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 CALENDAR: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

See 2012 scheduled events: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See past training events from 2011

February 2012

February 1-3, 2012 — Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference

San Antonio, TX
Mark your calendar now for 3 days of hands on and in-classroom information targeted to anyone interested in Trails and Active Transportation! Perfect for anyone who plans, funds, builds, advocates for, designs, programs, oversees, promotes, influences or uses trails! Host Hotel: El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas * Benefit from nationally recognized and state experts * Real life, hands on field trips * Knowledgeable vendor/exhibitor partners * Fun networking sessions
Info: http://www.texastrails.org/

February 2-4, 2012 — New Partners for Smart Growth Conference

San Diego, CA
The program will span three full days with optional pre-conference events scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st and Sunday February 5th. The main program will kick off on Thursday morning, February 2, and continue through Saturday afternoon. The schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, specialized trainings, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and coordinated networking activities. It will also feature exciting tours of local model projects in and around the San Diego region. Read the full Call for Presentation and Workshop Abstracts: http://www.activelivingresearch.org/conference/2012/cfa2012
Info: http://www.newpartners.org/cfsp/

February 11, 2012 — Open House for Horse Programs

Davis, CA
Join fellow horse enthusiasts for dinner as instructor Craig London presents slides and photos showcasing horsepacking excursions of years past. Feb. 11: Sat.: 69 p.m. UC Davis: Rec Pool Lodge, LaRue Rd. $25. This nonrefundable charge includes dinner. Enroll in section 113OTH800.
Info: call (800) 752-0881, email extension@ucdavis.edu or visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/equine

February 11-12, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

February 11-16, 2012 — Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week 2012

Washington, DC
American Hiking Society and the Partnership for the National Trails System invites hiking, trails enthusiasts, and leaders to Washington, D.C., February 11-16, 2012 for the 15th annual Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week! During the week, hikers and trails advocates from across the nation will share experiences and advice, learn grassroots lobbying skills and strategies, and advocate for increased funding, promotion, and protection of our national system of trails and our natural heritage. NOTE: Registration for these two parts of this event is SEPARATE: We will notify you as soon as registration is open for both events with instructions on how to proceed. February 11 - 12 - PNTS Board and Leadership Council Meetings; February 13 - 16 - "Hike the Hill": Meetings and Advocacy on Capitol Hill
Info: http://www.americanhiking.org/hth/

February 12-15, 2012 — The Corps Network's 2012 National Conference

Washington, DC
The Conference brings together national, state, and local leaders in the fields of youth development, the environment, and community service. The theme for the 2012 National Conference is Demonstrating Collective Impact: "a structured process that allows many diverse stakeholders to share outcomes data and to use common measurements of success while organizations continue to operate autonomously and donors make independent funding decisions-- yet all agree to pursue a common goal and to measure progress accordingly. They are supported in doing so by a backbone organization that facilitates continuous planning and communication among the various players involved in the work."
Info: http://thecorpsnetwork.org/

February 13-16, 2012 — Principles & Techniques of Fundraising

San Francisco, CA
Learn How To: Identify and validate prospective donors; Manage the fundraising process; Use research to match a donor's interests and needs with your nonprofit 's mission and goals; Build an annual fund donor base that keeps on giving; Manage the process of raising money; Recognize planned giving benefits to your donors and to your nonprofit; Structure a successful solicitation. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/

February 23, 2012 — Pathways to Natural Resources Careers Summit

Denver, CO
Info: http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=66f5459056797881557a59a7f&id=ac48492c18&e=26449b6719

March 2012

March 4-8, 2012 — Association of Partners for Public Lands Convention & Trade Show

Las Vegas, NV
The APPL Partnership Convention & Trade Show is the place to interact with the public lands community and strengthen your partnership skills. A thought-provoking educational program will feature topics related to partnerships, leadership, outreach, sales & service, and philanthropy.
Info: http://www.appl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3405

March 7-8, 2012 — Trail Contracting Roundtable

Albuquerque, NM
The Professional Trail Builder’s Association is sponsoring this roundtable to bring together key State and Federal Contracting Officers and Trail Administrators with professional trail contractors to discuss the issues and challenges that state and federal land managers face in regards to contracting for the construction and maintenance of trails. Our aim is to improve all parts of the trail contracting process, to gain insight into how PTBA members can be better contractors, how to meet the requirements of state and federal contracts, how to work with agencies to insure quality construction, and how to avoid pitfalls.
Info: Mike Passo at 360-734-7270 or email mpasso@trailbuilders.org

March 9-11, 2012 — Alabama Hiking Trail Society Conference 2012

Columbiana, AL
The conference will be at the Alabama 4H Center in Columbiana. We are proud to announce our keynote speaker will be Michael Leonard. It was his vision and determination that made the connection of the Pinhoti Trail to the Appalachian Trail possible, and his efforts continue as he drives to continue moving the trail to the southern most mountains of the Appalachian range.
Info: http://con2012.hikealabama.org/ or call AHTS at 251-579-0801 or by email ahts@hikealabama.org

March 10, 2012 — Equine Land Conservation Forum

Alpharetta, GA
ELCR's First Regional One-Day Forum promises to give horse land and facility owners and users the basic tools to advocate for the protection of horse farms and existing facilities, as well as promote the planning and development of new equine facilities for their communities. Equine Land Conservation Resource is pleased to announce a new series of Regional One-Day Educational Forums to address land conservation and protection, trails access issues, and community equine facilities.
Info: http://elcr.org/index_partners_mtg_details.php

March 10-11, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Albuquerque, NM
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

March 12-14, 2012 — National ADA Symposium

Orlando, FL
Training on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design that go into effect March 2012. Cutting edge information on the ADA, incuding the new Dept. of Justice regulations. Sessions on a wide-range of ADA related topics. Sessions that meet ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program fundmental and elective credits. A program of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research.
Info: http://adasymposium.org/

March 12-14, 2012 — 9th Active Living Research Annual Conference

San Diego, CA
Our annual conference provides a forum for our grantees and other investigators to share findings and to learn about the latest thinking, methods, and research on policy and environmental issues related to active living.
Info: http://www.activelivingresearch.org/conference

March 19-21, 2012 — California Land Conservation Conference

Sacramento, CA
Join California's largest conservation gathering for valuable education and networking opportunities that will advance and invigorate your conservation efforts!
Info: http://www.calandtrusts.org/

March 20-22, 2012 — 2012 National Bike Summit

Washington, DC
Don't let Congress turn back the clock on decades of hard-fought progress towards creating a more bicycle-friendly America. Join us at the 2012 National Bike Summit to help defend critical funding programs - just when America needs them the most.
Info: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/index.php

March 27-29, 2012 — National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation

Washington, DC
Sponsored by National Recreation and Park Association. This year more than ever, it is critical for parks and recreation agencies to come together and be heard in Washington. NRPA members are the most powerful voices in the fight for parks and recreation. Join the conversation, get in front of key decision-makers and influencers, and make known the importance of park and recreation agencies.
Info: http://www.nrpa.org/legforum/

April 2012

April 14-15, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

April 16-19, 2012 — National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Conference

Baton Rouge, LA
The National Association of Recreation Resource Planners is seeking proposals for keynote speakers, educational sessions and poster sessions for our 2012 annual conference. This year's conference theme is “Restoring the Spirit of the Landscape: The Recreation Response to the Challenges of Change.” Proposals are being sought from educators, students and planning professionals who have innovative ideas, case studies or new research relating to the recreation resource planning profession.
Info: http://www.narrp.org

April 17-20, 2012 — Access to Parks and Outdoor Recreation Areas

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
This 3-1/2 -day training course will provide an overview of the new accessibility standards while emphasizing a universal design approach for new construction and alterations to existing facilities. A central learning theme concentrates on the best practices in design and construction to accommodate people with disabilities. This course is ideal for planners, designers, facility managers and accessibility coordinators. Session topics will discuss how design and construction affects people with disabilities and how people with disabilities function in these park facilities, the ADA/ABA accessibility standards, boating and fishing facilities, picnic areas, trails, campgrounds, and beaches. Sponsored bt Block IU National Center on Accessibility.
Info: http://www.ncaonline.org/?q=node/1273

April 18-20, 2012 — California Trails & Greenways Conference

Woodland Hills, CA
This year’s conference will provide valuable insights into linking trails to transportation funding, the expanding role of trails in fostering health and well-being, and exploring a wide variety of partnerships. In selecting the theme, Navigating Radical Change -- The New Normal, we'll use the conference venue to explore strategies for success in turbulent times. Believing that "knowledge is power," the 2012 California Trails & Greenways Conference will consider the multiple challenges facing trails and public lands, what's known about the trends affecting those challenges, and how to pursue creative solutions while preserving the integrity of the resources we hold dear. We'll also explore innovative approaches and new collaborations that may inspire your own creative solutions for navigating the path ahead.
Info: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24151 or Lauralee Svendsgaard at (541) 547-3640

April 21, 2012 — Dutchess County Regional Trails Conference

Poughkeepsie, NY
Winnakee Land Trust will host the first Dutchess County Regional Trails Conference at the incomparable, historic Cornell Boathouse at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. With support from the Hudson River Valley Greenway, Winnakee is bringing together all towns, villages and diverse trails groups from across the county to share resources, learn from each other, and envision connections that will create a truly regional trails system that will benefit both Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley.
Info: Lisa Wilson, Winnakee Land Trust - info@winnakeeland.org - 845-876-4213

May 2012

May 12, 2012 — Trail Awareness Training

Florence, CO
Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen. Activities include: Leave No Trace, Recreational Packing, Equipment For You & Your Horse, Trailering Safety, Trail Etiquette, and Restraining Systems. Afternoon Activities include Obstacle Course. At Pathfinder Park 2miles West of Florence on HWY 115.
Info: Michael BonDurant - bondomc@msn.com

May 14-18, 2012 — National Historic Trails Workshop

Socorro, NM
Focus Areas: Trail Corridor and Resource Protection; Multi-Generational Volunteer & Membership Engagement; Partnership Building with Organizations with Shared Values
Info: http://www.pnts.org/

May 30 - June 1, 2012 — National ADA Symposium

Indianapolis, IN
Training on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design that go into effect March 2012. Cutting edge information on the ADA, incuding the new Dept. of Justice regulations. Sessions on a wide-range of ADA related topics. Sessions that meet ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program fundmental and elective credits. A program of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research.
Info: http://adasymposium.org/

June 2012

June 6-9, 2012 — International Snowmobile Congress

Sturbridge, MA
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. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
Info: http://www.snowiasa.org

June 18-21, 2012 — Trailhead Ontario

Ingersoll/Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Trailhead Conference Goals: * Promote four-seasons active lifestyles on trails * Promote trail tourism and eco-friendly, budget-friendly vacations * Explore and promote Ontario’s unique eco-system to local, national and international audiences * Participate in an exchange of ideas with trail visionaries, trail planners and managers of various sectors of municipal, provincial and federal governments * Explore opportunities for job growth via trail development, trail infrastructure improvement and trail creation.
Info: http://trailheadontario.com/

July 2012

July 8-14, 2012 — Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness

Lone Pine, CA
This seven-day pack trip covers the essentials of horsepacking in the wilderness with the Golden Trout Wilderness of the high Sierra as your laboratory. The instructor will discuss equipment, emergency veterinary care, feeding and managing livestock in the backcountry. Past participants have acclaimed this excursion an outstanding adventure. Horseshoe Meadows Pack Station, Horseshoe Meadows Rd. Cost is $1,400. Includes horse, saddle, meals and instruction. Enroll in section 121OTH800.
Info: call (800) 752-0881, email extension@ucdavis.edu or visit www.extension.ucdavis.edu/equine

July 12-14, 2012 — Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference

Lexington, KY
Hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council, 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: http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.com/

July 14-15, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

July 16-20, 2012 — Accessibility Management in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Lakewood, CO
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. Sponsored bt Block IU National Center on Accessibility.
Info: http://www.ncaonline.org/?q=node/1276

August 2012

August 21-25, 2012 — NOHVCC Conference

Great Falls, MT
Hosted by National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc
Info: http://www.nohvcc.org/education/conference.aspx

September 2012

September 10-13, 2012 — ProWalk/ProBike Conference

Long Beach, CA
Conference attendees can look forward to hearing from their peers on topics such as: Safe Routes to School; Complete Streets and Context Sensitive Solutions; Active and Sustainable Transportation; and the best in policies, planning, programming, and educational practices that are supporting more bicycling-friendly and walkable communities.
Info: http://www.bikewalk.org/2012conference/index.php

September 28 - Oct. 1, 2012 — ASLA Conference

Phoenix, AZ
Info: http://www.asla.org/annualmeetingandexpo.aspx

October 2012

October 20, 2012 — 6th Annual Vermont Trail Symposium

Richmond, VT
Hosted by Vermont Trails & Greenways Council
Info: http://www.vermonttrailsandgreenways.org/our-programs/education

November 2012

November 3-4, 2012 — American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Carlisle, PA
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and/or employees in remote environments an hour or more from EMS response, this 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Includes hands-on field scenarios and classroom sessions. Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification card. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 (13 if accompanied by an adult also in the class), with proof of current certification in adult CPR/AED at time of course. Course fee is $125.00, advanced registration required, includes ARC certified instructor, course manual and field guide, handouts and scenario materials, and WRFA certification with successful completion of course.
Info and registration: (717) 486-4455 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and info@penntrails.com

November 5-9, 2012 — National Scenic Trails Workshop

Shepherdstown, WV
Sponsored by Partnership for the National Trails System
Info: http://www.pnts.org/

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