activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 19
- Annual Meeting and CelebrationsHosts an annual meeting to celebrate successes, featuring guest speakers and a lunch for its members and supporters.
- Annual Meeting and Community EngagementHosts an annual meeting to celebrate successes, featuring guest speakers and a lunch, and organizes initiatives like "Operation Freedom March" to encourage participation on the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
- Community Engagement and Events Event Information & Wayfinding SupportSupports community events by staffing booths, sharing information, assisting with logistics to promote the Arizona Trail, and offers custom group volunteering opportunities.
- Documentary Production and Screenings Community-Centered Documentary ProductionProduced a documentary titled "Trailblazers" about the history and significance of the 800-mile Arizona Trail and hosted film premieres in various cities.
- Gateway Community Program Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsEngages Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific Arizona Trail web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
- Group Volunteering Opportunities Guided Environmental Field TripsOffers custom group volunteering opportunities for schools, businesses, and organizations to engage with the Arizona Trail.
- Operation Freedom MarchOrganizes "Operation Freedom March," a year-long initiative challenging participants to collectively cover all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by hiking, riding, or horseback riding.
- Organized Trail ChallengesOrganizes initiatives like "Operation Freedom March," a year-long challenge for participants to collectively cover all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by hiking, riding, or horseback riding.
- Promoting the Arizona TrailProduces and screens documentaries about the history and significance of the Arizona Trail, and supports community events by staffing booths and sharing information to promote the trail.
- Promoting the Arizona Trail through Media and EventsProduces documentaries, hosts film premieres, and supports community events by staffing booths, sharing information, and assisting with logistics to promote the Arizona Trail.
- Trail Construction and Maintenance Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceOrganizes hands-on stewardship activities and operates a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, often involving volunteers.
- Trail Construction and Maintenance Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceOrganizes hands-on stewardship activities for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, including through a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force where volunteers report on trail conditions and perform light upkeep.
- Trail Construction and Maintenance Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceOrganizes hands-on stewardship activities and operates a Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force for building, maintaining, and monitoring segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, including custom group volunteering opportunities.
- Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessConnects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, and aims to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community.
- Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessConnects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, with a goal to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community.
- Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship (VETS) Program Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessConnects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona Trail through the VETS program, creating meaningful opportunities on and off the trail, and aims to involve at least 250 members of Arizona's military community in its programs.
- Youth Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates Youth Programs related to the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
- Youth and Gateway Community Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates Youth and Gateway Community Programs, engaging Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific Arizona Trail web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
- Youth and Gateway Community Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates programs for youth and engages Gateway Community Ambassadors to connect locals with the trail, maintain community-specific web pages, and promote trail-friendly tourism.
capacity building · 3
- Trail Skills Institute Courses Trail Construction and Maintenance TrainingProvides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses.
- Trail Skills Training Trail Construction and Maintenance TrainingProvides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses to build capacity for trail stewardship.
- Trail Skills Training Trail Construction and Maintenance TrainingProvides hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring through the Trail Skills Institute Courses.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Community-supported trail stewardship through diverse engagement community_supported_stewardshipThe organization engages a wide range of community members, including volunteers and donors, in various activities from on-the-ground trail maintenance to remote support and financial contributions. This broad community involvement is seen as an investment in the long-term sustainability and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
- Community-supported trail stewardship through diverse engagement community_supported_stewardshipThe organization engages a wide range of community members, including volunteers and donors, in both hands-on and financial support to ensure the long-term sustainability, maintenance, and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This includes leveraging volunteer hours for grant reporting and offering flexible participation options to promote inclusivity.
- Community-supported trail stewardship through diverse engagement community_supported_stewardshipThe organization engages a wide range of community members, including volunteers and donors, in both hands-on and financial support to ensure the long-term protection, maintenance, and promotion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This includes leveraging volunteer hours for grant reporting and utilizing targeted donations and endowment funds for stable support.
- Strategic fundraising for long-term trail and program support strategic_fundraisingThe organization employs various fundraising strategies, including targeted donation categories, event-based fundraising, and an endowment fund, to secure stable and reliable financial support for specific aspects of trail protection, stewardship, youth education, and veteran engagement programs.
- Sustainable funding through targeted donations and endowment endowment_and_targeted_fundingThe organization secures long-term support for trail stewardship by utilizing targeted donation categories, fundraising events, and maintaining an endowment fund. This approach ensures stable and reliable resources for maintenance, restoration, education, and volunteer engagement.
- Veteran engagement and healing through trail stewardship veteran_engagement_and_nature_connectionThe organization connects military veterans and service members with the Arizona National Scenic Trail through outdoor activities and trail construction/environmental protection. This approach fosters a spirit of service, unity, teamwork, and leadership, serving as a form of healing and engagement, supported by dedicated fundraising.
- Veteran engagement for healing and stewardship veteran_engagement_and_nature_connectionThe organization connects military veterans with the Arizona National Scenic Trail and fellow service members through outdoor activities and trail stewardship. This approach aims to foster a spirit of service, unity, and healing, while also contributing to trail construction and environmental protection.
- Veteran engagement for stewardship and healing veteran_engagement_and_nature_connectionThe organization connects military veterans and service members with the Arizona National Scenic Trail through outdoor activities and trail construction. This engagement serves as a form of service, healing, and fosters a spirit of unity and teamwork, often through team-based activities that reflect military structures.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Seeds of Stewardship
Engages youth in conservation and stewardship activities related to the Arizona Trail.
Trail Skills Institute
Offers hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and monitoring to volunteers.
VETS Program
Connects military veterans with fellow service members and the Arizona National Scenic Trail through stewardship and engagement opportunities.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Arizona Highways Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Arizona businesses Partner — Collaborates with Arizona businesses through tax-deductible partnerships that provide visibility and support for the Arizona Trail.
- Be Connected Partner — Be Connected Partner Organization providing connections to services for veterans
- Consilium Consulting Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Hosts the Arizona Trail Association's annual meeting
- Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers" at the Orpheum Theater
- ON Services Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Pima Community College Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers"
- Quantum Leap Productions Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Scottsdale Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted a film premiere for "Trailblazers"
- Tandem Wealth Advisors Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Three Peaks Toffee Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- VOAG Coalition Coalition — Member of the Veteran’s Outdoor Advocacy Group coalition advocating for Outdoor Adjunct Therapy for veterans
- Willmeng Construction Funder — Provided support for the film premiere events
- Willmeng Construction Partner — Adopted a mile or more of the Arizona Trail as a Legacy Trailblazer