Past events from October 2009

October 1-4, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

October 2-4, 2009 — Winning Campaigns Training

• Denver, CO
• Winning Campaigns Trainings are for leaders of grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations: board members, staff, and super volunteers. The Alliance is partnering with Bike Denver. Join your fellow bicycle and pedestrian advocacy leaders to learn from expert coaches and each other through the Alliance's proven curriculum on choosing, directing, and winning campaigns to increase bicycling and walking. In the end, you’ll have a detailed campaign blueprint that will assure a victorious campaign and set up your organization for greater victories in the future.
• Info: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/EventRegistration-Overview/1357/

October 2-3, 2009 — Trail Assessment Coordinator Workshop

• Annandale, VA
• Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) training. Learn to assess and record the five access characteristics of a trail using objective measures. The UTAP process has been adopted by the Department of the Interior, the United States Department of Agriculture, and state agencies nationwide as a management tool and the descriptive standard for trails. Earn certification as a Trail Assessment Coordinator through Beneficial Designs, Inc.
• Info: Nancy Chamberlain, Assistant Dean, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies - nchamberlain@nvcc.edu or 571-259-4379

October 3-4, 2009 — Chainsaw Certification Workshop

• Windham, ME
• You must be a current AT maintainer to attend this certification or recertification for chain-saw use on the A.T. How to safely operate a chain saw to remove downed trees and cut materials needed for Trail projects. We offer free training courses, free personal protective equipment (PPE), and reimbursement of first-aid and/or CPR certification costs. Sponsored by Maine Appalachian Trail Club and New England Regional Office of ATC.
• Info: http://www.matc.org/alerts.htm - Craig Dickstein at craig.donna@wildblue.net or (207) 672-4983

October 5, 2009 — Wilderness First Aid Class for Non-Leaders

• Denver, CO
• Must be a Colorado Mountain Club member.
• Info: http://cmc.org/events/schools.aspx

October 5-9, 2009 — Trail Management: Plans, Projects and People

• Shepherdstown, WV
• Public agency trail staff, contractors, and volunteers will learn to achieve sustainable and accessible trails of all kinds, using the best practices of the trail management process (TMP). This collaborative process includes planning, design layout, construction, maintenance, monitoring, crew leadership, interpretation, operations, and safety. Field exercises include trail layout, construction and maintenance techniques. Tuition is prepaid for the following agencies: Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service. The Federal Highway Administration, in addition to Federal Agency sponsors, provides annual funding for this course which is used to help off-set tuition costs. All others will be charged $425.
• Info: Register on-line at https://doilearn.doi.gov/ or Matt Gay (304) 876-7654 - Matt_Gay@fws.gov or Juanita Gustines (304) 876-7956 - Juanita_Gustines@fws.gov

October 7, 2009 — High Altitude Mountaineering Seminar

• Denver, CO
• Must be a Colorado Mountain Club member.
• Info: http://cmc.org/events/schools.aspx

October 7, 2009 — International Walk to School Day

• Across America and beyond
• In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s lead. By the year 2002, children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states joined nearly 3 million walkers around the world. Whether your concern is safer and improved streets, healthier habits, or cleaner air, Walk to School Day events are aimed at bringing forth permanent change to encourage a more walkable America — one community at a time.
• Info: http://www.walktoschool.org/

October 7-9, 2009 — Missouri Trail Summit

• Springfield, MO
• See, feel, and experience area trails. We are working to have all sessions receive CEU’s and this will be a great opportunity to learn, all that is possible with limited travel dollars and not leaving the state.
• Info: http://www.mopark.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=3

October 7-9, 2009 — Walk21: International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities

• New York City, NY
• We are bringing together a diverse group of professionals, politicians, academics and public advocates to celebrate achievements for walking around the world, to share what works in New York City and places like it, and to bring walking into the mainstream of politics, planning, investment and delivery.
• Info: http://www.walk21.com/conferences/newyork.asp

October 7-10, 2009 — North American Association for Environmental Education Conference

• Portland, OR
• Creative Leadership in Environmental Education
• Info: http://www.naaee.org

October 8-11, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

October 13-16, 2009 — NRPA Congress & Exposition

• Salt Lake City, UT
• National Recreation and Park Association presents hundreds of learning opportunities and nearly 20 Off-Site Institutes with a focus on citizens, environmental stewardship, marketing, programming and much more; More than 500 exhibitors and vendors showcasing the latest park and recreation products and services; Networking and entertainment opportunities with thousands of attendees from around the country and the world.
• Info: http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=8340

October 16-18, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

October 16-18, 2009 — Winning Campaigns Training

• Little Rock, AR
• Winning Campaigns Trainings are for leaders of grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations: board members, staff, and super volunteers. Join your fellow bicycle and pedestrian advocacy leaders to learn from expert coaches and each other through the Alliance's proven curriculum on choosing, directing, and winning campaigns to increase bicycling and walking. In the end, you’ll have a detailed campaign blueprint that will assure a victorious campaign and set up your organization for greater victories in the future.
• Info: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/EventRegistration-Overview/1358/

October 22, 2009 — Greenways: Connecting Business, Health and the Outdoors

• Lexington, SC
• The statewide Conference will inform and demonstrate to conference attendees how greenway corridors and trails encourage healthier lifestyles; provide alternative transportation options; increase a communities economic viability; and offer opportunities for environmental conservation and education. Key findings from case studies supporting the positive health, economic and environmental impact derived from greenway systems will be presented.
• Info: 803-996-0223 - sgreen@communityopenlandtrust.org

October 23-25, 2009 — Trips for Kids Conference

• San Francisco, CA, at the Headlands Institute in Marin County
• Established chapter leaders will get an opportunity to talk about TFK successes, the differences and similarities among our chapters, and our international organization's future direction. If there is enough interest among prospective chapter leaders, we'll offer sessions specifically suitable for those launching and growing a chapter.
• Info: Marilyn Price, Trips for Kids - www.tripsforkids.org/marin - 415-458-2986

October 25-28, 2009 — Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference

• Kalamazoo, MI
• Join professionals, advocates and trail users working together to create a growing network of greenways and trails tying together people, places and opportunities for recreation. In the spirit of working together, the 4th MATAG celebrates these connections and offers an excellent opportunity for all those involved in trails and greenways to share our experiences and learn from each other. Kalamazoo combines a wealth of recreational trails, parks and natural areas with avibrant mix of historic neighborhoods and a renovated and vibrant Art Deco downtown. Named bythe Urban Land Institute as a “Top Ten Turnaround Downtown."
• Info: Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance at 517-485-6022 or www.michigantrails.org

October 24, 2009 — 3rd Annual Vermont Trails Symposium

• Castleton, VT
• This event is geared towards trail enthusiasts, trail managers, trail builders, and land managers interested in developing, fostering, or better understanding trail recreation in Vermont. Workshops cover topics such as trail permitting, trail design, fund raising, and maintenance. It will be a great opportunity to learn how to get more involved with your favorite trails and organizations supporting our state's trail systems, and build the skills necessary to start new projects in your community.
• Info: http://www.vermonttrailsandgreenways.org or contact Walter Opuszynski at 802-498-4506

October 27-30, 2009 — Trail Master Training Course

• Commerce, GA
• Class includes a day each of Trail design, Trail construction, Trail maintenance, and Crew leader training. Each session is a mixture of classroom and hands on-outdoor experience designed to give participants a complete understanding of what is involved in design, building and maintaining properly designed and constructed trails suitable for foot traffic, off road cycling, and equestrian use. Since this course is considered a certification, participants will be required to complete written testing throughout the course. Taught by Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists, LLC.
• Info: Sandra Fraro at Sandra@traildesign.com or (678) 230-5276

October 27, 2009 — Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

• Dallas, TX
• Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, Address Mapping (Geocoding), Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data, Conduct spatial queries, Create well-designed maps. Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are designed for beginners, Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Info: New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 - www.nur-online.com

October 28, 2009 — Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

• Houston, TX
• Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, Address Mapping (Geocoding), Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data, Conduct spatial queries, Create well-designed maps. Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are designed for beginners, Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Info: New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 - www.nur-online.com

October 29, 2009 — Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

• Austin, TX
• Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, Address Mapping (Geocoding), Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data, Conduct spatial queries, Create well-designed maps. Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are designed for beginners, Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Info: New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 - www.nur-online.com

October 29-30, 2009 — First Southeastern Water Trails Forum

• Chattanooga, TN
• Water Trails Basics: The nuts and bolts of establishing a water trail. Who does what? How are they funded? Technical Assistance & Innovative Tools; Water Trails Success Stories: Lessons learned from those who have built successful water trails; Construction and Maintaining Water Trails; Marketing and Mapping Water Trails; Economic Benefits of Water Trails to Local Economic Development; Innovative funding approaches to local water trails development.
• Info: www.southernblueways.org

October 29 - Nov. 1, 2009 — Rail~Volution 2009

• Boston, MA
• RailVolution provides planners, business leaders, elected officials, planning commissioners, community leaders, funders, and transportation advocates from more than 300 communities with opportunities to showcase their own successes; share lessons learned with others in your field; gain useful insights, and demonstrate the value and strength of livable communities. Includes Workshops, Plenaries, Mobile Workshops, Charrettes, Networking Events.
• Info: http://www.railvolution.com/program.asp

Past events from September 2009

September 9-11 — Grant Writing for Conservation

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

September 9-11, 2009 — Riparian Habitat Restoration course

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

September 10, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

September 10-13, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Bremerton, WA
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: thomasmail360@yahoo.com

September 12, 2009 — Maintaining Existing Trails

• Merrymeeting Fields Preserve, Woolwich, ME
• How to identify, prioritize and fix problem areas. How to mark and brush trails to ensure that visitors stay where you want them. The program is free, with a preferred commitment to volunteer with Lower Kennebec Regional Land Trust and train others in what you have learned.
  
• Info: http://www.lkrlt.org/TrailBuilding101.php or alicia@lkrlt.org

September 12, 2009 — AMC Basic Maintenance Skills Training

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

September 15, 2009 — "Sustaining Your Vision..." Trail Maintenance Done Right!

• Marion, IN
• The Indiana Park and Recreation Association will host a workshop on trail maintenance September 15 at Ivy Tech College. The keynote speaker is Jim Schneider. Jim has 35 years of experience in parks and recreation and has served as a trail manager for 60 miles of bikeways, involved in more than 30 trail projects and park development.
• Info: http://www.inpra.org/calendar.html

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

• Onine WEBINAR
• Is your trail showing its age or have you just installed a strip of asphalt and not much else yet? Learn how to make your trail a safe, attractive and educational community resource. This session will look at safety, wayfinding and interpretive signage, as well as various trail amenities. Presenter: Norman Cox, ASLA, The Greenway Collaborative, Inc.
• Info: http://www.greenwaycollab.com/2009_Webinar_Series.htm

September 17-18, 2009 — Design and Implementation of Buffers, Setbacks, Corridors, and Greenways

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

September 17-19, 2009 — Membership Development Training

• San Francisco, CA
• The training will focus specifically on best practices in membership development and retention, will have opportunities for group discussions and sharing of success stories with peers, and will offer opportunities for one-on-one consultations with trainer and membership guru Ellis Robison. Kate McCarthy, Membership and Volunteer Director for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has helped grow the SFBC’s membership to over 10,000, the highest per capita membership of any local bicycle advocacy organization.
• Info: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/EventRegistration-Overview/1463/

September 17-20, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Bethleham, PA
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: greg761@choiceonemail.com

September 17-20, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

September 18-22, 2009 — American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting

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

September 19, 2009 — Massachusetts Trails Workshop

• Leominster, MA
• Join the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and The Recreational Trails Program. The trail workshop will provide volunteers, conservation land managers and those interested in becoming trail stewards with some of the tools and techniques needed to develop and maintain sustainable and enjoyable trails. The workshop will focus on reading the trail landscape, understanding the psychology of trail users, and clarifying trail purpose in addition to providing sustainable trail design and construction training in the field.
• Info: Amanda Lewis, Recreational Trails Program Coordinator - 413-586-8706 ext. 19 - amanda.lewis@state.ma.us

September 27-29, 2009 — Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit

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

Past events from August 2009

August 3-7, 2009 — Trail Management: Plans, Projects and People

• Homer, AK
• Public agency trail staff, contractors, and volunteers will learn to achieve sustainable and accessible trails of all kinds, using the best practices of the trail management process (TMP). This collaborative process includes planning, design layout, construction, maintenance, monitoring, crew leadership, interpretation, operations, and safety. Field exercises include trail layout, construction and maintenance techniques. There is no tuition for this course. The Federal Highway Administration, in addition to Federal Agency sponsors, provide annual funding for this course which is used to offset tuition costs. The participant’s office is responsible for expenses related to travel, meals, and lodging.
• Info: Register on-line at https://doilearn.doi.gov/ or Matt Gay (304) 876-7654 - Matt_Gay@fws.gov

August 6-9, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

August 6-9, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

August 10-13, 2009 — Visions of a Sustainable Mississippi River: Merging Ecological, Economic, and Cultural Values

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

August 11-14, 2009 — Volunteer Recruitment and Management

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

August 13-16, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

August 17-20 2009 — Advanced Volunteer Management

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

August 18-22, 2009 — Oregon-California Trails Association Convention

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

August 19-21, 2009 — Safe Routes to School Conference

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

August 20-23, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

August 23-26, 2009 — 2009 National Scenic Byways Conference

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

August 27-30, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

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

August 27-30, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Long Island, NY
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: sick4surf@yahoo.com

Past events from June 2009

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

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

June 5-7, 2009 — Trail Skills College

June 5-6, 2009 — Trail Construction Techniques

• On trails across 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

• Washington, DC
• Designed to: increase the visibility of outdoor recreation on the national policy-making level; heighten the understanding and appreciation of recreation’s importance to the nation’s health, economy and quality of life; provide an opportunity to highlight key recreation policy initiatives and programs; and recognize outstanding leadership on behalf of outdoor recreation.
• Info: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530

• Fort Wayne, IN
• This workshop is hosted by the Natural Resources Trails/Greenways Section of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association.
• Info: "Upcoming Events" section of the NCA web site www.ncaonline.org

• Libertyville, IL
• This international conference of park, recreation and conservation professionals will be unlike any other conference you've attended. There are no lectures, no confinement to conference rooms – just four days of time outdoors exploring preserves and facilities, and exchanging ideas with others in the field. Learn about our green initiatives, try out our handicapped adaptable play area, and experience award-winning facilities, exhibits, educational programs, and much more. Hosted by Lake County Forest Preserves.
• Info: http://www.lcfpd.org/Forum2009/

• Washington, DC
• The Coalition for Recreational Trails each year announces the winners of its "Annual Achievement Awards" in recognition of their outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program funds.: room B-339 in Rayburn House Office Building from 12:00-1:30 pm.
• Info: cahern@funoutdoors.com

• Denver, CO
• Connect and collaborate with innovators including green designers, architects, builders, developers, city planning officials, transportation design, and community leaders committed to adapting and incorporating principles of New Urbanism in our cities and towns, as well as abroad. Experience urbanism firsthand though local tours of successful neighborhoods in Denver.
• Info: http://www.cnu.org/cnu17/

• Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
• FHWA's Recreational Trails Program provides financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations. 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 attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
• Info: 877-708-7669 - http://www.snowiasa.org/events.php

May 1-2, 2009 — Crosscut Saw Certification Workshop

May 2-3, 2009 — Wildernerss First Aid with National Outdoor Leadership School

• Lake Tahoe, NV/CA
• Tahoe Rim Trail Association sponsors the course. The Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS, founded in 1990, provides the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. This hands-on training will provide you with the skills and tools to make difficult medical decisions in remote settings. The course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics and is ideal for trip leaders, camp staff, or others responsible for their fellow outdoorsmen and women. This includes class, meals, materials, books, and certification.
• Info: www.tahoerimtrail.org - Katy Washington (775 )298-1238 - katyw@tahoerimtrail.org

• Golden, CO
• This two day Outdoor Stewardship Institute training will introduce successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. All trainees will receive a Crew Leader manual , a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that will make for a successful crew leadership experience. This workshop is best for individuals that have had experience working on trail projects or previous crew leadership experiences.
• Info: www.volunteeroutdoors.net/

May 9, 2009 — AMC Basic Maintenance Skills Training

May 9-10, 2009 — Chainsaw Training

• Lake Tahoe, NV/CA
• Tahoe Rim Trail Association sponsors the course covering all areas of safe and efficient saw use. Participants may meet the requirements for certification, which is valid for three years. Those sawyers whose current certification expires in 2009 are encouraged to attend a course.  Instructors: USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
• Info: www.tahoerimtrail.org

May 15-17, 2009 — Trails and Outdoor Leadership Training

• Galena Creek Park, NV
• The Layout and Design course will cover all aspects of how to properly design and layout multi-use singletrack trails. 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. Instructors: Tahoe Rim Trail Association, US Forest Service, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Truckee Donner Land Trust.
• Info: www.tahoerimtrail.org - Lisa Cashel 775-298-0232 - lisac@tahoerimtrail.org

February 6-7, 2009 — African American Health Summit

• Oakland, CA
• A "dynamic multi-pronged effort to support collaborative efforts with the many diverse African American health and service oriented organizations in the Bay Area."
• Info: http://www.babuf.org/index.shtml

• University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
• Learn to develop a comprehensive transition plan that assesses the needs of persons with disabilities, and then schedules the required pedestrian accessibility upgrades. Gain knowledge that helps understand the ADA and Section 504 that requires State and local governments with 50 or more employees to perform a self-evaluation of their current services, policies and practices that do not or may not meet ADA requirements. Learn about federal requirements for transition plans as well as basic ADA technical requirements. Identify elements of transition plans.
• Info: http://communitytraining.ou.edu/ADA/index.html

February 12-15, 2009 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Payson AZ
• Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program combines interactive learning, hands-on trailwork, and top-notch instructors to develop skilled trailworkers and trailwork leaders. Topics covered include: Sustainable trail design; Basic construction; Turns, drainage and bridges; Trail Reroutes; Trail Reclamation; Rockwork; Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships; Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Mick Wolf - shop@hikebikeandrun.com - http://go.imba.com/site/Calendar/

• Online WEBINAR
• An ever-tightening economic climate requires that your agency get creative in funding programs and services. The National Recreation and Park Association is pleased to bring you a webinar that will discuss the critical need for collaboration between public sector organizations. This interactive forum will also allow for participants to ask questions and receive answers from an industry expert. (2:00pm to 3:30pm EST)
• Info: http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=8631

January 10, 2009 — 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

January 11, 2009 — 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

• Online from Marshall University
• A course designed to guide students through the process of planning, designing, and construction off-highway vehicle trails utilizing state-of-the art procedures and technology. Course runs January 12 through May 1, 2009.
• Info: Admission and enrollment information: www.marshall.edu/muonline.ohv.asp. Admission questions may be directed to Kelli Raines, Admissions Counselor, at 304-696-2292 or kraines@marshall.edu. Instructor, Dr. Raymond Busbee: busbee@marshall.edu.

• Woodland, CA
• 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. Discussions will involve the many new challenges associated with California trails and provide easy to follow steps to develop an effective risk management program for your trail.
• Info: dwyseman@rogers.com

• Bloomington, IN
• The state conference is an important opportunity for park and recreation professionals in Indiana to earn continuing education credits (CEU’s) so they can maintain their certification as park and recreation professionals.
• Info: http://www.inpra.org/conference.html

• Waco, TX
• The theme for the 2009 Conference is "Texas Trails; Then, Today and Tomorrow." The Program Committee is particularly seeking presentations that introduce new ideas, convey useful strategies, identify lessons learned, and strengthen participants existing skills and knowledge in the spirit of the Conference theme.
• Info: Joe Moore, Asst. Dir. Grapevine Parks & Rec, 817-410-3121; fax 817-410-3005; jmoore@grapevinetexas.gov - http://www.texastrails.org

December 8-11, 2008 — Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design