Trainer Courses

Leave No Trace Trainer Course – Yosemite Conservancy

When: October 20 – 21 9:00am – 4:00pm

Description: The Leave No Trace principles encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and ensure the long-term health of the environment wherever you go, whether you’re picnicking in a city park or backpacking in the mountains. During this two-day front-county Leave No Trace Trainer Course with an Leave No Trace master educator, you’ll enjoy short hikes while learning how to minimize the unintended impacts humans can have on outdoor spaces. Discuss and share Leave No Trace practices for planning outdoor activities, hiking, cooking outside, cleaning up a campsite, and more.You’ll have the opportunity to earn your Leave No Trace Trainer certification, which qualifies you to lead Leave No Trace awareness workshops and educate others about best practices for minimum-footprint outdoor experiences.

You’ll have the opportunity to earn your Leave No Trace Trainer certification, which qualifies you to lead Leave No Trace awareness workshops and educate others about best practices for minimum-footprint outdoor experiences.

Where: Yosemite Valley

Registration includes: Two-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course, park entry (as needed), four nights of tent camping at a shared group site in Yosemite Valley (arriving October 19 & departing October 23), and one free day to enjoy Yosemite on your own. There is no discount if you choose not to use the included gate pass or campsite.

Lodging: Tent camping (included, dates cannot be adjusted). No additional lodging options have been arranged for this program, but guests are welcome to find their own alternate accommodations if desired.

Experience level: No experience necessary!

Upon completion of the weekend class you will be: