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What effect does a footstep have? The answer is, it depends. A footstep means different things to a tree sapling and meadow grass, to leaf litter and cryptobiotic soil, to a gravel riverbank and rain forest moss. Unfortunately, trampling causes vegetation damage and soil erosion in virtually every environment.
I just received an email from a Leave No Trace individual member who wrote " Do I get extra credit for finding a Leave No Trace mobile in the field while wearing my Leave No Trace shirt?" I would say that is worth some of extra credit for sure!
Last week we spent time in Ridgway, CO for a series of youth workshops within the public school system. Each of our events were filled with lively, energetic students that were motivated to learn about Leave No Trace. We worked with two 3rd grade classes at the elementary school.
Leave No Trace member, Steven Kominsky contacted us recently with the following: "I live in southern Oregon, a region that is associated with purity and beauty. However after decades of destructive logging, increased illegal off highway vehicle use and general destructive behavior in national forest and wilderness lands our backcountry is in danger.
Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I will remember. Let me do, and I will understand." -Confucius This past weekend we were in Seminole County, Florida for a two day Trainer Course with Boy Scouts from around the Sunshine State.
Dream Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park - Photo by B. Lawhon "We simply need that wild country available to us, even if we never do more than drive to its edge and look in. For it can be a means of reassuring ourselves of our sanity as creatures, a part of the geography of hope."
Starting December 1st we will be launching our second online auction! Just like the first auction, our partners have kindly donated some really cool items. All proceeds will go to benefit our Youth Initiative Programs. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
We started the week off by meeting with 41 before and after school specialists from Durham Public Schools and training them in the PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program . PEAK is the result of a unique partnership between REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to educate children about the outdoors…
X Rock is a popular climbing area in Durango, CO. With over 70 routes to climb in an easily accessible area, the impacts on the land are evident. Josh Kling, owner of Kling Mountain Guides, organized the first annual Rock the X cleanup on Saturday October 30th.
The Leave No Trace State Advocate Program helps the Center create volunteer networks in every region of the country. Advocates respond to inquiries, act as the liaison between the Center and the community, host events with the Traveling Trainers and coordinate regional trainings.
On Friday, we traveled to Statesboro, Georgia to be a part of the 6th annual Iron Eagle Challenge . This adventure race is held on the campus of Georgia Southern University and requires teams of two to off-road/urban cycle, run/walk, canoe, and conquer many mystery challenges along the way.
On Friday we had the opportunity to join Osprey Packs on a staff outing in the HD Mountains of Southwestern Colorado led by Freedom to Roam. Freedom to Roam is a Denver based non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and commitment about the need for wildlife corridor conservation while setting a new and innovative industry…
Imagine you are riding your mountain bike up a steep technical climb, when you see 3 horses coming down the trail towards you. Do you know what to do? What if you are running up your favorite single-track trail, and 6 mountain bikes are coming down towards you?
We spent an exciting week in western North Carolina hiking in the rain, teaching at Montreat College and REI, and visiting friends. We started the week off exploring the Smoky Mountains and enjoying the wonderful fall colors. On Tuesday, we drove up to Montreat College , a small Christian college nestled in the mountains.
How do you explain a pile of cigarette butts found on this local trail? This pile was clearly brought to the site (trailhead) and dumped. Who does that? And why?
October is rapidly coming to a close and we all know what that means. It's time to get those costumes out of the closet! What creative ensemble will you come up this year? With so many Bigfoot sightings lately, it makes us wonder, will any of you be showing your Leave No Trace spirit this…
On Saturday October 23rd we were invited to talk with Boy Scouts of all ages from the Atlanta area council at Scoutfest 2010. The crowds visiting the Leave No Trace booth were excited to learn more about outdoor ethics and take home a few of our free educational materials.
Last week we traveled to Farmington, NM to spend time with students at San Juan College and to visit past traveling trainers JD & Emily. San Juan College has a fantastic outdoor program, which takes full advantage of the plethora of recreational opportunities in the area.
Congratulations to the September winner of Osprey's Kids Essay Contest , Isabella Zimmer! The Kids Essay Contest is a monthly submission contest run by Osprey Packs that encourages kids to tell us about their most memorable outdoor experiences, and how they practiced Leave No Trace along the way.
Photo courtesy of Patricia Douglass, USDA APHIS-PPQ By now, you've probably heard a lot about the issue of invasive plants getting accidentally spread by outdoor equipment like dirty boots. And hopefully, you are aware of the issues surrounding water based invaders- things like zebra mussels- being accidentally brought to new bodies of water on contaminated…
The 2010 e-tour season is finishing up this week. We had another successful season and we wouldn't have been able to do it without one of our proud partners and the official outfitting partner of the Leave No Trace e-tour, The Coleman Company .
The fall tour for Team East has taken many enjoyable and interesting turns over the past few months. Besides facilitating Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops and offering educational outreach throughout the east, we have been called to some very curious duties as well.
For the past decade, we have been on a mission to get to all 58 of the magnificent National Parks that our country has to offer. Our time working with Leave No Trace has helped us travel through parks 31-43 on our list!
On Saturday, we had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Venturing Crew 502 at ScoutFest 100 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. While we did general outreach, Rachel, Scott, Kaitlin, Katrina, and Mary excelled at facilitating "Camp Oh-No" with over 300 young scouts and their families.
Usually in our blogs we highlight events of the week and recap the trainings and outreach we have provided. Today, we would like to highlight events we have coming up this week in the Phoenix area. This evening, we will be providing two PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) training at REI.
A recent Master Educator course offered by Landmark Learning received a great writeup in the Southeast Missourian .
On Wednesday evening this week we had the chance to catch up with with world class climber and professional photographer Jimmy Chin in Burlington, Vermont. Jimmy was presenting as a part of the Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series sponsored by our friends at The North Face.
Leave No Trace Window Decal Looking for a new way to help spread the word on Leave No Trace? Get this white die cut vinyl sticker to sport on your car, helmet, hard case, or any window. Make sure to rub the letters on really well before pulling the second side.
Tahoe Mountain Sports - an online, specialty outdoor gear store based in Lake Tahoe - is donating $1 to Leave No Trace for every new Facebook fan they get between October 13 and 27. By liking them, you're making a quick and easy donation to Leave No Trace efforts.
Life as Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers necessitates gear that is comfortable, dependable, and of high-quality. During our two seasons on the road, spanning 20 months with over 400 nights spent camping, we would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge our gratitude to the very partners that aid in our comfort and help us to…
Custom Leave No Trace Courses Can Meet Specific Needs and Offer Savings In the past decade, Leave No Trace Master Educator Course offerings have increased substantially. Not only are training options much more diverse but now the five-day Leave No Trace Master Educator course boasts seven organizations that offer this unique training.
This past weekend we spent a few chilly days enjoying the sunshine and mesmerizing colors of autumn in Maine. In the photo below, Agata shares some of the free educational materials available at an outreach event at the flagship L.L.
Are you looking to get trained in Leave No Trace? Are you a member of a club or group who would like to have a presentation on Leave No Trace ? Are you interested in having the Subaru/Leave No Traveling Trainers come to you?
Bigfoot is at it again! Lately, it would appear that the illusive Bigfoot has been coming out of the woods to join in on getting the communities in the Sierra Nevadas to rally around outdoor activities and more importantly to Leave No Trace while enjoying the outdoors.
As a dog owner, I'll never, ever understand the idea of bagging your dog's poop then leaving it on the trail. All too often I've heard the justification, "I'm hiking right back by here so I'll pick it up on my way back."
This past weekend I was in Rocky Mountain National Park helping to build trails on Lumpy Ridge. At the Trail Day event I was discussing trash and the importance of keeping our lands clean. A gentleman overheard my conversation and told me how his daughter just learned about litter and offered an inspiring quote that…
Earlier this week, we met with Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and even some Webelos from two seaside towns in Connecticut. For those not familiar with the Boy Scouts of America , these are the different levels of the Cub Scouts, the scouting program designed for boys in 1st - 5th grade.
Yesterday, we went back to college for the day! We were invited to speak during 3 of Professor Paul Marsh's courses. In the first class, Leisure and Society, we introduced the students to the PEAK program and the Frontcountry program .
Thought I would share some photos from a recent Master Educator Course, courtesy of our South Carolina State Advocate , Stephen Wilson. Cue the pomp and circumstance , here's a group shot of the most recent Master Educator Course graduates from our partner, Landmark Learning : As part of the five-day curriculum, students are given a small service…
Last weekend we were at Fort McHenry National Monument for the Star Spangled Banner Camporee as guests of the Baltimore Area Council. The setting was absolutely perfect for the estimated 5500 visitors to enjoy learning more about American history and celebrating the centennial year of the Boy Scouts of America .
After waking up and stepping outside of our tent last Thursday in Bozeman, MT, we were greeted by 32 degree weather and our very first bout with frost this season. The cool, crisp air was a reminder that fall is certainly upon all that live in the Northwest.
I had the recent pleasure of doing a fantastic loop hike out of Tuolumne Meadows. I showed up on Labor Day, and the Rangers in the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness office were able to steer me on a great loop hike.
The adventure begins, and the best part is you get in on the action without even leaving your state! Join The North Face at select cities nationwide this Fall for the Speaker Series , as they share the best and most exciting stories of outdoor and environmental adventurism.
Today we visited California University of Pennsylvania in California, PA just south of Pittsburgh. Over 70 Parks & Recreation Management, Biology, and Environmental Science Majors attended our two workshops. The first workshop was a general awareness workshop intended for students to get a sense of Leave No Trace as a concept and organization.
Each month Bigfoot and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have introduced new challenges , to inspire people to get more involved in practicing, teaching, and promoting Leave No Trace. Thanks Rudy for sharing your story with Bigfoot and thanks for all that you do for Leave No Trace!
Leave No Trace Trainer Course on the River Leave No Trace Master Educators, Alexis Ollar and Topher Marlatt have teamed up with Redwoods and Rivers to put on this one of a kind, Leave No Trace Rafting Trainer's Course. Participants who book this course will not only have the opportunity to raft the Trinity River…
Our eyes did not deceive us! During a game of disc golf, or folf (frisbee golf) as we heard the locals call it here in Missoula, we came upon the basket on hole 12 to find Bigfoot! He was playing a solo game and he apparently has quite a bit of skill as he easily…
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an international nonprofit organization committed to the protection and enjoyment of the outdoors for all people. We are seeking a sharp and savvy, conservation-oriented individual for a full-time fundraising position in Boulder, Colorado.
Many of you have read the recent posts about Leave No Trace programs in the Red River Gorge . As part of the Hot Spot program , the Center is also working with the Forest Service to improve outreach to college/university students visiting this region.
Last Friday and Saturday, we visited the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center in the Daniel Boone National Forest to participate in the Living Archeology Weekend , which saw over 1,600 visitors over the two-day event. Since 1989, this annual event has been providing quality educational experiences for school children and the general public.
