Engaging the Next Generation of Trail Stewards

Key Learning Points — Engaging the next generation of trail stewards; increasing diversity, inclusion, and equity:

1. Learn techniques to increase engagement of diverse youth in attendees work

2. Identify methods to build trusting community partnerships with diverse groups

3. Increase understanding of partnering with conservation corps to increase impact

4. Gain an understanding of best practices in this work from successful case studies

WEBINAR OUTLINE

The future of our public lands and waters depends on our ability connect young people to our natural landscapes and resources. These connections can have profound impact on a diverse generation of young people who will become the future leaders, advocates, and decision makers about public lands, trails, and resources. This webinar draw upon the experience on several organizations committed to this work to present strategies, lessons learned and best practices for engaging diverse communities of young people on our public lands and trails. The techniques and strategies will be informative to public, private, and volunteer trail groups searching for ways to increase participation of young adults in their organizations. The effort to increase diversity, inclusion and equity transcends across all organizations working in the trails and public lands arena; urban or rural, volunteer or professional, and experienced or novice.

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.