Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
81st Vermont Conference on Recreation + Trails Symposium: September 25 & 26, 2024 We are thrilled to join forces with the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) to host this two-day conference dedicated to trail and recreation professionals and volunteers. With more than two dozen education and networking events, there's something for everyone - from […]
This interactive workshop provides a framework for honestly evaluating your organization's or community's stage of inclusion.
Board meetings are held the second 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.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants are federally funded on an annual basis through the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered at the State level in Vermont through the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR). FPR makes RTP funds available to Vermont communities for the development and maintenance of […]
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) became effective in January 1965 to create parks and open spaces, protect wilderness and forests, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Funds are derived from federal recreation fees, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) revenues from leasing oil and gas sites in coastal waters, federal surplus real property sales, and […]
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.
LWCF Grant Program Webinar: Pre-Application Materials | Thursday, November 12, 2024, 2:30-3:30 PM The webinar will provide technical and content guidance about how to complete the specific materials required for the pre-application phase, including the workplan, budget, resiliency risk assessment, and permitting tools. There will be time at the end of the session for questions from attendees […]
VTGC Board meetings are held the second 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, or login using the button below.
The outdoors are one of our greatest resources for physical and emotional health, however, the demographics of folks that engage in outdoor recreational activities often do not mirror that of the general population. In our webinar, we will learn from leaders in the field of creating opportunities for all people to get outside! The Northern Forest […]
Join the VT-100 Active Transportation Corridor Scoping Study Team and Advisory Committee on November 13th for an engaging public meeting to discuss this important project. This meeting provides an opportunity for municipal leaders, Regional Planning Commissions, federal, state, and local agencies, interest groups, abutting property owners, and community members to share their concerns, ideas, and […]
This webinar introduces you to three simple, concrete strategies to engage your community, entice locals and visitors, and take the next steps toward making the most of outdoor recreation and trails.
Join this webinar as a panel of speakers discuss the many ways that the Competency Framework has been used, or could be used, to create innovative higher education programs that build the next generation of trail professionals.
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
