Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
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 […]
Synopsis Learn how the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation developed a written guide and implemented a program that equips communities and organizations to collect and analyze data necessary to calculate their economic impact. Presenters Cassie Mordini, Director, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Michele Archie, Principal, The Harbinger Consultancy
VOBA Professional Trail Building Training–Water Management Dates: September 22nd - 23rd, 10 am - 3 pm Location: Outdoor Center at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe Description: Are you a current or prospective staff member of a Vermont organization, business, or municipality working on the maintenance or construction of natural surface trails? This free 2-day training […]
Join VLT along with representatives from Rabbit Tracks Trails Works, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council and Upper Valley Trails Alliance to learn about the design, construction and maintenance of accessible trails! This workshop will be held at […]
This webinar outlines the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems. Presented by: Jake Carsten, President, Alliance Action Sports Experts (USA) Cullen McMorrow, Vice President, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club
This presentation chronicles the pioneering ecological restoration of Taloja Hill through the creation of India’s first community-crafted, eco-engineered trail system led entirely by women. Presented by: Shubhalaxmi Vaylure, Founder, Ladybird Environmental Consulting
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.
Vermont has an incredible track record of protecting land for people and nature. Using the Conserved Lands Inventory developed by Vermont Housing & Conservation Board as part of Vermont’s 30x30 effort, we reflect on the distribution of permanently conserved lands around the state, and how those lands intersect our most ecologically important places seen in Vermont Conservation Design. By looking at these past patterns, we can celebrate the work by federal, state, town, and NGOs. We can also reflect on the types of lands and parts of the state that have been historically under-represented in our land conservation investments, and prioritize future places to work for both people and nature. Join us for this exciting webinar to learn how your town’s efforts can contribute to making our conserved lands more diverse, equitable, and ecologically impactful.
What We’ve Learned, What’s Next, and Why It Matters Learn about the creation of the Trail Technician Level 1 certification and their curriculum—now a national benchmark for workforce development. Presented by: Megan Bolinder, Executive Director, Trails and Trades Division, NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Lori Greminger, Director of Trails Trade School, NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
A Philosophical Inquiry into Consent, Relationship, and Reciprocity This webinar invites trail designers, planners, and stewards into a radical reimagining of their role—not as prescribers of sustainability, but as participants in a living, animate world. Drawing inspiration from deep ecological traditions, Indigenous teachings, and the spiritual dimensions of place-based work, it offers a reframing of […]
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