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Laurie Harmon, PhD, RLA, Virginia State Advocate
I’m Laurie Harmon and I teach at George Mason University in Manassas, Virginia.
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When: Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8
Where: Weaver Cabin, Elkton, VA
Who: Adults (18+). This course takes place in and around the Weaver Cabin in Elkton, VA along the western border of Shenandoah National Park. All outdoor activities are conducted on the grounds in the immediate vicinity of the cabin. There is no backpacking or other strenuous activity.
Description:The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Trail Patrol is offering this two-day, cabin format course designed to enhance your understanding of Leave No Trace practices and ethics and to increase your level of expertise and confidence in teaching Leave No Trace skills. Through focused activities, hands-on field experience and both formal and informal discussions, you will be introduced to concepts and methods that will advance your knowledge of Leave No Trace issues, expand your repertoire of low-impact skills and increase your effectiveness in teaching these important skills to others. This is a fun course where all participants have a part in demonstrating the choices that can be made to minimize our impact on the land and our resources.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be registered as Leave No Trace Trainers with the national Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and will receive a certificate of course completion as well as their Leave No Trace Trainer lapel pin.
Gear: Participants will sleep in beds/cots inside the cabin, there are no linens supplied, so bring a sleeping bag and pillow. This is a semi-primitive cabin. There is a woodstove for heat, potable water is available nearby and the bathroom facilities are rustic. Participants should pack a lunch for Saturday and Sunday all other meals will be provided. At the time of registration participants will receive a planning packet that will include a detailed packing list.
Instructors: Instructors are members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Trail Patrol who are also Leave No Trace Master Educators.
Cost: $40.00 for PATC Members, $60.00 for Non-PATC members (Join PATC at the time of registration and get the member price!) The cost covers course materials and meals with the exception of lunch for Saturday and Sunday, which the participant should bring.
Contact: For more information and a registration form please visit http://potomacappalachian.org/ and following the Training link,, or contact Cindy Kelly at TPLNT@patc.net.
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National Wildlife Federation | Reston | www.nwf.org
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Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. | Charlottesville | www.TAonline.org
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Wilderness Leadership and Learning | Washington, D.C. | www.will-lead.org/
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Adventure Holidays Peru | Virginia Beach | www.adventureholidaysperu.com
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