PA Greenways and Trails Summit 2008

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 the statewide partners, local organizations such as the Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails Partnership are leading the way with practical approaches to connecting with local citizens. 

The schedule 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 a wealth of greenways and trails.  Additionally, there will be a set of facilitated forums and a networking lunch to gather ideas and feedback from 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. 

Registration for the summit is $99.

Lodging at the Inn is $99/night.

Registration deadline is September 15.

There is no web info available, but there is a pdf of the brochure available online (or email info@LocalActionPA.org to get it forwarded to you).