Leave No Trace – Level 1 Instructor Course

Registration is now open for this Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course, presented by Outdoor Adventures with Dallas Parks and Recreation!

Learn the skills and receive the certification necessary to teach Leave No Trace Workshops and Skills Courses in your community.

The training will consist of two consecutive full days of learning, with a one-hour lunch break each day.  Participants should expect to hike up to two miles on low-to-moderate intensity trails with uneven surfaces. Overnight camping is available, but not required for course participation, at Samuell Farm.

Certification and Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors. This certification prepares you to:

• Demonstrate and teach Leave No Trace techniques to friends, family, and community groups
• Lead discussions on outdoor ethics and help others develop their personal outdoor ethics
• Lead Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops in various settings

Course Fee: $250

Camping Fee: $50 for undeveloped (bring your own gear) / $100 for specialty (tent, cot, cooking gear provided)

Register: For full course details and registration information, please visit the Dallas Parks and Recreation Website.

Contact: [email protected] or call (214) 671-2267

Course Dates: November 15-16, 2025

Course Times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm