Engage More People, Build New Partnerships, and Raise Awareness of Your Trail by Leveraging National Trails Day®

In this webinar, we'll explore creative ways to build community and connect with people in your area who share your love of being outside during National Trails Day® on June 3, 2023.

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February 16, 2023

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) {more time zones}

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (Central Time)
01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (Eastern Time)

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FREE for members
FREE for nonmembers

Learning Credit Cost: FREE

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Webinar Outline


In this webinar, we'll explore a number of unique and creative ways trail organizations have built new partnerships and reached more people in their communities by organizing a National Trails Day®. Each year, National Trails Day® reaches millions of people, and it's an excellent opportunity to reach new audiences and recruit new trail volunteers. Wesley Trimble, Communications and Creative Director at American Hiking Society, will share the benefits of hosting events on National Trails Day®, and he'll provide examples of how past event hosts have engaged their community in unique and meaningful ways.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of what National Trails Day® is and why it's a fantastic opportunity to engage people within your community.
  • Become equipped with a simple framework for organizing a successful event for National Trails Day®
  • Discover new ideas on how to connect with people in your community in creative and inclusive ways and learn how to cultivate partners for a collaborative event.
  • Learn what resources are available for National Trails Day® event hosts

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This webinar qualifies as a Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) course (via LA CES).


Webinar Resources


  • National Trails Day® Website
  • NTD Host Resources
  • NTD Event Guide
  • NTD Micro-Grants
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    Presenter


    Wesley Trimble, Communication and Creative Director, American Hiking Society
    Palmer Lake, Colorado

    For the last seven years, Wesley has managed American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® program through the nationwide coordination and promotion of events across the country. He works to advance American Hiking Society’s mission of empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience because his many trail experiences have been transformative throughout his life.

     


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