Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
Have you ever had an encounter with a person with a disability that felt awkward? Learn what to do and not do, when interacting with a people with a variety of disabilities. This will be a safe space to ask questions or talk about your experiences. Knowing about different disabilities and the needs of people […]
The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) is hosting a webinar to launch Move Forward Together Vermont on Thursday, March 27 from 12-1:30 pm. Over the last 18 months, many of you contributed your input and perspectives about the future of outdoor recreation in Vermont. Please join us now to learn more about the strategic […]
In order to make effective real-world change, accessibility efforts must include people with disabilities as leaders and change-makers. After all, we are the experts on disability and access. Learn how to authentically recruit, survey, include, and center people with disabilities in your organizational accessibility efforts. Remember: nothing about us without us. Led by Director of Web, Accessibility, & Communications. UVM Center on Disability & Community Inclusion (CDCI).
Interested in learning about trail counts - what they are, why they are important, and how they can inform planning and funding? Come to this information webinar. Though the data is specific to Windham County, the process and value shared is relevant to any trail organization and region. Learn about the data Windham Regional Commission has […]
What does 'conducting a trail assessment' really mean? Learn from the experts. Join Upper Valley Trails Alliance (UVTA), Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA), and Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) for this lunchtime webinar. They'll show you how they assess pedestrian, aquatic, and mountain bike trails for different user groups, what an assessment report looks like, and how it can be used to recruit volunteers, hire a trail builder, and get funding to do the work. Led by Russ Hirschler, UVTA; Nick Bennette, VMBA; and Alex Delhagen, NFCT.
Hear the latest VTGC news: what we’ve accomplished in the past 12 months, and what’s in store for the coming year. All members, stakeholders, and trail users welcome. All stakeholders and members welcome. Zoom. 9 am - noon. Register here.
A summary of best practices for trail groups who plan, design, and manage nonmotorized trails to minimize disturbance of or conflict with wildlife, specifically large carnivores. Focusing on BC’s habitats, this presentation delivers a series of recommendations that span for trail planning (macro environmental factors) to trail design (specific environmental features) to trail management (human […]
Join us for a panel discussion on successful trail improvement projects in Vermont focused on climate resiliency and erosion mitigation. Through an innovative Natural Resources Conservation Service grant program administered by the Northern Forest Center, we are sharing successes and best practices that can be applied throughout the region for sustainable and resilient trail building […]
Outdoor recreation has long been celebrated as a space for adventure, connection, and personal growth. However, for many in the LGBTQIA+ community, systemic barriers and cultural norms continue to limit access to these opportunities. This webinar explores how outdoor programs, camps, and recreation organizations can move beyond access and toward true inclusivity—creating environments where LGBTQIA+ […]
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
