Making Organizations Inclusive: Stories of Deaf Gain in the Outdoors
This webinar will provide you with some of the needed tools, understanding, and resources of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing so that you can be more inclusive, respectful, and […]
Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation Seeks Presenters
Workshop Proposals Due March 7 We are excited to co-host the 82nd Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation, Vermont's premier networking and skill-building event. We anticipate this year's conference […]
Writing Effective, Inclusive Trail Descriptions
zoomIncomplete and incorrect information is oftentimes the first barrier that potential trail users encounter when trying to determine what trail to visit. This webinar will provide suggestions for making trail communications more welcoming and informative so that visitors can accurately choose the outdoor experience they want. Participants are encouraged to bring a description of a trail, trail system, park, or water access site to review and edit during the webinar. Led by Community Geographic’s Stephen Engle and Kara Wooldrik, Developers of Trail Finder.
It’s Accessible! – Roll with me – Disability Etiquette and Awareness
zoomHave 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 […]
Authentic Accessibility: Disability Leadership & Inclusion
zoomIn 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).
Assessing trails: what’s a trail assessment, what’s an audit, what you can do, ahead of time, and when to bring in a professional
zoomWhat 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.
Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation
Killington Grand Hotel 228 E Mountain Road, Killington, VT, United StatesThis two-day annual event hosts dozens of workshops and networking workshops for volunteer and professional trail and recreation managers. Check back soon for more information.
This project 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