Making Organizations Inclusive: Stories of Deaf Gain in the Outdoors
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 […]
Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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No More Pits: A New Era of Waste Management on the Long Trail
Green Mountain Club Visitr Center 711 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VermontPit 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 […]
Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation Seeks Presenters
Workshop Proposals Due March 7 We 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 […]
Writing Effective, Inclusive Trail Descriptions
zoomIncomplete 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.
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Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation Workshop Proposals due March 22
EDUCATION SESSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposal Link 82nd Annual Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, & Recreation Hosted by Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) & VTGC Wednesday & Thursday, October 8th & 9th, 2025 Killington Grand Hotel & Resort, Killington, VT Questions: VRPA Executive Director, Jessica Brodie, at Jessica@vrpa.org or 802-952-0030 or VTGC Program Manager, Sharon Plumb, at […]
It’s Accessible! – Roll with me – Disability Etiquette and Awareness
zoomHave 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 […]
Move Forward Together Vermont Launch
zoomThe 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 […]
Authentic Accessibility: Disability Leadership & Inclusion
zoomIn 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).
Bike, Ped, and Trail Counts: What they are and what you can do with the data
zoomInterested 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 […]
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
zoomWhat 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.
Green Up Day Vermont
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 […]
VTGC Annual Meeting
zoomHear 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 […]
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East Montpelier, VT 05651
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