CALENDAR:

Calendar of Trails Training

Trail training, workshops, and conferences on trail building, planning, management, land protection, organization development, motorized recreation, wilderness, leadership, tools, GIS data, parks, bike/ped facilities, nonmotorized transportation, funding, and stewardship:

2012-13 CALENDAR: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

See 2013 scheduled training events: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See past training events from 2011-12

2013 TRAINING CALENDAR: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

May 2013

May 2, 2013 — WEBINAR: Surveys and Outdoor Recreation Planning

Online webinar: 1 PM EST
A Sampling of Methods, Examples, and Lessons Learned from Recent SCORP Planning Efforts- Sponsored by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. Join in on the discussion of how to effectively engage the public (and other stakeholders) and learn practical insight about survey methods, examples of effective surveys, and lessons learned from respected academics and practitioners from the outdoor recreation field. Whether you’re thinking about embarking on survey efforts as part of a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), or reflecting on past surveys and how to improve them in the future, this webinar will provide you with some essential tools to move forward. This webinar is free of charge and is open to the public.
Info: Brenda Adams-Weyant, SORP Association Manager at Brenda@RecPro.org and provide her with your name and email address

May 2-5, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Yreka, CA
Hosted by: Jefferson Mountain Bike Assn. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=290&reset=1

May 3-4, 2013 — Crew Chef Training

Cripple Creek, CO
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is hosting an introductory crew chef training for people interested in cooking for volunteers in some of the most spectacular places in Colorado. This training is for new AND current crew leaders. During crew chef training you will learn safe food handling and preparation practices; how to manage a team of volunteer crew chefs; how to plan simple menus for large and small groups; how to manage the budget and donated items; and how to get around the Operations center and pack for a project.
Info: https://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=opportunities&action=view2&fwID=20718

May 4, 2013 — Massachusetts Trail Conference

Devens, MA
Connectivity Leading to Community - This year’s conference explores how trail connections help build community. Trails connect places physically on the landscape, but trails, trail use, trail building and trail promotion can also connect diverse groups of people to each other; connect us to our built, natural and cultural environment; can contribute to local economic opportunities; and contribute to creating healthier communities. Workshops at the 2013 Massachusetts Trail Conference explore these themes and hopefully will also connect and strengthen the Massachusetts Trails Community.
Info: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/greenway/calendar.htm

May 4, 2013 — MSF Adventure Dirt Bike School

Oakland, MD and Spring Mills, PA
Our emphasis is on safety, the fundamentals of riding, and our commitment to making off-road riding a safe, fun activity that the entire family can enjoy together, even when your family members have different riding skills. This course consists of 8 hours of off-road motorcycle riding instruction on a closed range course that has been groomed for beginners, yet has challenging areas for more advanced riders to hone their skills. If you are considering learning to ride a motorcycle, learning to ride off-road, or would just like to hone the basics even if you've been riding for a while, this is for you-- and it's certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation!
Info: http://www.xplor-int.com/Pages/Calander.aspx

May 4-5, 2013 — Salida Crew Leadership for Trails Training

Salida, CO
The Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) will present an exciting training program for trail crew leadership. This two-day training will introduce the fundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety.
Info: https://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

May 8-10, 2013 — California Trails and Greenways Conference

Lake Tahoe, CA
The Conference provides trail professionals, advocates, volunteers and users with a venue for sharing practical, up-to-date trail management and advocacy skills; as well as a forum for networking and building support for accessible, inter-connected, sustainable non-motorized trail systems. For 28 years, this investment of knowledge by California State Parks and the California Trails Conference Foundation has helped ensure trail stewardship and leadership for generations to come.
Info: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24151

May 8-10, 2013 — 2013 Your Town Alabama Workshop

Camp McDowell, AL
The “Your Town” workshop focuses on an important aspect of community spirit and community integrity: the process of design. The workshop aims specifically to introduce small town and rural technical assistance providers and decision makers to the role of design in community planning.
Info: http://www.yourtownalabama.com/workshop-registration/

May 9-12, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

La Grande, OR
Hosted by: Blue Mountain Singletrack Trails Club. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=298&reset=1

May 10, 2013 — Ohio Women’s Bicycling Summit

Columbus, OH
The past two years, there has been a driving force across the nation to increase the number of women to ride bikes. One of these driving forces: the first Ohio Women’s Bicycling Summit (OWBS). The OWBS has set out to increase ridership among women in Ohio by bringing in renowned guest speakers from across the state to present on topics that have historically kept women away from bicycles.
Info: http://www.considerbiking.org/activities/ohio-womens-bicycling-summit/

May 10-12, 2013 — Crosscut Saw Skills Training and Certification Workshop

Shawnee, CO
Certification will basically be a recommendation that must be approved by each local agency or land manager where work with saws will be performed. In Forest Service language, we will be focusing on training and certifying sawyers at the "A" and "B" Sawyer level for bucking, and limbing activities. Felling techniques will be covered in the classroom session, but because the emphasis is on clearing trails, felling with a crosscut will be limited. Those that demonstrate the ability to safely and confidently handle intermediate sawing situations utilizing approved Forest Service procedures may be certified at the "B Sawyer" level.
Info: https://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

May 11, 2013 — Cheyenne Mountain Timber Step Construction Skills Training

Colorado Springs, CO
Timber steps are used in trail construction to allow for a quick elevation gain where grade standards would otherwise be exceeded. Steps help make the trail easier and safer to hike, and they help control erosion over the long term. Instrcutors will walk particpants through the step by step process of building cribbed steps. The training will consentrate on creating consistent slope, unform risers and sustainable tread.
Info: https://fw.civicore.com/voc/index.php?section=trainingOpportunties&action=list&Itemid=306

May 11, 2013 — Master Trail Builder Course

Republic, MO
Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri provides an overview of maintenance for hiking trails. Outline who are the best friends of trail workers. Identify the Natural Forces at work on the trail and how can you as a trail maintainer overcome them. Working hands on with the tools a trail maintainer will use. Focus on the safety factors that must be in place during the project. Demonstrate and explain the basic steps in maintaining a hiking trail and the use of the tools to perform these tasks. Instructors are Robert Crampton and Ann Books-Crampton.
Info: http://www.vfom.org/

May 13, 2013 —Trail Design and Layout

Fairbanks, AK
This interactive advanced module is a continuing education lesson for natural resource professionals and technicians who have been through Alaska Trails' "Introduction to Sustainable Trails" training. This advanced class is designed to acquaint the trainee with a rational process for establishing the design standards for any given trail, the best approach to routing and laying out the trail on the ground, and the risks associated with deviating from that approach. Emphasis is given to "reading the ground" to assess its suitability for any particular type of trail or use. Half of the day will be in class and half in the field.
Info: www.alaska-trails.org/trail_teachers/courses.shtml

May 14, 2013 — Slope Structures and Trail Stability

Fairbanks, AK
This interactive advanced module is a continuing education lesson for natural resource professionals and technicians who have been through Alaska Trails' "Introduction to Sustainable Trails" training. This advanced class is designed to acquaint the trainee with both the structural nature of a trail and the variety of structures that may be used to improve trail and slope stability. Half of the day will be in class and half in the field.
Info: www.alaska-trails.org/trail_teachers/courses.shtml

May 16-19, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Alpine, OR
Hosted by: Team Dirt. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=299&reset=1

May 19-23, 2013 — 2013 National Outdoor Recreation Conference

Traverse City, MI
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals sponsors this joint forum in cooperation with the second annual Forests for People Conference. The theme is “A Bridge to Prosperity” highlighting ways the outdoor recreation profession (planning, management, research, and policy) is a bridge, connector and catalyst for prosperity through: Tourism, jobs, health and wellness, personal enjoyment and recreation; Education, environmental values, environmental stewardship; and Rural economic development and sustainable communities. The joint conference will explore Health, Recreation and Tourism (issues of human health, outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism); Urban and Rural Landscapes (ecosystem services, economic benefit and development, spaces and places for living); and Culture and Education.
Info: http://www.recpro.org/2013-sorp-ffp-conference

May 20-21, 2013 — Trail Design and Layout

Anchorage, AK
This course, which will incorporate the “Advanced Turns Module,” will be taught at the BP Energy Center, 900 E Benson Blvd. This class acquaints the trainee with a rational process for establishing the design standards for any given trail, the best approach to routing and laying out the trail on the ground, and the risks associated with deviating from that approach. Emphasis is given to "reading the ground" to assess its suitability for any particular type of trail or use. Mike Shields will be teaching this course. Mike is a retired National Park Service Chief of Maintenance with exceptional trail experience in seven western parks including Denali and has been teaching this class and others since 1972.
Info: www.alaska-trails.org/trail_teachers/courses.shtml

May 23-24, 2013 — 2013 Tennessee Bike Summit

Memphis, TN
Rhodes College in Midtown Memphis will be hosting the Summit this year. TDOT is the Platinum Sponsor. Last year, Tennessee ranked 26th out of 50 states in the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly States list. To continue building momentum and success in our state, the 2013 Tennessee Bike Summit will serve as an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and strategies for moving Tennessee forward as a bike-friendly state.
Info: http://www.tnbikesummit.org/

May 25, 2013 — Master Trail Builder Course

Republic, MO
Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri provides an overview of maintenance for hiking trails. Outline who are the best friends of trail workers. Identify the Natural Forces at work on the trail and how can you as a trail maintainer overcome them. Working hands on with the tools a trail maintainer will use. Focus on the safety factors that must be in place during the project. Demonstrate and explain the basic steps in maintaining a hiking trail and the use of the tools to perform these tasks. Instructors are Robert Crampton and Ann Books-Crampton.
Info: http://www.vfom.org/

May 29, 2013 — Webinar: Provide Underserved Communities Access to Public Lands

Online Webinar: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Participants will learn about ongoing regional planning processes for providing access to Public Lands for underserved communities and gain ideas for planning techniques to use in their region. This presentation will be a high-level overview of techniques using examples and not a step-by-step guide for deploying this in your region. Course goals are to: *Discuss the importance of getting underserved communities to Public Land; *Learn about research related to recreation preferences of underserved communities; *Discuss how regional, cross-jurisdictional, multi-agency planning can benefit Public Lands. .
Info: information and registration website

May 30 - June , 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Port Gamble, WA
Hosted by: North Kitsap Trails Association. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=300&reset=1

June 2013

June 6, 2013 — National Trails Training Partnership Meeting

Arlington, VA at Ballston Metro
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host the meeting of the coalition of organizations, agencies, businesses, and communities committed to making training for trails and greenways skills more available. This meeting is sponsored by American Trails and the Recreational Trails Program of the FHWA. The meeting is open to the public to share new ideas, opportunities, and concerns with trail-related training - Identify goals for the National Trails Training Partnership in 2013 - Identify actions for agencies and organizations in supporting training.
Info: http://www.snowiasa.org/

June 6-8, 2013 — International Snowmobile Congress

Green Bay, WI
Organized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling.
Info: http://www.snowiasa.org/

June 17-21, 2013 — Accessibility Management in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Sessions will include discussions of the characteristics and needs of people with disabilities, legislative mandates and litigation, accessibility standards and common errors, the application of universal design to park and recreation environments, program access, considerations for conducting accessibility assessments, visitor use and marketing, and comprehensive planning. Examples and best practices in accessibility management will be presented throughout the sessions. A field exercise will give participants an opportunity to practice conducting an accessibility assessment along with discussing considerations for prioritization of physical and programmatic barrier removal.
Info: http://www.ncaonline.org/events/access_management_06-2013.shtml

June 18-19, 2013 — Sustainable Trails For All Conference

Greenfield, NH
With the upcoming release of the Federal Trail Accessibility Guidelines, communities and land trusts need to know how to sustainably build hiking trails that provide access for everyone. This important conference will help you understand the guidelines and will provide an overview of the techniques and hands-on skills needed to build sustainable hiking trails that provide enjoyment for all.
Info: http://www.crotchedmountain.org/sustainabletrails/

June 26-30, 2013 — United Four Wheel Drive Association Convention

Manitou Springs, CO
Meeting will be held Wednesday and Thursday with dinner Wednesday night at the Trading post in the beautiful outdoor Pavilion. Friday and Saturday we will be leading several trips on our wonderful trails that we have to offer in the area so be sure to bring your rigs. Manitou Springs offers many site seeing opportunities, outdoor adventures and family activities.
Info: http://www.ufwda.org/events/agm/

July 2013

July 11, 2013 — Ice Age Trail University Session 2

TBD, WI
Mobile Skills Crew training from the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Skills and Leadership seminars.
Info: http://mobileskills.iceagetrail.org/mobile-skills-crew-calendar

July 11-14, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Steamboat Springs, CO
Hosted by: Routt County Riders. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=306

July 11-14, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Missoula, MT
Hosted by: MTB Missoula. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

July 18-20, 2013 — 2013 NATIONAL Equestrian Trails Conference

Rock Hill, SC
The country’s largest equestrian-only trails conference, focusing on resource management, land manager relationships, conservation ethics and youth involvement. National experts in trail development and management, land manager partnerships, federal regulatory processes in land management, responsible trail maintenance processes, mulit-user trail relationships and more will be featured.
Info: www.southeasternequestriantrails.com

July 18-21, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Duluth, MN
Hosted by: COGGS. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=315&reset=1

July 18-21, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Red Lodge, MT
Hosted by: Pedal Your Bike Montana. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

July 25-28, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Woodbur,y MN
Hosted by: Minnesota Off Road Cyclists. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=314&reset=1

August 2013

August 1-4, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Houghton, MI
Hosted by: Copper Harbor Trails Club. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

August 8-11, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Wausau, WI
Hosted by: CWOCC. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

August 12-16, 2013 — Basic Wildland Firefighter Training

Gainesville, FL
This course prepares the individual to participate in wildland fire management/fire suppression activities as a Firefighter Type II qualified fire crew. •Participants must complete the I-100 course online (2-4 hours of training) and bring proof of completion on August 12. •Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday will be classroom instruction at the Waccasassa Forestry Center in Gainesville; Thursday will be an all-day field exercise at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station.
Info: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5687078204?ref=ebtn

August 13-15, 2013 — Safe Routes to School National Conference

Sacramento, CA
There will be something for everybody, from veteran experts to smart growth novices, with over 50 sessions and workshops to choose from. Learn from renowned experts as well as those working in the trenches on these issues. Representatives of communities across the country will come together across disciplines to share insights, valuable tools and strategies for making Safe Routes to School a success in your community.
Info: http://saferoutesconference.org/

August 22-25, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Boyne Falls, MI
Hosted by: TOMMBA. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

August 29 - Sept. 1, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Montague, MI
Hosted by: MEMBA. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

September 2013

September 5-8, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Bristol, IN
Hosted by: NIMBA. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

September 11-13, 2013 — International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities

Munich, Germany
The event provides the only opportunity for practitioners, decision-makers, academics and activists from all over the world to connect and talk about walking in 2013. Walking is key to creating healthy, efficient and sustainable communities. Walk21’s previous conferences have proven very helpful at understanding how to develop effective walking policies and deliver successful walking projects. Please present your ideas and share your experiences by answering this call for contributions, so that we can plan to include as many of them as possible in the way we structure the details of the event.
Info: http://www.walk21munich.com/

September 12-15, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Ann Arbor, MI
Hosted by: Potawatomi Mtn Biking Association. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

September 16-19, 2013 — 26th World Canals Conference

Toulouse, France
This event will bring together canal and inland waterway specialists from all over the world. The Topics of the Conference are: 1. Canals as living heritage to be preserved 2. Canals as ecosystems 3. History of the Canal des Deux Mers (compared to other canals worldwide) 4. Canals and the economy: transport and tourism 5. Waterway networks: analysis of the current situation 6. Governance of inland waterways: towards new models 7. Waterway development strategies
Info: http://www.wcc13.com/en/

September 26-29, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Cedar Rapids, IA
Hosted by: Linn Area Mtn Bike Association. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

October 2013

October 2, 2013 — Mississippi Bike Summit

Jackson, MS
Summit Tentative Agenda and Break-out Sessions: *The 5 E’s: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Planning. *Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community *Complete Streets *The Health Benefits of Biking in Mississippi *Bikes Mean Business: The impact of Biking and Walking on our Economy *Building a Trail System *Tools and Resources: Road-map and Action Plans *Mississippi as a Bicycle Friendly State
Info: http://www.bikewalkmississippi.org/BWMS/summit/

October 4, 2013 — New England Bike-Walk Summit

Providence, RI
Join us in beautiful downtown Providence for the third New England Bike-Walk Summit-- informative sessions, educational opportunities, invaluable networking, and fun diversions!
Info: http://www.newenglandbikewalksummit.org

October 10-13, 2013 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Jamestown, NY
Hosted by: NAMBA. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule

October 27-30, 2013 —Mid America Trails & Greenways Conference

Matteson, IL
This regional conference, organized by the states of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin includes anexhibit hall designed to maximize interaction and information exchange, highlight the industry's state of-the-art products and services, as well as offer demonstrations, showcase successes, and answer attendee questions.
Info: http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/matag2013.htm

November 2013

November 2-7, 2013 — National Scenic & Historic Trails Conference

Tucson, AZ
The 14th Biennial conference will be hosted by the Westward Look Wyndham Hosted by the Partnership for the National Trails System with support from the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Federal Highway Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the USDA Forest Service.
Info: lizwessel@yahoo.com or call 608-249-7870 Ext. 2 or go to www.pnts.org

November 9, 2013 — Trail Planning

Baraboo, WI
Thinking about installing trails on your property, but don’t know where to put them? Let an expert help! Tim Malzhan from the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) will provide you with basic information you need to know to install trails that are both sustainable and reduce erosion. Other topics covered will include trail layout and design, site analysis, measuring techniques and basic construction. The course will finish with a hike around the Leopold Center to discuss current trail conditions and recommendations.
Info: http://www.aldoleopold.org/WoodlandSchool/courses.shtml

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