February 2nd, 2026: Weekly Dose of Training Opportunities

Equipment Supply 

Do you have expired (but not nasty or useed) guaze pads, burn sheets, trainer epi-pens, canulas, BVMs etc and are willing to share please let us know ! We would love to repurpose them for training classes. 

Do you need nitrile gloves, let us know and we can get you some! 

Coming up! 

Has it been awhile since you've tent camped, or done a long-distance hike? Or have you never had the chance to have these experiences? Join Maria Reusing and Mike Travers for a Camping 101 or Distnace Hiking 101 adventure! These low-key events are a great way to build your skills, and your confidence, in a comfortable environment. 

Those who may want to do a deeper dive into Climate Communication, may be interested in this upcoming workshop. REGISTRATION just opened for a two day National network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation training on March 3 and 4th at Assateague. NNOCCI is centered around this idea of strategic framing so it has a lot of tools for the language we use around climate change and thinking on your feet and it goes into some of the social science as to why these tactics work. Sharing in case there are folks who might benefit from the deeper dive into the social science behind climate communication. 

Register here: https://coastaltraining-md.org/. Registration closes Feb 17th. Lunch will be provided by our partners at Maryland Coastal Bays but no lodging so if they're coming from far away, they will have to navigate finding their own accommodations.

Demystifying Donor Advised Funds and Tapping into Them to Support Trails

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Pacific (1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern) Cost: Free (live webinar and for 24 hours after airing) REGISTER NOW

Synopsis This webinar will demystify DAFs (Donor Advised Funds) and break down the basics: how they work, who is likely to have one, and what types of entities manage them. Learn more about the webinar including the learning objectives and presenter(s) here.

Register here

"Social Security: Fundamentals  For Every Age"	Social Security isn't just a retirement issue - it's a lifelong planning topic. Learn the fundamentals of how the program works, what affects your future benefits, and how to plan smarter at every stage of life.   February 13th at 1pm February 27th at 11am
"Getting to Know EMPOWER: Participant Technology in Action"	Explore the tools, technology, and experiences that help participants make the most of their retirement journey with EMPOWER.  (Presented by Empower, MSRP's Contractor for Plan Administrator) February 9th at 11am February 27th at 1pm
“Your Pension, Social Security, and MSRP: Retirement Income For Life!”	Wondering how much income you’ll need in retirement, when to claim Social Security, and how your State Pension and MSRP savings fit together? Join us to learn how to estimate benefits from all your retirement income sources and plan with confidence.   February 6th at 11am February 20th at 1pm
"Your MSRP 457(b) and 401(k) Benefits: A Smart Start To  Financial Security"	Join us for a comprehensive overview of the State of Maryland’s 457(b) and 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plans, designed to help you make the most of your available retirement benefits. Whether you are a new employee or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will explain how these plans work, outline their key advantages, and show how they can support your long-term retirement goals as a public sector employee.   February 9th at 1pm February 13th at 11am
"Wellbeing And Medicare Essentials: Plan For A Thriving Retirement"	Whether retirement is right around the corner or a few years away, this webinar helps you plan holistically, so you can retire with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this session, you’ll learn Medicare essentials and how smart healthcare choices support your overall wellbeing, peace of mind, and quality of life in retirement.      February 6th at 1pm February 20th at 11am

Registration Closes 2 hours Before the Webinar Begins

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(Webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length)