Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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+ […]
Recreation is more than a pastime, it's an integral part of the human experience, with widespread advantages in preventing, alleviating, and managing disability and chronic conditions. That’s why the Great […]
SORP is excited to Vermont for our next Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop! Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to help outdoor recreation providers assess and improve inclusivity in their spaces. The Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop provides a structured approach to expanding access, welcoming underrepresented users, and fostering a greater sense of belonging […]
This two-day annual event hosts dozens of workshops and networking workshops for volunteer and professional trail and recreation managers. Check back soon for more information.
This website 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
EIN: 22-3075047
