Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
Planning a trail project but struggling to find funding for the up-front work? The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board’s Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) can help fund professional trail assessments, trail planning, and even professional grant-writing support. Join Mariah Noth, REDI Program Manager, and Russ Hirschler of Upper Valley Trails Alliance to learn how REDI works, what types […]
The Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation is hosting three different community grant rounds this fall, including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), and the VOREC Community Grant Program (VCGP). While all these grants fund outdoor recreation, they all have slightly different eligibility and requirements. This webinar will provide a […]
Join the VTGC Legislative & Policy Committee to learn about our policy priorities, hear a recap of the 2026 legislative session, and help shape our advocacy efforts moving forward. We’ll discuss key issues including trail funding, landowner recognition, and regulatory reform, while exploring ways you can get involved and become a more effective advocate for […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) has announced their 2026 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Stories. Skills. Action! The event will take place on Tuesday, October 6th at Vermont State University in Castleton, Vermont. This year’s Summit is grounded in the newly updated Vermont Community Leadership in Action Guide, which will shape workshops, panels, group […]
The VTGC is co-hosting two Candidate Forums next month aimed at providing candidates an opportunity to speak to the challenges and opportunities facing the outdoor recreation community. Anyone interested in learning more about where candidates stand on these issues is encouraged to attend. In addition to the Q&A, there will be ample opportunity for candidates […]
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 9 -11 am. Meetings include a featured topic, updates from FPR, a discussion about our legislative work, and strategic plans going forward to support our membership. Reach out to info@vermonttgc.org for more information and to obtain a link.
The VTGC is co-hosting two Candidate Forums next month aimed at providing candidates an opportunity to speak to the challenges and opportunities facing the outdoor recreation community. All those interested in learning more about where candidates stand on these issues are encouraged to attend. I addition to the Q&A, there will be ample opportunity for […]
Join Lorne Currier, Green Mountain Club Volunteer & Education Coordinator, for a hands-on workshop focused on hiking trail assessment and maintenance. Participants will learn practical skills in tread and corridor maintenance, sustainable trail design, drainage, trail structures, blazing and signage, tool use, volunteer management, and user stewardship. Open to professional and volunteer trail managers from […]
Learn practical skills to assess a patient, provide basic treatment, and manage injuries or illness until professional help arrives. The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Following successful completion of the course, a two (2) […]
The Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) and the High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) collect objective information about trail conditions such as grade, cross slope, typical and minimum clearance width, surface type, firmness and obstructions. Through classroom and practical, hands-on trail assessment experience, participants will learn how to objectively measure trails using UTAP and HETAP. […]
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is designed to train rescuers to respond to medical emergencies in adults, children, and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Participants will be trained to recognize breathing and cardiac emergencies, and to respond to such emergencies by performing CPR, using an AED, and providing any other […]
The Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) and the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council (VTGC) are excited to host the 83rd 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 […]
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