• San Juan Pueblo, NM
• The theme is "At the Beginning: Horses Sheep and Wool."
• Info: http://www.oldspanishtrail.org/calendar.php

• 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

• Asheville, NC
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork.
• Info: Ben Blitch or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

• Golden, CO
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork.
• Info: Bill Manning or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Washington, DC
• Info: http://www.horsecouncil.org/

• 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/

• 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/

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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/

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Incline Village, NV
• Sponsored by Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
• Info: http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/

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

• Asheville, NC
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork.
• Info: Ben Blitch or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html