posted Aug 9, 2019
This three-day statewide summit provides exceptional training and networking opportunities for those engaged in all aspects of trail and greenway work, including planning and economic professionals; trail and conservation staff, board, and volunteers; park professionals; local, county, and state government officials; consultants and builders; and trail enthusiasts. The summit, which will be held September 22-24, 2019 at the Shippensburg Conference Center, will offer dozens of educational sessions, mobile seminars, keynote presentations, discussion panels, and various networking opportunities.
This summit is presented by the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association with generous support through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
posted Aug 9, 2019
This statewide conference focuses on public land acquisition and management issues in Florida.
posted Aug 8, 2019
NWSA hosts annual workshops in partnership with other wilderness stewardship organizations and land management agencies.
posted Aug 8, 2019
The AORE - AEE Conference is the gathering of friends and colleagues, a place to improve performance and meet new people in your field.
posted Aug 8, 2019
The Downstate Event offers approximately 25 concurrent sessions, exhibit showcase and lunch for an estimated 300 park, recreation, and therapeutic professionals; including students.
posted Aug 8, 2019
The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our green infrastructure – our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes.
posted Aug 8, 2019
Network and build relationships with trail advocates, land managers, trails professionals, dedicated volunteers, and fellow trails enthusiasts.
posted Aug 8, 2019
The WCC will be hosted on September 26-28, 2019 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, and the World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organisation (WHCCCCO).
posted Aug 8, 2019
The 2019 Safe Routes to School National Conference will be held at the Hilton Tampa Downtown from November 12-14, 2019.
published Aug 2019
by
Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Excess rain negatively impacted trail conditions and access to parks across the country. Flooded, muddy, impassable trails lingered for nearly four months, creating an impatient, ridged mindset in our perceived need to get on the trails. MUD… multiple, long stretches of quaggy, slippery mud with or without standing water were present longer than normal. We expect mud in the spring, but not for four months.