Trail Builder Resources
Accessible Trails Webinar Recording
On September 25, 2024, Hike Nova Scotia presented an Accessible Trails webinar geared for trail managers. Chloe MacDonald provided a brief overview of disability and took a deep dive into best practices for how to make the natural world as accessible and inclusive as possible. It included planning and evaluation basics that will provide a foundation for improving trails across Nova Scotia. Chloe MacDonald is a a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, a Designated Professional with the Rick Hansen Foundation and Owner of
AccessiBUILD. View the
webinar recording here.
Other Training Opportunities
Chainsaw Safety Training
During our Trail Maintenance workshops in 2023, we heard of the need for more training in chainsaw operation and safety. There are chainsaw safety courses available from
Safety Services Nova Scotia and
Forestry Safety Society of Nova Scotia. There is also funding available to support training costs through the
NS Occupational Health and Safety Education Trust Fund. Apply for funding support to train your volunteers or staff members when and where you need it.
Webinar Series Available
Trans Canada Trail Webinar Series: Access learning opportunities from trail sector leaders
American Trails Webinar Series: Access live and recorded webinars on various trail topics
Free
Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series: From American Trails, this five-part course includes lessons on hydrology, structures, tools, tread and alignment.
Tip Sheets to Remove Accessibility Barriers
Tourism NS has several tip sheets that are applicable to trails to help you make your trails more accessible and welcoming to those with disabilities. Of particular interest are the Access and Inclusion for Visitors with Disabilities sheet and the Activities, Festivals, & Events Sector sheet.
Trail Manager Survey Results
Learn about the results of a 2023 survey of trail managers
here.
Trail Closed Signs
Here is a template your trail group can download and print and post on your closed trails.
Trail Closed sign PDF file Trail Closed sign PNG file
Have a Volunteer Trail Building Day Coming Up?
Let Hike NS know if you have a volunteer trail building day coming up and we’ll help promote it (try to give us at least a few weeks notice in advance).
Contact us.
Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up
Now is an excellent time to do a clean up on or near local trails.
Register a clean up and get free supplies.
