Environmental education inspires lifelong learning.
We are proud to announce that American Trails Board member Jenny Rigby was honored for contributions to the field of environmental education by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Receiving the group’s Outstanding Service Award, Acorn Naturalists and The Acorn Group were recognized for their accomplishments, green business practices, and dedication to advancing the field. The companies have managed development of California’s Master Plan for Environmental Education, played a key role in developing California’s Education and the Environmental Initiative, and produced over 150 master plans for park visitor centers and trail systems.
The reach of Jenny’s two organizations and the impact they have through their resources and services inspire youth and adults, across the country, to become lifelong stewards of our great outdoors and trails. Jenny’s meaningful work provides so many solutions to today’s problems, and we all know that trails are a part of the solution. Environmental education inspires lifelong learning and truly does make a difference.
In the light of the recent tragedy (Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting), the work of The Acorn Group, Acorn Naturalists, and American Trails has never been more vital! There are so many positive things occurring around the world simply getting more children active and outdoors.
I was touched to learn of a past tweet from senselessly deceased Sandy Hook Elementary School Principal Dawn Hochsprung: “Welcoming our kinders [kindergartners] this morning– 74 new opportunities to inspire lifelong learning.”
Jenny shares Principal Hochsprung’s dedication to learning and inspires positive lifestyle choices in our children daily. We are so happy that NAAEE has recognized Jenny and her two organizations– and we are so proud that she is one of our Board members! Thank you for all you do for American Trails and for the world!
— Pam Gluck, Executive Director, American Trails
posted Nov 1, 2023
A discussion on greenways and trails with landscape architect Chuck Flink, author of The Greenway Imperative and the original chair of American Trails
Celebrating Women Who Care for Trails
posted Mar 14, 2023
Cathy Corlett, American Trails Director of Strategic Communications, joined Trailkeepers of Oregon's women-only trail work party to find out more about the work being done and the women who opt to spend their Sunday working on the trail, even when the weather conditions are less than ideal.
RTP - Workforce Development, Equity, and Climate Resiliency
posted Sep 3, 2021
The Recreational Trails Program directly addresses our desire to put young people to work, provide equitable access to nature, and provide resilient responses to natural disasters
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