Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop
Archived training materials for CLEAR's Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop three-day, in person workshop.
Workshop Syllabus | Workshop Powerpoint Slides | Hands-on Exercises
Introduction to ArcGIS Online & Story Maps
Archived training materials for CLEAR's Introduction to ArcGIS Online & Story Maps, in person workshop.
Workshop Syllabus | Workshop Powerpoints Slides | Hands-on Exercises
Tutorials & Technology Resources
Collecting Field Data with Avenza Maps
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CT Environmental Conditions Online (CT ECO)
A website containing maps of Connecticut's natural resources. |
CT TrailFinder
An interactive website designed to help residents and visitors find all kinds of trails.
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ArcGIS StoryMaps
Combine interactive maps, digital media and interesting narratives into an engaging web experience.
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Even More Tutorials & Technology Resources
Collecting Field Data with Epicollect5Smartphone App for Apple iOS and Android devices. Design custom data collection forms and collect field data with location information and media. |
Finding and Mapping Trails with AllTrailsSmartphone App for Apple iOS and Android devices. Create trail maps, trace custom paths, import and export GPS data. |
Editing and Adding Tracks in OpenStreetMapThe freely available geospatial data from OSM can be used for creating paper and electronic maps, geocoding of address and place names, and route planning. |
Google MapsExporting Data from Track Kit & Epicollect5 into Google Maps. Creating a custom Google Map. |
Seek by iNaturalistSeek allows curious naturalists of all ages to observe organisms (plants, animals, insects, etc.) with on-screen identification using computer vision based on data from iNaturalist. |
ArcGIS OnlineInteractive maps create immersive experiences that take maps from a static view to an opportunity for users to explore. |
Authoring an ArcGIS StoryMapCombine your maps with narrative text, images, and multimedia content to create compelling, user-friendly web apps. |
Using the Track Kit App to Collect GPS Data in the FieldSmartphone App for Apple iOS. Collect waypoints, tracks and media. |
Geospatial Webinars
The Center for Land Use Education and Research has several webinars related to geospatial tools and training available for viewing. Visit CLEAR's Webinar Library for a complete list.
- Trail Mapping for CT Trail Finder with Avenza Maps, December 7, 2022
- A New GIS Tool to Assess Watershed Health in CT, November 2, 2022
- Connecticut Trail Finder, May 26, 2021
- The N-Sink Tool: Tracking Nitrogen Through Coastal Watersheds, April 21, 2021
- Why Connecticut Needs GIS Coordination, February 24, 2021
- From Maps to Apps: Accessible Tech for Field Scientists and Citizen Scientists Alike, April 6, 2020
- Statewide Lidar Elevation Points in Interactive, Color 3D, April 8, 2020
- CT 3D Lidar Viewer on CT ECO, March 4, 2020
- 30 Years of Land Cover Change in Connecticut, December 12, 2019
Related Programs
Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA) at UConn
The NRCA mission is to engage diverse teen and adult participants in natural resources conservation through place-based, experiential outdoor education, and facilitate community action through collaborative partnerships that contribute to local environmental solutions, often applying geospatial technologies
NEMO (Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials) provides information, education and assistance to local land use officials and other community groups on how they can accommodate growth while protecting their natural resources and community character.
The Connecticut Trails program combines the Connecticut Trail Census, Connecticut Trail Finder, and People Active on Trails for Health and Sustainability (PATHS). Together these efforts work alongside the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to increase awareness and access to the state's 2000+ miles of multi-use greenways, parks, paths and forested areas.
Forest Stewardship Planning provides education for natural resource professionals, elected and appointed officials, volunteers and private woodland owners who care for this valued resource and landscape. Extension educators—in cooperation with many organizational partners—seek to improve the health, care, diversity, and management of Connecticut’s trees and forests.