September 25-26, 2025
Mitchell, IN
The Trails Gathering is a two-day educational conference attended by dozens of Indiana trails professionals. The conference is designed to enrich their knowledge, provide them with networking opportunities, and ensure a thriving statewide trail system.
Agenda
Thursday, September 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Check in and networking (Breakfast)
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Birdability - Cat Fribley - Together on the Trail
11:00 AM - 11:50 PM Eppley Institute - Kristy Anderson - Measuring Your Impact for Funding
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM TrailReady Indiana introduction & Networking (Lunch)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Indiana Audubon - Whitney Yoerger - The Indiana Birding Trail
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Department of Natural Resources
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM RJL Solutions - Jonathan Blake - Lobbying for Trails Funding
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Megan McClellan - Getting Grant Ready
5:00 PM EOD Wrap-up
6:00 PM Social
Friday, September 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Sunrise Birding with the Audubon Society
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Trail tours check in and networking at inn (pastries, coffee)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Trail tours
Lodging
Hotel Block Details
Hotel: Spring Mill Inn
Dates: Wednesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 25, 2025
Room Types:
8 King rooms
20 Two-Queen rooms
Rate Information
Discounted Rate: $165 + tax per night (15% off regular rate of $194 + tax)
Courtesy Hold Deadline: Rooms must be reserved by August 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM. After that, rooms will be released to the public.
How to Reserve:
Email info@greenwaysfoundation.org after you have registered for the Trails Gathering to receive the booking code.
Payment: Each guest is responsible for their own reservation and payment.
