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A PTBA Technical Track Presentation
Engaging youth and veterans in trail projects.
by Willie Bittner, Owner, Great Lakes Trailbuilders, LLC, Lauren Edwards-Johnson, Programs Coordinator, The Corps Network, Brenna Kelly, Conservation Legacy
This PTBA Techical Track session explores how the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21SCS) and professional trail builders have partnered together to engage the next generation of youth and veterans in high priority trail projects across the U.S.
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