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The Inn at Pocono Manor
Pocono Manor, PA
Registration Guide
Co-Sponsored by the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
(DCNR), and the PA Recreation & Park Society (PRPS)
“Greenways and Trails: Your
Path to Active Living”
Dear Greenways and Trails Enthusiast,
On behalf of the Summit partners, you are cordially invited to attend the 4th Annual
Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit being held on September 28-30, 2008, at the
Inn at Pocono Manor in the scenic northeast corner of Pennsylvania. The theme of this
year’s Summit is “Greenways and Trails: Your Path to Active Living,” with the program
focusing largely on the health connection between wellness and trails. In addition to
our statewide partners, local organizations such as the Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails
Partnership are leading the way with practical approaches to connecting with local
citizens.
We will again feature a solid mix of well-known general session speakers, breakout
sessions, and mobile workshops that bring the best in education and technical assistance
to benefit managers and organizations across the Commonwealth who are responsible for
our wealth of greenways and trails. Additionally, we’ll have a set of facilitated forums
and a networking lunch to gather ideas and feedback from our participants.
The strong support of DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis has been a key to DCNR’s
leadership on greenways and trails efforts including co-sponsorship of the Summit.
Secreatary DiBerardinis will be on hand to address attendees on Tuesday morning.
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy will lead off on Monday morning to share his
ideas and secrets of success in the “Steel City” in developing an expanded city-wide trail
system. Trail and wellness expert Mark Fenton joins us at lunch on Tuesday to highlight
his outstanding work in Pennsylvania. Finally, Pennsylvania Outdoor Life co-host Don
Jacobs will entertain the group at dinner on Monday evening.
To complement the strong education offerings, the Summit will feature several networking
and social opportunities starting with a Sunday evening reception with entertainment by
The Shenandoah Allstar Band; a Monday networking luncheon; and a Tuesday evening
social featuring Willy Jack and the Northern Light band.
Thanks to the support of a DCNR Recreational Trails Grant, we are able to offer the full
conference Summit Registration for only $99 per attendee. Lodging at the Inn at the
Pocono Manor is available for $99 per night plus tax for a single or double room. Don’t
hesitate; send in your registration today!
We look forward to seeing you in September at the Summit!
Brenda Barrett
Director
Bureau of Recreation & Conservation
PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources
Robert D. Griffith
Executive Director
PA Recreation & Park Society
Summit Partners
PA Recreation & Park Society
PA Department of Conservation
& Natural Resources
PA Environmental Council
PA Department of Transportation
PA Department of Health
Rails to Trails Conservancy
National Park Service - Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program
Lackawanna Heritage Valley
Authority
Delaware & Lehigh National
Heritage Corridor
Keystone Trails Association
PA Equine Council
PA Fish & Boat Commission
PA Advocates for Nutrition & Activity
Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails Partnership
Sunday, September 28, 2008
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dinner with Don Jacobs
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Social/Entertainment
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast Buffet
Exhibits - All Day
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Opening Session
Tom Murphy, former Pittsburgh Mayor
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
General Session - Ohio to Erie Trail
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Refreshment break 11:00 a.m. to 12:15
Facilitated Forums
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch or Bag Lunch for
Mobile workshops
2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Educational Sessions
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment break
3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Educational Sessions
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast Buffet
Exhibits - All Day
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
General Session
DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment break 10:15 a.m. to 11:30
Educational Sessions
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon with speaker Mark Fenton
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Educational Sessions
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment break
3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Educational Sessions
Who Should Attend
aElected officials at the borough, township, city, county, or state level.
aLocal, state, or federal government employees charged with planning, implementing, or maintaining greenways and trails.
aGreenway and trail advocates and volunteers.
aProfessional planners, landscape architects, engineers and consultants.
aHealth professionals, Health & Wellness Organizations, Insurance Providers,
Community Healthcare Coalitions, County STEPS organizations
School officials, physical education teachers, parent organizations
Summit-At-A-Glance
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Field Trips
l Lehigh Gorge Bike Ride
l Pocono Manor Stables
l Lost Trails ATV Ride
l Lackawanna Heritage Valley Tour
l Hikes with Keystone Trails
Association/KTA
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Free time
Visit exhibits!
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reception
Speaker Highlights
Monday Morning
Tuesday Morning
Tom Murphy
The Honorable
Michael DiBerardinis
Tom Murphy is a senior resident
fellow, Urban Land Institute/
Klingbeil Family Chair for
urban development. ULI
specializes in public policy,
retail/urban entertainment,
transportation/infrastructure,
housing, real estate finance and
environmental issues.Prior to
joining ULI, Murphy served three terms as the mayor of
Pittsburgh, from January 1994 through December 2005.
During that time, he developed strategic partnerships to
transform more than 1,000 acres of blighted, abandoned
industrial properties into new commercial, residential, retail
and public uses; and he oversaw the development of more
than 5 miles of new riverfront trails and urban green space.
From 1979 through 1993, Murphy served eight terms in
the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, where he
authored legislation to encourage industrial land reuse and
to transform abandoned rail right-of-ways into trails and
green space.
Monday Evening
Don Jacobs
Secretary DiBerardinis will
provide an update on DCNR
programs and initiatives with a
focus on assistance to urban and
core municipalities across the
Commonwealth.
Michael DiBerardinis serves as the second secretary of the
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(DCNR), the state agency created in 1995 to manage
the state’s parks and forests; administer grant programs
to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local recreation
and regional heritage; and provide information on the
state’s geologic resources. Under Secretary DiBerardinis
leadership, DCNR has undertaken such initiatives as the
Pennsylvania Wilds and TreeVitalize and has lead efforts
to promote statewide land conservation, build sustainable
communities, and create outdoor connections for citizens
and visitors. He has directed DCNR to work with other
state agencies, counties, communities and non-profit
partners to advance new economic development concepts
centered on Rivertowns and Trailtowns.
Tuesday Lunch
Pennsylvania Outdoor Life cohost Don Jacobs (Jake) joined
the WNEPTV team in 1982
right after college graduation.
Jake spent eight years in charge
of the Assignment Desk in the
newsroom. Much to his surprise,
he was approached one day by
WNEP-TV’s General Manager
and offered the position of Producer for Pennsylvania
Outdoor Life. Being an avid outdoorsman, he took the job
without hesitation. After three years of producing the only
local outdoor show in the area, he was asked to co-host
Pennsylvania Outdoor Life. Today he is a recognized as a
popular on air personality for WNEP-TV.
Mark Fenton
Mark Fenton is host of the PBS
television series America’s
Walking, a consultant to the
University of North Carolina’s
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Information Center, and an
instructor in the walkable
community workshop series of
the Washington DC-based National Center for Bicycling
and Walking. He is a contributing editor to Health and
Heart Healthy Living magazines, and has written numerous
books including Pedometer Walking (Lyons Press, 2006)
and The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight
Loss, and Fitness (Lyons Press, 2001). Mark is the former
editor-at-large of Walking Magazine and a champion
walker. From 1986 to 1990, Mark was a member of the US
national racewalking team and coached the US team at the
1995 World Championships in Beijing.
All attendees will receive a free copy of
Chester County’s Trail and Path
Planning Guide.
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Schedule
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FIELD TRIPS
F-1 Lehigh Gorge Bike Ride
Bike through the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Heritage Area on
the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park Trail. The 25-mile rail-trail
connecting White Haven and Jim Thorpe will be flat to downhill.
You may bring your own bike or a bike will be supplied by Pocono
Whitewater. Return transportation to White Haven will also be
provided by Pocono Whitewater.
Fee: $10
F-2 Horseback Riding at Pocono Manor Stables
Experienced riders and beginners alike will enjoy this guided tour
of some of Pocono Manor’s over 3000 acres, featuring woodlands,
wildlife, natural areas, and maybe even a visit to the waterfall.
Horses, equipment, and guides provided by Pocono Manor Stables.
Three ride options are available at $30/$45/$55 per person. A
separate registration form will be provided to those selecting this
option
F-3 Lackawanna Heritage Valley Tour
Tour the Lackawanna Heritage Valley - a State and National
Heritage Area! Observe the renaissance of Scranton, home of
“The Office”, and the interesting and unique towns along the
Lackawanna River. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority will
guide you on the Heritage Explorer Ambassadors’ Tour, with a
special focus on the progress of the Lackawanna River Heritage
Trail that connects the cultural, historical, and recreational sites
that tell the region’s great story of industry, architecture, and
commerce! Tour starts at Steamtown National Historic Site and
continues through the valley.
Fee: $10
F-4 Lost Trails ATV Adventures
For seasoned ATVers or our non-motorized friends who want a
low-key way to sample how the other half lives. Mount up and tour
this 1200 acre park on-site at Pocono Manor. The approximately
90-minute tour includes all equipment, an experienced guide, and
safety orientation. No experience necessary.
The fee is $75 drivers and $25 for passengers. A separate
registration form will be provided to those selecting this option.
The park is also open to those with their own ATV’s visit
www.ridelosttrails.com.
Hiking with the Keystone Trails Association
KTA will be holding their annual meeting immediately preceding
the Summit at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. They
will be conducting a variety of hike throughout Sunday, and have
opened those hikes to Summit participants.
Please visit www.kta-hike.org for more information and to
register.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner on your own
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception at Marmaduke’s
Entertainment by The Shenandoah Allstar Band, with
Mike Piaskowski, DCNR.
Greenways and Trails Map Room - Open on Monday & Tuesday
Summit participants should visit the map room and contribute their expertise on all types of trails to help
complete a statewide compilation of trails, trailheads, and their attributes. Data collected will be critical
for analyzing trail gaps and updating Pennsylvania’s State Outdoor Recreation Plan for 2009-2013.
Using powerful new GIS software tools and extensions, a set of trails maps will be compiled following
the Summit. GIS specialists will be on hand with a variety of map editing and data collection techniques
for participants to join and contribute to the effort. Proposed outcomes of the session are to:
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Locate, identify and verify existing and open trails and their attributes.
Locate, identify and verify all trails under construction.
Locate and identify gaps and connections for planned and existing trails.
Locate and identify existing Trailheads and their core attributes.
Identify a team of Trail Reporters who collect and report trail data and metadata.
What You Should Bring
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Your Up-to Date Trail Maps and Reports
Your Latest Trails GIS Data
Your Trails GPS Data
Your Local Trails Web Site URLs
Contact Lists of Local Trails Experts
Monday, September 29, 2008 Summit Schedule
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast Buffet
Exhibits Open - All Day
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome
Brenda Barrett, Director, DCNR Bureau of Recreation
& Conservation
Theresa Merli, Monroe County Commissioner
Opening Session- Tom Murphy
In a climate changing, energy cost escalating, development
sprawling, infrastructure underfunded world how do we have
trails be seen as a critical part of a community’s health and future
and not just something almost as an afterthought that would be
nice.
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
General Session The Ohio to Erie Trail: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Perspectives on Developing, Funding, Maintaining, and Promoting a
Cross-State Trail
Learn how our Buckeye neighbors have been successful in developing the Ohio to Erie Trail which spans the state of Ohio from
Cincinnati to Cleveland following lands formerly owned by railroads and canals. When complete, this trail will connect four of
Ohio’s metropolitan cities, a dozen large towns and numerous
small villages - all done on easily accessible, paved trails, that are
completely separated from highways and automobiles. The website at www.ohiotoerietrail.org includes information on the organization, map of trails, trail news and more.
Brad Westall, City of Columbus Parks & Recreation; Joan
Simcak, Trail Coordinator, Holmes County Park District; Jody
Stowers, Director, Westerville Parks & Recreation
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Facilitated Forums
Attendees will break into five facilitated forums to develop
Advancement and Sustainability Strategies for Pennsylvania’s
Greenways and Trails. Results will be incorporated into Action
Strategies for the 2009-2013 Pennsylvania State Outdoor Recreation
Plan. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Forum 1 – Making the Health Connection
Forum 2 – Long Term Trail Maintenance and Sustainability
Forum 3 – Funding for the Advancement of our Greenways & Trails
Forum 4 – Advancing Pennsylvania’s Water Trails
Forum 5 – Implementing County Greenway Plans
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch-at the hotel
Mobile Workshops - Bag Lunch included for those going on a
mobile workshop.
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mobile Workshops - Depart from hotel lobby
F-5 Trail Towns: White Haven
White Haven sits at the upper end of the Delaware and Lehigh
(D&L) Heritage Area and its associated trail system. As such it
is in a prime position to benefit both from local trail usage and by
providing services to trail visitors. See and hear first hand from the
business community and trail developers how the town and trail
are being linked physically and economically.
F-6 Stroud Region’s Levee Loop Trail Walking Tour
Constructed in the aftermath of deadly floods in the late 1950s, the
levee separating the residents of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg
boroughs from the torrential tendencies of the Brodhead Creek now
fosters a more unifying function: the Levee Loop Trail. Encircling
a segment of the Brodhead and McMichael Creeks and extending
through the densely developed sections of three municipalities, the
elevated trail system now connects public parks, school facilities,
and other destinations within the Brodhead, McMichael and
Pocono Creeks Greenway.
The guided walking tour begins at the newly constructed Dansbury
Trailhead and leads four and a half miles through both suburban
pathways and scenic natural vistas. In an interpretive nature walk,
with tales of the human, historic, and cultural heritage of the
region’s trail system, hear how the concept developed through the
planning and funding stages, to its recreational and educational
programming use, to its future links within the greenway system.
F-7 No Child Left Inside
Learn how to successfully connect kids with the outdoors from the
Lehigh Gap Nature Center in eastern PA and a new approach to
environmental education. The Get Outdoors PA program will also
be featured. The session will be held at the Nature Conservancy’s
Hauser Nature Center.
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A-1 Multi-Municipal Trail Management Plans
Trail management plans can result from a DCNR-funded Peer
Study, which may call for a multi-jurisdictional commission
or authority, the hiring of a Circuit Rider, or other management
techniques. This session will explore the process and outcomes
for the West Side Trail, a multi-municipal trail in northeast PA, and
the Allegheny River Trail and other connecting trails in Venango
County.
Julie McMonagle, VP Northeast Office, PA Environmental
Council; Jim Holden, President, Allegheny Valley Trails
Association
Monday, September 29, 2008 Summit Schedule
A-2 Land Acquisition and Easements
Explore a range of issues related to the acquisition of title or
easements for land conservation, greenways, and trails. Model
documents and implementation strategies will be discussed. In
addition, these same issues will be visited with a specific focus on
rail-trail conversions.
Andy Loza, Executive Director, PALTA; Andy Strauss, Principal,
Strauss and Associates
A-3 Are some trails destined to be like dinosaurs and
become extinct?
Some of our well-known regional hiking trails are at extreme risk of
vanishing from the landscape. The threat of development, changing
landowners and sprawl have put these most valuable resources on
the endangered list. The Keystone Trails Association will raise
your awareness of the issues surrounding these endangered trails
and provide some solutions to preserving these gems.
Curt Ashenfelder, Executive Director, Keystone Trails
Association; John Stein, Secretary, Susquehanna Appalachian
Trail Club
A-4 Park your Car and Take the Trail to Work
People are increasingly biking and walking to run errands, get to
work, and visit friends to beat the high price of gas. Trails are
transportation facilities that can help people make this kind of
economic and environmental choice. Please join us to help address
these questions, with assistance from Montgomery County, PA
and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Montgomery
County has been planning a county-wide trail network with active
transportation as a key goal--including trail access to a commuter
rail station. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is a
regional bicycle advocacy organization that promotes bicycling
throughout the Delaware Valley, which includes Montgomery
County. The session will consist of three brief 10-15 minute
presentations and, lots of information exchange.
Michele Schasberger, Project Manager, Wyoming Valley Wellness
Trails Partnership; Rich Wood, Regional Trails Manager,
Montgomery County Parks & Heritage Services Department;
John Boyle, Advocacy Director, The Bicycle Coalition of Greater
Philadelphia
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
B-2 Heritage Areas as Trail Developers, Managers, and
Promoters
Three heritage areas will share their lessons learned and trail
building success stories in developing and managing the Pittsburghto-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway™, the Delaware &
Lehigh Trail, and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Bring
your questions and learn from the “Pros”.
Karl King, Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area; Scott Everett,
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor; Stephanie
Milewski, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority
B-3 PA Water Trails
Building on the successful Water Trails Working Session that was
held in April 2008, this session will provide additional follow-up
to participants and address issues of importance to continuing to
build our statewide system of water trails. There’s something for
everyone, so if you are interested in developing a water trail in
your local community plan to attend this session to learn how.
Presenters include the statewide partners of the PA Water Trails
Program.
Representatives of PA Environmental Council; DCNR; PA Fish
& Boat Commission; National Park Service-Rivers, Trails &
Conservation Assistance Program
B-4 Making Healthy Connections in your Community Through
Trails & Safe Routes to School
Gain a greater awareness of the importance of making connections
in the built environment through Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
and trail projects. Details and opportunities for engagement will be
presented, and local advocates will share the benefits, challenges
and successes of implementing these programs. Resources and tips
for local implementation will also be shared. As well as on-campus
trails like the Mountaineer Mile on the Dallas-Wycallis elementary
campus. And briefly will discuss the KAZ implementation.
Robyn A. Ricketts, MPA, Active Communities Director, PANA;
Michele Schasberger, Project Manager, Wyoming Valley Wellness
Trails Partnership; Carol Hussa, Director of Steps to a Healthier
PA-Luzerne County
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free Time - Visit Exhibits
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
B-1 Greenways and Trails Toolbox
There are a wealth of resources, publications, and web sites available
on greenway and trail development, management, and promotion.
Unfortunately, these are often unknown to the people who need
them the most. This session will review resources available from
DCNR, NPS, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, American Trails, and
others. The new land conservation toolbox from PALTA will also
be featured.
Pat Tomes, Program Coordinator, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy;
Andy Loza, Executive Director, PALTA
Reception
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner with speaker Don Jacobs
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Social/Entertainment
Entertainment by Willy Jack and the Northern Light. The bass
player is Wes Fahringer, Recreation and Parks Advisor, DCNR.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Summit Schedule
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast Buffet
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
General Session
DCNR Secretary, Michael DiBerardinis
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
C-1 Management Coalitions for Long-Distance Trail Networks
Unique challenges and opportunities present themselves when
developing and managing trails that pass through multiple
municipalities and even counties. Panelists will discuss ways
to build a successful partnership including friends groups, local
governments, and other entities. We will also discuss creating
a unified view of the trail through signage and other branding
techniques.
Kara Wilson, Trail Steward, Schuylkill River National &
State Heritage Area; Malcolm N. Sias, Planning Coordinator,
Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation; Brad
Westall, City of Columbus Parks & Recreation
C-2 Resource Management Along the Delaware
Enhance your resource management skills by exploring a range
of issues related to trail development and management along the
Delaware River Greenway and Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Topics of discussion will include forging
partnerships with multiple land owners and managers, dealing
with overuse and user conflicts, and protecting natural and
cultural resources.
Celeste Tracy, Executive Director, Delaware River Greenway
Partnership; Kara Deutsch, Natural Resource Specialist, NPS/
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
C-3 Becoming Greener Trail Stewards
Master horsemen, Bud and Gwen Wills, conduct public awareness
meetings, 3-Day and 1-Day Trail Stewardship Workshops focusing
on non-motorized trails as well as 2-Day Horsepacking Clinics and
programs. Both are Leave No Trace Masters and have developed
“Ride Smart,” and out-door ethics programs for front country
equestrian campers and trail riders. Maintaining access to open
space and public lands and protecting our resources can be summed
up by Trail Stewardship. How can you or your organization be
green with stewardship?
Bud Wills, State Trail Chair, Pennsylvania Equine Council; Gwen
Wills, Trail Stewardship Program Director, Pennsylvania Equine
Council
C-4 Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance (ESM) for Trails
Receive an introduction to this highly successful “Environmentally
Sensitive Maintenance (ESM)” practices developed by the Center
for Dirt and Gravel Roads with a focus on how the practices apply
to trails.
David Shearer, Field Operations Specialist, Center for Dirt &
Gravel Road Studies
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon with Mark Fenton
1:30 pm. - 2:45 p.m.
D-1 Trail Maintenance with Professionals and
Volunteers
Trail maintenance and management can be accomplished with
paid staff, volunteers, or various creative partnerships. Successful
trail managers will discuss their strategies for using every resource
at their disposal.
Rich Wood, Regional Trails Manager, Montgomery County
Parks & Heritage Services Department; Lynn Conrad, Executive
Director, Rail-Trail Council of Northeast PA; Joan Simcak, Trail
Coordinator, Holmes County Park District
D-2 Trail Planning, Zoning, and Working with Developers
This session will present guidelines that Chester County has
developed to assist its municipalities in updating
their comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances
to promote trail projects and how Chestnut Hill
Township, Monroe County has used the “Official
Map” to plan for their future trails.
Jake Michael, Environmental/Open
Space Planner, Chester County Planning
Commission; Dave Albright, Manager
Chestnut Hill Township
D-3 Developing Mountain Bike Trails and getting to know
Mountain Bikers
Learn how Mountain Bike Enthusiasts and Land managers have
successfully worked together to develop trails on public and
private lands and how to work with public and private landowners
to establish trails. Find out what types of terrain and land area
Mountain Bikers want. Hear the concerns of Land managers and
how to use volunteer groups to create trails.
Panel and speakers will be made up of: Lee Curry, NEPMTB
Northeast PA Mountain Bike Association, Kevin Czekalski,
NEPMTB, Jonathan Stoshick, NEPMTB; Brian Flores, DCNR
State Parks/Assistant Park Manager/Promised Land State
Park; Jenny Case, The Nature Conservancy; Lorne Possinger,
Recreation and Parks Advisor/DCNR/Bureau of Recreation and
Conservation
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Summit Schedule
D-4 Promoting Trails for Active Living
Trails and Teens - two tough subjects for community recreation
planning.! This session presents information on using trail
benefits to get them built along with a unique high school bicycle
curriculum. The bicycle curriculum has been instrumental both in
involving teens in active lifestyles and as a catalyst in getting trails
planned and built in rural Pennsylvania where health issues and
youth involvement are a challenge.
Ann Toole, CPRP, Principal, Toole Recreation Planning; Jody
Stowers, Director, Westerville Parks & Recreation
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
E-1 Trail User Surveys
Some of the social and economic benefits of trails can now be
quantified using the User Survey Workbook created by Railsto-Trails Conservancy. This session will review the workbook
content, implementation strategies and present real-life examples
of surveys completed using the workbook.
Pat Tomes, Program Coordinator, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy;
Carl Knoch, Trail Development Manager, Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy; Jim Holden, President, Allegheny Valley Trails
Association; Terry Wentz, Rails-to-Trails of Central PA
E-2 “Advancing Trails” through Conservation by Design
This session will demonstrate, through case studies, how
Pennsylvania communities can implement greenway plans through
selective acquisition and conservation subdivision regulations.
Learn how Monroe County planners work with municipalities to
plan for greenway networks realized through selective acquisition
and creative land use regulations. See Chester and Delaware
County examples of conservation subdivisions, promoted through
the state-wide Growing Greener: Conservation by Design
program, and the resulting greenway and trail networks achieved
at low public cost.
Christine Dettore, Open Space Coordinator, Monroe County
Planning Commission; Ann Hutchinson, AICP, Senior Director
Municipal Conservation Services, Natural Lands Trust
E-3 Sharing Responsibility for Shared-Use Trails
The panel will relate their experience in resolving social issues
and maintenance concerns related to trails that are shared by
pedestrians, on- and off-road cyclists, equestrians, and other users.
Panelists will discuss shared-use trail solutions, trail amenities for
all types of users, trail retrofit and restoration techniques. The
specific focus of the session will be a joint project to develop and
restore trails in Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Park.
Maura McCarthy, Executive Director, Friends of the
Wissahickon; Dave Dannenberg, Trail Committee Chair, Friends
of the Wissahickon; Bud Wills, State Trail Chair, Pennsylvania
Equine Council
E-4 Walkable Communities
Walkable Communities with focus on greenways and trails,
this session will discuss lessons learned from many successful
communities around the country. Leaders from the public and
private sector are very interested in addressing one of our greatest
current public health concerns--the rise of sedentary lifestyles and
their associated afflictions and its connection to another topic of
great current interest: the creation of more livable communities.
Walking expert Mark Fenton has become a vocal pedestrian
advocate and recognized authority on public health issues and the
need for community, environmental, and public-policy initiatives
to encourage more walking and bicycling. Mark will touch on
current health and fitness recommendations; the benefits of a
healthier workforce; cost-effective, long-term activity promotion;
modern development, suburban sprawl, the call for more
sustainable communities; the need for responsible environmental
stewardship and preservation of open space; the development of
trails and greenways. Ms. Williams will offer a case study on how
a County partnered with a local health organization to promote
walkable communities and to encourage the use of parks and trails
as great places for physical activity.
Mark Fenton, Keynote Speaker, PA Greenways and Trails Summit;
Stephanie Williams, Cumberland County Greenways and Open
Space Coordinator
EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIP
Commercial and non-profit exhibits are located in the Terrace Ballroom along with the breaks. Exhibits will be on Monday, September
29th and Tuesday, September 30th. Exhibits may be set-up on Sunday evening or before 7:30 a.m. on Monday. A limited number of
spaces are available so please register early. The cost of each space
is $205 for both days. A $100 deposit is required with the application and the balance is due by August 28, 2008. Please contact us if
you need electric hook-up. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. The Society reserves the right to assign competitors so
that they are not directly adjacent to one another.
Additional Marketing Opportunities
Catalog Display $85
Mail 150 catalogs to the PRPS Office by September 3, 2008 - 2131
Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16803-2283
Packet Stuffers $125
Mail 200 promotional pieces to the PRPS Office by September 3,
2008. Limited to 10 pages.
Sponsorship Opportunitities
Sponsorship is a great way to gain visibility at the Summit and afterwards in PRPS publications. Sponsor options are:
Educational Session
$200
Major Speaker
$500
On-Site Tour
$250
Institute Event
$500
Refreshment Break
$200
Luncheon $250
Major Giveaway Item
$1000
Sponsors will be recognized in the agenda, with a sign at the event,
and with a follow-up listing in the PRPS E-Newsletter. Sponsors at
the $500 level or above may also provide an insert for the summit
program folder at no additional cost.
For more information or Questions? Contact Kim Woodward, Exhibit
Coordinator (814) 234-4272 or email [email protected].
General Information
Registration Options:
Full Summit includes registration packet, educational sessions,
refreshment breaks, exhibits, breakfast and lunch on Monday
and Tuesday, and Monday Mobile Workshops. To assist with our
planning, registrants must indicate their plans to attend the Mobile
Workshops on the Registration Form.
Monday or Tuesday Daily includes registration packet,
educational sessions, refreshment breaks, breakfast and lunch for
the day registered, and Mobile Workshops.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for
an additional fee of $10.
How to Register
Complete the form in this booklet and fax the form to
(814) 234-5276. For those paying by credit card or billing an
organization, be sure to include the complete payment information.
For those paying by check or money order, continue by placing
your check or money order in the mail. Simply notate on your
check that you have registered via fax. In the case of multiple
persons covered by one payment, please supply the registrant
names.
Registration Deadline
Please register by Monday, September 15, 2008. Late registrations
will be accepted after this date, but we prefer that you contact the
PRPS Office at (814) 234-4272 to be sure space is available.
Questions?
Contact PRPS
2131 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
Phone: (814) 234-4272
Fax: (814) 234-5276
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
The registration fee is fully refundable if PRPS receives written
notification postmarked no later than September 15, 2008.
Cancellation after September 15, 2008 will be subject to a $20
processing fee. No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to
attend. No shows who have registered, but not paid, are still liable
for the fees. In the unlikely event of the cancellation of this Summit,
PRPS’s liability is limited to 100 percent refund of registration
fees and does not include penalty fees on transportation, deposits
for hotel accommodations, or other incurred expenses.
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Route 314, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Toll Free: 800-233-8150
Direct: 570-839-7111
Fax: 570-839-0708
Email: [email protected]
www.poconomanor.com
The 250 guest rooms and suites are decorated in keeping with the
period style of this century-old hotel, but provide all the modern
comforts of home. Guests appreciate the intimate Inn and lodge
setting.
Lodging
The room rate is $99 per room per night, single or double occupancy. Breakfast each day is included. To reserve your room,
call The Inn at 800-233-8150 or 570-839-7111; reference the PA
Recreation & Park Society room block.
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
www.800poconos.com
1-800-762-6667
Directions
From Philadelphia and Points South
I-95 North to the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike (I-476).
North on Turnpike to Pocono Exit 95 to I-80 East to I-380 North.
At the first exit (Pocono Exit 3), East on Route 940 and follow
signs to the Manor.
From Points West
PA Turnpike to Harrisburg, PA, I-81 North to I-80 East to I-380
North. At the first exit (Pocono Exit 3), East on Route 940 and
follow signs to the Manor.
From Points North
I-81 South to I-380 South to Pocono Exit 3. East on Route 940,
follow the signs to the Manor.
From Points Northeast
Route 84 West to Route 380 South to Pocono Exit 3. East on Route
940 and follow signs to the Manor.
From Lehigh Valley International Airport
Route 22 West to PA Turnpike (I-476). North on Turnpike to
Pocono Exit 95 to I-80 East to I-380 North. At the first exit
(Pocono Exit 3), East on Route 940 and follow signs to the
Manor.
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2008 Greenways & Trails Summit Registration Form
Please include a separate registration form for each participant.
q Ms. q Mr. q Dr.
Name: __________________________________________
Do you use a nickname? List here____________________
Title: ___________________________________________
Organization _____________________________________
Mailing Address __________________________________
________________________________________________
City _______________ State ______ Zip_____________
q Home or q Business address
Office phone: ____________________________________
Fax: ___________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
PRPS Member q Yes
q No
Special Accommodations—Please attach a detailed explanation
to help us accommodate your special needs, dietary, physical
disability, or other. Please provide this by April 2007 or earlier.
Method of Payment
q Please make check or money order payable to “PRPS.”
q Credit Card: q VISA q MC q AMEX q DISCOVER
Card No. ____________________________________________
Exp. ____________ 3# code on back of card: _______________
Signature: ___________________________________________
q Bill my agency—attach a purchase order or billing
authorization.
Authorized:_________________________________
Date_______________________________________
For PRPS non-members, you are invited to Sign up for the PRPS
Training Network to receive announcements of PRPS training
programs.
Email: ______________________________________________
Please print email clearly
Interests: o Community o Trails o Aquatics
o Park Management (check all that apply)
PRPS Office Use Only
Date: __________________ Amount Paid: ________
Method: ________________ By: _______________
I. Summit Fees (Please check items and total)
If you plan to attend a field trip also, select the field option in the
section below.
q Full Summit
$99
q Sunday Field Trip Only (see fee below and check which one)
q Daily Monday q Daily Tuesday
q CEU’s
$55
$55
$10
II. Field Trip Option Section
Sunday, Sept. 28
q F-1 Lehigh Gorge Bike Ride
$10
q F-2 Pocono Manor Stables- separate registration form to
be provided
q F-3 Lackawanna Heritage Valley Tour
$10
q F-4 Lost Trails ATV Ride - separate registration form to be
provided
Monday, Sept. 29
q F-5 Trail Towns: White Haven
NC
q F-6 Stroud Region’s Levee Loop Trail Walking Tour NC
q F-7 No Child Left Inside
NC
Total Amount Due:
$_________
III. Monday, Sept. 29 Forum Preference (Check one)
q #1 Health Connection
q #2 Trail Maintenance & Sustainability
q #3 Funding
q #4 PA Water Trails
q #5 Implementing Greenway Plans
IV. Educational Session Preferences (Please write in the session number for the ones that you plan to attend.) Example
A-2.
Monday, Sept. 29: 2:15-3:30 3:45-5:00 A- _______
B- _______
Tuesday, Sept. 30: 10:15-11:30 1:30-2:40 3:00-4:15 C- _______
D-________
E-________
All registrations will be confirmed.
Mail Registration To:
PA Recreation & Park Society
2131 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803-2283
OR FAX TO: (814) 234-5276
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Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society
2131 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803-2283
(814) 234-4272
www.prps.org
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Non-profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
State College, PA
Permit No. 99
Annual Greenways & Trails Summit
Co-Sponsored by
The PA Recreation & Park Society, Inc.
The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Summit Objectives
1. Create an opportunity for members of the
greenways and trails movement to interact with
and learn from one another and leaders of the
movement on a state and national level.
2. Provide a forum to discuss a vision, direction,
and priorities for the statewide greenways and
trails movement.
3. Facilitate opportunities to reconnect people
to the outdoors and stimulate increased physical
activity.
4. Provide a catalyst for dialogue among
health professionals and trail providers to
increase awareness of the importance of health
and wellness and to build more walkable
communities.
September 28-30, 2008
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Pocono Manor, PA
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