Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
SORP is excited to Vermont for our next Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop! Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to help outdoor recreation providers assess and improve inclusivity in their spaces. The Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop provides a structured approach to expanding access, welcoming underrepresented users, and fostering a greater sense of belonging […]
VOBA Professional Trail Building Training–Water Management Dates: September 22nd - 23rd, 10 am - 3 pm Location: Outdoor Center at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe Description: Are you a current or prospective staff member of a Vermont organization, business, or municipality working on the maintenance or construction of natural surface trails? This free 2-day training […]
Join VLT along with representatives from Rabbit Tracks Trails Works, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council and Upper Valley Trails Alliance to learn about the design, construction and maintenance of accessible trails! This workshop will be held at the Pratt Refuge during the construction of a new accessible trail on the property. This will allow participants to see the equipment, materials and site conditions firsthand […]
Vermont has an incredible track record of protecting land for people and nature. Using the Conserved Lands Inventory developed by Vermont Housing & Conservation Board as part of Vermont’s 30x30 effort, we reflect on the distribution of permanently conserved lands around the state, and how those lands intersect our most ecologically important places seen in Vermont Conservation Design. By looking at these past patterns, we can celebrate the work by federal, state, town, and NGOs. We can also reflect on the types of lands and parts of the state that have been historically under-represented in our land conservation investments, and prioritize future places to work for both people and nature. Join us for this exciting webinar to learn how your town’s efforts can contribute to making our conserved lands more diverse, equitable, and ecologically impactful.
It can be daunting to plan the outreach for a series of events or plan an outreach strategy that may lead up to a proposed municipal change, sometimes years in the making. In this webinar you’ll learn more about creating an outreach plan with multiple events, separating messages for different audiences and identifying an over-arching theme that helps tie the series together. The panel of presenters includes Elise Schadler and Jens Hilke with years of municipal technical assistance experience and Megan Davin a Communications and Outreach specialist. Join us for this exciting event to help improve your commission’s communications.
American Hiking Society's Crew Leader Training Program is now open to individuals and organizations outside of AHS—and it includes our full Menu & Meal Planning Guide, including our crew leader's favorite recipes, shopping lists and best practices on feeding groups in the outdoors! This module walks you through the full process of planning safe, efficient, and satisfying meals for […]
Hosted by American Trails Synopsis This webinar will walk through the latest guidance for planning, designing, building, and retrofitting adaptive mountain bike trails, with a specific focus on nonmotorized, natural-surface trails. The speakers represent the critical stakeholders that should be involved in any aMTB trail project— trail manager, aMTB users, aMTB programs, and trail builder. Learn […]
This webinar goes beyond materials and layering to explore how design, construction, and real-time field decisions shape long-term durability. This aggregates 2.0 webinar is a follow up to the Fundamentals of Aggregate Surface Trails webinar held on December 5, 2024. Level up from basic installation to high-performance results. This session goes beyond materials and layering to explore […]
From simple puncheons to complex engineered crossings, bridges and boardwalks play a critical role in creating safe, sustainable, and accessible trail experiences. This session explores the full lifecycle of these structures— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction. Aaron will examine different trail and structure types, site considerations, and material options, while exploring how to […]
Part 3 of a 3-part webinar series on the Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Successful Trail Building with Aggregates. Deliver actionable insights on installation best practices that reduce long-term maintenance and boost user satisfaction. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings. 3-Part Webinar Series on Tools, Technologies, and Techniques […]
This webinar will cover how to create a basic communications plan for your organization including how to prioritize social media platforms, explaining how to develop a newsletter and blog to supplement communications, and showcase what content attracts volunteers and engagement.
This website was created in collaboration with the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC). This project was supported by a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. Funding for this project was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
PO Box 183
East Montpelier, VT 05651
info@vermonttgc.org
EIN: 22-3075047