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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Training Opportunities: Week of November 19, 2024

MPS In-Service Training Opportunities

November 22nd, December 6th, 9th and 10th - Off-Season Spanish Training
Build your confidence in working with Spanish-speakers during various park and emergency focused scenarios. This training includes a short lecture reviewing translation resources and sessions of hands-on practice for working through the English/Spanish barrier with park patrons. Prepare yourself for the 2025 season and join us! If you have registered for this training, please fill out this form.

November 25th - Field Dressing and Quartering
Location: Seneca Creek SP
This class will focus on Whitetail Deer and Hunting. We will start with a presentation from wildlife regarding Chronic Wasting Disease- what it is, where it is, and what it means for us. Then we will discuss deer anatomy, what testing is done by wildlife, and then move on to talking about managed hunts in general. 

December 6th - Evisceration Station and Carcass Care Field Day
Location: Seneca Creek SP
This will provide staff with hands on experience with butchering. Staff will be exposed to the process of gutting and quartering deer brought in during the managed hunt.

December 10th - Wooden Sign Design and CNC Machine Workshop
Location: New Germany SP
This workshop, led by Erin Thomas and Jason Thomas from New Germany will demonstrate from beginning computer design to sign construction using the CNC Machine.   Erin will show the methods used to create the sign from 10:00 to 12:00 and after lunch, Jason will demonstrate how the CNC Machine is set up and used from 12:30 to 2:30.  He will also discuss wood types and other machine considerations.

Click here to access the MPS Training Calendar for In-Service Training Registration


Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

Management Assistance Team Course Packs

Cost: $20 per pack

We have partnered with the American Management Association (AMA) to bring you brand new courses covering leadership, communication, project management, emotional intelligence, conflict, change management and more.

Key Benefits:

• 24/7/365 training with any internet-connected device

• Includes “bite-sized” lessons that only require 15-30 minutes to complete

• Self-paced, convenient, high-quality, and consistent learning

• Relevant, up-to-date content from a global leader in training


Collaboration/Effective Team Member for Individuals Course Pack

Topics Include:

  • Building Better Work Relationships
  • Building your Strength as  R.E.A.L Team Player
  • Enhancing Team Unity and Success
  • Successfully Working in Hybrid Teams


Management Skills Course Pack 1

Topics Include:

  • Building and Maintaining Trust
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Enhancing Collaborative Communication
  • Establishing Presence and Credibility
  • Manager's Guide to Collaboration
  • Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
Register Here: https://matlearning.org/




Playground Specialists Inc.


Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course


December 9-11, 2024

Location: Thurmont, MD

Cost: $550 for course and exam


This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered nationwide.

Program Highlights:

  • Hazard Identification
  • Safe Surfacing Materials
  • Accessibility
  • Audit Objectives and Procedures
  • Maintenance Procedures and Standards
Register Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4ae3e2d4df8642cfab46c9b8106ac83e


Outdoor Learning School & Store

Native American Heritage Month

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Beginning in the Fall and running until the Spring, this course is offered in partnership with over 50 non-profit organizations. It serves to support participants in deepening their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local Land and supporting more respectful, reciprocal relationships. This year of learning supports participants in deepening their foundation of knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and perspectives.

American Trails
Fundamentals of Aggregate Surface Trails

December 5, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Cost: Free

This session will include a general introduction to various types of trail surfacing, this webinar will focus on design and construction factors specific to aggregate surfaced trails.

Register Here: https://www.americantrails.org/training/fundamentals-of-aggregate-surface-trails?blm_aid=5356811938#eventDetails

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