Tails on Trails: Volunteer Dog Surveyor Program - Workshop #1
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Headquarters
Mahwah, NJ
🐶 How Your Dog Can Help – Learn how dogs can be trained to detect invasive plant species and contribute to real conservation efforts while staying on-leash and enjoying the outdoors.
📖 Volunteer Dog Surveyor Curriculum – Get a step-by-step look at the training process, including:
✔️ Introducing scent work – How to teach your dog to recognize an invasive plant species through positive reinforcement.
✔️ Training milestones – The key steps you and your dog will complete before heading into the field.
✔️ Self-paced learning – How at-home practice works, plus the support and resources available along the way.
✔️ Field surveys – How trained teams will collect data on trails and contribute to land stewardship efforts.
There’s no experience necessary! All you need is a curious, sniff-loving dog and a passion for the outdoors.
Format: Hybrid (attend online via Zoom or in person at NYNJTC Headquarters).
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in participating in the Volunteer Dog Surveyor Program, whether you're just curious or ready to sign up! This workshop will be just for the humans-later workshops will include working spots for dogs too!
Where to meet: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Headquarters, Mahwah, NJ - Google Maps Link
Contact info: Sarah Jackson, 216-501-2949, [email protected]
This Event counts as part of Trail U curriculum.
Attending this worktrip will fulfill the "Non-Trail U NYNJTC Event" elective for any of the 3 curriculum tracks. Fill out your attendance in the Trail U Brochure to track your progress and earn a patch upon completion!
If you have any questions about Trail U, please email [email protected]
