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Prescription Trails Leveraging the Science of Trail Therapy

Upcoming: 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.

Advocate Locally: Make a National Impact for Trails

February 25, 2026

Learn how to advocate locally for your trails with congressional staff or other elected offices or in online meetings.

Projecting the Economic Impact of Future Trails: DIY Forecasting Tools for Communities

November 06, 2025

This webinar focuses on practical, do-it-yourself ways to project the future economic significance and impact of new, expanded, or enhanced trail systems— even when little to no trail user data exists.

Helping Communities Tell Their Outdoor Recreation Economic Story

September 11, 2025

Learn how the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation developed a written guide and implemented a program that equips communities and organizations to collect and analyze data necessary to calculate their economic impact.

Economic Benefits (and More) of Horse Trails in the American Economy

July 17, 2025

Learn about considerations on how your community can leverage the horse community to advocate for investments in the space that can get you the ROI needed.

Economic Benefits of Mountain Biking in the U.S.

May 15, 2025

This webinar will present the findings from a study conducted to better understand the economic benefits of mountain biking in the U.S. and will also identify potential challenges that outdoor recreation communities face regarding increased visitation and suggests considerations and re-sources to mitigate them.

Connecting Recreational Benefits with Transmission Corridors

March 20, 2025

Researchers will share their findings, including case studies and best practices, and discuss how co-locating recreational amenities alongside transmission infrastructure can enhance community well-being, generate sustainable economic growth, and improve local wildlife habitat and ecosystems.

Making the Case for Tourism-Oriented Mountain Bike and Adaptive Recreation

March 13, 2025

This presentation provides an overview of an economic impact analysis for an accessible tourism-oriented mountain bike trail network in Tennessee’s State Park system.

Innovative Development of a Year-Round, Destination Trail System in a Rural Area

December 12, 2024

Learn about one organization’s innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system that serves as a model for communities around the country.

Building a Trail-Friendly Community: Three Things You Can Start Today

November 14, 2024

This webinar introduces you to three simple, concrete strategies to engage your community, entice locals and visitors, and take the next steps toward making the most of outdoor recreation and trails.

Sustainable Equestrian Trails From Grant Funding to Project Success

October 31, 2024

Part two of a two-part series related to sustainability, this webinar aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of managing a sustainable horse farm and will delve deeper into environmentally sustainable trail building and maintenance for equestrian use.

Barn to Trail: Managing Sustainability on Equine Properties

August 01, 2024

Hosted in partnership with the Equine Land Conservation Resource, this webinar aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of managing a sustainable horse farm. This is part one of a two-part series related to sustainability.

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