Nature: Accessible for All

2025 Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Tasting
2025-11-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | McLooe’s Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ, 07740, United States
Join Monmouth and Ocean County Center for Independent Living at the 2025 Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Tasting,
This signature event will feature complimentary tastings from incredible local restaurants, fine wines, craft beverages, desserts, a live auction with international auctioneer CK Swett, and a special performance by YouTube sensation NGXB, all in support of Moceans’ mission to empower individuals with disabilities!
Your presence and support would help shine a spotlight on this important cause and bring even more visibility to the restaurants, artisans, and community leaders who make the evening so special.

Click here to reserve your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harvest-of-hope–2025

Outdoor Tech for Good
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn how AllTrails is providing free data insight tools for public land managers and park partners to inclusive outdoor nonprofits.
Presented by:
Cece Kirkwood, Impact Program Manager, Partnerships & Giving, AllTrails
John Ribes, Impact Program Manager, AllTrails
Pitt Grewe, Head of Public Land Partnerships, AllTrails

Understanding Trail Aggregates: Foundation for Performance
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join American Trails as they host this discussion on using stone aggregates for trail surfaces. Lay the groundwork by explaining the basics of aggregates, the range of material options available, and why material selection matters. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.
Presented by:
Tiffany Koss, President, Kafka Granite, LLC

Access Nature Forum - Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on December 3rd at 1:00 PM Via Zoom.
Join us for a discussion with MEVO (Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization) Inc., which was a recipient of PPA’s stipend project. MEVO was able to welcome in an existing partner, the Bergen County Department of Adult Special Services (BCASS), to their farm to volunteer at a high frequency. BCASS had been volunteering with MEVO previously, but due to limited staff on MEVO’s end, they were not able to welcome them as frequently as they liked. The stipend from the Pinelands Preservation Alliance afforded them the ability to welcome BCASS anywhere from 2-4 times a month from April to September.
BCASS brought groups of anywhere from 5-15 adults on a given visit, where they stayed for an hour each time. MEVO emphasized sensory experiences that would allow the clients to connect with the farm and the outdoors while they came to visit. Every visit started with a sensory farm tour where the groups could touch, taste, see, and smell what was going on at the farm. Since they camefrequently, they got to witness the farm changing from spring to summer, to fall, through their senses. While at the farm, clients helped with tasks such as weeding, lining the perennial and herb beds with a rock border, laying down mulch, and more. MEVO focused on tasks that fit the range of abilities for the group on the given day. If clients were more excited to tour and experience the farm that day, they would spend all the time of their visit happily on that.
About MEVO: The Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit located in Mahwah, New Jersey, whose mission is to be the model for the creation of scalable ecological solutions that inspires and empowers people to take action for a better future. MEVO engages its community in boots on the ground and hands-in-the-dirt volunteer projects that range from working on our two market garden farms, assisting in large-scale trash cleanups on Stag Hill in Mahwah, and trail building in partnership with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. MEVO’s other programs include their Farm to School Program, spring, summer, and fall internship opportunities, and their Community Supported Agriculture Program. To learn more about MEVO and their volunteer opportunities, you can visit mevo.org

Wapalanne Women's Wellness Weekend
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | New Jersey School of Conservation, 1 Wapalanne Rd, Sandyston,, NJ, 07826, United States
Join the New Jersey School of Conservation for Wapalanne Women’s Wellness Weekend!
Take time to step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of rest, renewal, and connection with nature and with yourself.
From December 5th-7th, the Wapalanne Women’s Wellness Weekend will bring together women of all ages for a nurturing retreat focused on mind, body, and spirit wellbeing.
What to Expect:
• Guided yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions to help you slow down and center.
• Nature walks, forest bathing, and outdoor reflection in our beautiful forest setting.
• Workshops on holistic health, art, mindfulness, and self-care led by experienced facilitators.
• Community meals, journaling, and meaningful conversation to foster connection and renewal.
Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or simply a weekend to focus on you, this experience is designed to restore your balance and remind you of the beauty within and around you.

Designing Events that Engage Your Community in 2026
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join American Trails in this webinar that explores the ins and outs of planning events that engage, inspire, and activate your community.
Presented by:
Suzanne Matyas, Social Media and Engagement Strategist, Rails to Trails Conservancy
Brandi Horton, Vice President of Communications, Rails to Trails Conservancy

Choosing the Right Aggregate: Matching Material to Trail Use and Terrain
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join American Trails in this discussion on tips for identifing appropriate aggregate for your trail and site improvements. This talk will help attendees evaluate site conditions and user needs to select the most appropriate material—reinforcing your team’s technical expertise and the value of well-engineered materials. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.
Presented by:
Tiffany Koss, President, Kafka Granite, LLC

Pressure Treated Wood for Trail Structures
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join American Trails as they host this webinar which will discuss the proper understanding of treated wood and construction details for trails.
Presented by:
Robert Fina, Owner, Fina Trails LLC

Advancing Trails Webinar: Installation Excellence for Trail Aggregate: Tips, Tricks, and Common Pitfalls
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Deliver actionable insights on installation best practices that reduce long-term maintenance and boost user satisfaction. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.
Presented by:
Tiffany Koss, President, Kafka Granite, LLC
Mike Repyak, Director of Development & Outdoor Recreation, Kocourek Trailhead Foundation

Advancing Trails Webinar: Harnessing Communications to Educate and Engage Community of Trail Volunteers
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will cover how to create a basic communications plan for your organization including how to prioritize social media platforms, explaining how to develop a newsletter and blog to supplement communications, and showcase what content attracts volunteers and engagement.
Presented by:
Mormei Zanke, Communications Strategist, Natural Areas Conservancy

Move United Education Conference
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 (America/New_York)
Move United Education Conference in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Hosted in collaboration with Spaulding Rehabilitation Adaptive Sports Centers. More than 500 adaptive sport leaders, coaches, and advocates will unite from across the country for the 2026 Move United Education Conference—the nation’s premier adaptive sports education event. Get in the game with this year’s theme, ‘Breaking Barriers, Building Community,’ challenging every attendee to push boundaries and ignite change in their communities. Over four dynamic days, you’ll engage in hands-on training, emboldening keynotes, sport demonstrations, and meaningful connections that fuel the next level of your impact. Whether you lead a national organization or volunteer locally, you’ll leave with fresh strategies, a stronger network, and the tools to create lasting change.
