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    Trailblazing Accessibility: Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities

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    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 […]

  • Access Versus Accessibility

    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.

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    Outdoor Recreation Day February 12

    On Thursday,  February 12, VTGC co-hosts the third annual Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day. Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, trail organizations, and agencies as we celebrate outdoor recreation’s contribution to peoples’ wellness, community vitality, and economic growth.

  • Central VT Trail Manager Meet-up

    Are you a volunteer or staff member responsible for taking care of trails in a town forest, school, town park, nature center, or in a conserved area? Are you a trail manager interested in connecting with other groups who do similar work in the area? If so, the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission and the […]

  • Vermont Conservation Plan: Register for 3/9 Outdoor Recreation Listening Session

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    Register for the Outdoor Recreation Listening Session hosted by VOBA, Vermont Trails and Greenways Council, Vermont Outdoor Business Association, and the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association on Monday, March 9 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm. Many Vermonters are aware that Vermont has a legal mandate to conserve 30% of the state by 2030, a […]

  • Bridges and Boardwalks: Planning, Design, and Construction

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    From simple puncheons to complex engineered crossings, bridges and boardwalks play a critical role in creating safe, sustainable, and accessible trail experiences. This session explores the full lifecycle of these structures— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction. Aaron will examine different trail and structure types, site considerations, and material options, while exploring how to […]

  • Vermont CORE Toolkit: Launch Webinar

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    Have you wondered how much economic benefit outdoor recreation contributes to your local community or how to capture and communicate data with limited resources? Join the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) for the launch of the Vermont CORE Toolkit a resource funded through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. This online event will introduce […]