Advancing Trails Webinar Series

American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways usually applicable to all trail types, with expert presenters.


Upcoming Webinars

Live webinars are free for everyone (and up to 24 hours following each webinar to accommodate different time zones). An American Trails webinar typically lasts between 60 to 90 minutes, with 10 to 30 minutes saved for Q&A at the end. All webinars are recorded, offer learning credits, and include real-time closed captioning in English (other languages available upon request). 

American Trails members can access our archived webinars that include a recording, closed caption transcript, and resources slide, and can obtain free learning credits. All follow up materials are available within two days post-webinar and are added to the webinar’s webpage.

Jul 23

The Trail Next Door: Addressing Property Value Concerns

July 23, 2026

This webinar will give a fast-paced, fact-filled, presentation that will show attendees how valuable having a trail in close proximity to a home or business truly is.

Jul 30

Turning Trail Work Into Measurable Impact: Trailfunds in Action

July 30, 2026

Following the introductory Trailfunds webinar, this session takes a practical, hands-on look at how organizations are using the platform to plan, document, and communicate stewardship work.

Aug 06

From Concept to Construction: Building a Long-Distance Adaptive Trail

August 06, 2026

This webinar shares the story of how Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina came to pursue an adaptive trail design, the construction techniques and lessons learned along the way, and how they are continuing to advance the project through outreach and future planning.

Aug 20

Working Smarter Not Harder: Developing a Marketing and Communications Content Strategy

August 20, 2026

Learn about creating a content plan that works for your agency, setting measurable and attainable objectives and how to implement tactics that work align with your time and budget.

Sep 03

Choose Your Own Adventure: Welcoming & Preparing Trail Users with Disabilities

September 03, 2026

Accessibility for one person may not be accessible for another. Because of this, including a general statement that something is accessible (or not accessible) doesn’t tell the whole story. During this session, we will help you look at your planning through a different lens.

Oct 01

Urban Feasibility and Breaking Down Barriers

October 01, 2026

Using a feasibility study from Omaha, Nebraska, USA, as a model, this session demonstrates a paradigm shift in urban planning that moves beyond traditional topography-based assessments to prioritize equity in access.

Oct 29

Prescription Trails Leveraging the Science of Trail Therapy

October 29, 2026

Exploring the link between mental health and the outdoors, this webinar will dive into the latest research on how movement through natural environments—from nearby nature in urban centers to remote backcountry—builds resilience and helps trail users of all ages and skill levels manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more.


Recorded Webinars

American Trails members can access our archived webinars that includes a recording, closed caption transcript, and resources slide, and can obtain free learning credits. All follow up materials are available within two days post-webinar.

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Disclaimer

While we may individually agree (or disagree) in whole or in part with any or all of the participants, the views expressed in these webinars are not necessarily representative of the views of American Trails as an organization or its board and staff. Unless specific situations are noted by presenters, nothing in American Trails webinars should be considered to be interpreted as a standard.

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