posted Jul 21, 2020
When young people enroll in a Corps, they usually become a member of a crew. Each crew, consisting of about eight to twelve Corpsmembers, is led by a trained Crew Leader who acts as a mentor and teacher. At many Corps, enrollees are also paired with a counselor who helps them plan personal, career and academic goals.
posted Jul 21, 2020
Corps have long been engaged in conservation and ecosystem management and restoration projects in urban communities and on public lands.
posted Jul 21, 2020
AmeriCorps investments in Veterans Corps, and veterans national service opportunities generate positive returns for our communities, our veterans, and our nation as a whole. By supporting in-demand skills development and the completion of priority projects, AmeriCorps is critical to Veterans Corps.
posted Jul 21, 2020
The purpose of this guide is to acquaint state administrators and transportation agencies with the benefits of employing Corpsmembers on transportation projects, and to encourage the use of Service and Conservation Corps in state-funded trail programs.
posted Jul 21, 2020
The Corps Network advances programs that transform young people’s lives and communities through career development, conservation, and civic engagement.
posted Jul 17, 2020
by Amy Camp with Cycle Forward
by Amy Camp, Principal, Cycle Forward
posted Jul 15, 2020
The purpose of the American Trails “Shovel-ready” Trail Project Survey, conducted between May 13th and 30th, 2020, was to document the contribution the trails community can make to the American economic response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
posted Jul 14, 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Wayfinding signs are the perfect way to easily communicate with trail users and keep them safe and oriented on the trail.
posted Jul 14, 2020
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Contributing author and equine trail expert Lora Goerlich shares her thoughts on why leash laws need to be taken seriously.
posted Jul 13, 2020
Julien Cossette, one of American Trails 2019 Emerging Trail Leaders, shares his thoughts from working on the Great Divide Trail.
posted Jul 11, 2020
The American Trails Magazine highlights state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways.
posted Jul 10, 2020
The National Trails System is the network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the Act in 1968.
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