Parks and Trails for Future Generation conference registration now open

(January 30, 2006) - Don't miss the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota's Parks and Trails for Future Generations conference to be held March 3-4, 2006, at Cragun's Resort and Hotel on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota. In addition to several interactive workshops, the conference will feature nationally renowned speakers David Stillman and Dr. Michael O'Donnell (see brief biographies below).

This conference is the place to be for park and trail enthusiasts and advocates throughout Minnesota. Conference flyers with registration information have been mailed to all Parks & Trails members. What are you waiting for? Register today by returning your registration form or register online through our secure server at www.parksandtrails.org/eventscal.html. For more information, please call the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota office at (651) 726-2457.

Conference headliners are nationally recognized

Generations expert, speaker, and writer David Stillman is one of the rare Generation X keynoters on the speaking scene today. Recently named to the prestigious list of Forty Under 40 movers and shakers by The Business Journal, David's blend of honesty, irreverence, energy and inspiration earn him the highest marks from corporate and association audiences alike. David is co-author of the best-selling business book, When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work.

Dr. Michael O'Donnell is founder, president, and editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion, Inc. He is also founder and president of the Health Promotion Research Foundation. Dr. O'Donnell has presented more than 170 keynote, breakout and workshop presentations on six continents. He is an avid swimmer and hiker and strives to achieve themodel of health promotion espoused by the American Journal of Health Promotion: a balance of physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual health.

The Parks and Trails for Future Generations conference is co-sponsored by the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the Initiative Foundation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), The Trust for Public Land and Audubon Minnesota.