Webinars and Training Materials

Face to Face Training  – Data Collection 101 Trail Based Survey Data Collection For New Volunteers

This slide show was presented during the three face to face training programs taught throughout the state in April 2017 for the  Connecticut Trail Census.  the focus of this training is on the techniques for intercept survey data collection.

April, 2017 –  Presented By Laura Brown, UConn Extension and Aaron Budris, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments

Download the slides PDF

Download the Trail Census Intercept Survey 

Download the SPANISH Intercept Survey 4-13-17

Download  How to Check the Intercept Survey for Completeness 


Webinar – An Introduction to the Connecticut Trail Census

This 27 minute webinar provides an overview of the Connecticut Trail Census, project origins, data to be collected and general requirements of trail coordinators and volunteers.  Note that the training dates suggested in this webinar have changed.

November 17, 2016 –  Presented By Laura Brown, UConn Extension and Aaron Budris, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments

Run Time: 00:27:00

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 Webinar – Conducting Manual Counts to Calibrate Your Infrared Counter

This 30 minute webinar will provide an overview of how to conduct manual counts to calibrate infrared counters.

March 30, 12 pm.November 17, 2016 –  Presented By Laura Brown, UConn Extension and Aaron Budris, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments

All trail coordinators should plan to participate live or view this webinar recording. Free. Register now

Download the webinar (PDF)

Download the Manual Count Instructions Sheet (PDF)

Download the Manual Trail Count Form (PDF)

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