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Two students prepare their Wooley Pockets East Palo Alto, CA. As Traveling Trainers, we try to participate in community events as often as possible. We have enjoyed countless river clean ups, participated in National Public Lands Day, and have worked to improve our trails because, after all, it is all about leaving a place better…
Ever wondered if you can adapt Leave No Trace principles to high traffic, tourist type settings? You sure can!! Check it! Hammocks Beach State Park in North Carolina has recently received the 2010 Group Project Sustainability Award. The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Sustainability Conference awarded the park for it's efforts in designating…
We are coming upon national volunteer month in another few weeks, so thought I'd take this opportunity to recognize our awesome State Advocate volunteers. These individuals serve as volunteer coordinators in their state, assisting Leave No Trace educators and volunteers with local efforts to promote and teach minimum impact outdoor ethics.
Helena, AR - Last weekend March 5th and 6th, Team East instructed a two day Trainer Course with Leave No Trace partner Quapaw Canoe Company on the banks of the "Big Muddy." The weather forecast over the weekend was stormy, but the 13 course participants from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas stayed positive and enjoyed the Helena…
I was recently given an article about vandalism in the Nevada Red Rocks and was interested in what it had to say because I have a strong past with the Red Rocks. The Nevada Red Rocks were my backyard for many years when I was a young.
Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts stormed the Sparks Convention Center in Reno, NV for the 27th Annual Elk Camp & Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Expo , sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. For four days, the exhibit hall was brimming with people young and old, and the sound of elk bugling filled the air.
Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo .
We need your help to get a $10,000 gift from Fetzer Vineyards. Fetzer has pledged to give Leave No Trace $1 for every person who joins the Leave No Trace page on Causes.com from now until May. Between the months of March to May, for every person who joins the Leave No Trace Cause and…
Leave No Trace Crime Scene at the 27th Annual Elk Camp, Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Expo in Reno, NV. This event is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation .
Helena, AR - Team East visited the 5th-8th grades at the KIPP Delta College Preparatory School . The students in attendance were learning more about responsible outdoor recreation and their role as stewards of nature in preparation for their end of the year trip to a number of national parks out west.
One of our Guide and Outfitter Partners , Boots N Paddles from Scotland recently wrote us to let us know about a Trainer Course they are offering at the end of the month. Boots N Paddles will be running a 2-day Leave No Trace Trainers' course in March.
A busy Team West wrapped up February with an awareness workshop in Cudahy, CA at the Ellen Ochoa Learning Center working with an excited group of 70 sixth grade students. Following a comprehensive introduction to the Leave No Trace PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) Program , the students were instructed to select one of the…
The Leave No Trace e-tour team is ready to hit the road and we are seeking a dynamic duo of educators to join our crew! Sponsored by the Coleman Company, The North Face and Subaru, the e-tour brings hands-on Leave No Trace demonstrations, interactive activities, and general Leave No Trace education to schools, camps and…
Yesterday, Team East had the opportunity to visit the The Parish School in Houston, TX. The Parish School specializes in teaching children with language and learning differences. We worked with the after-school program, Adventure Play , where students create their own playground and build it themselves with the tools and supplies that are available.
This weekend marked the first Leave No Trace Trainer Course for Team West in the 2011 season. Eight participants came out and were eager to learn about the principles of Leave No Trace. We had six students from local San Diego colleges including trip leaders from University of California at San Diego , Point Loma Nazarene…
Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry Stock) : April 11-15, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Frontcountry – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and impacts. Ideal participants for this course are equestrians who are interested in Leave No Trace, willing to teach others Leave…
Leave No Trace Master Educator (Stock) : May 9 – 13, 2011 Cost : $650 Leave No Trace Master Educator (Front Country – Stock) : This course is a pilot course focusing specifically on front country stock use, techniques, issues and impacts. Ideal participants for this course are equestrians who are interested in Leave No Trace, willing to teach others…
This Saturday, the Houston community will be joining Texas Volunteer State Advocate Griff Danheim and the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Jason and Agata Ketterick, in efforts to increase community action and volunteerism! Backyard Sessions, such as this one, are opportunities to mingle, share your ideas with area educators, volunteers, community partners and members to…
On Saturday of last week, we met twenty-six high school students at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio. These students are in the Upward Bound Program , which provides intensive college preparatory support to high school students from low-income backgrounds with the potential to be the first generation in college from their families .
Last night we had the pleasure of working with the outdoor program On the Loose (OTL), the outdoors club of the Claremont Colleges! The goals of the OTL program are a natural fit for the Leave No Trace program. Their mission is as follows, "OTL dispatches student-led trips to destinations across California and the Southwestern…
The first of many Backyard Sessions was just recently hosted at the San Diego REI store! Backyard Sessions are new in 2011. They are a chance for community members to mingle and share their ideas with area educators, volunteers, community partners, and members to discuss all things Leave No Trace for their community.
On Friday of last week, we met with ten home-schooled children and their parents to introduce them to the Leave No Trace program. Ranging in ages from 6 to 14, the kids had a great time coming up with creative nature names, deciding how long trash can last, and figuring out the gear they were…
Since leaving Boulder a few weeks ago, we have been asked numerous times a common question: "Is it really that big of a deal if I toss a banana peel out the car window, or leave my orange peels under a rock while on a hike?"
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Life on the road as Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers is an adventure each and every day! In our first year we traveled over 50,000 miles and educated thousands of people about enjoying the outdoors in a safe and responsible manner.
In November 2010, The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Team East, Jason and Agata Ketterick, conducted a Trainer Course for Boy Scouts in Orlando, FL. We recently received an email from a participant who attended this Trainer Course with his son.
Phoenix park rangers and volunteers play How Long Does It Last? In April of 2009, the Traveling Trainer program made Phoenix a priority stop. It was a monumental time for the city, as they were kicking off an official partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Bigfoot needs your ideas and creativity! His February Challenge is a call to action through suggestions and ideas. If you have any new ideas for 2011 Challenges, Bigfoot wants to hear them at [email protected]. If your idea is selected, you will win a pair of Smartwool socks.
Over the weekend of February 12 th through the 13 th we were in Glen Rose, Texas for a two day trainer course. The course was an opportunity for all 12 participants to learn and teach together about the seven program principles and minimizing our impacts while enjoying our favorite public lands.
Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona is one of the many nation-wide educational institutions that has partnered with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The mission of the NAU Outdoor Program is to facilitate experiential opportunities where students have the ability to learn the values of trusting one's self, intrapersonal communication, diversity…
Want a unique way to send love to your valentine AND the earth? Make a $14 donation to Leave No Trace and your valentine will receive love from Bigfoot . Here's how it works: 1. Make a $14 donation (or become a member) to Leave No Trace by 7pm EST today.
On our way through Kansas we had the opportunity to visit with students from the Kansas City public schools and talk about Leave No Trace. The students were very excited to learn about the programs common sense approach to enjoying nature in a responsible way!
Everyone that learns we are in New Mexico is excited that we have been able to migrate to warmer weather. With an arctic freeze covering nearly all of the country, we are here to tell you that not even the "seasonably warm" places are enjoying their usual 50-60 degree temperatures!
My friend Emily recently visited Kathmandu, Nepal and the Khumbu Valley at the base of Mt. Everest as part of an expedition for The North Face. Herself, along with TNF athletes Matt Segal and Cedar Wright went to the Khumbu Climbing School to educate Sherpas in technical mountain skills.
With winter weather affecting much of the US this past week, hope you are finding some time to enjoy the snow as much as these guys: Aside from braving the chill, going out for a winter walk, sled or ski can be very peaceful, relaxing and fun.
On Saturday February 5, 2011 Team East was in Pratt, Kansas working with the Boy Scouts of America. The afternoon was focused on teaching general awareness around responsible outdoor recreation through the seven program principles of Leave No Trace. The discussions also addressed personal responsibility for our actions in nature and how to develop a…
Friday was spent with astute students from Red Rocks elementary school in Morrison, CO. We worked with kindergarten students that listened rather excitedly to "Trek and Tracks Great Adventure" as Trek and Track climbed their way up Misty Mountain, all the while learning about the 7 principles of Leave No Trace.
A question the education dept. frequently gets is: CAN I LEAVE BIODEGRADABLE WASTE (E.G. AN APPLE CORE OR BANANA PEEL) IN THE WOODS, AS LONG AS I HIDE OR BURY IT? The short answer: Most items though of as biodegradable, such as apples and apple cores, orange peels, banana peels, nuts, candy, etc., aren't native…
San Diego REI Leave No Trace Community Event Thursday February 10th from 6-7:30PM Share your ideas about Leave No Trace and ways to increase community action and volunteerism at the REI San Diego store on Thursday, February 10th from 6pm-7:30pm.
Last week we met up with Team East, the Education Department, and the Outreach Department (yes, we now have an Outreach Department!) in El Jebel, CO, a small town outside of Aspen, for three days of Strategic Planning for the upcoming 2011 Traveling Trainer season.
Waking in the mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado this morning, we were greeted by temperatures well south of zero degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately for the Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers we are well equipped for such an occasion with apparel from head to toe!
I went for an early, snowy and cold hike this morning with my dog on a local trail. While the trail was quite and lonely this morning (it was 15
Last week we had the pleasure of returning to Utah Valley University in Orem, UT to work with the Outdoor Pursuits Program. Students at UVU have access to a wide range of outdoor opportunities through the program. Students take trips all year round from backcountry skiing in the Winter to canyoneering in Grand Gulch in…
Hey all! To add the the list of new bodies in the office... My name is Stephanie, the new outreach intern! I am originally from the East Bay, CA but my heart has resided in Colorado for the past ten years, ever since I spent my first summer at a camp in the Collegiate Peaks.
Fetzer Vineyards is celebrating 25 years of pioneering earth-friendly winemaking practices, by releasing a limited edition Earth Day bottle featuring a striking new label designed by a renowned local artist. Additionally, in honor of Earth Day and its 25 years of sustainability initiatives, Fetzer is donating $10,000 to Leave No Trace, an organization dedicated to…
The Center is increasing programs and educational networks in your community this year. Take a look at the list below, describing where the Center staff is conducting Leave No Trace training in February. Also, click on your state on the Leave No Trace Community Page to learn what education, training and community events may be…
In last December's eNews, we posed the following question in a new column called The Situation : While camping with some friends, you notice someone in the next campsite trying to burn food scraps in their campfire. What would you do ?
This week we had the chance to visit the Salt Lake City and Sandy REI's in Utah to facilitate two PEAK Trainings. The PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program is the result of a unique partnership between REI and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
America is the fattest country in the world, and deciphering how public lands can support a solution to this sad and daunting statistic is the topic of Partners Outdoors 2011. Partners Outdoors is a collection of leaders from land management agencies such as the National Park Service, National Association of State Park Directors, U.S.
The two Traveling Trainer teams worked together yesterday to visit six different classes at Churchill Junior High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. We all enjoyed the opportunity to connect with the students and staff and learn more together about responsible outdoor recreation.
