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Get Involved in Minnesota
Get connected and discover the latest on Leave No Trace training, education, events, and partnerships in Minnesota!
Below, you'll find a listing of various organizations "putting their money where their heart is" and supporting the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Also listed are Leave No Trace Master Educators available to answer questions, facilitate training, and attend events.
Click here to join or renew as a Member and have a portion of your donation directly support the work of the Leave No Trace Minnesota Chapter.
If you are a Master Educator or Partner and you would like to be listed here, please contact the Center at info@LNT.org.
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Looking to get more involved with the Leave No Trace program in Minnesota? Follow the link below to register as a volunteer.
Active Partners
Master Educators
apple valley
Baxter
St Peter
Bloomington
Chanhassen
Clear Lake
Saint Cloud
Deerwood
Eden Prairie
Edina
Elbow Lake
Ely
Esko
Excelsior
Hastings
Jordan
Le Sueur
Lutsen
Marine on Saint Croix
Minneapolis
MPLS
North Oaks
Northfield
Orr
Pine Island
Red Wing
Richfield
Rochester
Saint Paul
South Saint Paul
Spicer
Stacy
Waseca
West Saint Paul
White Bear Lake
Winona
Upcoming Minnesota Events
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Minnesota State Advocate
Greetings from Rita Hussman, the Minnesota State Advocate. I could not be more honored to say that we have been selected as one of three states to pilot a chapter program for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. By “we,” I mean the absolutely awesome group of volunteers, most of whom are Leave No Trace Master Educators, that have collectively made great strides in spreading the Leave No Trace message in our fabulous state.
Outdoor recreation is HUGE in Minnesota. We are very proud of our natural resources. At the top of the list, of course, is the water – after all we are the “Land of 10,000 lakes,” and that number only counts the big lakes! The headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi River and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area just might be our greatest claims to water fame, but we also have a total of five National Park Service units to add to our list of incredible outdoor assets! There is no question about how wonderful Minnesota is!
Impact-wise, there is always room for improvement. No one gets into the BWCA without Leave No Trace Education, and there are several Leave No Trace Trainers and Master Educators on staff with the state department of natural resources as well as the National Park Service. We are also fortunate to work with multiple partners and supportive agencies throughout the state. Growing these partnerships and educating more folks about Leave No Trace is what motivates our Minnesota Chapter volunteers to forge forward. We are always seeking new opportunities to bring Leave No Trace to every Minnesotan in every outdoor recreation place. If you would like to join the Leave No Trace movement or want to request our help with your own efforts, please contact me or any one of us listed on this page.