Educational hikes and concerts on conservation lands.
Miguel Avina(iZCALLi) plays guitar and sings, flanked by pine trees at Young Gulch Trail, Bellvue, CO
Hiking & Concerts
All ages can appreciate music and nature! PhoCo/Bohemian Foundation
Trail Sessions pair hiking with acoustic concerts on public lands. Why? To make new fans for public land protection and new fans for bands!
About
Trail Sessions are a series of guided educational hikes and concerts on public lands in Colorado, New York and New England. Each summer we feature local and national bands at beautiful parks and land trust properties. We partner with local conservation groups to provide environmental education, so audiences get to know nature and music! It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends.
Formerly known as Sagebrush Sessions in Colorado. In 2021 we expanded to sage-less New York.
COVID Safety
In 2020 we successfully ran Trail Sessions according to strict state gathering limits. We implemented household distancing during the concert, and cancelled the guided hike portion to avoid crowding. We were one of the few safe live music events in the entire country. We will continue to follow best safety practices for our audiences and bands as recommended by our state and federal land partners.
Outcomes
- New fans for public lands. 70% of participants had never visited our Session locations
- New fans for bands. Over 50% had never heard of the bands playing before
-Expanded concert audiences. 35% of participants said they never or rarely go to concerts.
Scenes from the Trail Sessions
