ADIRONDACK 46ERS TRAILHEAD STEWARD TRAINING AGENDA FOR 2026

THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS TRAILHEADSTEWARDS@ADK46ER.ORG
Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 26th, and Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, June 14th
You only need to attend one session, but all stewards must attend one session in 2026
BOCES
Adirondack Educational Center conference room
711 State Route 3
Saranac Lake
Park in the back parking lot, enter the conference room
8:00 am: Gather, complete paperwork, distribute uniform shirts*, Introductions, About TSP, discussion of feedback from previous season
9:00 am: NYSDEC Forester/Land Manager, Tate Connor Why we are here / Q&A
10:00 am: NYS DEC Forest Ranger if available/Common regulations/errors/Q&A
11:00 am: LNT/hikeSafe – Consistency of messaging is important
12:00 pm: Lunch on your own – note limited time you may wish to bring lunch
12:30 pm: LNT/hikeSafe – Consistency of messaging is important
1:30pm: Authority of the Resource/Interacting with public/Q&A/
2:00 pm: Your responsibilities/review of the handbook and site locations/Demos
3:00 pm: Supporting and recognizing your work, service award hrs, fb page/Q&A
4:00 pm: Dismissal
*If you have a shirt you would like to return for a different size, please bring it with you. Please complete the required on line Sexual Harassment training and read and sign the Code of Conduct prior to this class. Have your 46er number with you!
By providing hikers with information prior to hitting the trail, you are providing them with an experience that will be successful, fun, safe, and protects the lands and mountains they are enjoying. Thank you for participating in the Adirondack 46ers Trailhead Steward Program.

