Presented by ForeverGreen Trails

Pierce County Trails Conference 2025

About This Event:

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Join us in person, on Thursday, September 25th, from 5-7:30 PM, for the Pierce County Trails Conference, a gathering of trail enthusiasts, advocates, supporters, designers, managers, and builders. Be sure to get there early — at 4:30 PM for valuable networking time.

NOTE: Please let us know if you need a scholarship to be able to attend this event. Very limited availability.

DRAFT SCHEDULE — SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Time   Agenda Item

4:30    Check-in & Networking

4:15    Dinner – Cuisine TBA

5:00    Welcome – John Palmer, FGT President

5:10    Keynote – Ryan Mello, Pierce County Executive

5:25    Regional Trail Plan Presentation – Travis Curry, Pierce County Trails Planner

5:45    Panel Discussion – “Implementing Our Regional Trail Vision”

Travis Buell, Pierce County Parks Director

Brandon Smith, Pierce County Planning & Public Works Deputy Director

Liz Kaster, City of Tacoma Active Transportation Principal Planner

Hans Hunger, City of Puyallup City Engineer

Celeste Gilman, WSDOT Strategic Policy Administrator, Active Transportation Division

Fred Young, Parametrix Senior Consultant

6:50    Legislative & ForeverGreen Trails Updates – Larry Leveen, FGT Executive Director

7:00    Trail Awards – Larry

7:15    Closing – John Palmer, FGT President

7:20    Bonus “Turbo 10 Minute” Networking

Questions? Contact us at info@forevergreentrails.org or call 360-357-3871.

About This Event:

2025 Trails Conference Poster.png

Join us in person, on Thursday, September 25th, from 5-7:30 PM, for the Pierce County Trails Conference, a gathering of trail enthusiasts, advocates, supporters, designers, managers, and builders. Be sure to get there early — at 4:30 PM for valuable networking time.

NOTE: Please let us know if you need a scholarship to be able to attend this event. Very limited availability.

DRAFT SCHEDULE — SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Time   Agenda Item

4:30    Check-in & Networking

4:15    Dinner – Cuisine TBA

5:00    Welcome – John Palmer, FGT President

5:10    Keynote – Ryan Mello, Pierce County Executive

5:25    Regional Trail Plan Presentation – Travis Curry, Pierce County Trails Planner

5:45    Panel Discussion – “Implementing Our Regional Trail Vision”

Travis Buell, Pierce County Parks Director

Brandon Smith, Pierce County Planning & Public Works Deputy Director

Liz Kaster, City of Tacoma Active Transportation Principal Planner

Hans Hunger, City of Puyallup City Engineer

Celeste Gilman, WSDOT Strategic Policy Administrator, Active Transportation Division

Fred Young, Parametrix Senior Consultant

6:50    Legislative & ForeverGreen Trails Updates – Larry Leveen, FGT Executive Director

7:00    Trail Awards – Larry

7:15    Closing – John Palmer, FGT President

7:20    Bonus “Turbo 10 Minute” Networking

Questions? Contact us at info@forevergreentrails.org or call 360-357-3871.

Getting There

Pioneer Park Pavilion
330 S Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371