Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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.
Whether you are looking to develop a trail that is suitable for use in all seasons or by all abilities, properly installing an aggregate surface can be an integral strategy for enhancing tread durability, sustainability, and user experience. After a general introduction to various types of trail surfacing, this webinar will focus on design and […]
Learn about one organization’s innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system that serves as a model for communities around the country.
Learn about one organization’s innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system that serves as a model for communities around the country. WinMan Trails is a year-round, public nonprofit trail system in Northern Wisconsin. With 45+ miles of silent sport trails, they offer mountain biking, cross-county skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and winter fat tire biking. […]
This webinar will dive into the technical side of the Trails Stewardship Initiative and will teach you about the easy-to-use tools you can use to keep your trails up-to-date in popular recreation apps. OpenStreetMap (OSM) is the free, crowdsourced map of the world. In recreation, OSM helps trail users decide where to go by powering […]
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
