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COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY
TIME TO REGISTER
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COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY
PENNSYLVANIALAND TRUSTASSOCIATION
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2019 PA GREEN WAYS & T R A I LS SU M M I T
REGISTERInstructionsAll registrations will be submitted online and registrants have the option of paying by credit card, Paypal, or check. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact us at 717.230.8560. Please read full registration instructions and cancellation policy at GreenwaysandTrails.org/2019summit.
REGISTER AT: GreenwaysandTrails.org
Summit Fees Thru 8/31/19 After 8/31/19Full Summit Registration (includes all sessions, mobile workshops, and meals*)
$225 $275
Sunday (mobile workshops and Sunday meals*) $75 $100Monday (sessions and Monday meals*) $100 $125Tuesday (sessions and Tuesday meals*) $100 $125
A la Carte Meals Thru 8/31/19 After 8/31/19
Sunday Reception $25 $30Lunch $25 $30Monday Reception/Dinner $50 $60
*Meals include Sunday lunch and reception; Monday breakfast, pm break, lunch, reception and dinner; and Tuesday lunch and pm break.
Conference Venue & LodgingThe 2019 Greenways & Trails Summit will be held at the Shippensburg Conference Center at Shippensburg University (500 Newburg Road, Shippensburg), located adjacent to the university’s campus and less than a mile from the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and downtown Shippensburg.
Lodging has been secured at the following two hotels. Please make reservations as soon as possible to guarantee discounted rates and reference the summit.
Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg (next door to conference center)503 Newburg Road, Shippensburg | PHONE: 717.477.0680$89.00/night (Single/Double) -- Rate includes breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites Shippen Place Hotel (1.4 miles from conference center)32 East King Street, Shippensburg | PHONE: 717.532.4141$80.00/night (Single/Double)
COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY
Sunday, September 22 10:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Registration
11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Boxed Lunch
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm -- Mobile Sessions Must be pre-registered. Descriptions on pp. 3-4.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -- Reception Enjoy hearty appetizers while you network with fellow conference attendees. Plus, a special performance by Mike and Mike. Note: Dinner is on your own.
Monday, September 236:00 am - 7:00 am -- Yoga on the Trail
7:00 am - 4:30 pm -- Registration
7:00 am - 8:30 am -- Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:15 am -- Welcome DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
9:15 am - 9:45 am -- A New VisionSuzanne Dixon, President and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
9:45 am - 11:15 am -- Agency PanelA panel of state agency representatives from DCNR, DCED, PennDOT, PHMC, and DOH.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm -- Lunch
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm -- Keynote
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm -- Workshops
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm -- Break
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm -- Workshops
AGENDA3:45 pm - 4:00 pm -- Break
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Workshops
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm -- Reception
6:15 pm - 8:45 pm -- Dinner
Tuesday, September 246:00 am - 7:00 am -- Yoga on the Trail
7:00 am - 4:30 pm -- Registration
7:30 am - 8:30 am -- Coffee & Danishes
8:30 am - 10:00 am -- Workshops
10:00 am - 10:15 am -- Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am -- Workshops
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -- Boxed Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm -- Workshops
2:30 pm- 2:45 pm -- Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm -- Workshops
Keynote Speaker
Plenary Speakers
Cindy Adams Dunn
SuzanneDixon
Allen Dieterich-Ward
Florence WilliamsThe Last Great AdventureWhy Nature MakesUs Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
2019 PA GREEN WAYS & T R A I LS SU M M I T
SUNDAY September 22
Mobile Workshops 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Appalachian Trail Museum: Tour and HikeLed by representatives from the Appalachian Trail Museum and Pine Grove Furnace State Park, this mobile seminar will feature a guided tour of the ADA-accessible Appalachian Trail Museum, located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park near the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail. The tour will include a visit to all three floors of the museum with information on how the museum was established, how it is sustained through volunteer efforts, and plans for its future. The discussion will also touch on the history of the Appalachian Trail and key figures in its development and preservation. We’ll take a walk along an ADA-accessible section of the Appalachian Trail and visit the Country Store, home of the famous hiker’s half-gallon challenge.
Building a Better Greenbelt: Planning, Design, and Funding StrategiesThis tour will provide an opportunity to learn about the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-plus-mile urban trail and greenway around Harrisburg. This tour will highlight the extensive capital improvement program (nearing $10 million) undertaken by the Capital Area Greenbelt Association and its partners over the last decade, from early planning and public involvement through design, funding, and construction. Participants will tour new traffic safety improvements including passively activated pedestrian signals; learn about tactics to develop political and funding support at the state and community level; and, meet the key team that put the program together. Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Fort Hunter and after the tour, to the conference center in Shippensburg (roughly 50 minutes away). Participants can choose to either bike or ride in a van. Those biking must bring their own bikes and gear and be prepared to bike 12-15 miles (paved surface, moderate elevation gain).
Heart and Soul of the Cumberland Valley: Heritage-Based Community Development Along a Trail CorridorIn this mobile seminar, participants will bike approximately 13 miles on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail between Carlisle to Shippensburg. Along the way, trail experts will discuss how the trail sheds light on the history of the Cumberland Valley, and the important role it plays today in the surrounding communities. Participants of the Heart and Soul tour will learn about current work on the trail, obstacles to its expansion, and community-outreach efforts. The tour will include stops at the CCHS museum and Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum. Note: If you have your own bike, please bring it. If you don’t have a bike, rental bikes will be provided at no extra cost.
COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY
A Hike Through History in Michaux State Forest: Protecting Prehistoric and Historic Resources in Public SpacesMichaux State Forest is an 85,500-acre public space on South Mountain. Throughout history, its abundance of natural resources has drawn people to the area, from the earliest inhabitants of North America to iron producers in the 19th century. Today the forest is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is used mainly for outdoor recreation. This mobile seminar will consist of a 2.5-mile hike led by a group of local experts who will identify and explain prehistoric and historic landscape features and discuss ways to manage and protect them.
Letort Greenway Tour: Trout, Trails, and TalesHave you ever visited the internationally-renowned LeTort Spring Run, possibly searching for the elusive LeTort Brown Trout? Did you know that a popular ADA-accessible trail on a former rail corridor follows the creek’s course as it winds its way into Carlisle? The LeTort Greenway Tour will take you on an exciting adventure exploring the rich heritage, special natural resources, and quality recreation opportunities within the greenway. Learn about collaborative efforts to connect an urban area to an important natural environment and historic sites—all teeming with educational opportunities—that have been critical to making this project a success. Participants will walk approximately 2.5 miles on a flat and smooth ADA-accessible trail. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes for walking (rain or shine).
Michaux by Mountain BikeMountain biking is growing in popularity and Michaux State Forest—which includes 477 miles of forest roads and 211 miles of mountain bike trails—is known for its backwoods feel and challenging riding. This mountain bike tour of Michaux will cover the history of the forest and will highlight some of its unique natural and cultural resources. Participants will also learn about a recent trail assessment and efforts to develop and maintain a sustainable trail system while balancing the needs of multiple users within a working forest. All riders should be prepared for a 10–15 mile ride with significant elevation change. Participants need to bring their own mountain bikes and appropriate clothing/gear. SAG support will be provided for all riders.
IMPORTANT: Please read additional guidance and information regarding mobile workshops at GreenwaysandTrails.org.
SUNDAY September 22
2019 PA GREEN WAYS & T R A I LS SU M M I T
MONDAY September 23
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
1:00 - 2:15 2:30 - 3:45 4:00 - 5:00
Pub
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Eng
agem
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BICICLAMOS: How We Stumbled Into Starting a Slow-Roll Bike Club
#MoreKidsonTrails: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League’s Teen Trail Corps
Centred Outdoors: Paths to Success
Larg
e Sc
ale
Pro
ject
s
Mega-Greenway Plans, North-South and East-West: Triple Divide Trail System, Susquehanna Greenway, and 9/11 National Memorial Trail
Building a Collaborative Partnership for the Brandywine Creek Greenway
Q&A with Florence Williams
Ove
rcom
ing
Hur
dles Expecting the
Unexpected: Getting to “Yes” with your Regulated Gas Utility
Sneakers, Not Galoshes: Stormwater Management Considerations for Trail Projects
Emerging Technology = Emerging Trail Users: How EBikes and Autonomous Vehicles Are Impacting Trail Development
Col
labo
rati
on
Collaboration with Equestrian Users
Leveraging the Connection Between Land and Water Trails
Using Volunteers and Community Partnerships to Engage Water Trails
Trai
l P
lann
ing
Navigating the Permitting Process for Trail Development
Underfoot: Understanding, Incorporating, and Paying for Archaeology in Your Trail Project
Wanna Buy a Bridge? Rehabilitating, Repurposing, & Reuse of Historic Truss Bridges on Trail Projects
Eco
nom
ic &
C
omm
unit
y D
evel
opm
ent
Outdoor Town 101
Nature-Based Placemaking 2.0: Moving from Concept to Implementation
Shippensburg Station: Trails and Heritage-Based Community Development
Workshops Descriptions available at GreenwaysandTrails.org
COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION, & CONNECTIVITY
TUESDAY September 24
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
8:30 - 10:00 10:15 - 11:45 1:15 - 2:30 2:45 - 4:00
Hea
lth
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Wel
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Dare 2B Tick Aware
Venture Outdoors Again! Connecting Older Adults to the Outdoors
Sustainable Trails for All: Implementing Universal Access
Widening your Trail Circle
Pub
lic
Eng
agem
ent A New Economic
Landscape: Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Let's Give them Something to Talk About
Fostering a Trail Culture
How to Conduct a Trail User Survey and Count
Trai
l P
lann
ing Trail Visioning and
Implementation at the County Level
PennDOT’s Tools for Trails
Lost Spaces, Untapped Opportunities for Placemaking
Creative Strategies for Developing a Master Plan
Trai
l Too
ls From Visioning to Ribbon Cutting, How to Get Your Trail Project on the Ground
State Funding Opportunities for Greenways and Trails
Tools to Build Inclusive Trails
Shared-Use Paths Maintenance Costs
Dat
a &
Te
chno
logy Gaps on the
Map: Connecting Pennsylvania’s Trails with Shared Data
Trail Gaps: A Deep Dive
Data Driven Approach to Trails and Programs
Urban Greenprint: A Regional Conservation Planning Tool
Acq
uisi
tion
&
Eas
emen
ts Assessing Natural Resources for the Appalachian Trail
Trail EasementsExisting Long Distance Hiking Trails
Tales of Protecting the Horse-Shoe Trail
WorkshopsDescriptions available at GreenwaysandTrails.org Descriptions available at GreenwaysandTrails.org
2019 PA GREEN WAYS & T R A I LS SU M M I T
119 Pine St. Harrisburg PA
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ummit Sponsors
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and the Pennsylvania Departm
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Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program funded through the Federal
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