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Start Date-End Date: 06/01/2019-06/01/2019
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Land Manager Contact: Sally Wier
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Summary: This one-day course will teach volunteers the basics needed to perform basic trail maintenance independently or in small groups and is appropriate for anyone performing basic trail maintenance in an adopt or other setting.
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Do you recreate on trails in the Conejos Canyon? Take this opportunity to learn how you can give back directly to your favorite places! VOC's Outdoor Stewardship Institute is hosting this one-day workshop to anyone interested in learning skills to become a trail adopter.
Using the Outdoor Stewardship Institute's (OSI) Independent Stewardship for Trails curriculum, trainees will gain the skills necessary to perform needed trail maintenance tasks independently and in small groups. Topics covered will include trail tread and corridor maintenance, as well as maintenance and construction of drainage features such as knicks and dips. Trainees will also receive a short review of volunteer leadership, risk management, and tool safety topics.
This training includes online, classroom and field based learning.
Training Cost Information:OSI trainings are offered for a nominal fee to cover materials and instructor costs. They are limited in size to ensure their effectiveness and often fill quickly. Cost of this training is $80.00
Local residents who will commit to becoming a Conejos Canyon Trail Adopter can register here for a $40.00 discount!
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Additional Information: This workshop requires that trainees complete online coursework before attending the in-person training session. OSI hosts online training in partnership with Colorado Mountain College. To access the online course content,go to this link. Fill out the form, selecting Independent Stewardship for Trails from the first drop down menu at the bottom of the form. DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER COURSE OPTIONS!
You should receive an auto-response indicating you have successfully registered for the online course and will receive access to the course within 2 business days.
The online work is self paced, takes 3-4 hours to finish and must be completed before attending the in person session of the training. In order for the information to be fresh upon attending the in person session, it's recommended that trainees not start the online work until 3 weeks out from their field training date.
Contact Dan Williams at dan@voc.org or 303-715-1010 ext. 117 with any questions about online course work.
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