2026 - BLUE JOURNEY UNIFIED THURSDAY POOL SESSIONS !
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ocean City Aquatics and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
DIVE INTO THE WARMEST COMMUNITY WE KNOW TO START 2026 – BLUE JOURNEY UNIFIED THURSDAY POOL SESSIONS !
Join Blue Journey Unified the Ocean City Aquatics Center’s warm, saltwater pool and and be active in building community, fitness, water-confidence and friendships.
Session Summary
Coached & Supported Sessions
Water Confidence
Prone Paddling
Swimming
Water Fitness and Strength for those with spinal cord injuries or physical movement challenges
Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Ocean City Aquatics and Fitness Center from JANUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 26. {NOTE: NO SESSION JANUARY 15}
Advanced registration required.
PLEASE – Adult Athletes wishing to take part for the first time should contact Bruckner via voice, text or e-mail for more information before signing up.
ALWAYS FREE for Adult Participants with SCI/D or Movement Challenges

15th Annual New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit
2026-03-07
Join NJ Bike, Walk Coalition at the 15th Annual New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit, taking place on Saturday, March 7 in Princeton!
Early Bird Registration & Sponsorship Information is Now Available!
Spend the day with advocates, planners, and community leaders from across the state for learning, connection, and inspiration. Visit the Summit Hub to register, explore sponsorship opportunities, and submit a session proposal. Early support helps make the Summit possible and keeps rates at their best.

Building Access from the Ground Up: A Roadmap for Outdoor Recreation Communities
2026-03-10 13:30 - 2026-03-31 15:00 (America/New_York)
All over the country, communities are investing in accessible outdoor recreation — from Oregon’s statewide accessible recreation initiative to accessible state park lodging in Arkansas to new all-abilities trails, launches, and parks in small towns across the nation. Accessibility is fast becoming central to quality outdoor recreation, community pride, and visitor appeal.
Building Access from the Ground Up helps rural and small communities learn from this growing movement — gaining inspiration from real examples, adapting what works, and innovating to meet local needs. You’ll explore what accessibility means in outdoor settings, how to assess where you are now, and how to plan, design, and operate accessible recreation infrastructure and experiences. You’ll also learn how to prepare your community — from front-line workers to local businesses and volunteers — to welcome visitors of all abilities with confidence and care.
As with all Harbinger courses, Building Access from the Ground Up emphasizes practical tools and peer learning. Participants share ideas and lessons learned with others facing similar opportunities and constraints, building a network of peers and allies in accessible outdoor recreation. Through real-world examples, self-assessment tools, and frameworks for turning insight into progress, you’ll leave with an action plan for your own community — focused on realistic next steps that expand access, strengthen tourism, and open the outdoors to all.
What You’ll Learn
How accessible outdoor recreation connects to community, economic, and tourism development goals
What’s happening in the U.S. and Canada in accessible outdoor recreation — and how your community can join the movement
How to assess your current level of accessibility using practical self-audit tools
Design principles and adaptive equipment options for accessible trails, launches, and recreation sites
How to develop accessible programs, tours, and visitor experiences
Strategies for preparing frontline workers, businesses, and guides to welcome all visitors
How to communicate accessibility information clearly and accurately
Strategies for collective planning with residents of all abilities
Tools for measuring progress and sustaining momentum over time

There will be Four 90-minute VIDEO CONFERENCE SESSIONS. All held on Tuesdays, March 10-31, 2026 • 10:30-12 PT/1:30-3 PM ET

Bridges and Boardwalks: Planning, Design, and Construction
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This session explores the full lifecycle of trail crossings— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction.
Presented by:
Aaron Steele, President & Executive Project Manager, Tailored Trails
Webinar Outline
From simple puncheons to complex engineered crossings, bridges and boardwalks play a critical role in creating safe, sustainable, and accessible trail experiences. This session explores the full lifecycle of these structures— from planning and design through on-the-ground construction. Aaron will examine different trail and structure types, site considerations, and material options, while exploring how to balance function, aesthetics, and environmental impact. Real-world examples and technical guidance will highlight how to adapt construction techniques to terrain, climate, and use types.
Learning Objectives:
Identify appropriate bridge and boardwalk types based on type of trail, site conditions, and user needs.
Apply best practices for planning, material selection, and foundation design to ensure structural integrity and longevity.
Integrate technical construction methods that enhance safety, minimize environmental impact, and support efficient installation.

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

Trail Towns 101: Strategies, Tools and Inspiration to Make Trails Work for Your Community
2026-04-14 13:00 - 2026-04-28 15:00 (America/New_York)
Trail Towns 101 is offered once a year, in the spring, giving you plenty of time to take advantage of the summer trail season and all of the opportunities it brings to make your community more trail-friendly.
Put the transformative power of trails to work. This inspiring course is a call to action, a source of new ideas, and a practical guide for communities looking to harness the benefits of their local trails. Ideal for trail lovers, local leaders, and economic development professionals, this program delivers the insights and tools you need to turn your community into a thriving trail town. Trail Towns 101 is packed with information, resources, how-tos and real-world examples — and plenty of opportunities to learn from other trail communities.
After the course wraps up, an optional Trail Town Assessment Accelerator will help you jumpstart your journey toward building successful trail towns using a fun and engaging on-the-ground assessment tool. The two-hour Accelerator is included with your registration fee, and so is an hour of one-on-one or team coaching to address your particular situation.
Instructors: Amy Camp (Cycle Forward) and Michele Archie (The Harbinger Consultancy)
These webinars are held on Tuesdays, ApriL 14-28, 2026, 10-12 PT/1-3 ET + Optional trail towns assessment session, May 5

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.

New Jersey - New York Metro Abilities Expo
2026-05-01 11:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison
Taking place in seven U.S. cities each year, the three-day Abilities Expos are your free, all-access passes to empowerment. Buckle up for cool gadgets, cutting-edge tech, info-packed workshops, adaptive activities and so much more. This golden opportunity to engage with your community will have you asking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?!”
This expo is geared for:
People with disabilities
Family, friends and caregivers
Healthcare professionals

National Outdoor Recreation Conference
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harbor Side Convention Center, at 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
NORC is the premiere conference for outdoor recreation professionals with opportunities for learning, networking, and field-based case studies. During each conference, we create a program that inspires, challenges, and empowers the broad community of outdoor recreation professionals.
The 2026 conference will take place in Duluth, MN in partnership with Duluth Area Outdoors Alliance. The engaging program will include 4 days of classroom and field workshops, concurrent sessions, and a stellar lineup of keynotes. Conference registration opens in early 2026.
