For those who have completed a master educator course trainer. Leave no trace trainer or approval from council outdoor ethics advocate. Master educators work with their councils outdoor ethics advocates to provide leave no trace trainer, bsa leave no trace 101, and outdoor ethics awareness courses. By shopping on leave no trace youre not only supporting our mission, but youre supporting our planet. Both the publication and patch are available through local councils. To practice leave no trace teaching strategies in a supportive, educational environment, each participant will teach a short session focused on the seven leave no trace principles. These principles were established by the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, and built on work by the us forest service, national park service, and bureau of land management in the mid 1980s. Dani and roland worked as traveling trainers for the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics for 3 years. The centers education department conducts research including publishing scholarly articles in independent journals to ensure that the principles are up to date with the latest insights from biologists, land managers and other. Outdoor skills patch leave no trace daisies learn the skills needed to thrive in an outdoor environment.
More peak pack the peak pack includes six fun and engaging fieldtested activities, which are designed to teach kids ages. The leave no trace principles of outdoor ethics form the framework of leave no trace s message. Well end with some tips on how to be a more conscientious adventurer. Cub scout outdoor code and leave no trace pledge pack. Troop leave no trace trainer change to troop outdoor ethics guide. Each and every climber represents the climbing community. The centers best practices are embodied in the leave no trace seven principles 1999 by the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Request a leave no trace program for your park or group.
Leave no trace district outdoor ethics advocate patch. See our logos page for easytocopy bsa outdoor ethics, leave no trace and tread lightly. The patch should be displayed centered on the right pocket of the uniform. Participate in a leave no trace related service project. Recite and explain the principles of leave no trace. Show your dedication to the leave no trace outdoor program.
Bsa leave no trace trainer course from a cub scouts first hike in a local park to the thrill of our high adventure bases, from our backyard to the backcountry, our outdoor ethics guide us to be responsible outdoor citizens protecting our natural world for generations to. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation minded. It was instituted in the th edition of the scouts bsa handbook. Trace trainer is available at each outdoor training course to integrate leave no trace principles into the course. Patches, pins and decals leave no trace online store. Help kids leave no trace national parks conservation. Bsa leave no trace trainer course longs peak council.
Follow the outdoor code, leave no trace, and tread lightly. Leave no trace adk is a partner with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. The leave no trace logo in white and green embroidered on a black patch. To instill an appreciation and respect for the outdoors, leave no trace has established seven principles. The leave no trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent.
Outdoor ethics is the umbrella term used by the boy scouts of america for how a scout or scouter relates to the outdoors. Leave no trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can. In particular, they should support scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. The program strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors. Successfully complete the leave no trace trainer training course. Patch to sew on your backpack, your jacket, etc price. Over the past ten years, the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics has been one voice of many hoping to inspire youth to be stewards of the earth through their engagement in the outdoors. Outdoor ethics guides help scouts bsa troops plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the outdoor code, the leave no trace principles, and the tread lightly.
Ethics awareness award a patch and the outdoor ethics action award a. Steps for earning the leave no trace patch and leave no trace awareness award leave no trace patch for tiger cubs, cub scouts and webelos scouts. Leave no trace canada outdoor ethics build awareness. Now, as education director for the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, he certainly does. Its designed to help scouts develop a personal sense of outdoor ethics by teaching them to consider the impact of their actions. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Participants will be able to list at least four of the seven principles and one way to follow each of them. Leave no trace trainer position outdoor ethics bsa. A longtime nonprofit partner supported by rei, the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics conducts service projects and educational programs worldwide. The outdoor ethics guide is a troop position of responsibility that counts for the leadership requirement for star, life, and eagle ranks. Leave no trace is a set of seven widely accepted principles that provide guidelines on how to interact with nature in a safe, respectful, and beneficial manner. The pair lived out of a subaru camping over 250 nights a year as they traveled the u. Outdoor ethics leave no trace outdoor ethics from a cub scouts first hike in a local park to the thrill of our high adventure bases, from our backyard to the backcountry, our outdoor ethics guide us to be responsible outdoor citizens protecting our natural world for generations to come and being considerate of other visitors. Offered courses outdoor ethics san diegoimperial council.
Teach participants leave no trace principles by showing them a firsthand example of a highimpact campsite. Outdoor ethicsleave no trace boy scouts of america. Leaders educate their unit in key leave no trace principles and skills and complete the discussion verifying understanding of leave no trace. As young people mature, we will enjoy an increasingly beautiful environment because of the impact of their training in leave no trace.
The outdoor ethics guide can also help scouts earn the leave no trace award. Recognizes individuals practicing leave no trace master educator. The outdoor ethics guide specializes in teaching leave no trace and tread lightly. In 1994, nols helped to found the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, a nonprofit 501c3 organization based in boulder, colorado.
Outdoor ethics awareness award patch boy scout outdoor ethics. On three separate campingbackpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of leave no trace. Leave no trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can protect and enjoy our world responsibly. Venturing crews may elect to assign the responsibility of outdoor ethics guide to a member, but it is not a leadership position. Understanding nature strengthens our respect toward the environment and helps us enjoy it more while better preserving it for others.
On each of the three camping trips in scout requirement 2, discuss with your troop or team the impact problems encountered and the methods the unit used to eliminate or at least minimize those impacts. Specific information about the principles of leave no trace and tread lightly. Anyone who goes outdoors should be familiar with and practice leave no trace skills and principles. This fiveday, fivenight course trains interested individuals ages 18 and older to serve as leave no trace master educators. Building upon this foundation, the cub scout, boy scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace as part of their programs. Inspect your campsite for trash or misplaced gear before you leave. More generally, the advocate should promote the bsa leave no trace awareness and achievement awards, leave no trace, and other similar outdoor ethics programs at roundtables and council and district events. Play an outdoor ethics card game, adapted from the bsas leave no trace trainer course manual, at your meeting place or on an outing. Leave no trace is best understood as an educational and ethical program, not as a set of rules and regulations. Explain to your unit leader or an individual who has completed the bsa outdoor ethics orientation course one thing you. Trace patch and were gonna do this by discovering connecting and taking action, so were gonna discover by learning the principles of leave no trace and why theyre important to every individual.
A scouters guide to teaching leave no trace ethics. Leave no trace master educator course outdoor ethics. Leave no trace is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp, picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski, or climb. Protect the outdoors leave no trace center for outdoor. Whatever it takesa police line, a requirement that each scout pick up 10 pieces of litter, or a detour on a canoe trip to collect shoreside refuse abovemake sure that leave what you find doesnt. About our mission leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Nols also developed the ethics and experiential training aspects of the leave no trace program, the capstone of which is the fiveday master educator course for land managers, outfitters and outdoor educators. The outdoor code, supported by the principles of leave no trace and supplemented by tread lightly. The 7 principles leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Share it with your unit leader or an individual who has completed the bsa outdoor ethics orientation course. When boys and leaders complete the requirements they may purchase a cub scout leave no trace temporary patch no. Write a paragraph on each outing explaining how you followed the outdoor code, leave no trace, and tread lightly.
Leave no trace is a national movement to protect the outdoors by teaching people how to enjoy it. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, a nonprofit based in boulder, co, has a clear mission. Leave no trace is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. Leave no trace principles us scouting service project. Outdoor ethics guide handbook now available as pdf download. Recite and explain in your own words the principles of leave no trace, and discuss how an ethical guideline differs from a rule. Peak pack the peak pack includes six fun and engaging fieldtested activities, which are designed to teach kids ages. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics continually examines, evaluates and reshapes the principles. Know the regulations and special concerns for the area youll visit. Help minimize the troops impact on the land by teaching scouts the principles of leave no trace.
See our training promotion guidelines page for the most common issues and how to avoid them. Outdoor ethics program the boy scouts of america has adopted the principles of leave no trace, which are easy to learn and apply. Write one or more paragraphs about the three outings. Adk adirondack mountain club has been officially involved in sharing that message since 2009, a tenyear partnership that we are proud to have upheld. Every outing and activity should be conducted with leave no trace in mind. National park service, this video introduces the principles of leave no trace outdoor ethics. Help ensure that the troop follows leave no trace principles on outings. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Essentially, leave no trace helps mitigate human impact in the great outdoors.
If one climber does things that are outside the parameters of common courteous practices, we all start losing our rights to use these areas. Leave no trace implemented a few tools to educate kids about reducing their personal footprint on nature. The outdoor ethics courses include training programs in the principles of leave. You need to know and follow the leave no trace seven principles 1999 by the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics.
More patch to sew on your backpack, your jacket, etc price. Leave no trace pledge i promise to practice the leave no trace principles wherever i go. Troop leave no trace trainer change to troop outdoor ethics guide for more information on the change from the leave no trace trainer junior leadership position to the outdoor ethics guide, please see the january 2016 scoutcast scroll down to januarys scoutcast for the discussion with dave oleary, chair of the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee. This brief course will provide you with a better understanding of recreationrelated impacts, the seven principles and how leave no trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we love.
Leave no trace center for outdoor ethics home facebook. The scout should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace and tread lightly. Try to space out each step between different troop meetings, different times during an overnight campout. Here are some ideas and resources to help you work on outdoor ethics awareness and action awards from home see our facebook page for other ideas from our oe community leave no trace center resources. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles. Have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace. This activity is ideal for events such as national public lands day or black rock.
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