY
-
These 1-3 day sessions are tailored
to meet the specific wilderness information
needs of a unit. This custom approach
provides the foundation needed for
units to address critical issues.
Tuition - None
- Info: Carhart
Wilderness Training Center, (406)
243-4682 - http://carhart.wilderness.net
November 29- December 2, 2007
— IMBA Trailbuilding
School
November 29- December 2, 2007
— IMBA Trailbuilding
School
Past events
from
October
2007 October
1-4, 2007 — 8th Annual Walk21
Conference - Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
- Sponsored
by The City of Toronto and Green Communities
Canada. The conference slogan: Putting
Pedestrians First reflects our desire
to make this a conference that motivates
people to build on examples of best
practice from their home communities
and around the globe, and turn plans
into action.
- Info: http://www.toronto.ca/walk21
October
3-4, 2007 — Instructor Training
for Trail Crew Leadership
- Grand Junction, CO
-
Become an Instructor for the Colorado
Outdoor Training Initiative! Are you
a seasoned professional or experienced
volunteer with significant leadership,
land stewardship and teaching experience?
The Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative
Instructor training program is a 16-hour
workshop that teaches participants
how to use the COTI curriculum and
lesson plans to lead the COTI Crew
Leadership for Trails workshop. All
trainees will receive an instructor
manual.
- Info: Terry Gimbel
(303)715-1010 or see COTI
training schedule
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