Trails training opportunities 2016-17 American Trails webinars

Find more classes, conferences, and training opportunities on the online calendar at www.TrailsTraining.net.

American Trails contin- ues our monthly Ad- vancing Trails Webinar Series to bring you the latest in state-of-the- art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Agencies, trailbuilders, advocates, and volunteers have all found these educational sessions valuable. Ameri- can Trails webinars are

led by experts on the topics and typically lasts an hour and a half and include at least 15 minutes for Q&A.

September 8, 2016— “Understanding the National Recreation Trails Program and the National Water Trails Systems”

Presented by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.

September 22, 2016— “Engaging the Next Generation of 

Presented by The Corps Network, Mobilize Green, Green- ing Youth Foundation, Southwest Conservation Corps, and Northwest Youth Corps.

October 20, 2016- nities with Active Transportation Options”

November 3, 2016 (for current National Recreation Trail managers only)

Members attend live webinars for free!

American Trails members of the Trail Professional level or higher can attend our live webinars for FREE. All webinars are recorded and available for purchase in the online store.

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November 17, 2016— “Greenways and Trails: What’s Next?”

December 8, 2016 Trails”

January 17, 2017— “Hut to Hut Trail Systems”

Presented by Sam Demas, Editor,www.hut2hut.info, and Volunteer Researcher, National Park Service.

February 23, 2017— “Creative Reassembling of Former Railroad Corridors”

July 20, 2017 Greenway in Your Community— Pain-Free Trail Building”

Call for presenters American Trails is looking for presenters to be considered to serve on a panel in our Advancing Trails Webinar Series  have lessons to share from it? Are you an expert in trail related topics or know of someone? Please send your bio to Candace Mitchell, Webinar Coordinator, at candace@ AmericanTrails.org.

For more information on the American Trails Advancing Webinar Series visit www.AmericanTrails.org/ee/index.php/ webinars.

Accessibility trails workshop

 workshop covers the Federal Trail Accessibility guidelines. You’ll learn the techniques and hands-on skills needed to build sustainable hiking trails that provide enjoyment for all. Sponsored by Peter S. Jensen & Associates, LLC and Crotched Mountain Foundation.

See details and registration information at www.crotchedmountain.org/sustainabletrails.