[Path-list] TRAILS @ RCC - Summer & Fall Session Schedule

Mon Jul 19 11:51:58 MDT 2021

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We hope to be able to announce a Mechanized Trail Construction section in October once funding has been confirmed.

-TF

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Classes

August Foraging

Each monthly session focuses on at least five different wild plant species that are currently ready for harvest as the seasons progress and change. A combination of class lecture and field identification/collection provides an in-depth look at the selected species, potential look-a-likes, and preparation for consumption.

Participants also discuss laws and personal safety guidelines for wild-crafting food and medicine for personal use. At the end of each session, participants are expected to properly identify selected plants and potential look-a-likes and harvest responsibly and safely. Participants are also provided recipes for each wild plant species to take home and try firsthand. Participants should dress appropriately for fieldwork and bring bug spray.

Instructor: Warren Cost: $30

Section Days Date Time

Section          Days                Date                 Time                            Location

52156            S                       8/21                 9AM-1PM                  BLC-108

Multi-story Forest Crops: Land Management & Planning Series

In this class you will learn how to make your forest work for you. Both long term and short-term cash crops can be grown within the varying ecosystems within the forest. Class will explore a variety of forest farming crops and techniques ranging from the forest floor to the canopy; niche crops to silvopasture to timber and much more will be discussed. Students will develop a basic understanding of a variety of economic opportunities, how to assess a forest for potential, and realistic options to utilize their forest land. Class will consist of both lecture and forest time. Be prepared for weather and insects.

Instructor: Warren                  Cost: $70

Course Code               Section          Days                Date                 Time                            Location

SEF-7199-01             53423              S                      9/11                 8AM-5PM                   BLC-108

Sustainable Trail Design and Layout, Construction, and Maintenance - Basic Trail Training Session

Mon., Oct. 18-Oct 21, 2021 (Section #53455)

During this basic trail training four-day basic session, participants will learn how to design, layout, construct, and maintain sustainable trails. Classroom teaching and experiential learning will be combined to help students understand the fundamentals of sustainable trails.

Participants will begin by discussing the “trail experience” and the characteristics of sustainable trails. They will learn about the five essential elements of sustainable trails and how to incorporate them into trail layout and construction. The session will cover design, construction, and maintenance techniques that minimize the volume and velocity of water on the trail tread. It will guide participants from desktop trail planning to design and layout, corridor flagging, and pin flagging of a trail alignment in the field. Students will gain field experience constructing new trail reroutes and maintaining existing trails on the Rockingham Community College campus.

Students will become familiar with the use of a clinometer to measure trail grade/steepness and sideslopes. Common trailwork hand tools will be utilized for trail construction and maintenance. Trailbuilding tools will be provided for student use. Students should bring their own lunch, snacks, and plenty of drinking water. Students must dress appropriately for trailwork - gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and closed-toe shoes (boots preferred). This class is limited to 20 participants.

This session will be beneficial for anyone that has an interest in or is responsible for managing natural surface multiple-use trails. These basic trail skills will enhance the overall skill set of land managers, volunteer trail crew leaders and members, parks and recreation staff, trip leaders, outdoor recreation entrepreneurs, and ecological/nature-based operators. Instructor: Johnson/DbD Cost: $250

Chainsaw Safety

Thurs., Nov. 4 - Fri., Nov. 5, 2021 (Section #53960)

This two-day classroom and field training is a US Forest Service certified training session by Helton Forestry Enterprises. Participants will learn basics of chainsaw job hazard analysis, use and maintenance, directional felling, as well as saw tasks and techniques. Students will perform chainsaw operations and be evaluated on their skill level under the guidance of one of the more experienced USFS qualified instructor/certifiers in NC. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Chainsaws will be provided. Personal Protective Equipment - Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Goggles and Chaps should be furnished by student. Leather boots (required).  Cost $200

Registration

Certificates and CEUs will be awarded to all participants.  You can register online under the RCC Continuing Education/Online Registration tabs on our website<https://webadv-prod.cloud.rockinghamcc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TYPE=M&PID=CORE-WBMAIN&TOKENIDX=3194180920> (search for the key words "outdoor" for our current classes). Once the course title comes up, be sure to click the box beside it in the "Select" column then click "Submit."  Once online registration is completed, a registration confirmation should come up on the screen.  If not, call us at 336-342-4261 ext. 2107 or email us to confirm you are registered.

The online registration system can be challenging for first-time registrants. We recommend calling RCC Continuing Education at 336-342-4261 ext. 2107 to register directly, or if you experience any registration problems.

Future class offerings and more information about the Duke Energy TRAILS program at RCC Sustainable Trail Skills Training Sequence can be found at this link<https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/coned_cat/duke-energy-trails/> to show how our class offerings "fit" into the bigger picture.  Our website and this list of classes will be constantly evolving so make sure and check back often.

Accommodations

A couple of local hotels, Hampton Inn, Eden<http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/hampton-inn-eden-DANNCHX/index.html> and Holiday Inn and Suites, Reidsville<https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/reidsville/rsvll/hoteldetail>, are offering a special rate ($84 + tax) for TRAILS program students.  You will need to call the hotel directly and tell them you are with the Rockingham Community College TRAILS program.  Please let me know if you have any trouble getting this rate.  Cabins and tent camping are available at Camp GuilRock<http://www.campguilrock.org/>.  For additional information, please contact the Camp Director (campguilrock at gmail.com<http://gmail.com/>) at 336-342-1951.  Camping is also available at Lake Reidsville<http://www.ci.reidsville.nc.us/government/lake_reidsville/index/index.php>. Reservations can be made by calling 336-349-4738.

Be sure to like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TRAILSatRCC/ , and please forward to your contacts that may be interested.  Thank you, and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/coned_cat/duke-energy-trails/
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