In June 2023, the Vermont legislature passed the Community Resilience and Biodiversity
Protection Act, putting Vermont on course to protect our landscapes. A key goal is to conserve
30% of Vermont's land by 2030 and 50% by 2050. In order to develop a plan for this by 2025,
we are engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. We want to hear from
In June 2023, the Vermont legislature passed the Community Resilience and Biodiversity
Protection Act, putting Vermont on course to protect our landscapes. A key goal is to conserve
30% of Vermont's land by 2030 and 50% by 2050. In order to develop a plan for this by 2025,
we are engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. We want to hear from you to design equitable
and effective pathways to conserve and protect Vermont’s lands and waters.
To make sure Forest and Woodlnd Owners are included, we are co-hosting a focus group with
the VOREC . Please join us to learn more and share your thoughts. Participants can be
compensated $100.
Mark your calendars - we're kicking off the trail season with our annual meeting. Network with trail managers from around the state, hear the latest VTGC news, and enjoy a hearty lunch. The afternoon will give participants a chance to try out an adaptive bike, learn about the collaborative work between Montpelier Parks, North Branch Natu
Mark your calendars - we're kicking off the trail season with our annual meeting. Network with trail managers from around the state, hear the latest VTGC news, and enjoy a hearty lunch. The afternoon will give participants a chance to try out an adaptive bike, learn about the collaborative work between Montpelier Parks, North Branch Nature Center, East Montpelier Trails, and Cross-Vermont Trail, and share ideas about how to collaborate to increase access to the outdoors. Edie Perkins, Executive Director of the Kelly Brush Foundation, will give the keynote. Detailed agenda coming soon. All are welcome, regardless of membership status.
Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day while raising public awareness about the health, economic, and visual benefits of a litter-free environment year-round.
Find out how you can support Green Up Day through trails.
The Northern Forest Center and the Northern Border Regional Commission are jointly hosting the 2024 Northern Forest Outdoor Recreation Symposium to convene leaders from across the region to learn, strategize, and build capacity for a representative, resilient, and responsible outdoor recreation sector that delivers sustainable economic
The Northern Forest Center and the Northern Border Regional Commission are jointly hosting the 2024 Northern Forest Outdoor Recreation Symposium to convene leaders from across the region to learn, strategize, and build capacity for a representative, resilient, and responsible outdoor recreation sector that delivers sustainable economic and community benefits across the Northern Forest region of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Read more here.
Taking place on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day® is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, maintain, and clean up public
Taking place on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day® is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, maintain, and clean up public lands and trails.
American Hiking Society has a website with media packets and a plethora of ideas on how to use National Trails Day to highlight trails, recruit volunteers, and raise money. No need to go it alone - use resources built for you.
VTGC is excited to partner with Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) for the 80 Vermont Conference on Recreation and Trails Symposium. This 2-day event includes 20+ workshops and networking opportunities. Kelly Brush, founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation, is the Keynote speaker. Save the date!
Members are always welcome to our monthly board meeting, held the second Wednesday of the month from 9-11. Contact sharon@vermonttgc.org for monthly agenda, or simply click the button below to join.
May 8
June 12
July 12
The 2024 Sustainable Trails Conference will include:
The 2024 Sustainable Trails Conference will include:
Registration will be limited to 300 attendees - so don’t wait!
Community Driven: How Engagement Guides the Vision and Planning of a Community Wide Trail Network
April 25, 2024
With an emphasis on community wide trail networks, the best practices explored in this session will better equip professionals and community members toward creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities through trail
Community Driven: How Engagement Guides the Vision and Planning of a Community Wide Trail Network
April 25, 2024
With an emphasis on community wide trail networks, the best practices explored in this session will better equip professionals and community members toward creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities through trail development.
May 23, 2024
This webinar will introduce best practices for implementing an adaptive hiking program showcasing two successful programs.
May 30, 2024
AllTrails will bring together case studies from their Public Lands Partners to have an open discussion about how they are working to mitigate these issues through their Public Lands program and contribute to improving the overall experience of visitors and staff.
June 06, 2024
This webinar will break down how successful agencies manage parking, discuss common strategies and solutions to consider, and how to successfully deploy them.
June 13, 2024
This webinar will introduce you to three ways to use research and data to estimate the economic effects of trails and outdoor recreation, plus provide an overview of how to quantify several other types of economic benefits.
Jun 20
June 20, 2024
This webinar reviews the findings from a study with the Forest Service and National Park Service discussing the factors that make partnerships more or less successful and provides recommendations to improve current and future partnerships.
June 27, 2024
Review the status of current legislation that impacts the trails community and our work and learn how you can help advocate for funding and policies that will have positive impacts on our trails.
July 18, 2024
Introduction to grant funding for trails: how to find, apply for, and manage grants.
Help shape the Council’s future! Dig into questions about legislation and funding, making trails more accessible, modernizing the Vermont Trail System, and VTGC’s overall priorities. Take the survey, and share it with others.
Grant writing workshops: The changes in the fundraising landscape have created a need for new skill sets, especially in small- to mid-sized organizations where a few staff must wear many hats and might have to take on new responsibilities quickly. To support the skill and fundraising capacity of nonprofits, Common Good Vermont is excited
Grant writing workshops: The changes in the fundraising landscape have created a need for new skill sets, especially in small- to mid-sized organizations where a few staff must wear many hats and might have to take on new responsibilities quickly. To support the skill and fundraising capacity of nonprofits, Common Good Vermont is excited about partnering with experienced trainers in the field to put on this new, highly requested Grant Series. This series consists of four virtual hands-on workshops that take a deeper dive into the main three parts of grant management (grant seeking, grant writing, and grant reporting) and a final session on grantor relationship building. The series is virtual and runs March 3-15.
Join outdoor recreation businesses and organizations for Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House on February 16, co-hosted by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council, and Ski Vermont.
Carve out a few hours to come to Montpelier or join from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm to meet with legislators, listen to testimo
Join outdoor recreation businesses and organizations for Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House on February 16, co-hosted by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council, and Ski Vermont.
Carve out a few hours to come to Montpelier or join from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm to meet with legislators, listen to testimony, and network on a wide range of issues from flood relief and climate resiliency to sustainable recreation, conservation, workforce, and more.
Schedule (subject to legislative schedule*)
Register today for 2/16 and the 2/8 issue preview session (virtual) from 3:00 - 4:00 pm on what to know before you go!
See you at the State House!
American Trails Webinars
American Trails has another great line-up of webinars. Can't make the time or date? Check out the recording when it's convenient for you. They have 200+ topics on trail building, management, promotion, funding, and more.
February 01, 2024
Learn about the strategies and tools the Appalachian Trail Conservancy developed to enhance volunteer recruitment and engage more new volunteers.
February 08, 2024
This webinar addresses the critical need for cyclical assessment and repair of a multi-use trail system to keep up with the usage and level of service demands from the public with a limited budget.
February 22, 2024
This webinar will discuss many of the transformational results of a community investing fully in trails, give real-world examples of the benefits derived including and beyond tourism, and take a hard look at some of the pitfalls many communities experience in this transformational process of embracing trails.
February 29, 2024
This webinar will explore the process of assessing natural surface pedestrian trails for accessibility and sustainability and will focus on developing new trails as well as conversion of existing trails.
March 07, 2024
Discover how your organization and trail(s) can take advantage of National Trails Day®.
March 21, 2024
During the webinar, the speakers will provide an overview of Celebrate Trails Day, share ways to get involved, and will go over the tools and materials they will provide to help you plan, promote, and participate in the celebration.
March 28, 2024
This webinar will highlight the six actionable strategies for building trail networks that are especially relevant to Main Street programs, as noted in Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s TrailNation™ Playbook.
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