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Regardless of the outdoor activity, Leave No Trace skills are important to learn. Leave No Trace courses function like a pyramid. Master Educator courses are at the top of the pyramid and train people to become comprehensive Leave No Trace educators, or Master Educators. Master Educators, in turn, teach the second level, the Trainer Course, to people who become Leave No Trace Trainers. Trainers (or Master Educators) are then able to conduct our third level of training called Awareness Workshops, which are designed for the general public and promote Leave No Trace.
A Master Educator course is typically five-days in length and designed for people who are actively teaching others outdoor skills or providing recreation information to the public. Currently, there are over 2700 Leave No Trace Master Educators worldwide representing dozens of countries and all 50 U.S. states. This valuable training is recognized throughout the world by the outdoor industry, land management agencies and the outdoor recreation community. Successful graduates of the Master Educator course have the ability to train others in Leave No Trace skills as well as facilitate Leave No Trace Trainer courses and Awareness Workshops.
The Master Course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace skills and ethics through practical application in a field-based setting. The first day is spent in a classroom, introducing the course and schedule, providing in-depth information on the overall Leave No Trace program and the Center for Outdoor Ethics, reviewing gear, and packing. The remaining days are spent in the field on a short backcountry trip learning and practicing the principles of Leave No Trace.
Each course is staffed with a minimum of two highly experienced outdoor professionals who are Master Educator Instructors. You will learn Leave No Trace techniques through skits, discussions, and hands-on activities. To practice Leave No Trace teaching strategies in a supportive, educational environment, each participant will teach a short session geared toward minimum impact Leave No Trace concerns.
Tuition for the five-day Master Educator course ranges from $500-$830, depending on the course provider and the course location. Every participant on a Master Educator course will receive a one-year membership to Leave No Trace. Partial scholarships are available through Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Scholarships are available for private citizens, organization members, and others interested in teaching Leave No Trace. You must be enrolled in an approved Leave No Trace Master Educator course before applying for a scholarship.
**Due to the amount of qualified applications we receive, the Center has decided to adopt a policy in which only domestic applicants are eligible for partial scholarships. If you have questions or concerns regarding this new policy, please contact the Center.
There are two deadlines for scholarship applications:
Please submit your application before the deadline closest to your course dates. In some cases, scholarships may be retroactive if your course runs prior to one of the two deadlines. If you are awarded a scholarship after you have attended your Master Educator course, you will receive partial reimbursement directly from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics If the deadline closest to your course date is missed, your application will be held until the next deadline. Scholarship applications received after the August 15, 2008 deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
All Leave No Trace Master Educator courses are currently offered by five approved training institutions:
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If there are no courses offered in your geographic area, NOLS may be able to design a custom or contract to meet your needs. This can be a great way for organizations to train their staff at substantial cost savings.
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