Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) will be discussing their Sustainable Trails Initiative (STI) and other projects with guest Speaker Chris Bernhardt, professional trail builder and Principal of Sentieros Consulting. One of the members of the original STI consulting team, he will share his perspectives on the successes and challenges of STI and present a first look at FOW’s ambitious plan to complete the project. Bernhardt has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University and has worked in many locations, from China to Switzerland. He focuses on creating projects that are both economically and environmentally sustainable, bringing to bear an expertise in land use, transportation, advocacy, and public outreach. This event is free and open to the public.