For the Love of Trails!
Join trail advocates from around the state at the Oregon Capitol in Salem to spread the love of trails!
For the Love of Trails!
February 12, 2024
Trails Day at the Oregon Capitol
Join trails stakeholders from around the state in Salem to connect with each other and with legislators and staff to share the love of trails and strategize how we can work together to defend our current trails and build the trails we envision.
Trails Day Platform
Oregonians love trails. 74% of Oregonians use local trails and are happier, healthier and more connected to their communities because of it!
Oregonians want to keep our trails open! Protect Oregon Recreation with a legislative fix to recreational immunity in the 2024 session.
Oregon is home to iconic landscapes and deserves world class trails! The Oregon Signature Trails Inventory shares a vision for how bold investments in trails can create bold returns for Oregonians and Oregon communities. Let’s chart a path forward for investing in our trails!
Trails Day Agenda
9 am-9:15: Arrival; Settle in. (There will be coffee.)
9:15: Welcome from Rep. Helm
9:30- 11am: Legislative Training and Lunch:
Talk through the platform
Learn how the afternoon will go
Learn tips for good meetings with legislators and staff; Practice!
11:30-4:00 pm: One on one or small group meetings with legislators
3:00:5:00: Trail Mix(er) in the Capitol Building: An informal meet-up co-hosted by Rep. Helm and Rep. Boice where trail advocates and volunteers can mix and mingle with legislators and staff over--you guessed it-- trail mix!
We're still seeking Trails Day sponsors! Join our Trailhead Circle or Grassroots Sponsors!
