EDUCATION
Durango Trail Sign
Education is included in the Trails 2000 mission. We educate trail users and the community. We provide information via signs and maps and through our newsletters and website inform the public about current trail happenings. Our trail work gatherings are always informative and volunteers learn about trail care and gain appreciation for all that is involved in sustainable trail design. Most of what Trails 2000 is involved with has an educational component.
Trails 2000 educates users about etiquette and respect on the trail and or trail connections. Say Hi! We're all out there to have fun, get healthy and enjoy our beautiful surroundings.
Newsletters
- Published 3 times each year
- Each contains info about Durango area trails
- Includes events, tips & recent accomplishments
- Addressed to people on the Trails 2000 mailing list
Not receiving newsletters? submit mailing info via the T2K E-List
Information for Users and the Community
- Signs at trail intersections and trailheads
- Maps - we produce a free map and other maps for the community
- Info for the public is part of the T2K mission
Trail Work
- Volunteers learn when they assist
- Leaders pass along techniques and explain why
- Volunteers contemplate trail use safety aspects
- Teamwork is employed
- Atmosphere is social and people meet one another
- Repeat volunteers help guide newcomers
- Work builds sense of ownership
- Stewardship results
Courtesy
- Trails 2000 promotes courtesy amongst users
- We communicate this everywhere: newsletters, maps, media, events, etc.
- Courtesy is key
- Different user groups get along when everyone's courteous
- Sharing the trails means you have more trail options
- Education about courtesy helps users coexist