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The third tier of Leave No Trace training is the Awareness Workshop. An Awareness Workshop is any formal Leave No Trace presentation that is one-day or less in length. These presentations can include a wide variety of programs ranging from a 30-minute presentation to a day-long workshop. Experiential-based training, in an outdoor setting is encouraged.
These workshops are designed for educators, children, college students, Girl Scouts, outdoor professionals, Boy Scouts, trail crews, hiking club members and others interested in Leave No Trace skills and ethics. The course leader for an Awareness Workshop can be a Leave No Trace Master Educator, a Leave No Trace Trainer or other individual familiar with Leave No Trace.
Participants receive introductory training in the skills and ethics of Leave No Trace. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:
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( + ) How to Run an Awareness Workshop (PDF)
( + ) Awareness Workshop Guidelines (PDF)
( + ) Awareness Workshop Reporting (Online)
( + ) Awareness Workshop Certificate (PDF)
Note: The certificate is designed to be given to any Awareness Workshop participants.
Master Educators, Trainers or Others — To post an Awarness Workshop, please email Sarah this event form.
+ To submit your Awareness Workshop report, please visit the Submit Awareness Workshop Report page.
+ If you would like to schedule workshop course for your group or event, please visit your state's community page for a list of educators in your area.
+ If you would like to schedule a visit with one of our Traveling Trainer teams, please contact Dave Winter. For more information, please contact Leave No Trace, 800.332.4100.
Below is a partial listing of Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops.
Please note: With more than 2000 Leave No Trace Master Educators and thousands of Leave No Trace Trainers nationwide, we often do not know when or where Awareness Workshops will be held unless an individual Master Educator, Trainer or sponsoring organization contacts up prior to the Awareness Workshop and request that it be listed here.
If you do not see a Workshop listing near you or for information on how to get an Awareness Workshop in your area please contact Sarah Folzenlogen.
When: October 18, 2008, 7:00pm
Where: Sierra Trading Post; Meridian, Idaho
Cost: Free
Who: Anyone and everyone Description: This awareness workshop is designed for participants to learn about Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. Participants will become familiar with the seven principles of Leave No Trace and learn skills that can be applied to their everyday lives and to their adventure in the outdoors. Additional discussion will focus on current concerns, local considerations, and techniques for unique areas and activities. Every participant will receive a Leave No Trace seven principle hang tag and door prizes will be given out as well. Half hour information sessions will also be presented between Noon and 3pm on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday October 19 at Sierra Trading Post.
Instructor: Paul Holle, Idaho State Advocate
Contact: Paul Holle at paul@campperkins.org or 208-774-3372
When: Sept. 13, 2008, 10:00 am to noon
Where: Pierce Cedar Creek Institute; Hastings, MI
Cost: PCCI members $5; Non- Members $8
Who: Anyone and everyone
Description: This awareness workshop is designed for participants to learn about Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. Participants will become familiar with the seven principles of Leave No Trace and learn techniques that can be applied to their everyday lives. The workshop will begin with an educational indoor presentation followed by a hike to discuss and practice the newly acquired skills of minimum impact recreation. Participants need to be prepared for walking on unimproved trails and be dressed properly for the weather. Every participant will receive a Leave No Trace seven principle hang tag.
Instructor: Dave Brown
Gear: appropriate clothing for weather and appropriate footwear
Contact: Email Interpretive Naturalist Doug Wright or call (269) 721-4434
When: 9/6/2008, all day
Where: Mountaintop, Goose Pond Scout Reservation, PA
Cost: Not applicable
Who: 44 Participants of adult BSA Powderhorn Coarse 2008
Description: 6 AWARENESS WORKSHOPS
Instructor: Anthony F. Gentry
Gear: All provided
Contact: Anthony Gentry (304-876-3684)
When: Fri/Sat, October 10-11, 2008
Where: Longview Lake Group Camping Area, Grandview, MO (this Awareness Workshop is part of the Cub Scout Family Cookout).
Who: Intended for Cubs Scouts and Boy Scouts
What: The Cub Scout Family Campout and Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop is an opportunity for Cubs and their families to start the Cub Scout year off with a FUN outdoor event.
Cost: $8 per person, including adults and siblings. Fees cover food, insurance, program, and supplies.
Gear: Good attitude and Questions
Instructor: Suzy Spencer, Master Educator
Contact: Ed Mulik, PT Activities Chair, 816-835-3065 or ptpublicity@aol.com or Jay Ritter, 816-569-4946, PT Executive
When: 7:30pm, 11/13/08
Where: REI, Rockville, MD
Cost: Awareness clinic is free and will provide participants with basic Leave No Trace educational material that are also free of charge.
Who: Adult outdoor enthusiasts pursuing outdoor ethics educational resources.
Description: This is an extended indoor introduction to Leave No Trace given through powerpoint and discussion, designed to bring about awareness of outreach efforts at all levels and provide resources and information for organizations/individuals interested in pursuing Leave No Trace community involvment. Time will be spent discussing impacts of gear choices as well as local initiatives, communities, partnerships, and how to get involved.
Instructor: Sean Austin, Master Educator and guest speaker to be confirmed
Gear: No gear required. Facilities provided by Rockville REI .
Contact: Sean Austin, Master Educator, 301-775-3225 or Rockville REI, 301-230-7670.
Please see the REI events website for the Rockville store and consider subscribing to the calendar of events for future notifications.
