OHV Education Outreach
The OHV Education Outreach program strives to emphasize land ethics, safety, interpretive educational information and environmental stewardship to all public land visitors, with a primary focus on motorized recreation.
It’s not so much a program as a way of life—that’s what On the Right Trail delivers to kids in grades three through seven.
Volunteer instructors teach children stewardship of the land and respect for all recreation groups using a fun, hands-on approach that hones their critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills. The curriculum meets statewide educational standards and is given by topic. Topics include Trail Etiquette and Ethics (social science), Threatened and Endangered Species (natural science), and more.
The program has been planned to be adopted throughout California as it grows.
On the Right Trail
On the Right Trail is a partnership of the National Forest Association, National Off Highway vehicle Conservation Council, the Forest service, Honda Motor Corporation, Tread Lightly!, the Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Club, Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce, and Rim of the World School District.
Anyone interested in helping the On The Right Trail program spread to their areas schools should contact the OHV Education Outreach Coordinator at the number listed below.
Volunteers are needed and will receive Tread Lightly! Training. Contact Ben vonDielingen, OHV Outreach Coordinator at (909) 382-2872 or email him at dalepsi@extreme.com.
Dealer Outreach
Through partnering with local OHV dealers, the OHV Education Outreach program is distributing information about responsible riding, and information on places to take your OHV. Key components include attending dealer open-houses, and distributing a point-of-purchase packet full of useful OHV information.
If you love visiting OHV dealerships and taking shop, why not sign-up to be an OHV Education Outreach Dealer Liaison? Responsibilities include networking with OHV dealers and sales staff, reporting upcoming events and special functions to the OHV Education Outreach Coordinator, and helping to maintain an adequate supply of OHV education materials at your dealership.
Public & Media Outreach
The OHV Education Outreach program makes it a point to regularly present OHV-themed messages to the general public. Whether these messages are in person at a trade show, in print, online, or on television, they all share the same goal: to promote responsible, safe recreation, on our public lands while having a good time.
Freedom & Trails (PDF)
ATV Sizing (PDF)
Contact Us
Dale Johnson
OHV Education Outreach Coordinator
(909) 382-2872 • dalepsi@extreme.com