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Leave No Trace Trainer Course

The Trainer Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. 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.

Upcoming Leave No Trace Trainer Courses:

WHEN: Two courses to choose from.

Option A: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, April 27-29, 2012

Option B: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, November 2-4, 2012

WHERE:
Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
(1/2 hour south of Louisville KY; 2 hours south of Indianapolis IN)

DESCRIPTION: This course will allow participants to learn and practice in an outdoor setting the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace and prepare individuals to act as Leave No Trace-recognized Trainers from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (www.lnt.org). The training includes 16 hours of hands-on instruction and overnight camping. The first night camping (Friday) will be conducted in a frontcountry setting impacted site and the second night camping (Saturday) will be conducted in a pristine backcountry setting. Participants will need to hike a short distance to the backcountry site.

As part of the Trainer Course curriculum, participants will also be required to lead a
10-15 minute discussion or presentation on one of the Leave No Trace principles or
other impact topic. Further details and resources will be provided upon registration.
These courses are presented by Green Earth Outdoors, an affiliated partner and
approved training provider for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and the
Lincoln Heritage Council, BSA.

GEAR: Participants need to bring their own personal camping equipment (a list is provided upon registration). Some personal equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and backpacks or dry bags is available for rent at a 25% discount if you don’t have your own. Call 502-475-7445 or email us for details.

COURSE TIMES: The course begins with registration and camp set up at 6:00pm on Friday with the program starting at 7:00pm. The course will conclude by 11:00am on Sunday.

WHO: Any individual adult or youth at least age 14 interested in learning and practicing the 7 Principles Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics and teaching them to others or general outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the skills needed to minimize their recreational impacts. Typical attendees include backpackers, paddlers, Scouts, Venturers, Scout leaders, camp counselors, guides, outdoor groups/clubs, specialty outdoor retail associates and trip leaders. Open to the public.

COST: $89.00 per person. The fee covers all food, snacks and beverages, group equipment, camp fees, training equipment, training materials, a comprehensive LNT Trainer’s Kit (includes Trainer lapel pin, Trainer patch, LNT sticker, some Leave No Trace gear, posters, reference cards, booklets, pocket guides, videos, training activities, etc.), certificate, and extensive educational support to conduct your own Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops.

Scouts, Scouters and other eligible youth group members from the same unit attending the same course may do so at a reduced fee of only $35 per person (covers all food, snacks and beverages, group equipment, camp fees, training equipment, training materials, LNT sticker, reference card, and certificate) and their unit then separately purchase the LNT Trainer’s Kit for $65.

Green Earth Outdoors volunteers their time and resources to provide this course.

YOUTH MEMBERS: To support the addition of Leave No Trace elements to the Boy Scouts of America (this Trainer Course is required for Boy Scouts who have been appointed to the
Position of Responsibility of Leave No Trace Trainer) and Girl Scouts of the USA program, youth (at least age 14) are encouraged to attend. A parent or registered adult Scouter(s) who is trained and complies with their respective program’s youth protection policies should
attend with the youth.

CONTACT: Please reserve your spot by registering at least 30 days prior to the session you wish to attend. This allows us time to have adequate quantities of materials for the course. To facilitate your preparation for the course, we recommend an earlier registration if possible. You may register online at: http://www.greenearthoutdoors.com/eventregistrationform.html or by calling our office at 502-475-7445. Registrations can also be sent via postal mail by providing your name, address, phone, email address, choice of session dates and payment made out to Green Earth Outdoors.

Send to:
Green Earth Outdoors
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
P.O. Box 1117
Louisville, KY 40201-1117

Upon registration, you will receive more details concerning packing list, directions, presentation information, etc.

GROUP/UNIT COURSES: If your unit/group/club has several adults and/or youth interested in a Leave No Trace Trainer Course, we can facilitate a course specifically for your group at a time and location that best meets your needs. For more information, please contact our office at 502-475-7445.

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