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Debbie Dodt, St. Anne, IL State Advocate
Hi! I'm Debbie Dodt, the Illinois State Advocate. I live in a log home in the woods near Kankakee, IL. I believe I have the most impact in spreading the Leave No Trace message by teaching children and training those adults who work with children. As the Illinois State Advocate my priorities are to:
When/Where: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday, October 25, 2009 at noon. Day hiking and tent camping at Camp Pokanoka near Ottawa, Illinois.
Who: This trainer course is for adults and teens wishing to become qualified to teach the principles of Leave no Trace outdoor ethics to adults and children.
Cost: The cost is $75 per participant which covers all training materials including a copy of the reference book Soft Paths, meals for the weekend, group equipment and camping fees.
Description: We will spend the weekend in our outdoor classroom learning to apply and teach the Leave No Trace principles in both frontcountry and backcountry settings. This is an excellent opportunity to work with two trainers who are not only Leave No Trace Master Educators, but who also have many years of experience in adult and youth education in the out-of-doors. Various teaching methods will be utilized throughout the training so you can gain confidence in planning workshops to share Leave No Trace with adults and children in a variety of settings. Because this is a training to prepare you to teach others, you will be asked to select a Leave No Trace principle to teach the group in a 10-15 minute lesson. Upon the completion of this trainer course you will be registered as a trainer with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and will receive a certificate of completion and a trainer pin.
Gear: You will need to bring personal gear for day hiking and overnight camping (clothing appropriate for the weather, sleeping bag, mess kit, water bottle, hot beverage cup, etc.). Tents, stoves and other group gear will be supplied.
Instructors: Debbie Dodt and Lis Christensson, Leave No Trace Master Educators
Contact: Debbie Dodt, dbdodt@gmail.com to register. Registration deadline for this trainer course is October 14th.
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When: April 9-11, 2010
Where: Camp Drake, Oakwood, IL
Cost: $75
Who: Boys Scout Leaders and Boy Scouts 14 years and older
Instructor: Ralph Kuchenbrod
Gear: Personal camping equipment
Contact: Glenn Overby, Prairielands Council, 217-356-7291
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Debbie Dodt | St. Anne | dbdodt@gmail.com
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