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Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.  Green Earth Outdoors is an affiliate partner of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and supports their mission by offering authorized trainings to outdoors users and the general public.  Please support the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics by visiting www.lnt.org.

 

Leave No Trace 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 preferred.  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.  To request a Leave No Trace Awareness Training for your group, contact us at info@greenearthoutdoors.com or by calling 502-475-7445.

Upcoming Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops:

WHEN: Saturday/Sunday, June 5-6, 2010 (Overnight)

WHERE: Jefferson Memorial Forest, Louisville, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION: Participants will receive introductory training in the skills and ethics of Leave No Trace and the opportunity to practice them on an overnight camping trip. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace.

WORKSHOP TIMES: The course begins with registration and camp set up at 1:00 pm on Saturday with the program starting at 2:00 pm. The course will conclude no later than 11:00 am Sunday.

WHO: Any individual interested in learning and practicing the 7 Principles Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics to minimize their impact. Typical attendees include hikers, campers, paddlers, Scouts and leaders, outdoor groups/clubs members, and specialty outdoor retail associates.

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 are available for rent at a 25% discount if you don’t have your own. Visit www.greenearthoutdoors.com or call 502-475-7445 for details.

COST: $60.00 per individual. Cost covers food, group equipment, camp fees, course equipment, and includes handouts, a Leave No Trace patch and sticker and an Awareness Workshop certificate.

CONTACT: Class size is limited, so reserve your spot at least 5 days prior to the session you wish to attend by registering online at Event Registration or by calling 502-475-7445. Reservations can also be sent via mail by providing your name, address, phone and email along with payment to Green Earth Outdoors. Send to:

GREEN EARTH OUTDOORS
JMF LNT Awareness Workshop
P.O. Box 1117
Louisville, KY 40201-1117

Upon registration, participants will receive more details concerning packing list, directions, presentation information, etc.  Green Earth Outdoors is an affiliated partner and authorized program provider of Jefferson Memorial Forest.

 

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:

Date: April 16-18, 2010 (Option A)
Location: Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation-Shepherdsville, Kentucky
(1/2 hour S of Louisville, KY; 2 hours S of Indianapolis, IN)

Date: April 30-May 2, 2010 (Option B)
Location: Harrison-Crawford State Forest, Corydon, Indiana
(1 hour W of Louisville, KY; 2 hours S of Indianapolis, IN)

Date: November 5-7, 2010 (Option C)
Location: Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation-Shepherdsville, Kentucky
(1/2 hour S of Louisville, KY; 2 hours S of Indianapolis, IN)

Date: November 19-21, 2010 (Option D)
Location: Jefferson Memorial Forest-Louisville, Kentucky

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. We will use the beautiful Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation (Hiking courses) and Harrison-Crawford State Forest (Canoeing course) as an outdoor classroom. The training includes 16 hours of instruction and overnight camping onsite. The first night camping (Friday) will be conducted in a front-country setting and the second night camping (Saturday) will be conducted in a backcountry setting. Participants will need to hike (hiking courses) or paddle (canoeing course) 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 guidance will be provided upon registration. These courses are presented by Green Earth Outdoors, an affiliated partner and approved training provider for Leave No Trace Trainer Courses for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

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. See our Rental Gear or call 502-475-7445 for details.

COURSE TIMES: The course begins with registration and camp set up at 6:00 pm on Friday with the program starting at 7:00 pm. The course will conclude by 11:00 am on Sunday.
 
WHO: Any individual 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 impact. 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: Per individual, the fee is $89.00 for Options A and C and $95.00 for Option D (hiking) or $175.00 for Option B (canoeing). Cost covers food, group equipment, camp fees, permit fees, facility usage, course equipment, handouts, training materials, Trainer lapel pin, Trainer patch, extensive educational support, and a very comprehensive LNT Trainer’s supply package (a $60 value) to conduct your own Leave No Trace Awareness courses. For Option B (canoeing) the fee also covers permit fees, canoes, canoe transport, paddles, and PFD’s. Ask us for feedback from previous courses and see why our courses continually attract participants from several states. Green Earth Outdoors volunteers their time and resources to provide this course.

YOUTH SPECIFIC SESSIONS: To support the addition of Leave No Trace elements to the Boy Scouts of America’s advancement program and the addition of the youth position of responsibility Leave No Trace Trainer, we are offering youth (at least age 14 but under age 18) specific sessions during Options A and C. These sessions will be conducted in conjunction with the adult sessions but the youth will have separate camping arrangements and separate trained Adult Scouter leadership in compliance with the BSA’s Two-Deep Leadership and Youth Protection policies. Partial tuition scholarships for youth are available to attend this training.

CONTACT: Class size is limited, so please reserve your spot by registering at least 30 days prior to the session you wish to attend. You may register online using the Event Registration Form 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 resources, etc.

To request a Leave No Trace Trainer course in your area or arrange a private course for your group or organization, call our office at 502-475-7445 or Email us for details.


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.  If you are interested in a Leave No Trace Master Educator course in the Indiana/Kentucky area, please let us know by emailing info@greenearthoutdoors.com.

For a list of current courses, please visit http://www.lnt.org/training/mastereducator.php

Summer Camp Staff/Guide Training

Summer Camp Staff/Guide Training

Green Earth Outdoors offers a comprehensive summer camp counselor/guide training program that will give your camp leaders the skills and knowledge to safely and successfully lead others into the wild.  Offered in either a weeklong format (Mon-Sat) or a two-weekend format (Fri-Sun x 2) the standard training offers three modules which include certification in Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace Trainer, and Outdoor Leadership. The training is conducted at your camp and the standard modules may be substituted or combined with any of the Outdoor Skill Instruction modules below.  To request a proposal, please provide us your camp name and address, a contact name with phone number and email, any Outdoor Skill Instruction modules you wish to add or substitute, the number of camp counselors to be trained and your first and second choice of dates by calling 502-475-7445 or email at info@greenearthoutdoors.com. 

Outdoor Leadership

Green Earth Outdoors offers leadership training for outdoor leaders as a summer camp staff/guide training module or as a stand alone program.  This program is designed to give those who lead trips in the outdoors the skills and knowledge to provide for a safe adventure, keeping the group members engaged, and providing learning and growth opportunities for the ones they lead.  Topics include trip planning, communication, risk management/outdoor hazards, decision making, group dynamics, conflict resolution, problem solving, environmental issues, emergency procedures, wilderness navigation, food planning and preparation, equipment and clothing, health and safety, and basic camping skills, teaching skills to others and any other current topics warranting discussion.  

This program is offered in a condensed two-day version or the complete four-day version.  Conducted at your site for groups of 4 or more, this training can be combined with any of the Outdoor Skills Instruction modules below.   To request a proposal, please provide us your group or organization name and address, a contact name with phone number and email, any Outdoor Skill modules you wish to include, the number of people to be trained and your first and second choice of dates by calling 502-475-7445 or email at info@greenearthoutdoors.com.

Outdoor Skills Instruction

Depending on your group’s specific needs, Green Earth Outdoors offers Outdoor Skill Instruction modules in various disciplines of outdoor recreation.  Each module is presented in a hands-on format where participants learn and practice the skills to become proficient in that particular discipline.  Each session is conducted over one or two days and is available for groups of 4 or more unless specified otherwise.  Outdoor Skill Instruction modules include:

  • Wilderness Survival
  • Backpacking Basics
  • Canoeing Basics
  • Winter Camping
  • Wilderness Navigation
  • Introduction to Mountaineering
  • Wilderness Canoe Camping
  • Outdoor Cooking
  • Wilderness First Aid (requires a minimum of 8 participants)
  • Knots for the Outdoors

Conducted at your site, this training can be combined with any of the Outdoor Skills Instruction modules above.  To request a proposal, please provide us your group or organization name and address, a contact name with phone number and email, the Outdoor Skills Instruction modules you are requesting, the number of people to be trained and your first and second choice of dates by calling 502-475-7445 or email at info@greenearthoutdoors.com.

Upcoming Outdoor Skill Instruction:

Wilderness First Aid

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one—and maybe even save a life.

Jefferson Memorial Forest, in partnership with Green Earth Outdoors and SOLO Schools, is offering a Wilderness First Aid certification course. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Started by SOLO as the “Mountain/Woods First Aid” course in 1975, and continually updated and improved since that time, this was the first course of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based.

WHEN: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, October 9-10, 2010

WHERE: Jefferson Memorial Forest, Louisville, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION: WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies—see course outline below.

WFA COURSE TOPICS

  • What is Wilderness First Aid?
  • Anatomy of a Wilderness Crisis
  • Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Asthma
  • Backcountry Essentials
  • Cold-Related Injuries
  • Environmental Emergencies & Survival Skills
  • Heat-Related Injuries
  • Medical Emergencies & Critical Care
  • Orthopedics
  • Patient Assessment System
  • Patient Lifting & Moving
  • Principles of Fracture Care
  • Rescue Plan
  • Response & Assessment
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injury Management
  • Sprains & Strains<
  • Techniques
  • The Human Animal
  • Trauma—Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Trauma—Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Universal Precautions
  • Use of Epinephrine

GEAR: Participants will need to bring personal clothing and equipment as if they were going on a camping or backpacking trip (a list is provided upon registration).

COURSE TIMES: The course begins at 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday (both days required) and finishes a 5:00 pm each day. One hour is provided each day for lunch.

WHO: The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA and BSA guidelines.

COST: $165.00 per individual. Fee covers instruction, class materials, equipment, handouts, and textbook.

CONTACT: A minimum number of class participants are required to ensure the best learning environment. We ask that you please reserve your spot by September 15, 2010 by registering online at Event Registration or by calling 502-475-7445. Reservations can also be sent via mail by providing your name, address, phone and email along with payment to Green Earth Outdoors. Send to:

GREEN EARTH OUTDOORS
JMF Wilderness First Aid
P.O. Box 1117
Louisville, KY 40201-1117

Upon registration, participants will receive more details concerning packing list, directions, etc.   Green Earth Outdoors is an affiliated partner and authorized program provider of Jefferson Memorial Forest.