Outdoor Florida Webinar Series
The nature of Outdoor Recreation and Greenways and Trails continues to evolve. To keep you up to date on the latest trends, the Office of Greenways and Trails has established a webinar series providing research and best practices on a variety of topics. Each of the webinars will involve the experts who have experience and knowledge of the subject matter.
The webinars, which began in October of 2021, occur on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Eastern time/9 a.m. Central time.
The Outdoor Florida Webinar Series is available free of charge and can be enjoyed anytime through our Webinar Archive at the bottom of this page.
Each webinar will require a separate registration and is limited to 300 people. Please sign up no later than 9:00am Eastern time on the day of the webinar you wish to attend. Save your spot and register now!
Summer Webinars
June 14, 2023 (10 a.m. EDT)
American Hiking Society's National Trails Day®
June 3rd will be the 31st anniversary of American Hiking Society's National Trails Day®! We are catching up with Wesley Trimble from the American Hiking Society for a recap of the 2023 festivities, the backstory of how the event was started, and more. He will also be highlighting how parks, cities, nonprofits, and individuals can partner with AHS to get involved with future National Trails Day celebrations.
July 12, 2023 (10 a.m. EDT)
Making the Most of National Park & Recreation Month
July is National Recreation and Parks Month! Hear from the Florida Recreation and Park Association about resources your city, county, or nonprofit can use to promote recreation and parks this month, along with their "It Starts in Parks" initiative and opportunities they offer for recreation professionals across Florida. We'll also be joined by speakers from Palm Beach County and the City of Port Orange for a look at how they organize unique Park & Recreation Month activities on a local level.
August 16, 2023 (10 a.m. EDT)
Promoting Outdoor Recreation through Technology
Learn about different ways technology and apps are being used in the recreation and outdoors sector. More details coming soon!
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September 13, 2023 (10 a.m. EDT)
Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking
What percent of residents in my county live within walking distance to a park? Is it safe to visit the beach during red tide? How can I recognize heat stroke while I'm hiking this summer? Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking, a CDC funded program located in the Florida Department of Health, is joining us this month to share the multitude of information and resources they offer surrounding your health and your environment. Printable infographics for kiosks, interactive web maps, social media video clips, and health-related data are at your fingertips by visiting their website.
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