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Leave No Trace Master Educator Course

A Master Educator course is typically five days in length and designed for people who are actively teaching others backcountry skills or providing recreation information to the public. This valuable training is recognized throughout the world by the outdoor industry and land management agencies. Successful graduates of the Master Educator course have the ability to train others in Leave No Trace skills and ethics, and can offer Leave No Trace Trainer courses and Awareness Workshops.

Upcoming Leave No Trace Master Educator Courses:

WHEN: Wednesday/Sunday, May 9-13, 2012 (Backpacking/Canoeing)

WHERE: Hoosier National Forest - Indian/Celina Lakes Recreation Area, St Croix, Indiana

DESCRIPTION: The Master Educator 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 short backcountry trips (backpacking and canoeing) learning and practicing the principles of Leave No Trace.

The 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.

Every participant on a Master Educator course will receive a one-year membership to Leave No Trace. This membership gives new Master Educators better access to teaching resources, as well as closer contact with the Center for education, training and outreach questions.

This course will include canoeing and/or backpacking a couple of miles each day on unclassified moving water or over moderate terrain and will allow plenty of time to cover course materials, which we will do both during the day and into the evenings. Canoeing will be on calm yet deep water and winds may be prevalent. The hiking features rolling terrain and natural bluffs overlooking creeks and lakes, mixed with the diversity and density of native wildlife and vegetation. The trail can sometimes be rugged and steep. Participants should be in good physical condition and be able to hike with a full pack for 3-5 miles per day. Overnight camps will be in both impacted campsites and backcountry pristine sites.

COST: $545.00 per individual. This fee includes instruction, all food and beverages, group camping equipment/ canoes, park and camping fees, shuttles, training equipment, teaching curriculum, handouts, Master Educator lapel pin and patch, some Leave No Trace gear, a one year membership to Leave No Trace, a comprehensive LNT Training Supply package, and educational support to conduct your own Leave No Trace Trainer Courses.

Partial scholarships may be available through Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. To learn more or apply on-line, visit http://lnt.org/training/mastereducator.php. You must first be registered in a course to apply for a scholarship.

CONTACT: Class size is limited. To request an information and registration packet, please submit an Event Registration Form. Request can also be made by calling our office at 502-475-7445.

This course is offered by Green Earth Outdoors through a special Leave No Trace Master Educator Course Provider agreement between the Wilderness Education Association and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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