Don Weise is a veteran trail builder, author and advocate with the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, where he helps care for an extraordinary 2,200-mile trail network. He joins Debra Fitzgerald on the podcast, with Amanda Stuck, Door County Trails board member, to talk about his experience and larger perspective on how trails transform places and connect people, while preserving biodiversity and boosting local economies. Amanda also talks about the local nonprofit that’s working to create a safe, connected county-wide trail for both recreation and transportation – and how they’re learning from professionals like Don along the way.

Don will also give a presentation on trail building on Oct. 13 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor at 9:30 am and again at 5:30 am. Learn more at doorcountytrails.org.