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A key component to a successful youth volunteer program is knowing that youth require a different approach than adult groups when it comes to keeping them motivated, safe and productive. This guide provides tools and strategies for meaningful youth…
There are many opportunities to get the word out to your community about your programs and projects – and many ways to ensure you are sharing valuable information and stories about where your programs and projects are taking place, what the…
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will explore trail economic impact typologies using a case study of a developing trail.
In this webinar, you'll see Ripple Effects Management (REM) in action through two real examples used to help demonstrate the value of their work to funders and policymakers, and more.
Learn about the creation of the Trail Technician Level 1 certification and their curriculum—now a national benchmark for workforce development.
This webinar will showcase an online application to support collaborative decision-making and data-driven evaluation of multiple dimensions of trail sustainability.
Put the transformative power of trails to work. This inspiring course is a call to action, a source of new ideas, and a practical guide for communities looking to harness the benefits of their local trails. Ideal for trail lovers, local leaders, and…
Learn how to put Geotourism to work for your community. Introduced more than 20 years ago through National Geographic, this community-led approach has been used by destinations around the world to guide development, catalyze locally driven…
Further Education
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. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…
Chinook Associates offers stewardship skills workshops covering recreational trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and visitor management. Courses are available either in-person, with fully customizable content combining classroom…
The TSI focuses on the promotion of recreational trails, primarily in the State of Alabama, by providing educational experiences and providing services such as assessment, monitoring, management, planning, and construction. The TSI defines trails as…
The Harbinger Consultancy's Timeline Institute Online Courses combine instruction, coaching, group learning and step-by-step templates based on 30+ years of working with communities, regions and supporting organizations. They offer you guided access…
The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) is NWTA’s internal training classes for everything related to trail building. We want to make sure our trail builders are knowledgeable in not only how to build/maintain fun trails, but ensure those trails…
Gain insight into best practices related to the design, construction and maintenance of trails. Learn about and apply techniques that can enhance, rehabilitate and protect trails and greenways. Participants will also learn about trail…
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Training Calendar
Custom Trainings
Asheville, NC
Senior Director for Partnerships and Trail Operations
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Craftsbury Common, VT
Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor
Appalachian Mountain Club
Hire Workers
Harrisburg, PA
Natural Resource Program Supervisor, Recreation Section Chief Bureau of Forestry
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation & Conservation Partnerships Division
Asheville, NC
Transportation Planner II
French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization
Roanoke, VA
Park Ranger of Maintenance
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
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