• Newcastle, CA
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. Topics covered include: * Sustainable trail design * Basic construction * Turns, drainage and bridges * Trail Reroutes * Trail Reclamation * Rockwork * Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships * Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Cathy Haagen-Smit or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

April 5-6, 2008 — Trail Layout and Design Workshop

• NY
• Training is required for all Appalachian Trail monitors. You should be comfortable bushwhacking. You are rarely more than 500 feet from the AT so you are not likely to get lost. The training includes lots of compass work and good maps so you always know where you are. Sponsorted by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
• Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html or call Ron Rosen (845-454-4936) or Jim Haggett (845-462-2893)

April 8-12, 2008 — 9th annual National Service-Learning Conference

• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Info: http://www.NYLC.org

April 8-12, 2008 — American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference

• Ft. Worth, TX
• Info: www.aahperd.org

April 9-12, 2008 — Annual National Service Learning Conference

• Minneapolis, MN
• Info: www.NYLC.org

• Fairfield, CA
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. Topics covered include: * Sustainable trail design * Basic construction * Turns, drainage and bridges * Trail Reroutes * Trail Reclamation * Rockwork * Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships * Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Cindy Apaka or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

April 11, 2008 — Chain-saw Maintenance

• Konnarock Base Camp, Sugar Grove, VA
• This short course will address basic procedures for cleaning chainsaws, in addition to proper chain sharpening and bar-maintenance techniques. Although convenient for participants in the certification course scheduled April 12Ð13, this course is open to anyone interested. Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
• Info: ATC Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org, 540-953-3571

April 12, 2008 — Trail Maintenance 101

• Fahnestock State Park, NY
• This session will provide training in basic techniques, maintenance standards, the types of problems you may encounter on the trail, and how to solve them.. Sponsorted by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
• Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html

April 12-13, 2008 — Chain-Saw Certification Training

• Konnarock Base Camp, Sugar Grove, VA
• The course covers all areas of safe and efficient saw use with the goal of meeting the requirements for certification, which is valid for three years. Those sawyers whose current certification expires are encouraged to attend a course using the redesigned curriculum. Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
• Info: ATC Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org, 540-953-3571

April 13, 2008 — Trail Construction and Restoration Techniques

• Fahnestock State Park, NY
• Hiking trails are built with switchbacks, side hilling, steps, and water bars; erosion repair and stream bridging may also be needed. Workshop participants will restore a section of trail by using these techniques. Sponsorted by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
• Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html

April 15-17, 2008 — Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) training

April 16-20, 2008 — Ice Age Trail Annual Membership Conference

• Campbellsport, WI
• 50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off
• Info: Eric Sherman - eric@iceagetrail.org - (608) 663-8278

April 17-19, 2008 — Montana State Trails Conference

• Missoula, MT
• Theme: Trails For All Montanans
• Info: Clint Blackwood, State Trails Programs Coordinator; Fish, Wildlife & Parks, PO Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 - (406) 444-4585 - cblackwood@mt.gov

• New Harmonie, IN
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. Topics covered include: * Sustainable trail design * Basic construction * Turns, drainage and bridges * Trail Reroutes * Trail Reclamation * Rockwork * Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships * Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Paul Arlinghaus or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

April 18-20, 2008 — Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification

• Golden, CO
• Continental Divide Trail Alliance is coordinating wilderness medical training at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO. You will receive certification in both Wilderness First and CPR, or recertification of your Wilderness First Responder. Sponsored by FirstLead and the Colorado Mountain Club.
• Info: (303) 838.3760 or go to www.cdtrail.org and fill out the 2008 Project Registration form

April 24-27, 2008 — Student Conservation Association

• Washington, DC
• EarthVision Summit: Actions for a Healthy Planet
• Info: www.thesca.org

April 25-27, 2008 — Statewide Outdoor Education Conference

• Malibu, CA
• sponsored by Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education in California
• Info: http://www.aeoe.org

April 26-27, 2008 — Wilderness First Aid/CPR

• Konnarock Base Camp, Sugar Grove, VA
• Originally called Backcountry First Aid, WFA covers the basics and the most common traumatic, medical, and environmental issues that occur in the backcountry. WFA certification is an approved 1st aid course for sawyer certification. Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
• Info: ATC Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org, 540-953-3571

April 26, 2008 — Trail Maintenance 101

• Newark Watershed Visitors Center, NJ
• This session will provide training in basic techniques, maintenance standards, the types of problems you may encounter on the trail, and how to solve them.. Sponsored by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
• Info: http://www.nynjtc.org/workshops/maintainers/s2008.html

April 27 - May 1, 2008 — 100th National Planning Conference

• Las Vegas, NV
• American Planning Association's 100th National Planning Conference.
• Info: www.planning.org/2008conference

April 28-30, 2008 — Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation

• Lake Geneva, WI
• Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity, sponsored by the University of Missouri, offers an opportunity to participate in a continuing education format to students, practitioners, researchers, and educators from areas including community recreation, mental health, mental retardation, physical rehabilitation, aging, outdoor recreation facilities, and colleges and universities.
• Info: (573) 882-4038 or http://muconf.missouri.edu/midwest_symposium/index.html

Apr. 28-May 1, 2008 — Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design

• Bloomington, IN
• Techniques for developing programs and exhibits that are accessible to people with disabilities. accessible technology for multi-media programs while addressing access to exhibits, audiovisual programs, museum and education programs, published materials and communications. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the critical use of tactile methods with maps, exhibits and objects.
• Info: National Center on Accessibility www.ncaonline.org

Apr. 30-May 3, 2008 — WI Horse Council Trail Master Course

• Wyalusing state park, WI
• The Trail Master course is a 4 day certification that delves extensively into the latest techniques for trail design and layout, construction and maintenance on natural surface trails. The last day is focused on crew leader training with safety and efficiency being highlighted.
• Info: Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists - trails@traildesign.com - http://www.traildesign.com/

• Ocala, FL
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. Topics covered include: * Sustainable trail design * Basic construction * Turns, drainage and bridges * Trail Reroutes * Trail Reclamation * Rockwork * Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships * Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Renee Blaney or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

March 14, 2008 — Sustainable OHV Trails: How to Design and Manage for Success

• Reno, NV at the 2008 Trailbuilders Conference
• Topics include: understanding the user's needs, trail planning, trail design, trail location, providing resource protection, key engineering strategies, signing, mapping, education, and law enforcement. This session gives the attendee the basic tools and concepts to turn challenges and frustrations into successful OHV programs.
• Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/2006/ohv_trails06.html

March 14, 2008 — Rigging for Trail Work

• Reno, NV at the 2008 Trailbuilders Conference
• "Woirking Smarter, not Harder" with Lester Kenway, "The Winch Guy." One-day indoor/outdoor workshop.
• Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/conference/2006/accessible_trails06.html

March 14-15, 2008 — Trails Preservation Workshop

• Phoenix, AZ
• In the classroom we will cover mapping, marking and monitoring historic trails. The mapping session will cover identification and classification in addition to mapping techniques. The marking session will demonstrate marking options and marker documentation while the monitoring session will review applicable laws and regulations and suggest programs for keeping watch over activities that may impact the trails.
• Info: http://azstateparks.com/partnerships/trails/trailspreservation.html

March 14-16, 2008 — Alabama Hiking Trail Society Conference

• Cheaha State Park, AL
• Hikes, Lectures and Hand-On Presentations, Food and Entertainment and the official dedication of Alabama's connection to the Appalachian Trail!
• Info: http://hikealabama.org/conference.htm

March 15-16, 2008 — Chain-Saw Certification Training

• Sherando Lake, VA
• The course covers all areas of safe and efficient saw use with the goal of meeting the requirements for certification, which is valid for three years. Those sawyers whose current certification expires are encouraged to attend a course using the redesigned curriculum. Sponsored by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
• Info: ATC Southern Region - Kerry Wood, kwood@appalachiantrail.org, 540-953-3571

• Cupertino, CA
• The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. Topics covered include: * Sustainable trail design * Basic construction * Turns, drainage and bridges * Trail Reroutes * Trail Reclamation * Rockwork * Fostering volunteer clubs and partnerships * Effective Use of Signage.
• Info: Paul Nam or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

• Port Townsend, WA
• Explore philosophies and techniques with a system of resource management and provides a training opportunity for persons who have responsibilities or interest in these fields.Ê Students will gain a better understanding for stewardship of developed land, facilities and natural resources.
• Info: http://nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=1390

• San Francisco, CA
• You'll 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 * Respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas.
• Info: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University The Fund Raising School www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/

• Indianapolis, IN
• You'll Learn How To * Determine if your organization is ready for a planned giving program * Understand the benefits to donors for making planned gifts * Recognize which planned gifts are best for certain donor situations * Match donor needs to your nonprofit's needs * Understand appreciated property, deposit agreements, wills and bequests, insurance and charitable lead trusts.
• Info: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University- The Fund Raising School: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/

• New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
• Detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. Learn the entire proposal writing process and a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Interactive exercises and activities cover Fundamentals of Program Planning, Professional Grant Writing, and Grant Research.
• Info: see www.thegrantinstitute.com under Register Now.

• Wakulla Springs State Park near Tallahassee, FL
• The UTAP training program will introduce you to trail accessibility issues and how trail sustainability and accessibility are interrelated. Learn to measure and map trail grade, cross-slope, grade, and how to use UTAP as a management tool. Each attendee will receive a copy of TrailWare software and specialized equipment necessary to conduct a UTAP or similar assessment.
• Info: Alexandra Weiss, Office of Greenways & Trails - 850-2452065 or alexandra.weiss@dep.state.fl.us

• Franklin, VA
• Trail networks that encourage travel powered by human energy offer a simple, effective solution to many challenges facing American communities. Trail users help curb traffic congestion and pollution, while their active lifestyles model healthy behavior and contribute to economic and community vitality.Learn more about bringing these benefits to your community.
• Info: Register online at www.iwus.net or call (757) 357- 2291

• Portland, OR
• Portland State University's Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation with Alta's trail planning team, will help the non-profit Friends of the North Portland Greenway develop concepts for a challenging segment of the proposed North Portland Greenway.
• Info: http://www.ibpi.usp.pdx.edu/traildesign.php

• Bear Mountain, Rockland County, NY
• Basics of building dry stone retaining walls to support a tread way and retain a hillside. Some taller walls may be constructed (up to 3') and some pinning into bedrock may also be incorporated to anchor the retaining walls. Sponsored by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
• Info: www.nynjtc.org/workshops/bearmt/index.html or contact Heidi Adami at Adami@nynjtc.org or call (201) 512-9348 x26

• Indianapolis, IN
• Create a Program That Brings Funds Year After Year - From knowing how to use volunteers most effectively for your special event to soliciting major gifts on a yearly basis, this course will help you build a solid annual campaign fund. You will learn how to use the fundraising strategies that most appeal to your potential donors. Find out how you can create a broad, enduring base of supporters who will take your nonprofit to its annual funding goal.
• Info: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University- The Fund Raising School: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/

September 7-11, 2007 — 11th Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails

September 9-13, 2007 — Reitz Marketing and Revenue Sources Management School

September 10-14, 2007 — Trail Management: Plans, Projects and People

September 11-12, 2007 — Interpersonal Communication for Fundraising

September 11-14, 2007 — Walk/Bike California Conference

September 13-16, 2007 — IMBA Trailbuilding School

• Hyde Park NY
• Info: karl_beard@nps.gov or www.imba.com/tcc/trailschool.html

• Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
• New Brunswick Trails Council and Recreation New Brunswick co-host "Together & Active: Strength Through Partnerships." This will be an opportunity to meet trail enthusiasts and recreation professionals from around the Province, Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and Maine. Topics include Trail Tourism * Active Transportation * Trail Development & Design * Volunteerism * Trail Programming * Trail Maintenance * Preservation and Nature.
• Info: janemurphy@sentiernbtrail.com - 800-526-7070 - www.sentiernbtrail.com

• Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
• The classroom portion will cover all aspects of how to properly design and layout a trail. We will discuss issues on how to avoid erosion, user conflicts, and impact problems through design. It will give you a good working knowledge of what causes trails to erode through water/soil relationships. The field portion will entail putting what we covered in the class to work by actually laying out a new section of trail. Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
• Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu

• Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
• The classroom portion will cover corridor clearing for all types of use and proper trail tread construction. Different types of tread construction, cribbing and raised tread sections, switchbacks and a section on bridges and boardwalks are also included. The field portion will put your construction knowledge to work clearing and constructing the trail we laid out in the previous session. Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
• Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257 - wbready@gsc.edu

• Indianapolis, IN
• You'll 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 * Respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas.
• Info: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University The Fund Raising School: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/

• Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
• Annual training and Recreational Trails Program information exchange for State Trails Program staff. Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program,
• Info: By invitation only. Contact Stuart Macdonald at mactrail@aol.com or Christopher Douwes at < href="mailto:christopher.douwes@fhwa.dot.gov"> christopher.douwes@fhwa.dot.gov. - www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/events.htm

September 24-26, 2007 — Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start