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PRE-CONFERENCE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

INFORMATION

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Symposium Trailhead (main information center) (Room: Baja)

FIELD TRIPS ~ see descriptions

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Forever Florida
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Florida National Scenic Trail
• 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ----- A River Runs Through It
• 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ----- Florida East Coast Adventure
• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ----- Seminole Wekiva Trail Bike Tour
• 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- 4WD Tour
• 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ----- Moonlight Paddling

WORKSHOPS ~ see descriptions

• 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- Day 1, Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Coordinator Workshop #1, Saturday and Sunday (Offsite)
• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ----- Regional Greenways Conference: Shaping Florida's Future ~ In the Halls and on the Ground, Sponsored by the Florida Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

NTTP RECEPTION

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- National Trails Training Partnership (NTTP) ~ Meet the members of the Roundtable and learn about this program.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m ----- Symposium Trailhead (main information center) & Registration (Room: Baja)

EXHIBITION

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ----- Exhibit Hall Set-up (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

FIELD TRIPS ~ see descriptions

• 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Paddle Florida's Wild and Scenic River
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Island Trails Discovery
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- West Orange Trail Bike Tour
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Equestrian Ride on the Cross Florida Greenway
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Bridge Building and Trail Maintenance Workshop
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Santos "Mountain" Bike Trails
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Hike to America's First Land Bridge
• 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- Airboat Tour

WORKSHOPS ~ see descriptions

• 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- Day 2, Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Coordinator Workshop #1, Saturday and Sunday (Offsite)
• 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- UTAP Update Clinic for Trail Assessment Coordinators (Offsite)
• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ----- Association Management 101 Workshop
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ----- Equestrian Action Plan Workshop: Developing an Action Plan for Communicating National Research Information to Equestrian Trail Users and Land Managers
  CONFERENCE BEGINS -- SEE Symposium Highlights

EXHIBITION & SILENT AUCTION - Officially Open

3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ----- (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

SPECIAL EVENT

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ----- Building Trails Public Awareness Event ~ Exhibit Hall is open to the public at no charge.

"HAPPY TRAILS" HOUR

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ----- Happy Trails Hour ~ (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

PLENARY

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ----- Welcoming You to the Path ~ Opening Reception ~ Sponsored by Lawton Printing
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - Veterans Day -- SEE Symposium Highlights

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Symposium Trailhead (main information center) & Registration (MOVED TO South Registration Desk)

EXHIBITION HOURS

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ----- (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

BREAKFAST

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ----- Continental Breakfast ~ Sponsored by Berryman & Henigar (Coronado Ballroom Foyer)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
• Southern Appalachians Initiative - Fiesta 7 & 8
• Greenways Partnerships For Planning - Cancun
• Wayfinding: The User Experience - Durango 2
• Strategic Planning For Healthy Association Management - Fiesta 1 & 2
• Do You Have The Right Tools? - Yucatan 3
• Powerful Partners: Co-Location With Utilities - El Paso 1 & 2
• Off-Highway Vehicle Education And Ethics - Fiesta 3 & 4
• Partnering To Fulfill Volunteer Needs - Baja
• Neighborhood Connections: Trails And Greenways For Safeways To Schools - Acapulco

BREAK

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

POSTER GALLERY See descriptions. (Fiesta Ballroom Foyer)

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Trail Mix: A Recipe For Success - El Paso 1 & 2
• Linking Landscapes Across Borders: Canada, Mexico, Central America And The United States Fiesta 1 & 2
• Building Better Trails With The International Mountain Bicycling Association (Imba) - Fiesta 7 & 8
• Transcending Boundaries To Enhance Trail Access For People Of All Abilities - Acapulco
• Water Trails For The New Millennium: Guiding Principles - Yucatan 3
• The Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program - Baja
• Promoting Physical Activity And Health Through Trails And Parks - Durango 2
• Focusing Advocacy Efforts On Trail Implementation: A Strategic Approach Directed Toward Planning Officials And Other Key Decision Makers - Fiesta 3 & 4
• Park Guidelines For Off-Highway Vehicles - Cancun

PLENARY

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ----- Adventures Across America ~ Opening Keynote Luncheon

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• A Footpath Forever: Florida's National Scenic Trail - El Paso 1 & 2
• How To Build A Regional Greenway Network (Part I) - Durango 2
• The Role Of Working Landscapes - Yucatan 3
• Cracking The Tea-3 Piggy Bank - Cancun
• Connecting Communities Through River Initiatives - Fiesta 1 & 2
• Creating And Maintaining Advocacy Organizations - Baja
• Pack, Saddle And Draft Stock: Their Use In The Design, Construction And Maintenance Of Wilderness Trails - Fiesta 3 & 4
• National Recreation Trails And State Trail Systems: Recognition For Your Trails! - Acapulco
• Trail Management Software: Trail Soft & Trailware - Fiesta 7 & 8

BREAK

3:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

POSTER GALLERY See descriptions ~ (Fiesta Ballroom Foyer)

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Satisfying Demand And Making Trails Work In The United Kingdom - Yucatan 3
• Trail Surveys: Finding Out Trail Benefits And Problems - Fiesta 1 & 2
• Backcountry: The Right Designation - Acapulco
• Federal Transportation Reauthorization - Baja
• Incentive Programs For Trail Users - Fiesta 7 & 8
• Equine Impacts On Public LandsÉFact Or Fiction? - Fiesta 3
• Successful Multi-Use Partnerships - Cancun
• GPS And GIS To Support Trails Planning: The Cross Florida Greenway Management Plan Project - El Paso 1 & 2
• How To Build A Regional Greenway Network (Part II): A Greenway For Disney World&emdash;A Goofy Idea? - Durango 2
• Youth Corps: Crossing Into The Next Trail Generation - Fiesta 4

SPECIAL EVENT

6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. ----- A Walk Back in Time ~ Florida Heritage Party, Live Auction, Music(Offsite - shuttles provided)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 -- SEE Symposium Highlights

INFORMATION & DAILY REGISTRATION

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Symposium Trailhead & Daily Registration (South Registration Desk)

EXHIBITION HOURS

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ----- (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

BREAKFAST

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ----- Continental Breakfast ~ Sponsored by _______________ (Coronado Ballroom Foyer)

SPECIAL EVENT

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. ----- Early Riser Fitness Trail Walk Around Lago (Lake) Dorado with Mark Fenton (Gather at La Marina - boat rental facility.)

PLENARY

8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. ----- Crossing Our Public Lands ~ Morning General Session
• Part I. Crossing the "American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey" ~ Sponsored by American Honda Motor Company
• Part ll. Joining Paths with our Federal Land Managing Partners

BREAK

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. ----- (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

POSTER GALLERY ~ See descriptions. (Fiesta Ballroom Foyer)

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

DESIGN CONTEST ~ VIEWING

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ----- Goldsboro Trail Design Competition entries available for public viewing

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Building Trails In Difficult Places - Acapulco
• Aid In Acquisition: Partnering With Organizations And Funding Agencies - Yucatan 2
• Integrated Trail Management - Fiesta 3 & 4
• Community Design Charettes: From Planning Paralysis To Project Development - Cancun
• Rails-With-Trails: Lessons Learned - Fiesta 7
• From The Doorstep: Integrating Trails In Planned Developments - Yucatan 3
• Preserving The Eighth Wonder Of The World: The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail - Fiesta 1 & 2
• User Fees: The Present And Potential For The Future - Yucatan 1
• The Untapped Opportunity: Using Trails To Promote Active Living And Healthier Communities - Baja

MOBILE WORKSHOPS ~ see descriptions ~ BOX LUNCH PROVIDED

10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Building Better Trails with IMBA
• Avon Park
• Making the Connection
• Trails on the Lake Wales Ridge
• Ecological and Recreational Hubs
• America's First Land Bridge -- Old Fashioned Carriage Ride

12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

• ATV Drivers Education and Safety Training
• Dirt Bike Drivers Education and Safety Training
• GPS Workshop
• Seminole Wekiva Trail - Bike Tour
• Florida's Other Mouse
• West Orange Trail - Driving Tour
• Split Oak Forest
• The Trails at Teneroc
• Making It Clear
• Disney Wilderness Preserve
• Trails and Restoration

"TRAIL TOYS" EQUIPMENT EXPO

• 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. ----- "Trail Toys" & "Play Toys" (Offsite) Box lunch provided
• 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- Goldsboro Trail Design Competition ~ Jury Session

"HAPPY TRAILS" HOUR

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ----- Happy Trails Hour/Visit Exhibit Hall ~ Sponsored by The GreenWay Team

SILENT AUCTION ~ CLOSES 6:30 p.m.

EXHIBITON ~ CLOSES 7:00 p.m.

PLENARY

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ----- On the Path of Excellence ~ American Trails' 16th National Trails Awards Celebration Banquet
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 -- SEE Symposium Highlights

INFORMATION & DAILY REGISTRATION

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ----- Symposium Trailhead (South Registration Desk)

BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN

EXHIBITION ~ VENDOR BREAKDOWN

6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
• Crossing Boundaries And Closing Gaps - National Scenic & Historic Trails - Fiesta 7 & 8
• Blueways On The Ground - Fiesta 6
• Florida's Statewide Plan For Greenways And Trails: Implementing The Vision - Coronado B
• Crossing The American Landscape: Universal Design For Trails & Shared-Use Paths - Coronado A
• Hybrid Contracting: Alternative Partnering Approaches Using The Expertise Of Trail Contractors In Conjunction With Other Resources - El Paso 1 & 2
• Health And Trail Partnerships - Fiesta 5
• Greenways And Trails Online - Fiesta 2
• Landscapes Of The Imagination: Art And Place In Trails - Fiesta 3 & 4
• Making It Happen: Successful Advocacy Campaigns - Fiesta 1

BREAK

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Coronado J and outside on Patio del Sol)

POSTER GALLERY ~ See descriptions. (Fiesta Ballroom Foyer)

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS ~ see descriptions

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Outdoor Ethics: Taking Care Of The Landscape - Fiesta 3
• Our Legacy: Protecting Historic And Cultural Resources -- The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail And The Etowah River Greenway - Fiesta 2
• Local Referendums For Land Acquisition And Trails - Fiesta 6
• The National Trails Training Partnership (NTTP) - Fiesta 1
• How The Student Conservation Association (SCA) Can Assist You In Meeting Your Greenways And Trails Resource Management Needs - Fiesta 4
• Creative Uses For Enhancement Funding - Fiesta 5
• Civil Defense Trails: A Response To 9/11 - El Paso 1 & 2

PLENARY

12:30 noon - 2:00 p.m. ----- The Path Ahead ~ The Future of Trails and Greenways ~ Closing Keynote Luncheon

WORKSHOP ~ see descriptions

3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ----- Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Data Management Software Course

MEETINGS

• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30p.m. ----- Interagency Trails Council "Listening Session"
• 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- National Recreation Trails Program Roundtable

SPECIAL EVENT

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ----- Survival Night at Bass Pro Shops ~ Outdoor World ~ Special Volunteer Party (Offsite)


POST-CONFERENCE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

WORKSHOP ~ see descriptions

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- Day 1, Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Coordinator Workshop #2, Thursday and Friday (Offsite)

MEETING

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ----- State Trail Administrators Meeting, Part 1 (by invitation only)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

WORKSHOP ~ see descriptions

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ----- Day 2, Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Coordinator Workshop #2, Thursday and Friday (Offsite)

MEETING

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon ----- State Trail Administrators Meeting, Part 2 (by invitation only)

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