2009 Conferences of Interest to Trail Riders
National Conferences
March 15-20, 2009 — Trailbuilders 2009 Conference
Asheville NC
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, maintenance, and contract management with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
March 17-20, 2009 — National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Washington, DC
Help us advance national policies that promote health through physical activity, reconnect children with nature and protect open space for recreation. As advocates, we must educate our national leaders about the importance of parks and recreation in our communities. Encourage community advocates, members of your park authority, park commission and city council to attend. Make an impact, share our mission and change the course for parks and recreation.
Info: http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=968
June 6, 2009 — National Trails Day
On trails across America
Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners. National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
June 14-17, 2009 - American Horse Council's National Issues Forum
Washington, DC
Info: AHC
July 9-12, 2009 — Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Gainesville, FL
Organized by the Southeastern Distance Riders Association and The Goethe Trail, Inc. with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
October 1-3, 2009 - Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium (OVETS)
Metamora, MI
Info: OVETS
November 6-8, 2009 - State Horse Councils Annual Meeting
Harrisburg, PA
Info: SHCAC
Wisconsin Conference and Meetings
January 12, 2009 - State Trails Council Meeting
10am-noon, Madison, WI
Info: STC
January 27, 2009 - Glacial Heritage Area Meeting
3:30pm-5:30pm, Waterloo, WI
Info: Glacial Heritage Area
February 25, 2009 - Glacial Heritage Area Meeting
8:30am-10:30am, TBA
March 26, 2009 - Glacial Heritage Area Meeting
3:30pm-5:30pm, TBA
March, 2009 - Ag Day at the Capitol
Noon-6:30pm, Madison, WI
Info: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
April 28, 2009 - State Trails Council Meeting
10am-3pm, Madison, WI
Info: State Trails Council
May 7- 10 - Horse Trail Design School
July 17, 2009 - State Horse Council Meeting
10-2pm, Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, New Auburn, WI
Info: State Trails Council
October 16 - State Trails Council Meeting
10-2pm, Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz, WI
Info: State Trails Council
Recurring Meetings
Wisconsin State Horse Council Trails Committee (WSHC-TC)
Second Monday of the month, Columbus
6:30 pm
Dan Catherman, 608-963-9734, catherman@straussfeeds.com
Glacial Drumlin Horse Trail Association
Second Tuesday of the month, Monona, WI
7:00 pm
You may join this meeting over the internet in a chat format. Please go to SparkPea in advance to register (a 1 time event). Then during the meeting, use the menu on the left on SparkPea to 'join a chat". Enter gdhta in the search box. You may need to download a small file to install the chat software to your computer (another 1 time event). You can try to do this in advance as well by joining any running chat.
Ken Carpenter, 608-4104, witrails@yahoo.com