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Calendar of Trails Training

Trail training, workshops, and conferences on trail building, planning, management, land protection, organization development, motorized recreation, wilderness, leadership, tools, GIS data, parks, bike/ped facilities, nonmotorized transportation, funding, and stewardship:

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2010: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See 2011 scheduled events: January, February, March, April, May, June, July

September 2010

September 2, 2010 — Webinar on DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations and Standards

Online Webinar
On July 26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued rules to update its ADA regulations and to implement new accessibility standards for facilities. DOJ representatives will highlight what is new in the revised title II and title III regulations, including requirements for existing facilities. Access Board staff will review major changes in the new ADA standards which are based on accessibility guidelines established by the Board. A significant portion of the program will be reserved for an open question and answer session with the presenters.
Info: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/

September 3-5, 2010 — Back Country Survival Techniques Course

Huson, MT
Survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt conducts this training in practical knowledge needed to travel safely in the back country knowing that should some emergency occur, a night out does not have to be a life threatening event, just an inconvenience. The following will be covered during the course: the psychology of survival, survival medicine, assembling a useful survival kit, emergency shelters, fires and fire building, water and water procurement, and signaling-the art of attracting attention. Combination of classroom activity, instructor demonstration and lots of time for student practice. Participants will be required to sleep out one night. Hosted by Ninemile Wildlands Training Center 25 miles west of Missoula, MT.
Info: (406) 626-5410 or (406) 626-5201, ask for Linda Carlson or Bob Hoverson - see NWTC website

September 5-7, 2010 — Practical Map, Compass & GPS Course

Huson, MT
Topics presented include: introduction to USGS topographical maps, overview of mapping software, determining position-terms and concepts, topographical map border information, contour lines and map symbols, geodetic datum’s, grid systems, compasses, declination and map orientation, determining distance and bearing, measuring and estimating distance, navigation techniques, and using the GPS. Field exercises will be conducted throughout the course to allow for practical application of the academic material. This will include at least one night time exercise. Hosted by Ninemile Wildlands Training Center 25 miles west of Missoula, MT.
Info: (406) 626-5410 or (406) 626-5201, ask for Linda Carlson or Bob Hoverson - see NWTC website

September 7-10, 2010 — National Association of State Park Directors

Santa Fe, NM
Info: http://www.naspd.org/

September 9-12, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Bozeman, MT
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: Gary_Weiner@nps.gov - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

September 9-12, 2010 — Preserving the Historic Road 2010

Washington, DC
The seventh biennial conference: four days of education sessions, special events and field workshops will provide you with the latest best practices, theories and methods for the identification, preservation and management of historic roads. From our conference hotel at Metro Center in downtown DC you can walk along the historic avenues of the historic 1791 L'Enfant city plan to the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums. Experience our national monuments during a night tour, or travel to nearby Maryland to experience the National Road, the nation's first federally funded highway in 1806, or to Virginia to visit the elegant George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Info: http://www.historicroads.org/

September 11, 2010 — Basic Maintenance Skills Session

White Mountains, NH
Learn the nuts and bolts of trail maintenance: drainage, clearing, brushing, and blazing. Advanced skills are covered as time allows. This is the perfect opportunity for new trail adopters or anyone wanting to maintain a trail but not yet confident with their skills. Adopters registering for this Session must take the session in the same region as where they plan to adopt a trail. Programs are free of charge for new or current trail adopters.
Info: http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/trailopps/vol-crews-skills.cfm - (603) 466-2721 x8128

September 13-17, 2010 — Principles & Techniques Of Fundraising

Indianapolis, IN
You'll Learn How To: Identify and validate prospective donors; Manage the fundraising process; Use research to match a donor's interests and needs with your nonprofit 's mission and goals; Build an annual fund donor base that keeps on giving; Manage the process of raising money; Recognize planned giving benefits to your donors and to your nonprofit; Structure a successful solicitation. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/principlesfr.aspx

September 13-17, 2010 — Pro-Walk/Pro-Bike

Chattanooga, TN
Walking and Bicycling conference
Info: http://www.americawalks.org/

September 16-19, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Warren, PA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: agibike77@hotmail.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

September 16-19, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Wenatchee, WA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: patrick@cdlandtrust.org - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

September 19-24, 2010 — 2010 World Canals Conference

Rochester, NY
he conference theme is "Canals in the Community Setting, New York State, and Worldwide: Challenges and Opportunites". The conference will highlight the New York State Canal System and will also have a strong national and international focus.
Info: http://www.wccrochester.org/

September 20, 2010 — Online Fundraising And Social Media

Indianapolis, IN
Fundraising is based on relationships. So how can you use e-mail, online tools, and social networking sites effectively as part of your friend-raising and fundraising strategy? Review the array of tools available for connecting with your donors online— from e-mail and Web sites to Facebook and Twitter. We take a look at what each tool will and will not do—and give you practical advice for creating a solid e-strategy for build relationships and donations for your organization. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/onlinefundraisingsocialmedia.aspx

September 20 - November 21, 2010 — Principles & Techniques Of Fundraising Online

ONLINE course
While participants can work on given assignments at any time, day or night. A member of The Fund Raising School faculty will serve as online instructor, monitoring group work and the public forums and offering individualized email feedback. You'll Learn How To: Identify and validate prospective donors; Manage the fundraising process; Use research to match a donor's interests and needs with your nonprofit 's mission and goals; Build an annual fund donor base that keeps on giving; Manage the process of raising money; Recognize planned giving benefits to your donors and to your nonprofit; Structure a successful solicitation. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/principlesfronline.aspx

September 21-22, 2010 — Preparing Successful Grant Proposals

Indianapolis, IN
You'll Learn How To: Find out which funders are right for your project; Create a preliminary budget; Write proposals geared to foundations, corporations and government agencies; Write "between the lines"; Dress your proposal for success; Create a thorough internal evaluation of your proposal; Identify why proposals are accepted and rejected; Include the proposal ingredients that whet the reviewer's appetite; Locate funding agencies. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/grantproposals.aspx

September 23, 2010 — Trail Town Conference

Pottstown, PA
This year’s conference aims to underline the role trails play as economic drivers in the communities they pass though and, through a series of workshops, provide attendees with the tools necessary to identify opportunities to generate increases in trail related business. The Conference will use various venues around Pottstown to highlight the resources that exist in a developing “trail town”. Sessions will include presentations on the Economic Benefits of Trails, the Role of Culture and Heritage, Business and Municipal Partnerships, Seeing the Potential in Trail Towns.
Info: http://www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5312

September 23-26, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Long Pond, PA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: Jlcase0000@gmail.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

September 23-26, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Spokane, WA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: pjantz@gmail.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

September 25, 2010 — National Public Lands Day

Across America
National Public Lands Day 2010 celebrates service and recreation on public lands while educating volunteers. NPLD engages a diverse audience of adult and youth volunteers to get outdoors and improve their lands.
Info: http://www.publiclandsday.org/

September 25 - October 10, 2010 — International Equestrian Festival

Lexington, KY
Whether you are a passionate horse enthusiast or just a fan of fun things, we've got something for you! The IEF features international shopping, seminars for animal enthusiasts, live horse demonstrations daily, hospitality, horse farm tours, and more!
Info: http://horsecapitalproductions.com/index.php

September 27 — Sustainable Trail Building & Equestrian Trail System Development

Lexington, KY at the International Equestrian Festival
Learn the latest in equestrian trail building, including techniques for building sustainable trails and stream crossings. A discussion will follow on trail system development on public and private lands. Topics covered include planning, liability, land owner relationships, and trail easements. Presented by Equine Land Conservation Resource with speakers Dennis Blackburn and Deb Balliet.
Info: Deb Balliet, Equine Land Conservation Resource - 859-455-8383 - dballiet@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

September 27 - Oct. 1, 2010 — Leave No Trace Stock Master Course

Hoosier National Forest, Bloomington, Indiana
This is a five day course designed to teach participants the principles of Leave No Trace as it applies to in Frontcounty Horse Use. This course is sanctioned by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and students will receive a “Master Educator” certificate upon completion.
Info: Carol Hienzsch, Equine Land Conservation Resource - chienzsch@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

September 28-29, 2010 — Fundraising for Small Nonprofits

Indianapolis, IN
You'll Learn How To: Build a convincing case for financial support; Select the donors and markets best suited to your nonprofit; Choose the right fundraising vehicles for your organization; Inspire the leadership potential of volunteers; Create a fundraising process that works, but is attainable with limited resources. What You'll Receive: A comprehensive, easy-to-use Study Guide with models for future reference; A chance to network with other professionals dealing with similar challenges; Hands on experience in planning special events; Interactive training on how to ask for support. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/grantproposals.aspx

September 29, 2010 — Stronger Together on the Trails: Organizing Horsemen & Partnering with Others

Lexington, KY at the International Equestrian Festival
Since cooperation amongst trail recreationists is necessary on public lands due to limited resources, this discussion of shared use trails, how to organize your fellow horsemen and ideas for collaboration with other trail users is a must for trail riders. Presenters will be Deb Balliet and Debbie Caffin, the US Forest Service Southern Region Trails Program manager. Sponsored by Trail Rider Magazine and Equine Land Conservation Resource.
Info: Deb Balliet, Equine Land Conservation Resource - 859-455-8383 - dballiet@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2010 — 39th Environmental Education Conference

Buffalo-Niagara, NY
Sponsored by North American Association For Environmental Education; "Building conncections, bridging gaps."
Info: http://naaee.org/conference

Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2010 — Lehigh Valley Trails Summit

Center Valley, PA
Network, learn sustainable practices, share information, understand how greenways & trails connect to larger landscapes within the region, reduce maintenance costs, market & promote your trail and your communities, provide a connection to healthier lifestyles, input data & upload your trail information into Pennsylvania DCNR’s Explore PA Trails web site and participate in a mobile workshop of a local trail system..
Info: http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/index.php/visit/lehigh-valley-trails-summit/

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

York, PA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: skipxcmtbr@hotmail.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Portland, OR
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: will_heiberg@hotmail.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

October 2010

October 1-3, 2010 — Tahoe Trails Conference

South Lake Tahoe, NV
Specific conference goals include: * Create a sense of environmental stewardship and ownership for the trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin. * Develop understanding of design and engineering elements that go into creating enjoyable and sustainable trails. * Create understanding of what is needed to develop a strong and effective mountain bike community. * Facilitate networking among land managers and activists in the mountain bike community. Desired Conference Outcomes: * The creation of an informed mountain bike community that takes pride and ownership of the trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin. * Encourage trailbuilders to partner with land managers on the planning, construction and maintenance of trails. * Promote better understanding of the trail experiences riders desire. * Foster long-term protection of the environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin. * Ensure long-term protection and expansion of mountain biking opportunities. * In addition to informational sessions and presentations the conference will feature group rides, networking opportunities and planned social gatherings.
Info: http://www.imba.com/news/tahoe-trails-conference

October 1-10, 2010 — River Rocks Outdoor Festival

Chattanooga, TN
Celebrating active lifestyles, including specific activities to encourage children to head outdoors for recreation, the health benefits associated with these activities, and Chattanooga’s commitment to environmental stewardship and land conservation. The 10-day festival will include hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing, running, hang gliding, and bouldering as well as featuring local foods that can contribute to healthier diets. River Rocks embodies the message that American Trails believes in and we are happy to promote such a great outdoor recreational opportunity!
Info: http://www.riverrockschattanooga.com/

October 2-5, 2010 — Land Trust Alliance Rally 2010

Hartford, CT
Rally is the premier training event for land conservation. Sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance.
Info: http://www.landtrustalliance.org/learning/rally/rally

October 4-6, 2010 — Developing Major Gifts

Orlando, FL
You'll learn how to: Use your mission to motivate volunteers; Develop an organizational vision for major gifts; Organize your major gift program; Provide and cultivate leadership for your major gifts program; Help volunteers overcome their resistance to asking for gifts; Respond to objections in your presentation; Define the roles of board and staff in major gift fundraising; Manage the 8-Step Major Gifts Process; Use current research to guide your approach; Forge leadership partnerships. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/ldrshipmajorgifts.aspx

October 5, 2010 — Leave No Trace for Equestrians Seminar

Lexington, KY at the International Equestrian Festival
Dennis Blackburn, a Leave No Trace Master Educator, will teach you how to have a minimum impact on the land where you ride through an understanding of the seven principles of Leave No for horse use. The LNT goal is responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the land we use for recreation and competition. Sponsored by Trail Rider Magazine and Equine Land Conservation Resource.
Info: Deb Balliet, Equine Land Conservation Resource - 859-455-8383 - dballiet@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

October 5-7, 2010 — 2010 Watchable Wildlife conference

Kearney, NE
Watchable Wildlife, Inc. seeks to puts you in touch with the most up-to-date strategies for providing positive wildlife viewing experiences for visitors and residents. The organization is committed to helping local communities realize the economic potential of nature-related recreation while conserving native plants and animals in their natural habitats.
Info: will be available at http://www.watchablewildlife.org/conference/register.htm

October 5-9, 2010 — Tri-State Parks, Recreation, and Trails Conference

West Yellowstone, MT
Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming are joining together for "Smart Growth Through Parks and Recreation". We plan to have panels and workshops on livable communities, No Child Left Inside, Safe Routes to Schools, Complete Streets, etc. The Tri-State Trails Conference will be October 7 - 9.
Info: will be available at http://www.mtrpa.info/conference.php

October 6, 2010 — International Walk to School Day

Across America and beyond!
REGISTER your 2010 event. *Be counted among the millions of International Walk to School participants. * Need 2010 event ideas? Check out these ideas to start planning. * Visit the international site Find out which other countries are walking and biking to school.
Info: http://www.walktoschool-usa.org/

October 7, 2010 — Maintaining Horse Sport & Recreation in Your Community

Lexington, KY at the International Equestrian Festival
Equestrian Participation in Land Use Planning,” will give participants a firm understanding of equestrian participation in comprehensive, recreation and greenway planning and how to get involved, what to fight for and how to go about it in your community. Deb Balliet of ELCR and Mary Hanson will present. Sponsored by Trail Rider Magazine and Equine Land Conservation Resource.
Info: Deb Balliet, Equine Land Conservation Resource - 859-455-8383 - dballiet@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

October 7-10, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Ringwood, NJ
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: ellenandart@verizon.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

October 7-10, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Arcata, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: TwowheelinTim@sbcglobal.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

October 8, 2010 — Money Talks! Why the Economic Impact of the Horse Matter

Lexington, KY at the International Equestrian Festival
Learn how job creation, agri-tourism and construction are all benefits of a strong equine-based economy. The session will include case studies of how equines contribute to the bottom line. The presenter, Libbie Johnson, organized the nation’s first National Equine Economic Summit in North Carolina in 2007. Johnson chairs the Equine Advisory Committee for the Polk County (NC) Chamber of Commerce and the Polk County Economic Development Department and serves on several equine-related boards.
Info: Deb Balliet, Equine Land Conservation Resource - 859-455-8383 - dballiet@elcr.org - www.elcr.org

October 9-10, 2010 — Trail Design & Layout Course

Phoenix, AZ
Classroom concepts of trail design and layout plus learning how to use a clinometer and to apply the new trail design skills. The second day is spent evaluating an existing section of trail and laying out a new sustainable reroute. Trail Design Concepts Covered-- * The Three Purposes of Trails * Grade, Tread Watershed, Anchors * Measuring Grade with a Clinometer * Five Critical Rules of Trail Design * Indications of Poorly Designed Trail * Evaluating Existing Trails * Planning Trail Reroutes * Five Stages Of Trail Layout * Types of Trail Users * Positive, Negative, Seasonal and Construction Control Points * Trail Routing Considerations * Climbing Turns vs. Switchbacks * Designing For Sustainability.
Info: http://azstateparks.com/trails/trail_workshops.html

October 11-14, 2010 — International River Symposium

Perth, Western Australia
Managing our rivers has revolved around altering the movement of water – obviously through dams, extraction for irrigation, mining, water supplies, industry and water transfers and more cryptically when we consider groundwater use, virtual water, water sensitive urban design, water recycling and adjustments to environmental flows. The 13th International River symposium will bring together a diverse audience for interactive and vibrant discussion.
Info: http://www.riversymposium.com

October 13-15, 2010 — South Carolina State Trails and Greenways Conference

Spartanburg, SC
Participants will be offered a variety of classes in trail planning, building and management. Mobile workshops will be offered to increase hands on-learning. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with other trail organizations and to build partnerships throughout the state. Education topics include; funding trail projects with grants, creating family friendly trails, marketing trail systems, building trails as recreation and transit, building bridges and crossings, designing sustainable trails and forming partnerships and supports systems.
Info: www.palmettoconservation.org or 803-771-0870 Cami Ruppe

October 14-17, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Kirkwood, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: fnewberry@kirkwood.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

October 16-17, 2010 — Vermont Trails Symposium

East Charleston, VT - NorthWoods Stewardship Center, Ten Mile Square Roa
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council is once again planning the statewide conference to focus on access to land and water-based trails and greenways. It will be held at the Northwood’s Stewardship Center in Island Pond, Vermont. The Symposium is a low cost educational event that we coordinate for the benefit of recreation in Vermont.
Info: Danny Hale, VT Trails and Greenways Council - 802-477-5075 - director@vtvasa.org

October 17-21, 2010 — Making Cities Livable Conference

Charleston, SC
The conference offers an opportunity to get involved in creating child-friendly communities. Towns and cities play a critical role as they focus on building child-friendly green spaces, community places, safe routes, and urban design. This meeting will be jointly organized by the City of Charleston and the International Making Cities Livable Council.
Info: www.livablecities.org/conferences/forthcoming-conferences/78-48th-conference-in-charleston.html

October 18-21, 2010 — Trail Master Certification Class

Danielsville, GA
This course will cover the latest advances in trail design, construction and maintenance with a focus on long term sustainability and ease of maintenance. Topics include how to properly design and layout a trail, how to avoid erosion, user conflicts, and impact problems through design, how to construct a durable tread surface while minimizing maintenance problems, as well as how to make long-term repairs and minimize environmental impacts. The class consists of both a class and hands on training.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

October 18-22, 2010 — Principles & Techniques Of Fundraising

Indianapolis, IN
You'll Learn How To: Identify and validate prospective donors; Manage the fundraising process; Use research to match a donor's interests and needs with your nonprofit 's mission and goals; Build an annual fund donor base that keeps on giving; Manage the process of raising money; Recognize planned giving benefits to your donors and to your nonprofit; Structure a successful solicitation. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/principlesfr.aspx

October 18 - Nov. 12, 2010 — Preparing Successful Grant Proposals

ONLINE course
While participants can work on given assignments at any time, day or night. Plan about two hours for online work and responding to the work of other participants and another two hours each week to complete assignments to be posted for review. A member of The Fund Raising School faculty will serve as online instructor, monitoring group work and the public forums and offering individualized email feedback. Goals: Find out which funders are right for your project; Create a preliminary budget; Write proposals geared to foundations, corporations and government agencies; Create a thorough internal evaluation of your proposal; Identify why proposals are accepted and rejected; Include the proposal ingredients that whet the reviewer's appetite; Locate funding agencies. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/On-LineGrantProposals-Introductory.aspx

October 19-21, 2010 — Universal Trail Assessment Process Coordinator Workshop

Scottsdale, AZ
The Universal Trails Assessment Process (UTAP) provides objective, accurate information about the conditions on a trail or in outdoor environments. The assessment results can help trail users determine whether a trail meets their interests and abilities. Land managers can also use the information to identify areas where access may be limited and to determine whether a trail complies with the proposed accessibility guidelines. This two-day workshop enables individuals to conduct accurate assessments of trails in their own community and to lead groups of untrained individuals in the completion of trail assessments. Attendees are eligible to be certified by American Trails as a Trail Assessment Coordinator.
Info: http://azstateparks.com/trails/trail_workshops.html

October 19-22, 2010 — National Scenic Trails Workshop

Reisterstown, MD
Organized by the Partnership for the National Trails System cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The workshop will be round-table format to allow opportunities for participants to share experiences and knowledge, and to ask questions and learn about selected topics.
Info: http://www.pnts.org/news-and-events

October 19-21, 2010 — Rail~Volution 2010

Portland, OR
RailVolution provides planners, business leaders, elected officials, planning commissioners, community leaders, funders, and transportation advocates from more than 300 communities with opportunities to showcase their own successes; share lessons learned with others in your field; gain useful insights, and demonstrate the value and strength of livable communities. Includes Workshops, Plenaries, Mobile Workshops, Charrettes, Networking Events.
Info: http://www.railvolution.com/

October 22-23, 2010 — Washington State Trails Conference

Tacoma, WA
theme of "Backyard to Backcounty and the Bridge Between".
Info: http://www.washingtonstatetrailscoalition.org/

October 22-23, 2010 — Mechanized Training Class

Danielsville, GA
The mechanized training course is a two-day class designed to provide the technical skills and knowledge to safely operate trail construction machinery, most specifically a Ditch Witch SK model mini skid steer. At the end of the two day class, students will have the fundamental skills to construct trails using this type of mechanized machinery.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

October 22-23, 2010 — GPS Operations and Mapping Course

Danielsville, GA
This two day course will emphasize various types of GPS units, how a GPS works, how to navigate your GPS unit, key functions, storing data, creating maps and track logs. This class will cover both classroom and hands-on trail work training.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

October 24-29, 2010 — Advanced Trails Program: Maintenance and Management - Climbing & Rigging

Benbow Lake SRA, Garberville, CA
This is the third in Mott's award winning Trails Program Management course of study. Topics include climbing and rigging applications in trail projects, climbing and rigging tool and equipment, rigging applications & theory, climbing and rigging safety, knot tying, climbing techniques, rigging sets, skyline and haulback line layout, highleads and direct pulls, setting bridge stringers, griphoist applications, and mechanized winch applications.
Info: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21788 or Steve Hastings 301-663-8206 x134

October 25-29, 2010 — 2010 NRPA Congress & Exposition

Minneapolis, MN
Essential education and unparalleled exhibits. Connect with top industry thought leaders and tap into the ideas of the largest community of park and recreation professionals and citizens at the 45th Annual NRPA Congress & Exposition.
Info: http://www.nrpa.org/congress/

October 27-30, 2010 — National Historic Preservation Conference

Austin, TX
Join hundreds of grassroots volunteers, skilled professionals, and preservation experts exploring preservation today -- in urban and rural settings across the United States. We’ll focus on the conventional and the controversial issues that arise every day, and share the most effective tools and practices for fostering preservation in any community.
Info: http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/

October 28-31, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Sacramento, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: rhorowit@pacbell.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 2010

November 3-5, 2010 — National Forest Recreation Conference

Scottsdale, AZ
Industry experts will report on the trends in travel and tourism. The conference will provide permit holders excellent networking opportunities with other Special Use Permit business owners and Forest Service recreational leaders and it is an invaluable venue in which to gain technical skills that will enable increased business operational techniques. Highlights of the Conference include a roundtable presentation from experts in public lands recreation and partnerships, a special presentation regarding President Obama’s initiative “Health and The Great Outdoors.
Info: http://nfra.org/AnnualConferenceandTradeShow.aspx

November 3-5, 2010 — Developing Major Gifts

Indianapolis, IN
You'll learn how to: Use your mission to motivate volunteers; Develop an organizational vision for major gifts; Organize your major gift program; Provide and cultivate leadership for your major gifts program; Help volunteers overcome their resistance to asking for gifts; Respond to objections in your presentation; Define the roles of board and staff in major gift fundraising; Manage the 8-Step Major Gifts Process; Use current research to guide your approach; Forge leadership partnerships. Sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Info: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/TheFundRaisingSchool/CourseDescriptions/ldrshipmajorgifts.aspx

November 4-6, 2010 — Urban Waterfronts 2010: The City Resurgent

Baltimore, MD
TOPICS INCLUDE: Bold Visions/Innovative Planning; *Preserving, Interpreting, Enjoying Nature; *The World View: International Update; *Federal Funding; *Waterfront Zoning and Design Guidelines; *Greening the Shoreline; *Maritime Preservation; *Annual Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Awards; *Community Boating; *Waterfronts for Children – of All Ages; *Cultural Facilities and Programming as Magnets
Info: http://www.waterfrontcenter.org/

November 4-7, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Milledgeville, GA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: emosley@gfc.state.ga.us - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 4-7, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Grass Valley, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: john@johngardiner.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 8-10, 2010 — National Institute on Recreation Inclusion

Schaumburg, IL
Hands-on learning though workshops and training as well as a forum for discussion on inclusion issues, cutting-edge ideas and new learning opportunities. Attendees will learn valuable tools and techniques necessary to design, implement and evaluate recreation programs for customers with and without disabilities; explore new ways to enhance current programs; learn how to best utilize staff resources while building partnerships within the community for greater impact; and receive updates on the Americans with Disabilities Act – specifically issues dealing with playgrounds, facilities and recent court decisions.
Info: http://www.nrpa.org/NIRI/

November 11-14, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Coloma, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: elena@arconservancy.org - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 13-14, 2010 — The Art & Science of Trails

Chattanooga, TN
This two-day workshop will unveil the key elements of trail planning and design essential for long term sustainability. The ultimate goal is designing trails in natural settings that are ecologically sustainable, fun to travel, and respectful of the surrounding landscape. Workshop presenter: Woody Keen, Trail Dynamics LLC
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14, 2010 — Expand Your Trail Crew Leader Skills

Chattanooga, TN
Critical to the success of any trail project is the Crew Leader. Participants in this half-day workshop will be introduced the skills needed to successfully lead a group on a trail project. Topics will include soft skills like: Safety/Risk Management, Crew/Individual Motivation and Teaching/Leading A Diverse Group. Technical skills that will be discussed are: Tread Maintenance, Vegetation Management, and Trail Construction.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14, 2010 — Understanding Accessibility & Building Better Trails

Chattanooga, TN
Sustainable trails are more accessible trails. Sustainable trails are better for the environment because they minimize trail impacts on the surrounding environment. With sustainability as the key concept, the objectives of this one-day workshop are to teach participants: current accessibility requirements and legal issues; Introduction to the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP); benefits of sustainable trail design; environmental, social, and economic sustainability analysis; and problem solving for accessibility.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14, 2010 — Become a Tread Lightly! Tread Trainer

Chattanooga, TN
While at the Symposium, don't miss your opportunity to participate in Tread Lightly!'s Tread Trainer® program. This program is designed to train participants in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor ethics to the public with a curriculum specifically focused on motorized and mechanized recreation.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14, 2010 — Creating A Trail Maintenance Management Program

Chattanooga, TN
Millions of dollars annually are devoted to trail development across the country. Fundamental to the sustainability of this investment in a trail system is a Trail Maintenance Management Program. Participants in this workshop will be provided with an overview of the process to create a management program that will include: Creating a Trail Inventory, Managing Information, and Program Implementation Considerations.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14, 2010 — ArcGIS Basics Workshop (Beginner)

Chattanooga, TN
ArcGIS is a desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) developed by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) that enables you to organize, maintain, visualize, analyze and map spatial information. This ArcGIS basics hands-on workshop provides a foundation for understanding the capabilities of ArcGIS GIS software. You will be doing three exercises in the workshop. This half-day course gives hands-on experience and the conceptual overview of ArcGIS to add data, query data, explore data relationships, and make presentation maps. This course does not cover the full functionality of ArcGIS. The course teaches the basics of ArcGIS functionality and provides an excellent overview of the software. Students will receive a workshop manual and CD.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 14-17, 2010 — American Trails presents the National Trails Symposium

Chattanooga, TN
The National Trails Symposium is your best opportunity to network with the nationwide trails community and learn state of the art trail planning, development, and management techniques. The Symposium addresses both non-motorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters will join us from the trails community across America.
Info: Read more about the National Trails Symposium in Chattanooga or contact the American Trails office: (530) 547-2060 or symposium@americantrails.org

November 16, 2010 — TRAILWARE 2.0 with HETAP 2.0 Overview: UTAP Data Management Software Course

Chattanooga, TN
TrailWare 2.0 and HETAP 2.0 are software programs for efficiently managing trail data collected through the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) or the High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP). TrailWare 2.0 and HETAP 2.0 make storing and analyzing data easier, allow for creating trail characteristic reports (e.g. grade, cross slope, width, obstructions, and surface) for management purposes, and allow for creating Trail Access Information reports suitable for distribution to trail users. The course will provide hands-on instruction on using TrailWare 2.0. A demonstration of HETAP 2.0 software will also be provided. Participants will learn how to enter data, perform data analysis, and create and use reports. The registration fee includes course materials and a 120-day trial version of TrailWare 2.0 Software.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 16, 2010 — Trail Fundamentals and TMOs: Cornerstones of Effective Trail Management

Chattanooga, TN
During this hands-on training session, learn how to develop Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) and apply 5 key trail management concepts: Trail Type, Trail Class, Managed Use, Designed Use, and Design Parameters. Originally developed by the U.S. Forest Service, these concepts have been adopted and adapted by other federal and state agencies and partners in the development of trail prescriptions and effective trail management. Target Audience: Trail program managers, planners, technicians, advocates, and partners working in trail management, planning, inventory and development.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 17-18, 2010 — National Trails Training Partnership Meeting

Chattanooga, TN
Join us for an exploration of trails training in America. The NTTP partners invite the participation of agencies, states, communities and organizations in discussing strategies to make training more available to the nationwide trails community. Topics will include promoting training, identifying needs, training for accessibility and conservation corps, and efforts by states and trail organizations to provide more local training. In addition, the Partnership will discuss current priorities and identify committee needs.
Info: http://www.americantrails.org/2010/workshops.html

November 18, 2010 — Fundraising for Your Mission

Chattanooga, TN
Fundraising is often viewed as complicated, mysterious, and scary. It's assumed that you need to hire someone with appropriate credentials, as one would hire an accountant, plumber, or lawyer. However, at its heart, fundraising is one person asking another to get involved, provide help, take a stand, join a movement, to feel good. Successful fundraising is about responding to the needs of your donors in a respectful and thoughtful way. Join professional fundraising consultant, Andy Robinson, to learn about the broad range of fundraising options available, including grants, individual donors, and earned income (fees for service, etc.), as well as skills including creating a fundraising case statement that effectively tells your story, developing fundable projects, researching prospective funders, working with prospects to build relationships, making the "ask," and integrating fundraising throughout the organization.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

November 18-21, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Statesville, NC
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: jeff@firstflightbikes.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 18-21, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Santa Rosa, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: jfish@sonic.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

November 18-21, 2010 — Trail Master Certification Class

Danielsville, GA
This course will cover the latest advances in trail design, construction and maintenance with a focus on long term sustainability and ease of maintenance. Topics include how to properly design and layout a trail, how to avoid erosion, user conflicts, and impact problems through design, how to construct a durable tread surface while minimizing maintenance problems, as well as how to make long-term repairs and minimize environmental impacts. The class consists of both a class and hands on training.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

November 22-23, 2010 — Mechanized Training Class

Danielsville, GA
The mechanized training course is a two-day class designed to provide the technical skills and knowledge to safely operate trail construction machinery, most specifically a Ditch Witch SK model mini skid steer. At the end of the two day class, students will have the fundamental skills to construct trails using this type of mechanized machinery.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

November 22-23, 2010 — GPS Operations and Mapping Course

Danielsville, GA
This two day course will emphasize various types of GPS units, how a GPS works, how to navigate your GPS unit, key functions, storing data, creating maps and track logs. This class will cover both classroom and hands-on trail work training.
Info: http://www.traildesign.com/

December 2010

December 2-5, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Ft Myers, FL
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: rbag@att.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

December 2-5, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

San Francisco, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: info@sfurbanriders.org - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

December 9-12, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

Miami, FL
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: jvoss@jvossman.com - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

December 9-12, 2010 — Subaru/IMBA Trailbuilders School

San Diego, CA
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program teaches the art and science of trailbuilding by interactive learning and hands-on trailwork. The Crews teach “sustainable” trail building, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
Info: gggraphx@cox.net - http://www.imba.com/tcc/index.html

2011: Trail training, workshops, and conferences

January 2011

January 2-7, 2011 — Advanced Trails Management - Planning & Estimating

Marin County, CA
From William Penn Mott Jr. Training Center's Trails Program Management course of study. This specialized course is for selected Trails Program Coordinators requiring technical training in estimating and quantifying materials, labor and production rates used to write grant proposals. Also covered are techniques for writing grant proposals and locating grant sources.
Info: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21788 or call Steve Hastings 301-663-8206 x134

Jan. 30, 2011 - Feb. 4, 2011 — Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School

Wheeling, WV
The Maintenance Management School is a comprehensive two-year professional development program especially designed for park and recreation personnel. This program is conducted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University; Oglebay National Training Center and the National Recreation and Park Association. The program is divided into two phases - five days each year for two years.
Info: http://nrpa.org/mms/

February 2011

February 25-27, 2011 — Alabama Hiking Conference

Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL
It's the Alabama Hiking Trail Society's 10th Anniversary! Each day will be filled with 3 Tracts of presentations and demonstrations of hiking and backpacking gear, skills, and destinations, plus beautiful hikes along the trails at Monte Sano, lots of food, music, prizes, and PLENTY OF SURPRISES!! Please remember, this is our biggest fund raising event of the year. Your attendance helps AHTS continue our mission to build, maintain, promote, and protect hiking trails in the state and continue planning and building the over 900-miles of trail in our charge!
Info: conference chairman Lucas Veverka at ljverv@yahoo.com or co-chair Joe Cuhaj at jcuhaj@gmail.com

March 2011

March 13-18, 2011 — Biennial TrailBuilders Conference

Asheville, NC
The conference format will remain focused on providing land managers, volunteers, students and professional trailbuilders with the technical information and education necessary to design, build and maintain great trails. For the best conference on trail design, construction and maintenance available in the country: * Access to DIRT, on-site, so you can try out all of the latest trail tools from a multitude of manufacturers. * Mobile and on-site workshops to get hands-on experience with East Coast trailbuilding issues. * Concurrent Sessions exploring the latest and greatest in trail technology, skill development and philosophy.
Info: http://www.trailbuilders.org/ or contact MIke Passo at mpasso@trailbuilders.org

March 19-23, 2011 — Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Annual Conference

Valley Forge, PA
Info: http://www.prps.org/

April 2011

April 3-8, 2011 — Basic Trails Management

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Monterey County, CA
This is the first section of three levels of technical training for Trails Program Coordinators. Topics include: the basics of trail administration, an introduction to trail layout and design, clearing and brushing techniques, trail tread and drainage maintenance. Lab and practical will include: trail log development and inventory assessment, trail layout and design, new trail construction, drainage maintenance, and trail reconstruction. Participants are automatically enrolled in Intermediate Trails Program Management when the class is scheduled.
Info: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21788 or call Steve Hastings 301-663-8206 x134

May 2011

May 15-19, 2011 — 13th Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails

Abingdon, VA
The Partnership for the National Trails System is in the early stages of developing the NSHT Congerence, hosted by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. It is scheduled to give participants an opportunity to be a part of the Nation's largest hiking festival, Damascus Trail Days, located only a short distance from the conference location, prior to the beginning of the conference. We are currently recruiting committee members from Trail Organizations and Federal Agency Managers to join the conference planning committees.
Info: Julia Glad at PNTSCommunications@gmail.com if you are interested in joining one of the committees

June 2011

June 1-4, 2011 — International Snowmobile Congress 2011

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Organized by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
Info: http://www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca/

June 4, 2011 — National Trails Day

On trails everwhere aross America
Organized by the American Hiking Society with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners. National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
Info: http://www.americanhiking.org/ntd.aspx

July 2011

June 21-23, 2011 — Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference

Auburn AL
Organized by the Alabama Horse Council with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. This conference is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
Info: http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.com/

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