2017 AMERICAN TRAILS INTERNATIONAL TRAILS SYMPOSIUM
• Miami Conservancy District • City of Dayton • Greene County Parks & Trails • Miami County Parks District
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources
TrailBuilders will present Sustainable Workshop Series
The Symposium includes numer- ous educational sessions covering the broad range of trail issues; nationally and internationally prominent speak- ers; a state-of-the-art exhibit hall; informative and interactive mobile workshops; and much more. Attend- ees can also earn Continuing Educa- tion Units for completing many of the Symposium workshops. The Professional TrailBuilders Association is again partnering with American Trails to present the Sustain- able Trails Workshop Series. These hands-on workshops focus on the im- portant skills and techniques involved in the sustainable design, planning, construction, and maintenance of trails for all types of users in all types of environments.
For information on programs you can expect at the 2017 Symposium, visit www.
AmericanTrails.org/2015.
Opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors
The Symposium will also feature an exhibit hall, which is a great op- portunity to view the latest in trails technology, equipment, planning, and programs. Learn about exhibi- tors’ products along the indoor trails and greenways system and talk with experts in trail construction and design. Attendees can also take part in the Trail Tools Equipment Expo, which features trail building tools, technology, and techniques. This out- door demonstration area will enable attendees to try various machines and equipment in the dirt.
For businesses in the outdoor recre- your company to the worldwide trails community! The Symposium at- tracts over 700 attendees from across America and Canada, as well as from the international community. Sponsors display products and services, pro- expertise and programs, and talk with the decision makers for trail projects of all kinds.
2017 American Trails Awards Every two years American Trails
presents the National & International
Trails Awards Program to recognize the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, and other leaders who are working for the bet- terment of trails both nationally and internationally in both rural and urban settings. The awards also rec- ognize the contractors, corporations, advocates, media, communities, and developers who are working to create healthier communities and more ac- cessible public lands.
View the winners of the 2015 National & International Trails Awards at www.
AmericanTrails.org/awards/portland.
Watch for more information about the 2017 Symposium
To help us develop an exciting and motivating program for the Sympo- sium, we will be issuing a Call for Presentations (later in 2016) to submit ideas for presentations at the Sympo- sium. Proposals can be submitted for both national and international pre- sentations. With your help, American Trails will again host an inspirational, conference, with a lot of networking opportunities for the national and international trails community!
New information on the 2017 Symposium in Dayton will be posted at
www.AmericanTrails.org/2017.
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