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SUMMARY:Increasing LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusivity & Competency in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION: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+ individuals feel not only welcome but genuinely seen and supported. Email me questions at youbelongconsulting@gmail.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/increasing-lgbtqia2s-inclusivity-competency-in-the-outdoors/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day® is your chance to connect with nature\, your community\, and the trails you love. On June 7\, 2025\, join American Hiking Society and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide in celebrating this annual day of action. Together\, let’s leave the trails and outdoor spaces better than we found them\, fostering a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to the outdoors. \nMillions of hikers\, bikers\, paddlers\, horseback riders\, trail clubs\, agencies\, land trusts\, and businesses will come together to create a trail community that is accessible for all\, advocate for public lands\, and care for the trails we cherish. This year\, AHS invites you to participate in three impactful ways: \n\nJoin: Find a local event or create your own\, and join this nationwide celebration. Together\, we can make a lasting impact by cleaning up trails\, maintaining public lands\, and fostering a sense of community in the outdoors.\nPledge: Take the #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and commit to leaving the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them.\nConnect: Encourage people to tag you/your organization\, #NationalTrailsDay\, and @AmericanHiking on social media. Photos tagged with @AmericanHiking and #NationalTrailsDay on Instagram will be entered into the NTD photo/video contest with a chance to win premium outdoor gear.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us and engage your community in the months leading up to NTD with these actions. We know your time is incredibly valuable\, so we have put together sample content to help you promote National Trails Day® with your audience. Feel free to use the templates as-is or modify them to suit your needs. \nThanks again for joining us. We’re so grateful for your partnership. \n—American Hiking Society
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/national-trails-day/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
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CREATED:20250505T112721Z
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SUMMARY:Trail User Survey
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)\, along with five partner organizations*\, was awarded an eighteen-month grant from the Vermont Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) to address trail accessibility in Vermont. As part of that grant\, VTGC is conducting a trail user survey to gather feedback from people with mobility challenges or disabilities about their experiences when using Vermont’s trails to enjoy nature or pursue recreation activities such as biking\, walking\, hiking\, bird watching\, or paddling.  VTGC and its partner organizations will use this feedback to better understand the obstacles that prevent people with mobility challenges and disabilities from accessing trails in Vermont\, and identify opportunities to address and overcome those obstacles. The survey will be available through Friday\, May 23th. The resulting data will be the topic of conversation at a roundtable event in early summer (date TBD) which survey respondents are invited to attend.  The survey will be open through May 23; please share widely with your networks.  Contact independent consultant Gretchen Elias at gretchenelias@mac.com with questions or for more information.\n*Community Geographics\, Northern Forest Canoe Trail\, Upper Valley Trails Alliance\, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport\, and  Vermont Mountain Biking Association
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/trail-user-survey/
CATEGORIES:Survey Due
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T133000
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SUMMARY:Sustaining the Path: Trail Improvements for a Climate-Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION: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 and maintenance. \nWe will be joined by: \n\nAlicia DiCocco\, Deputy Director\, Green Mountain Club\nSteve Petrik\, Executive Director\, Southern Vermont Trails Association \nMerrick Gillies\, Project Manager\, Vermont Huts and Trails
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/sustaining-the-path-trail-improvements-for-a-climate-resilient-future/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000
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CREATED:20250519T154519Z
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SUMMARY:Plan Trails to Minimize Wildlife Disturbance
DESCRIPTION: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 use and maintenance). \nAs the world population grows and more people are participating in outdoor recreation in wild spaces\, recreation groups need to address the impacts on wild animals. Much work has been done to outline best practices associated with trail planning\, design and management\, to minimize environmental impacts such as erosion\, or use conflicts\, such as mountain bike and equestrian conflicts. While extensive research over the past 30 years has considered the recreation impacts on wild animals\, minimal work has been done to connect this research to trail planning\, design and management principles. \nOur work connects wildlife research with trail planning\, design and management best practices to minimize overlap and conflict between people participating in recreation and wild animals. Our focus for this work is on landscapes typically found in British Columbia and large predators\, such as bears\, wolves and cougars. While other animals\, including ungulates and meso-predators\, will feel impacts associated with recreation\, our work assumes that the impacts on large predators will also apply to these other animals. \nPresenter:\nMagi Scallion has been working in recreation for two decades between Alberta and British Columbia. Her specialty lies in trail planning and recreation management. She developed the first master summer trail plan for the Canmore Nordic Centre\, which included recommendations for trail decommissioning to appropriately manage the ecosystem of the area. She currently works with many motorized sports organizations on similar projects to manage use and maintain environmental values.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/plan-trails-to-minimize-wildlife-disturbance/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
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SUMMARY:2025 Trail Skills Training–Water Management | VMBA Cohort
DESCRIPTION:2025 Vermont Trail Skills Training–Water Management–VMBA Cohort\nA collaboration between Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance\, Vermont Mountain Bike Association\, and Vermont trail builder businesses.\nDates: Monday\, May 19th and Tuesday\, May 20th\nLocation: Sleepy Hollow Inn\, 427 Ski Lodge Dr\, Huntington\, VT 05462 \nDescription: Are you a prospective or current paid staff member of a Vermont organization\, business\, or municipality who works on the maintenance or construction of natural surface trails in the state? \nThis free 2-day training is designed for those entering or currently employed in trail jobs involving trail construction and/or maintenance in Vermont. The training will develop skills in reading the landscape to determine drainage patterns and how to accommodate them to create or maintain sustainable natural surface trails. In a mixture of classroom and field time\, participants will learn and apply skills in identifying and assessing drainage patterns and learn best practices for how to plan and accomodate for adequate drainage using a variety of methods and structures. \nThe training curriculum is anchored in Professional Trail Builders Association’s (PTBA) skills competencies and the applicable multi-use Best Management Practices (BMPs) from Vermont Mountain Bike Association’s BMPs for Maintenance and Construction. Instruction will be provided by veteran professional trail builders from Sinuosity\, LLC\, L&D Trailworks\, and/or Apex Trailworks. \nWith increasing frequency and severity of climate-related hydrological events in Vermont\, designing and maintaining trails with adequate drainge structures is key to the resiliency of our trail networks and communities. Professionalize and prepare your crew and self to meet this challenge head on by learning the necessary skills through this free training. \nPTBA Trail Skills and Competencies: \nConstruction: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of basic natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\n\nMaintenance: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\nIdentify locations and the appropriate drainage feature with supervision\n\nSustainability: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of trail sustainability as it relates to physical durability\, resource conservation\, user expectations and experience\, and ongoing management\n\nThe training is organized by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and funded by an Economic Development Administration – Travel\, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The curriculum is designed and instructed by a collaborative group of Vermont-based professional trail builder businesses. \nOther Details: \n\nMaximum class size is 10. There will be 2 instructors.\n\n\nApply by 12pm May 12\, 2025.\nConfirmation of acceptance will be emailed May 15 by 12pm EST.\nPlease do not register if you cannot commit to full participation.\nOvernight lodging at Sleepy Hollow Inn is available for those traveling across the state. Please inquire in the application.\nAt the end of each day\, around 3pm\, there will be plenty of time to ride. Bring your bike!\n\nEligibility: \n\nPriority will be given to those currently employed by a VMBA chapter as paid-staff members but registration is open to other current or prospective trail workers.\nPriority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ\, New Americans\, persons of all abilities\, etc.)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Brian or Kelly at blamoureux@gmscllc.com or kelly@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/2025-trail-skills-training-water-management-vmba-cohort/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow – Huntington
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T114942Z
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SUMMARY:VTGC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vtgc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
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SUMMARY:Game of Logging–Trail Crew Saw Training | NorthWoods Stewardship Center
DESCRIPTION:2025 Game of Logging–Trail Crew Saw Training | NorthWoods Stewardship Center\nA collaboration between Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance\, Northeast Woodlands Training\, and NorthWoods Stewardship Center\nDates: Wednesday\, May 14 and Thursday\, May 15\nLocation: NorthWoods Stewardship Center\, 154 Leadership Dr\, East Charleston\, VT 05833 \nDescription: Are you a current paid staff member of an organization\, business\, or municipality who works to maintain trail infrastructure in Vermont and needs chainsaw training? \nTrail Clearing and Storm Damage cleanup presents a very dangerous situation that is compounded by increasing frequency and severity of climate-related weather events. It is more dangerous than looking at a standing tree and predicting what needs to be done to get the tree down safely and accurately. The forces involved in trees that have been tipped over by wind can be hard to read and hence make a plan for. This hands-on training is meant to provide saw users several “tools for the toolbox” to be pulled out when they best seem to fit. This type of saw work is very dangerous. Keeping trails infrastructure free of downed trees and debris is key to the resiliency of our trail networks and communities. Professionalize\, prepare\, and protect your crew and/or self to meet this challenge head-on by learning the necessary skills to safely and efficiently clear blowdown messes. \nThe training curriculum is anchored in Northeast Woodland Training’s Game of Logging Levels 1-4 and has been modified by the organization’s lead instructor\, David Birdsall\, to provide only the most relevant content for trail maintainers in Vermont. Instruction will be provided by an expert instructor from NEWT. \nCourse Content: \n\nSaw Safety\nIntro Limbing and Bucking Techniques\nMaximizing Saw Performance\nDealing with Storm Damaged Trees\nIntro to Mechanical Advantage Techniques\n\nThe training is organized by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and funded by an Economic Development Administration – Travel\, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The purpose of the grant is to professionalize and prepare VT’s trail working industry to be resilient in the face of climate change. The curriculum is designed by Northeast Woodlands Training and vetted by VT trail maintainers. \nOther Details: \n\nApply by 12pm Friday\, May 2\, 2025.\nConfirmation of acceptance will be emailed May 5 by 12pm EST.\nPlease do not register if you cannot commit to full participation.\nMaximum class size is 10. There will be 1 instructor.\nSelected applicants must provide their own complete PPE (hard hat\, eye+ear pro\, chaps\, work boots)\, working chainsaw\, and a NEW chain.\nEach day will start at 8am and end around 4pm and be entirely outside. Dress accordingly.\nLunch will not be provided\, neither will a lunch break. Plan to bring your own lunch and eat when you can.\n\nCost: \nThanks to the grant funding mentioned above\, VOBA and its partners are able to offer this unique training to the VT professional trail community for free so that it will be better prepared to address the challenges presented by severe weather events from climate change. \nEligibility: \n\nPriority will be given to folks currently working paid trail jobs for VT employers.\nPriority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ\, New Americans\, persons of all abilities\, etc.).\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Brian or Kelly at blamoureux@gmscllc.com or kelly@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/game-of-logging-trail-crew-saw-training-northwoods-stewardship-center/
LOCATION:Northwoods Stewardship Center\, East Charleston
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250430T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T171355Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Trail Skills Training–Water Management | NEK Cohort
DESCRIPTION:2025 Vermont Trail Skills Training–Water Management–NEK Cohort\nA collaboration between Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance\, and Vermont trail builder businesses.\nDates: Monday\, May 12 and Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025\nLocation: 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd\, East Burke\, VT 05832 \nDescription: Are you a prospective or current paid staff member of a Vermont organization\, business\, or municipality who works on the maintenance or construction of natural surface trails in the state? \nThis free 2-day training is designed for those entering or currently employed in trail jobs involving trail construction and/or maintenance in Vermont. The training will develop skills in reading the landscape to determine drainage patterns and how to accommodate them to create or maintain sustainable natural surface trails. In a mixture of classroom and field time\, participants will learn and apply skills in identifying and assessing drainage patterns and learn best practices for how to plan and accomodate for adequate drainage using a variety of methods and structures. \nThe training curriculum is anchored in Professional Trail Builders Association’s (PTBA) skills competencies and the applicable multi-use Best Management Practices (BMPs) from Vermont Mountain Bike Association’s BMPs for Maintenance and Construction. Instruction will be provided collaboratively by veteran professional trail builders from L&D Trailworks and Apex Trailworks. \nWith increasing frequency and severity of climate-related hydrological events in Vermont\, designing and maintaining trails with adequate drainge structures is key to the resiliency of our trail networks and communities. Professionalize and prepare your crew and self to meet this challenge head on by learning the necessary skills through this free training. \nPTBA Trail Skills and Competencies: \nConstruction: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of basic natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\n\nMaintenance: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\nIdentify locations and the appropriate drainage feature with supervision\n\nSustainability: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of trail sustainability as it relates to physical durability\, resource conservation\, user expectations and experience\, and ongoing management\n\nThe training is organized by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and funded by an Economic Development Administration – Travel\, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The curriculum is designed and instructed by a collaborative group of Vermont-based professional trail builder businesses. \nOther Details: \n\nMaximum class size is 10. There will be 2 instructors.\n\n\nApply by 12pm May 2\, 2025.\nConfirmation of acceptance will be emailed May 5 by 12pm EST.\nPlease do not register if you cannot commit to full participation.\nOvernight lodging at Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center is available for those traveling across the state. Please inquire in the application.\nAt the end of each day\, around 3pm\, there will be plenty of time to ride. Bring your bike!\n\nEligibility: \n\nPriority will be given to those currently working as paid trail staff by a VT employer but registration is open to other current or prospective trail workers.\nPriority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ\, New Americans\, persons of all abilities\, etc.)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Brian or Kelly at blamoureux@gmscllc.com or kelly@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/2025-trail-skills-training-water-management-nek-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250430T170521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T170521Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Trail Skills Training–Water Management | Southern Cohort
DESCRIPTION:A collaboration between Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and Vermont trail builder businesses.\nDates: Tuesday\, May 6 and Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025\nLocation: 5 Village Lodge Rd\, Stratton Mountain\, VT 05155 \nDescription: Are you a prospective or current paid staff member of a Vermont organization\, business\, or municipality who works on the maintenance or construction of natural surface trails in the state? \nThis free 2-day training is designed for those entering or currently employed in trail jobs involving trail construction and/or maintenance in Vermont. The training will develop skills in reading the landscape to determine drainage patterns and how to accommodate them to create or maintain sustainable natural surface trails. In a mixture of classroom and field time\, participants will learn and apply skills in identifying and assessing drainage patterns and learn best practices for how to plan and accomodate for adequate drainage using a variety of methods and structures. \nThe training curriculum is anchored in Professional Trail Builders Association’s (PTBA) skills competencies and the applicable multi-use Best Management Practices (BMPs) from Vermont Mountain Bike Association’s BMPs for Maintenance and Construction. Instruction will be provided by veteran professional trail builders from Sinuosity\, LLC. \nWith increasing frequency and severity of climate-related hydrological events in Vermont\, designing and maintaining trails with adequate drainge structures is key to the resiliency of our trail networks and communities. Professionalize and prepare your crew and self to meet this challenge head on by learning the necessary skills through this free training. \nPTBA Trail Skills and Competencies: \nConstruction: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of basic natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\n\nMaintenance: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of natural and stormwater induced drainage effects on trails\nIdentify locations and the appropriate drainage feature with supervision\n\nSustainability: \n\nDemonstrate understanding of trail sustainability as it relates to physical durability\, resource conservation\, user expectations and experience\, and ongoing management\n\nThe training is organized by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and funded by an Economic Development Administration – Travel\, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The curriculum is designed and instructed by a collaborative group of Vermont-based professional trail builder businesses. \nOther Details: \n\nMaximum class size is 10. There will be 2 instructors.\n\n\nApply by 12pm April 28\, 2025.\nConfirmation of acceptance will be emailed May 1 by 12pm EST.\nPlease do not register if you cannot commit to full participation.\n$99 overnight lodging at Stratton Mountain Resort is available for those traveling across the state. Please inquire in the application.\nAt the end of each day\, around 3pm\, there will be plenty of time to ride. Bring your bike!\n\nEligibility: \n\nPriority will be given to those currently working as paid trail staff by a VT employer but registration is open to other current or prospective trail workers.\nPriority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ\, New Americans\, persons of all abilities\, etc.)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Brian or Kelly at blamoureux@gmscllc.com or kelly@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/2025-trail-skills-training-water-management-southern-cohort/
LOCATION:Stratton Mountain
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250430T170050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T170050Z
UID:1888-1746432000-1746550800@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Game of Logging–Trail Crew Saw Training | Merck Forest & Farmland Center
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Monday\, May 5 and Tuesday\, May 6\, 2025\nLocation: Merck Forest and Farmland Center\, 3270 VT-315 West Rupert\, VT 05776 \nDescription: Are you a current paid staff member of an organization\, business\, or municipality who works to maintain trail infrastructure in Vermont and needs chainsaw training? \nTrail Clearing and Storm Damage cleanup presents a very dangerous situation that is compounded by increasing frequency and severity of climate-related weather events. It is more dangerous than looking at a standing tree and predicting what needs to be done to get the tree down safely and accurately. The forces involved in trees that have been tipped over by wind can be hard to read and hence make a plan for. This hands-on training is meant to provide saw users several “tools for the toolbox” to be pulled out when they best seem to fit. This type of saw work is very dangerous. Keeping trails infrastructure free of downed trees and debris is key to the resiliency of our trail networks and communities. Professionalize\, prepare\, and protect your crew and/or self to meet this challenge head-on by learning the necessary skills to safely and efficiently clear blowdown messes. \nThe training curriculum is anchored in Northeast Woodland Training’s Game of Logging Levels 1-4 and has been modified by the organization’s lead instructor\, David Birdsall\, to provide only the most relevant content for trail maintainers in Vermont. Instruction will be provided by an expert instructor from NEWT. \nCourse Content: \n\nSaw Safety\nIntro Limbing and Bucking Techniques\nMaximizing Saw Performance\nDealing with Storm Damaged Trees\nIntro to Mechanical Advantage Techniques\n\nThe training is organized by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and funded by an Economic Development Administration – Travel\, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. The purpose of the grant is to professionalize and prepare VT’s trail working industry to be resilient in the face of climate change. The curriculum is designed by Northeast Woodlands Training and vetted by VT trail maintainers. \nOther Details: \n\nApply by 12pm Friday\, April 25\, 2025.\nConfirmation of acceptance will be emailed April 28 by 12pm EST.\nPlease do not register if you cannot commit to full participation.\nMaximum class size is 10. There will be 1 instructor.\nSelected applicants must provide their own complete PPE (hard hat\, eye+ear pro\, chaps\, work boots)\, working chainsaw\, and a NEW chain.\nEach day will start at 8am and end around 4pm and be entirely outside. Dress accordingly.\nLunch will not be provided\, neither will a lunch break. Plan to bring your own lunch and eat when you can.\n\nCost: \nThanks to the grant funding mentioned above\, VOBA and its partners are able to offer this unique training to the VT professional trail community for free so that it will be better prepared to address the challenges presented by severe weather events from climate change. \nEligibility: \n\nPriority will be given to folks currently working paid trail jobs for VT employers.\nPriority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ\, New Americans\, persons of all abilities\, etc.).\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Brian or Kelly at blamoureux@gmscllc.com or kelly@vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.com.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/game-of-logging-trail-crew-saw-training-merck-forest-farmland-center/
LOCATION:Merck Forest and Farmland Center
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250329T105551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T105551Z
UID:1829-1746259200-1746291600@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Green Up Day Vermont
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday\, May 3 to clean up your trail heads\, parking lots\, and natural areas. As a volunteer\, you make a huge difference for our environment.  Learn more here.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/green-up-day-vermont/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250211T123449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T173520Z
UID:1711-1745928000-1745931600@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION: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. Join with zoom and Register here.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/assessing-trails-whats-a-trail-assessment-whats-an-audit-what-you-can-do-ahead-of-time-and-when-to-bring-in-a-professional/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250327T143229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T143229Z
UID:1800-1743609600-1743613200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Bike\, Ped\, and Trail Counts: What they are and what you can do with the data
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Learn about the data Windham Regional Commission has collected on the bike and ped use of southeastern Vermont’s sidewalks\, trails and roads from Jeff Nugent\, WRC’s GIS Planner. \nLearn about economic analysis of the data from Drew Pollock-Bruce\, owner and founder of Vermont-based CRO Planning and Design\, and a national expert on trail counts and economic impact. Zoom link \n 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/bike-ped-and-trail-counts-what-they-are-and-what-you-can-do-with-the-data/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250211T123235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T111704Z
UID:1710-1743595200-1743598800@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Accessibility: Disability Leadership & Inclusion
DESCRIPTION: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). Register here . Zoom link to the event here \n 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/authentic-accessibility-disability-leadership-inclusion/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250325T111432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T111432Z
UID:1787-1743076800-1743082200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Move Forward Together Vermont Launch
DESCRIPTION: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 vision for outdoor recreation that Move Forward Together Vermont provides for our state and hear from members of the VOREC Steering Committee about how they are incorporating this plan into their own work. Fill out the Webinar Registration Form to receive information to join this event. The webinar will be recorded and a link to the recording will be posted on the project website following the meeting.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/move-forward-together-vermont-launch/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250211T122954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T192815Z
UID:1709-1742904000-1742907600@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:It’s Accessible! – Roll with me - Disability Etiquette and Awareness
DESCRIPTION: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 with disabilities will make everyone feel welcome. Led by Peter Johnke\, Deputy Director\, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL). Join us with this Webinar link and  Register here.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/its-accessible-roll-with-me-disability-etiquette-and-awareness/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250314T141843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T142017Z
UID:1729-1742601600-1742687999@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Conference on Parks\, Trails\, and Recreation Workshop Proposals due March 22
DESCRIPTION:EDUCATION SESSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS\n\nProposal Link\n82nd Annual Vermont Conference on Parks\, Trails\, & Recreation\nHosted by Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) & VTGC\nWednesday & Thursday\, October 8th & 9th\, 2025\nKillington Grand Hotel & Resort\, Killington\, VT\n\n\n\nQuestions: VRPA Executive Director\, Jessica Brodie\, at Jessica@vrpa.org or 802-952-0030 or VTGC Program Manager\, Sharon Plumb\, at Sharon@Vermonttgc.org or 802-223-2190.\n\n\nWho attends the conference? \nThe Conference is geared towards the volunteers and staff who make recreation\, parks\, and trails possible for all people:: \n\n\nThe grittiest hands-on volunteers and staff who lead programs\, build trails\, manage state and municipal parks\, waterways\, pools\, tennis courts\, disc golf and other public outdoor recreation assets;\nExecutive directors and board members who lead non-profits of all sizes that manage parks\, trails\, and recreation assets;\nFundraising and communications volunteers and staff who write grants\, recruit members\, and tell the story of ‘why’ our state’s recreation assets are so critical to peoples’ wellbeing\, community vitality\, and Vermont’s economy;\nConservation organizations who want to help make sure Vermont’s trails are sustainably built\, resilient to climate change;\nProgram leaders and organizations advancing access to Vermont’s recreation assets for people of all abilities\, BIPOC\, LGBQT+;\nMunicipal leaders\, regional planners\, and state agencies who advocate for the sustainable advancement of Vermont’s recreation assets.\nAnyone else who cares about parks\, trails\, and recreation.\n\nWe anticipate in 2025\, more than 175 people will participate from all corners of Vermont and beyond.\n\nWhat types of workshops are we looking for? \nA great conference has something for everyone. We are looking for workshops that will help the volunteers and professionals who steward our parks\, trails\, and recreation assets – – the executive directors and decision-makers as well as the volunteers who lead programs and build trails and everyone in between – – do their work better. \nVTGC and VRPA membership organizations are looking for workshops that include elements of:\n\n\nBoard and organizational development;\nProgram & Event development & management;\nElevating communications\, membership\, recruitment\, and fundraising;\nAsset management (trail building\, park management\, etc.);\nStakeholder engagement;\nRegional\, cross-organization\, municipal\, and statewide collaborations;\nResponding to climate change emergencies;\nPersonnel opportunities and challenges\, Workforce development;\nStrategic planning\, long-term visioning\, and program development;\nAdvancing equity;\n…and more!\n\n\n\nIf you have developed a new angle on a program that you think others might like to replicate\, have a method for bringing stakeholder groups together\, or a unique way that you have raised funds in your community\, chances are there are others that might like to learn about it.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/conference-on-parks-trails-and-recreation-workshop-proposals-due-march-21/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250211T122707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T172037Z
UID:1708-1742299200-1742302800@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Writing Effective\, Inclusive Trail Descriptions
DESCRIPTION:Incomplete 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. Join the webinar here.  If you can\, please register here.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/writing-effective-inclusive-trail-descriptions/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250220T205126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T205126Z
UID:1719-1741305600-1741391999@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Conference on Parks\, Trails\, and Recreation Seeks Presenters
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Proposals Due March 7\nWe 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 camps and pool programs\, build and maintain trails\, and improve access to recreation throughout Vermont. Do you run a unique program or have a skill set you’d like to share with others? We are actively recruiting presenters for dozens of workshops. Check out the RFP here and submit online. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/conference-on-parks-trails-and-recreation-seeks-presenters/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250226T200858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200858Z
UID:1721-1741242600-1741291200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:No More Pits: A New Era of Waste Management on the Long Trail
DESCRIPTION:Pit 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 presentation\, Field Coordinator Nigel Bates will discuss the past\, present\, and future of waste management on the Long Trail. \nOur in-person programming returns this year to the Meeting Hall at GMC Headquarters in Waterbury Center. We look forward to welcoming you back to our club space and invite you to join us for a sneak peek of the nearly complete Rothberg-Birdwhistell Visitor Center before the event. Check out the new building\, mingle with other hikers\, and enjoy light refreshments.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/no-more-pits-a-new-era-of-waste-management-on-the-long-trail/
LOCATION:Green Mountain Club Visitr Center\, 711 Waterbury-Stowe Road\, Waterbury Center\, Vermont
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241219T120225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T120225Z
UID:1655-1740661200-1740664800@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Making Organizations Inclusive: Stories of Deaf Gain in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/making-organizations-inclusive-stories-of-deaf-gain-in-the-outdoors-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250217T124544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T124544Z
UID:1714-1740504600-1740510000@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:How Can Vermont’s Best-In-Class Outdoor Recreation Adapt and Evolve?  Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The 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 \nShare your voice! Participate in this important\, upcoming listening session. Sustainability and responsible use are some of the topics often raised and may be discussed as we explore the visitor experience and the growth of Vermont’s outdoor recreation industry.  Learn more and register here.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/how-can-vermonts-best-in-class-outdoor-recreation-adapt-and-evolve-listening-session/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250128T171717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T171816Z
UID:1702-1739347200-1739365200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day
DESCRIPTION: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 .
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vermont-outdoor-recreation-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241219T120114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T120114Z
UID:1654-1739019600-1739023200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Together on the Trail: Birdability and Accessible Birding
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss birding access features that help make a trail inclusive of folks with disabilities and other health concerns.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/together-on-the-trail-birdability-and-accessible-birding/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20250123T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T174950Z
UID:1700-1738758600-1738764000@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:NBRC Catalyst Grant Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2025 Catalyst Program Information Session: Wednesday\, February 5 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nThis session will provide an in-depth overview of the 2025 Catalyst Program. Participants will leave with the information needed to prepare for the pre-application phase. Pre-applications are required for funding consideration.  \nThe Catalyst Program stimulates economic growth and inspires partnerships that improve rural\neconomic vitality across the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) four-state region. The\nCatalyst Program supports a broad range of economic development initiatives that will modernize\nand expand the region’s basic infrastructure and revitalize communities to support and attract the\nregion’s workforce. Established by Congress in 2008\, the NBRC is a partnership between the\nfederal government and the states of Maine\, New Hampshire\, New York\, and Vermont. The NBRC\ninvests in job-creating projects that reduce poverty\, unemployment\, and outmigration
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/nbrc-catalyst-grant-program-information-session/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241219T120012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T120012Z
UID:1653-1738242000-1738245600@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Access Versus Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will discuss the distinction between access versus accessibility and will discuss and show examples of increasing trail access and accessibility by focusing on four areas using a DEIAB lens: Information\, Language\, Experience/Environment\, and Authenticity.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/access-versus-accessibility/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241118T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T180029Z
UID:1599-1737032400-1737036000@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Trailblazing Accessibility: Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present information on how outdoor spaces can pose safety and accessibility concerns for those with various disabilities. Attendees will be introduced to solution-seeking methods of dismantling accessibility barriers that are applicable to parks\, trails\, and similar natural environments. A variety of solutions will be presented of varying price points\, complexity\, and environmental considerations\, all in order to help facilities grow in a way that is sensible\, sustainable\, and most importantly\, impactful for themselves and their surrounding community. Resources slides at the end will be optimized to be a strong stand-alone document that park leaders can reference when seeking to spearhead projects independently.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/trailblazing-accessibility-ensuring-equitable-access-to-natural-spaces-for-those-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241118T174450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T174450Z
UID:1598-1736427600-1736431200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating NEPA in Trail Development
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the regulatory waters from trail plan through construction can be a daunting process\, especially on federal lands when the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applies. This webinar is a deeper dive into NEPA as an extension of a past webinar: Approvals\, Permitting and Compliance (2023). This webinar will help answer key questions related to NEPA and trail development: What is NEPA?  How do you know if you need it?  How long does it take? What is a FONSI (Finding Of No Significant Impact)? What is a Categorical Exclusion (CE)? What is the difference between EA (Environmental Assessment)  and EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)? What does compliance look like after the NEPA process?  In addition to definitions and processes\, this webinar will provide real-life examples of trail development projects that took different routes to navigating NEPA.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/navigating-nepa-in-trail-development/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T072329
CREATED:20241118T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T174307Z
UID:1597-1735822800-1735826400@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Trail Bumps: Lessons Learned from Removing 1\,000 Bumps
DESCRIPTION:Root heaves are a common issue on paved multi-use trails that can make trails inaccessible\, unused or cause permanent and life altering injuries to users. This webinar focuses on lessons learned from removing over 1\,000 bumps from an 18-mile paved trail. The webinar includes discussion of an effective technique\, bump removal options and their trade-offs\, equipment\, cost\, and repair durability.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/trail-bumps-lessons-learned-from-removing-1000-bumps-2/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:trailhead@americantrails.org
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