2012-Grand Junction Crew Leadership for Trails OR Ecological Restoration Training

Start Date-End Date: 04/13/2012-04/15/2012 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: The Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) will present an exciting training program for trail crew leadership in Grand Junction. Description: The Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) will present an exciting training program for trail crew leadership. Participants have the option of choosing crew leadership for trails or crew leadership for ecological restoration. This 16 hour training will introduce the fundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails OR ecological restoration. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice techincal skills, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. All trainees will receive a Crew Leader manual , a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that make for a successful crew leadership experience. All training topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency trail maintenance or construction project! This workshop is best for individuals who have had experience working on trail projects or ecological restoration or have previous crew leadership experiences. All three training sessions are required. On Friday evening and Saturday morning, both trails and ecological restoration trainees will participate in classroom sessions together. On Saturday morning and Sunday, we will split up in the field into smaller groups for trails or ecological restoration. NOTE: ON YOUR REGISTRATION, PLEASE NOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION YOUR PREFERENCE FOR TRAILS OR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TRAINING. This training costs $60. For one of the discounted costs below, please contact Claire at the VOC office:303-715-1010 x115 or claire@voc.org. VOC member or volunteer (volunteered 3+ times in the last 5 years): $10 AmeriCorps or youth corps member: $10 Land management agency employee: $35 Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 25 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 78 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 26 Total Unique Volunteers: 26 Total Volunteer Hours: 410 Staff Hours: 25 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: