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.
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.
This session explores the full lifecycle of trail crossings— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction.
Deliver actionable insights on installation best practices that reduce long-term maintenance and boost user satisfaction. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.
This webinar will cover how to create a basic communications plan for your organization including how to prioritize social media platforms, explaining how to develop a newsletter and blog to supplement communications, and showcase what content attracts volunteers and engagement.
An in-depth exploration of the key components involved in creating and managing a Trail Ambassador Program.
Whether you’re an aspiring trail technician or an organization looking to develop your team, this webinar will show you how to find the right training to suit your needs—and start blazing trails like a pro.
This webinar goes beyond materials and layering to explore how design, construction, and real-time field decisions shape long-term durability.
This webinar introduces the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) methodology and its practical applications for non-motorized, multi-use and bike only trails as well as routes on both natural and paved surfaces, from urban greenways to remote backcountry environments.
Get details and the ins and outs about designating your trail(s) as a National Recreation Trail (NRT) or National Water Trail (NWT), the history, the benefits and process for trails to become NRTs, and more.
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.
American Trails is a certified provider of the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities:
Sponsor for as little as $250 per webinar, $2,500 to be a partner of all webinars throughout the year (40+), or becoming a title sponsor of the Advancing Trails Webinar Program for $10,000.
Send us your topic submission or contact us with any questions.
Candace Gallagher, Webinar Coordinator
Email: candace@americantrails.org
Phone: (530) 605-4395
We offer multi-lingual closed captioning in over 100 languages for our webinars, thanks to a partnership with VZP Digital. English closed captioning is included complimentary for all webinars. If you need an additional language please email us prior to the webinar. An unedited transcript will be sent to all attendees following each webinar.
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.
By registering for our webinars, you submit your information to the webinar organizer and associated presenters and sponsors, who may use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services. Your organization may also be added to the American Trails Business Directory. You can easily cancel your registration at any time.
