News
December 2007
Forest Service Chief Continues "More Kids in the Woods" With A New Call For Proposals
December 20, 2007 -
Parents, educators, physicians and land managers are increasingly concerned with the growing disconnect between children and nature, and the kind of future we are creating for our children. Disconnection from nature also translates into a shaky future for sustainable forests and healthy public lands.
Resource Center Accepting Applications For Grassroots Byway Hospitality Train-the-Trainer Workshop
December 14, 2007 -
The America’s Byways Resource Center is now accepting applications from individuals interested in attending a Grassroots Byway Hospitality Train-the-Trainer workshop. This train-the-trainer course will focus on the Grassroots Byway Hospitality Training tool developed by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Program. The tool is national in scale and applicable to all byways. Participants will learn how to conduct and effectively teach all elements of the tool to other byways that wish to increase community outreach and enhance the visitor experience.
Career Day
December 12, 2007 -
A recent newsletter from my boys’ pre-school (Tucker and Wyatt, both four) offered parents the opportunity to come to school and talk about our jobs. I’ve already signed up! Next will be the challenge of explaining byways to four- and five-year-olds. I think I’ll bring treats.
Ed W. Clark III Detailed As National Coordinator For Heritage Areas
December 10, 2007 -
Ed W. Clark has agreed to serve on a detail as the National Coordinator for Heritage Areas. This position provides budget, legislative and policy support to the 37 congressionally designated heritage areas.
Register For The "Developing A Marketing Plan" Tele-Workshop
December 5, 2007 -
The America’s Byways Resource Center will offer a “Developing a Marketing Plan” Tele-Workshop on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. CST, with special guest Bill Canter of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau.