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Volunteer Skills Training
Learn the essential hands-on skills every trail steward needs.
Invasive ID Cards
Identify and manage invasive species with confidence.
Use these quick-reference cards in the field to spot, report, and help control invasive plants across trail corridors. Developed as part of the NY DEC Invasive Species Education and Outreach (ISEO) Grant, these printable guides support the Invasive Species Training Series and are referenced in our training videos.

Corridor Monitoring
Help protect and preserve the land surrounding our trails.
Learn how to monitor trail corridors and report issues to keep public spaces thriving.

Corridor Monitoring Workshop Webinar
Trail Maintenance Skills
Maintain sustainable trails with confidence.
Learn the basics of clearing, repairing, and protecting trail corridors.

Trail Maintenance Workshop Webinar

Trail Blazing & Maintenance Resources

Avenza Maps Guide

Tool Maintenance and Repair

Invasive Species for Trail Maintainers Workshop

Graffiti Neutralizing and Removal Workshop

Invasive Species Management Techniques for Trail Maintainers

Quick Invasives Management and ID Guide (PDF)

Learn Invasive Species Identification (standard)

Learn Invasive Species Identification (intermediate)

Tools and Safety Protocols for Invasives Management
Trail Building and Rigging
Design and construct sustainable trails and structures, from layout to rigging.
Learn how to take your trail skills to the next level with techniques for planning, building, and maintaining durable trails and features.

Trail Layout and Design

Trail Structures: Working with Native Stone

Rigging for Trail Work Part 1: Rigging Principles for Trail Work

Rigging for Trail Work Part 2: Rigging Applications for Trail Work

Tool Maintenance
and Repair

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