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Douglas Wagoner, Lanesville, IN State Advocate
Greetings fellow Hoosiers. As the Indiana State Advocate, I hope to reach out and spread the Leave No Trace message to every outdoor user across the state. But I need your help. Together, we can provide workshops and trainings for your group or organization that will ultimately minimize the impact and maximize the enjoyment of our wild places in Indiana. Drop me a line and let’s make it happen.
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When /Where: Saturday August 21, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday August 22, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Backpacking in Morgan Monroe State Forest.
Who: This trainer course is for adults and older teens who would like to become qualified to teach Leave No Trace Principles as well as those just wanting to learn more about using our wilderness areas in an environmental friendly manner.
Cost: The cost is $95 per person which covers all training materials, including a disk of teaching resources, meals for the weekend, transportation to the trail head, group equipment, and your first year of dues to Leave No Trace.
Description: This Trainer Course is sponsored by Camptown, Inc., a not for profit that works with youth through outdoor wilderness experiences. You will be working not only with Leave No Trace Master Educators, but also staff that has experience working with youth and adults in a variety of outdoor settings. Our first day will start in the classroom where we will learn about teaching techniques and the history and philosophy of the Leave No Trace Principles. Then we will distribute food and gear and head to the trailhead, a one hour drive. At the trail head we will pack up and backpack in approximately 1.5 miles to our backcountry campsite.
Since this Trainer class is designed to teach you to teach others, you will be asked to choose a Leave No Trace principle to teach to your classmates. Upon completion, you will be registered as a trainer with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and receive a certificate.
Gear: Bring your own backpacking gear. Don’t have your own gear, not a problem. You can borrow gear from our fully stocked gear room. We will be backpacking in and out of a backcountry wilderness area. Be prepared and dress for weather.
Instructors: Don Schafer and Brandon Cole, Leave No Trace Master Educators.
Contact: Don Schafer, don.schafer@camptown.net or register at www.camptown.net http://www.camptown.net (go to program information then register online). Registration will be limited to the first eight registrations.
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When: Please choose from one of following options:
The courses begin with registration and camp set up at 6:00 pm on Friday with the program starting at 7:00 pm. The course will conclude no later than 11:00 am Sunday.
Where: Options A, B, and D (hiking) Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation, Shepherdsville, Kentucky (1/2 hour South of Louisville, KY; 2 hours South of Indianapolis, IN) Option C (canoeing) Hoosier National Forest, St. Croix, Indiana (1 hour West of Louisville, KY; 2 hours South of Indianapolis, IN)
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: $89.00 per individual for Options A, B, and D (hiking) or $175.00 for Option C (canoeing). Cost covers food, group equipment, camp fees, course equipment, and includes 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 C (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.
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 Hoosier National 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) 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 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.
Youth Specific Session: To support the addition of Leave No Trace elements to the Boy Scouts of America’s advancement program and the addition of the youth leadership position Leave No Trace Trainer in Boy Scouts and Venturing, we are offering youth (under age 18) specific sessions during Options A, B, and D. These sessions will be conducted in conjunction with the adult sessions but the Youth Sessions will have separate break-out activities, separate camping arrangements and separate trained Adult Scouter leadership in compliance with BSA Youth Protection policies.
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.
Contact: Class size is limited, so reserve your spot at least 30 days prior to the session you wish to attend by registering online at http://www.greenearthoutdoors.com/eventregistrationform.html or by calling 502-475-7445.
Reservations can also be sent via mail by providing your name, address, phone and email along with payment and choice of session dates to Green Earth Outdoors.
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.
When: May 14 – 16, 2010 Registration and check-in begin at 5:00 PM with the program beginning at 7:00 PM on Friday May 14th. The course will end early afternoon on Sunday, May 16th.
Where: Old Ben Boy Scout Reservation Winslow, IN
Cost: $50 Cost includes food for the course and all training materials.
Who: This course is open to adult Scouters, Venturers, and Boy Scouts over the age of 14 who are interested in learning more about the principles of Leave No Trace and how to effectively teach those principles and associated skills.
Description: This course will allow participants to learn and practice the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. This course will also focus on the effective presentation of these principles. The course will pivot between both classroom and outdoor experiences and presentations. Participants will experience and learn in both front country and back country settings. The first night all participants will camp in a designated campsite for our front country setting. The second night, participants will be split into a group that will continue to front country camp and a group that will hike to a pristine campsite for a backcountry experience.
Instructor: Derek Lake
Gear: Participants are responsible for their own bedding, hiking, and camping gear. Participants will need to bring equipment suited to weather and the type of camping they will be doing. Those interested in the backcountry experience should bring the appropriate gear such as hiking footwear, a backpack, proper tent, etc.
Contact: Derek Lake, email: d_colts@yahoo.com
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