Together on the Trail: Birdability and Accessible Birding
This webinar will discuss birding access features that help make a trail inclusive of folks with disabilities and other health concerns.
Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day
On February 12, VTGC co-hosts the second annual Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day. Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, trail organizations, and agencies as celebrate outdoor recreation's contribution to peoples' wellness, community vitality, and economic growth. RSVP today. Interested in having a table to promote your organization? Email us at info@vermonttgc.org .
How Can Vermont’s Best-In-Class Outdoor Recreation Adapt and Evolve? Listening Session
zoomThe Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) has launched a statewide strategic planning process to develop the first-ever Destination Management Strategic Plan for Vermont. This initiative will shape the future of tourism in our state, and they want your input to guide the way Share your voice! Participate in this important, upcoming listening session. […]
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 successful.
No More Pits: A New Era of Waste Management on the Long Trail
Green Mountain Club Visitr Center 711 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VermontPit privies are gross. Dig a hole, poop in it until it fills up, cover, repeat. So it is a grand accomplishment, and also a relief, to have finally decommissioned the last pit privy on the Long Trail System in 2024. How did GMC make it to this point, and what still lies ahead? In this […]
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 could attract up to 200 volunteers and professional leaders, administrative staff, fundraisers, program directors, and field staff who manage municipal programs and facilities, run summer […]
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.
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Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation Workshop Proposals due March 22
EDUCATION SESSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposal Link 82nd Annual Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, & Recreation Hosted by Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) & VTGC Wednesday & Thursday, October 8th & 9th, 2025 Killington Grand Hotel & Resort, Killington, VT Questions: VRPA Executive Director, Jessica Brodie, at Jessica@vrpa.org or 802-952-0030 or VTGC Program Manager, Sharon Plumb, at […]
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 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 […]
Move Forward Together Vermont Launch
zoomThe 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 […]
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).
Bike, Ped, and Trail Counts: What they are and what you can do with the data
zoomInterested 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 […]
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
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