Training and Workshops

Rock work training (Photo: ATC)Each year, ATC—in partnership with clubs and government agencies—conducts workshops for current and new volunteers. Workshops cover basic maintenance, chain saw safety, rock work, winch skills, wilderness first aid, environmental monitoring, and more.

ATC invites you to participate in the following workshops provided for you. Generally, the workshops are open to any participant. Some have age requirements, and all require preregistration. Registration deadlines are generally one week prior to the workshop, unless otherwise noted. There are no fees unless indicated. Most workshops require wearing work clothes (you'll probably get dirty), and you should also bring work gloves and sturdy boots. You'll need to bring a lunch to most of the workshops. If your club needs additional training, we encourage you to contact your ATC regional office. We appreciate all your hard work in maintaining the A.T.

Find one near you:
New England
Mid-Atlantic
Central & Southwest Virginia
Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee

New England

Date 2009 Workshops Location
October 3-4 Chain-saw Certification ME

Mid-Atlantic

Date 2009 Workshops Location
March 28-29 Stone Splitting and Shaping NY
April 4 Stone Step Construction and Installation  NY
April 11-12 Crib Wall Construction  NY
April 18-19 Chain-Saw Certification VA
April 24-26 Wilderness First Aid/CPR VA
May 1-2 Crosscut Saw Certification VA

Central & Southwest Virginia 

Date 2009 Workshops Location
March 21-22 Chain-Saw Certification VA
April 18-19 Chain-Saw Certification VA
April 18-19 Chain-Saw Certification VA
April 24-26 Wilderness First Aid/CPR VA
May 1-2 Crosscut Saw Certification VA

Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee

Date 2009 Workshops Location Additional Information
June 3 Exotic/Invasive PlantControl  Hot Springs, NC
June 6 Plant Monitoring Hike  Franklin, NC
July 10 Invasive-Exotic Plant Removal Carvers Gap, NC

Suitable for families and groups.
Moderate activity level

July 11 Invasive-Exotic Plant Removal Carvers Gap, NC Suitable for families and groups
Moderate activity level
November 6-7 Chain-Saw Certification  Asheville, NC Class is full

Do you have training or workshop you'd like to see listed? If so, contact your local A.T. club or ATC regional office.

More information:

Sawyer certification

Environmental monitoring

Corridor Stewardship

Grants

L.L.Bean Grants to A.T. Clubs

North Carolina A.T. License Plate Grant Program

Other Resources 

ATC Policies

Management Reference Library

Mapping & GIS

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