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If you're curious what it's like to volunteer for Trail Care, this is the webinar for you! KTA will be hosting a live Q&A with a panel of active Trail Care Program Volunteers to help you feel comfortable and excited about trying trail maintenance! What types of skills will you learn? Do you need experience?...
Join Greg Czarnecki, Director of Applied Climate Science for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Brook Lenker, KTA Executive Director, for a conversation around climate impacts on Pennsylvania’s hiking trails. Learn about our state’s changing climate and share stories from observations in the field. We want your ideas, big and small, for...
Chainsaw Safety Training is a one-day introduction to general chainsaw safety skills. It is targeted to KTA Trail Care Volunteers and hiking club volunteers. Topics covered by the Tiadaghton SF Forester include safety, ergonomics, and bucking and limbing techniques, as well as an overview of typical saw operation and maintenance. The class runs from 8:00...
Come out and meet Jenn and Brook and other interesting trail maintenance folks during KTA’s Trail Care Roadshow! Find out what KTA and the Trail Care Program are all about. Brochures, handouts, and other first-hand information will be available, as well as some giveaways.
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills taught by Tara Cross, a qualified and experienced WMA instructor. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. This course results in a certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. This course is...
KTA Hiking Weekends feature 3 days of hiking, camaraderie, and looking ahead to the future of PA's trails! Join us for hikes on the Appalachian Trail, through Beltzsville State Park and Bear Creek Preserve, see majestic waterfalls, and more! Plus, enjoy evening presentations about the Kittatinny Ridge and the Appalachian Trail. Register HERE.
