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The third tier of Leave No Trace training is the 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 encouraged.

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. The course leader for an Awareness Workshop can be a Leave No Trace Master Educator, a Leave No Trace Trainer or other individual familiar with Leave No Trace.

Participants receive introductory training in the skills and ethics of Leave No Trace. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

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Conduct an Awareness Workshop

( + ) How to Run an Awareness Workshop (PDF)

( + ) Awareness Workshop Guidelines (PDF)

( + ) Awareness Workshop Reporting (Online)

( + ) Awareness Workshop Certificate (PDF)

Post an Awareness Workshop

Individuals that would like to post their Awareness Workshop on the Leave No Trace website can do so by emailing the Education Department with workshop information as outlined below:

• Course Name
• When
• Where
• Who
• Cost
• Description
• Gear
• Instructors
• Contact Information

Courses will be posted on their respective state's community page.

Find An Awareness Workshop

1. To find an Awareness Workshop, please visit your state's community page for a listing of worksops in your area.
2. State Advocates and Master Educators listed on the respective community pages can be contacted regarding upcoming workshops.
3. If you would like to schedule an Awareness Workshop for your group or event, you can request a workshop through one of our Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer teams. Requests must be submitted several months in advance using the Traveling Trainer Calendar.
4. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Education Department.