The Smith OEDC provides organizational support and expertise to empower local communities to leverage their outdoor recreation resources by partnering with local leaders, non-profits, public groups and other recreation organizations.
Advancing
Community
Trails
Workshop
April 4th & 5th, 2024
WVU Innovation Corporation
781 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505
*spots are limited and will sell out
About
The Advancing Community Trails (A.C.T.) Workshop is a customized educational, in-depth workshop designed to support the development of the next generation of great trails in West Virginia. The curriculum is developed to provide the knowledge, support, and spark needed to help communities facilitate moving their local projects forward regardless of where they are in the process.
This two-day workshop will be led by WVU staff, trail development experts, and local stakeholders. It will guide participants through all aspects of the lifecycle of a trail project from conceptualization to long term maintenance and operations.
Who should attend?
This event is specifically designed for West Virginia land managers, community officials, recreation professionals, tourism/economic development staff, and local advocates. Attendees are highly encouraged to attend as part of a cohort of other local stakeholders and partners in their community to ensure their ability to return with a collective understanding of how to move their project forward at home.
Workshop
Schedule
| Time | Topic | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Welcome & Introductions | |
| 10:30am | Morning Session - Foundations and History of Trail Development | Topics include: History of Trails, Impact and Value of Trails, Different Trail Users and Their Needs, Track and Trail Types fffNo notes |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Provided |
| 1:00pm | Afternoon Session - The Trail Development Life Cycle | Topics include: Phases of a Trail Development Project, Opportunity Identification and Analysis, Planning and Design No notes |
| 3:30pm | Field Visit to West Run Woods | A facilitated field visit to WVU's newest trail system to see the principles and practices applied on the ground. No notes |
| 5:00pm | Group Ride (optional) | Join the OEDC staff and attendees for a casual group ride following the field visit. |
| 6:00pm | Dinner | On your own |
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| Time | Topic | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Facilitated Coffee & Continental Breakfast | Discuss current projects, challenges, and needs with speakers over a full breakfast in the breakout room |
| 9:00am | Morning Session - Trail Project Management and Coordination | Topics include: Construction Process, Operations & Maintenance, Risk Management, Signage |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Provided |
| 1:00pm | Afternoon Session - Making the Most of Your Investment | Topics Include: Activation, Promotion, Programming, Volunteer Engagement, Hospitality |
| 3:00pm | Reflection and Action Planning | A facilitated reflection on the day's topics covered and application to your home trail project scenario |
| 3:30pm | Adjourn |
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