Understanding of History - Exclusion of BIPOC People on Public Land
Advocacy for policies promoting equitable access to public lands, including increased funding for outreach and programming in marginalized communities.
Education and Public Outreach
Skill Definition
Develop and conduct workshops, seminars and other training for employees, public and private sector partners, volunteers, and the public on trail skills, land management issues and priorities, and policy that impacts trails
Entry Level Performance
- Demonstrate understanding of policy related to trail management including: threatened and endangered species, non-native invasive species, human history and prehistory artifacts, and Leave No Trace
- Demonstrate ability to teach volunteers simple trail construction and maintenance tasks
Full Performance Level
- Implement trail educational programs that builds stewardship capacity through hands-on skill building
- Conduct public education on the program or project to build community support, identify stewardship support, and ensure that the public understands the management regime
Expert Level Performance
- Create and implement a comprehensive education program
- Integrate strategies that embody JEDI Principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) throughout the education plan
- Train all educators on teaching strategies that maximize impact with diverse learners
- Effectively communicate with the media to aid in trail management, convey educational information to the public, and manage trail related emergencies.
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Documents and Media for Education and Public Outreach
Listening Session - How Do I Make My Invitations to Marginalized Communities to Engage in Stewardship?
Advocacy for policies promoting equitable access to public lands, including increased funding for outreach and programming in marginalized communities.
Skilled Volunteers and Roles Training
This guide addresses ways your organization can create and implement strategies to develop skilled volunteer leaders. After reading this guide, you will be able to assess your volunteer leadership needs, identify training resources and begin…
Community Outreach
There are many opportunities to get the word out to your community about your programs and projects – and many ways to ensure you are sharing valuable information and stories about where your programs and projects are taking place, what the…
Leave No Trace
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors.
Trail Skills Training Library
Recorded Trainings for Education and Public Outreach
Increasing LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusivity & Competency in the Outdoors
This webinar explores how outdoor programs, camps, and recreation organizations can move beyond access and toward true inclusivity—creating environments where LGBTQIA+ individuals feel not only welcome but genuinely seen and supported.
Economic Benefits of Mountain Biking in the U.S.
This webinar will present the findings from a study conducted to better understand the economic benefits of mountain biking in the U.S. and will also identify potential challenges that outdoor recreation communities face regarding increased…
Designing Events that Engage Your Community
Join Rails to Trails Conservancy to explore the ins and outs of planning events that engage, inspire and activate your community.
Higher Education Trail Programs: Applying the Trail Competencies
This webinar will discuss the process of developing higher education trail programs that span the spectrum from one-off online certificates to two-year associate degrees and beyond.
Trailblazing Accessibility: Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities
This webinar will present information on how outdoor spaces can pose safety and accessibility concerns for those with various disabilities and will introduce solution-seeking methods of dismantling accessibility barriers that are applicable to…
Community Capital Alternatives for Outdoor Recreation Challenges
Learn about community capital funding strategies that can put your community in the driver's seat as you build your outdoor recreation economy.
Further Education
Training Programs for Education and Public Outreach
Sustainable Trails Development
The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design.
Advancing Trails Webinar Series
American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…
Training Calendar
Upcoming Trainings for Education and Public Outreach
Tell Your Economic Story Without Hiring an Economist: Trails, Parks, Heritage Areas & Conserved Lands
October 15 - November 12, 2025
Outdoor Recreation Roadmap: A Community-Led Approach to Leveraging Your Natural Assets for Economic Success and Local Renewal
September 16 - October 21, 2025
Do-It-Yourself Visitor Research for Parks, Trails, Heritage Sites and the Towns that Serve Them
September 17 - October 01, 2025
Custom Trainings
There are 73 trainers on TrailSkills
with Education and Public Outreach experience
Alexander De Lucia
Bretton Woods, NH
Director of Trails & Recreation Management
Appalachian Mountain Club
Jeremy Poore
Old Fort, NC
Coordinator - Trail Construction and Maintenance
McDowell Tech Community College
Hire Workers
There are 260 workers on TrailSkills
with Education and Public Outreach experience
Lydia Yuhas
Middlefield, CT
Assistant Trails Coordinator
Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA)
Daisy O'conner
Asheville, NC
Transportation Planner II
French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization
Morgan Hartsock
Glen Jean, WV
Roads & Trails Maintenance Supervisor
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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