The Trainer Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the Master course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists the student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills.

These courses are designed for educators, guides, agency employees, and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Click here to download a copy of the Trainer Course Guidelines.

Masters, to post a Trainer course on this page, please send Keith Dunning your course information in the same format as courses listed below. If you would like to schedule a Trainer course for your group or event, we can provide you with a list of Master Educators in your area or schedule a visit with one of our Traveling Trainer teams. For more information, please contact Leave No Trace, 1-800-332-4100.

Below is a partial listing of Leave No Trace Trainer Courses. Please note: With more than 2000 Leave No Trace Master Educators nationwide, we often do not know when or where Trainer courses will be held unless an individual Master Educator or sponsoring organization contacts up prior to the course and request that it be listed here. If you do not see a course listing near you or for information on how to get a Trainer course in your area please contact Keith Dunning or your State Advocate.

Leave No Trace Trainer Courses- 2006

 

July

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Five Rivers Outdoors, Dayton, OH

When: Saturday, July 15th - Sunday July 16th

Where: Germantown MetroPark, Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Who: Course is open to all persons age 14 & older with backpacking experience.

Description: This course will provide participants with hands on ecperience in teaching Leave No Trace skills and ethics. The Trainer course is a vital component of the national Leave No Trace program. The participants will reecieve Leave No Trace training in a two-day format that includes a backpacking overnight. The Trainer Course will assist the participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for teaching these low impact skills to others. Each participant will teach one Leave No Trace principle at the Trainer Course.

Cost: Cost of course is $50.00 and reservations must be submitted by July 7th. Space is limited to 15 participants. Participants must provide their own food and equipment

Instructors: Course will be conducted by the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, North Moench and Ella Goodbrod.

Contact: To register for the course call 937.277.4374

 

August

LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINERS COURSE- OLD FORGE, NY

When: August 12-13

Where: Old Forge, NY in the Adirondacks

Description: Course will include an overnight backcountry experience requiring a few miles of fairly easy hiking.  Participants should bring there own equipment. (Rentals can be arranged)

Cost: $125.00 /person (includes all food on trail, LNT materials, NYS licensed guide)

Instructor: Jack Wellington Leave No Trace Master Educator

Contact: adirondackexposure.com

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course ˆ Colorado- Indian peaks
 
When:   August 12 - 13, 2006.
 
Where:  Indian peaks
 
Course Description: Adults have the opportunity to become highly skilled instructors in the Leave No Trace curriculum. Learn Leave No Trace travel skills and practices, wild land ethics, teaching techniques, and gain an understanding of the impact we have on our sensitive world. Trainers will cover Leave No Trace principles and gain tools for sharing these low impact skills with backcountry users.
 
Cost: $40 payment due with registration.  Course fee includes some meals, Leave No Trace training, extensive trainer manual, and training supplies. A packing list will be included with the confirmation letter.
 
Questions: Inquiries can be directed via e-mail to Jeremy Monsma  jcmmountain@yahoo.com, 720-261-3719 or Tim Krutzer tkrutzer@aol.com, Leave No Trace Master Educators.

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Seattle, WA

When: Classroom Session Monday, August 21, 2006 and Backpack Weekend Saturday and Sunday, August 26 – 27, 2006

Why: Leave-No-Trace Trainer and Backpacking is a course designed to provide you with developing: a sense of appreciation, respect and stewardship toward
the environment; a wilderness ethic; knowledge of Leave No Trace and Leave No Trace principles. Practical application of the principles will be put to use on the trail while backpacking the Pratt Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, near Seattle.

Who: Course is open to outdoor leaders and anyone who desires to improve their Leave No Trace backpacking skills, and learn how to share this information with
others.

Where: Seattle Mountaineers, www.mountaineers.org, and the Central Cascade Mountains, near Seattle

Instructors: Alison MacKenzie, Leave No Trace Master Educator,  Marlla Mhoon, Leave No Trace Master Educator

Outcome: You will receive a Leave No Trace Trainer status from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

Cost: The fee $25.00 per person for Mountaineers members, $30 for the general public. Meals, tents, group gear, backpack, sleeping bag and pad, and personal items are the responsibility of the group members, and will be discussed during the classroom session prior to the backpack session.

Questions: Contact Alison MacKenzie at alisonmcknz@yahoo.com, or register on line at www.mountaineers.org, click on “Conservation,” look under “Recreation Resources” for “Outdoor Ethics, then Click on “Leave No Trace Trainer Courses.”

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine, AR

When: August 25-27, 2006

Where: Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine, Arkansas

Description: This course will be limited to 13 people and will focus on backcountry outdoor ethics. The program will start at noon on Friday, August 25, 2006, and will conclude at noon on Sunday, August 27, 2006. The program will consist of a two-day kayaking trip on Lake Ouachita. Cost is $125 per person. (Which includes meals and equipment.) If you're interested in signing up please send me an e-mail, or give me a call. I will send out more detail information at a later date.

Cost: 125.00 per person

Registration: If you're interested in signing up please send James Wilborn an e-mail james.wilborn@arkansas.gov or call at 501-767-8148.

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Sierra Nevada - Stanislaus National Forest

When: August 26-27, 2006

Where: California's High Sierra near Pinecrest (Highway 108)

Description: The Stanislaus Wilderness Volunteers will sponsor a two-day
LNT Trainer Course for those interested in learning effective ways
to pass on minimum impact skills to the backpacking and hiking public.
Participants will receive a detailed grounding in minimum impact skills and
practice in effective ways to present them to their clients. We will take
a short hike to a spectacularly beautiful campsite where we will spend the
night. Participants will provide their own food and backpacking equipment.
A beautiful site, participants from many backgrounds and practical wild
lands stewardship! Upon completion, participants will received a LNT
Trainer certificate.

Who: Designed for wild land recreation leaders; outfitters & guides, youth
group leaders, agency personnel, educators, volunteers.

Lead Instructor: Brent Pettey bpettey@fs.fed.us or (209) 965-3434)

Registration: Email or phone Brent for more information and/or a
registration form. EARLY REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED AS CLASS WILL FILL UP QUICKLY!

Cost: A $20 donation by check to the Stanislaus Wilderness Volunteers for
course materials.

 

September

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Barton Flats, California

When: Saturday to Sunday, September 9-10, 2006

Where: Barton Flats, California.  A map will be issued upon registration confirmation.

Why: To be able to demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques and outdoor ethics to youth, adults and community groups. Each participant will prepare a 20-minute experiential teaching session related to one of the Leave No Trace principles. When you receive your confirmation, you will receive a listing of possible presentation topics.

Who: Anyone who already has camping and teaching experience. There will not be time to teach basic camping or training skills in this 16-hour course. This course is also open to youth, ages 13 or older. 

Cost: The fee for this course is $55.00 per person.

Includes:  A Leave No Trace Trainer’s certificate, Activity Guide, Leave No Trace poster, pin and patch, handouts, t-shirt and Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and snacks.

Instructor: Loyce Rowe, Leave No Trace Master Educator

Questions: Please contact Loyce Rowe at 909-307-6555 ext 249 or Lrowe@gssgc.org.  

 

October

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Camp Maple Dell Lodge – Payson, Utah

When: October 13th-14th  2006  - Fri 5:00 PM - Sat 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Maple Dell is a Boy Scouts of America camp located 5 miles up Payson Canyon. From I-15, take exit 250 in Payson. Head southeast towards the mountains. Turn left at the stoplight. When you hit the top of the hill you will see Peteetneet Academy on the right, 600 east. Turn right onto 600 east. Follow this road approximately 5 miles up the canyon and Camp Maple Dell is on your right. Please obey traffic laws and drive carefully. The speed limit is 25 mph on 600 east.

Cost: $10 - Bring your own camping/cooking equipment and food or food plan
available for $15. Cabins are available for the Ladies and the Staff Lodge is
available for the Gentlemen or you can bring a tent if you wish.

Course Materials and Preparation: Each participant should bring the following
materials. They are available to download free from the BSA Utah National
Parks Council web-site http://www.utahscouts.org (Outdoors/Conservation tab)
• 15 Minute Hands-On Sessions
• 15 Minute Lecture Sessions
• Impact Monster Skit
• Hornaday Conservation Award information
• Cub Scout Leave No Trace teaching manual

Course Completion: Upon successful completion of the Leave No Trace Trainer
course each participant will become a Leave No Trace Trainer. Those who
complete the course are equipped to:

• Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques to friends, family, 

   their sponsoring organization, and other community groups.

• Facilitate Awareness Workshops.

• Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal  

   outdoor ethic.

Optional Items:
Optional food plan - $15 – (Friday dinner, Saturday b-fast, Saturday lunch)
Optional Leave No Trace Trainer Baseball Cap – $12.00
Optional Leave No Trace Trainer Strip (to wear above right pocket on scout
shirt) – $2.50
Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: Utah National Parks Council –
Leave No Trace Committee

Contact: Payment for course cost and optional items to: Keith Abraham: 365 East 1950 North, Orem, UT 84057. If you have any questions you can send an email to Keith.Abraham@Comcast.net or call 801-224-7949.

 

Leave No Trace Trainers Course – Shenandoah National Park, VA

When:  Saturday/Sunday, October 14-15, 2006

Where:  Pinnacles Research Station Cabin – Shenandoah National Park, VA

Description: This course will prepare individuals to act as Leave No Trace-recognized Trainers. There is no Monday evening component to this course and no backpacking requirement as the course will be conducted at the Pinnacles Research Station Cabin with all participants staying overnight on location.

Who:  Any individual interested in learning Leave No Trace skills and passing those skills on to others.  This “cabin” course is designed specifically for those individuals with physical challenges that prevent backpacking.

Instructor:  Anniell Miller, Leave No Trace Master Educators

Cost: $55.00 per individual or $35.00 per individual if member of Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.  Cost includes all meals.

Contact: To register visit the PATC Website at www.patc.net/volunteer/trailpatrol/Outreach or contact Leave No Trace Committee Chair Mark Holland at markholland25@hotmail.com

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota
 
When: Saturday/Sunday, October 28-29 – Overnight trip

Where: Stearns Scout Camp, 3303 County Road 44, South Haven, MN 55382

Description: The Trainer course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. The participants received training in LNT skills and ethics in a two-day format. The Trainer course assisted the participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The graduates of the Trainer course gained the skills to teach LNT techniques and ethics to their units, camps, schools, parks, wilderness, and front country areas. These trainers are also a valuable resource for learning more about the BSA LNT Awareness Award Program. This course provided participants with hands on experience in teaching Leave No Trace Skills and Ethics. Each participant in the class will teach one LNT principle at the Trainer course.
 
Who: Any individual interested in learning Leave No Trace skills and passing those skills on to others, All Order of the Arrow Troop Representatives, Adults Scouters, Camp Staff, Scout 14+ and Venturers

Instructor: David Rasmussen and Ian Crossland, Leave No Trace Master Educators

Cost: $55.00 per individual.  Cost includes all meals and training materials.

Contact: Class size is limited, so please reserve your spot by April 25th by emailing iancrosslandbsa@yahoo.com

You will then be asked to confirm and mail payment by check to:

Return application and a check for $ 55.00 to:
Northern Star Council
Leave No Trace Trainers Course
5300 Glenwood, Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55422 

Once you have confirmed your registration, you will receive more details (packing list, directions, etc.) about the training via email.

 

November

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Camp Ingawanis, Waverly, IA
 
When: 9:00 AM Saturday, November 4th, 2006 – 11:00 AM Sunday, November 5th, 2006
 
Where: Eagle Lodge, Camp Ingawanis. 2588 Hawthorne Rd, Waverly, IA 50677.  For map see http://www.winnebagobsa.org/ingawanis/CAMP.asp. Click on “Directions to Camp”.
 
Cost: $25 Includes copy of Soft paths book.
 
Instructor: John Winter, Leave No Trace Master Educator winterj@netins.net   (319-885-6496)
 
Description:  The course will take place at Eagle Lodge, the training facility at Winnebago Council’s Camp Ingawanis. The course will involve an overnight camping experience and a couple of short backpack hikes.  Participants will learn to teach Leave No Trace principles to groups, and to plan high adventure trips using Leave No Trace.  See the flyer on the council website for more information.
 
Who: Anyone interested in learning about Leave No Trace and sharing the message with others.
 
Why: We only have one earth.  It is a priceless treasure that all of us need to preserve.  Come learn ways to be better stewards of the outdoors.
 
Contact: Register using mail-in form from website http://www.winnebagobsa.org/training/index.asp or call 319-234-2867

 

 

Leave No Trace Trainer Courses- 2007

 

February

Leave No Trace Trainer Course, Camp Tukabatchee, Alabama
 
When:  February 10-11, 2007
 
Where:  Camp Tukabatchee, Alabama
 

Cost:   $40.00 to be paid ASAP

What:  Anyone attending this training will be considered a Leave No Trace Trainer at the national level with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.  If you are in scouting, you can also be considered for a staff position as the Leave No Trace Trainer on a Boy Scout Summer Camp Staff.  For directions to Camp Tukabatchee, contact Skip Essman (see below).

Gear: What you would bring on a backpacking or car camping trip.  Do not bring food as it will be provided by the course.  Any other questions should be directed to Skip Essman (see below).
 

Contact: Skip Essman, Alabama State Advocate; (334) 324-0339 after 4:00PM
e-mail: lessman@bellsouth.net